FORMER Oxford United goalkeeper Paul Reece has been training at the Manor this week after returning from coaching in America - and he could play for United Reserves against Colchester Res in the Avon Insurance Combination at home tomorrow, writes JON MURRAY.

Reece, who moved to Notts County and then West Brom after leaving Oxford five years ago when Denis Smith signed Phil Whitehead, played for the Northern Ireland club Cliftonville against Kosice in this season's European Cup.

He said: "I'm 30 and have kept myself fit.

"I'm looking for a club again after doing some coaching in the States and the manager has offered me the chance to play in a couple of reserve games here."

Story date: Tuesday 20 April

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