Carlisle United head coach Mark Hughes has confirmed that the trialist midfielder who featured in their 2-0 pre-season victory over Harrogate Town is Ghanaian Jed Abbey.
The 23-year-old, who was born in The Hague, Netherlands, to Ghanaian parents, came on as a second-half substitute, replacing Callum Whelan after 68 minutes.
Abbey, a former Wolverhampton Wanderers youth player, impressed at Alfreton Town last season in the National League North and has been training with the Carlisle squad in recent days.
“He’s scored goals from midfield, and he’s a big, physical guy,” Hughes told the News & Star. “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.”
Hughes admitted the club will need to make a quick decision on Abbey’s future, noting the urgency many trialists face in securing new deals ahead of the season.
While Abbey could remain with the squad longer, Hughes acknowledged the player may prefer to move quickly if other opportunities arise. A final decision is expected soon as Carlisle continue to assess options for their midfield.
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