Burnley invite Portadown pair over for trials with Premier League club
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Lee Bonis and George Tipton left for England earlier this week as a blank space in the Portadown fixture calendar presented an opportunity to take the next step following positive reports during the campaign.
Both players attracted attention from Burnley staff over a first season in the Irish League top flight with Portadown.
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Hide Ad“Both boys have been attracting interest all season and it intensified when Burnley sent over a coach to watch Jacob Carney,” said Ports boss Tipton. “He then put a report in recommending George and Lee to be monitored and brought in.
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“With us having a free week, contact was made and they travelled over on Wednesday.
“Initial reports are they have shown up well but, regardless of that, it’s a fantastic experience and also just reward for what has been a good season for both of them.”
Dane McCullough last year confirmed a move from Portadown to Burnley’s Academy set-up.
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