| In yesterday’s City of Discovery Cup Final, Gordon had a look at ex-Arsenal man Rami Shaaban but, while he has not dropped interest in the Swede as yet, no offer of a contract has been forthcoming.
Earlier this month, ex-Kilmarnock man Craig Samson also had a trial and he is still in the manager’s thoughts.
“Rami has gone back south today and I’ll be speaking to his agent, as well as the coaches here, about him,” said Gordon.
“I’ve a decision to make, but I’ve still got a little bit of time and I want to make sure I get the right man.
“Craig is still in my thoughts and there is also a chance that I could have a look at someone else — that’s something I’ll think about over the next day.”
Gordon was delighted with his players’ performance in the two City of Discovery games over the weekend, but, for most of the young side who won yesterday’s final against Sheffield Wednesday, there was little time to rest on their laurels.
Minus first-team squad men like Billy Dodds, Collin Samuel and James Grady, yesterday’s team will be on duty for the friendly at Tayport tonight.
Looking ahead to the SPL opener against Aberdeen on Saturday, midfielder Barry Robson will miss that one because of suspension.
That, however, is not why he sat out Saturday and Sunday’s games.
“Barry has a calf strain and, although we could have risked him, if he aggravated it he might have been out for a couple of weeks so it was better he didn’t play.
“He should be back in full training by around Wednesday,” explained Gordon.
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