Jed Abbey took a confident step toward a potential contract with Carlisle United after a solid trial appearance in their 2-0 win at Harrogate Town.
The 23-year-old Dutch-Ghanaian midfielder, born in Den Haag and formerly of Wolves and South Shields, entered the match in the 68th minute. It marked his debut runout in Carlisle colours as head coach Mark Hughes continues to evaluate midfield reinforcements ahead of the new campaign.
Abbey, most recently with Alfreton Town in the National League North, has been training with the Blues in recent days and made a positive impression with his physical presence and work rate.
“Jed has come in, he’s been connected with Alfreton Town and had a good season,” Hughes said.
“He’s scored goals from midfield, and he’s a big, physical guy.
“That’s a bit of the area that we’re looking at.
“I thought he did okay. We’ve been happy with what he’s done training-wise.”
The midfielder’s CV also includes spells at Telford United, Alvechurch, and South Shields following his start at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ academy.
Carlisle is expected to decide soon whether Abbey has done enough to earn a permanent deal.
