Healy good enough for LUFC trial - but not a friendly

Leeds manager Peter Reid has persuaded Sunderland target Colin Healy to join the Elland Road team on a week's trial - but obviously doesn't think he's good enough to take part in the team's final pre-season friendly while he's with them.

LUFC face Unibond Premier Division side Harrogate Town tonight, and although Healy accepted Reid's offer of a week's trial with the former SAFC boss seemingly keen on signing the former Celtic man, Healy has not been included in the squad for tonight's match at Wetherby Road.

David Batty, who wasn't selected to represent Leeds in the Dublin Tournament 2003 last weekend, is selected - as is former Newcastle player Didier Domi, on loan to Leeds from PSG.

A move to Sunderland for Healy has still not been ruled out, with FIFA still to rule on whether or not Celtic would be due compensation for the 23 year old. Healy has already agreed terms and passed a medical for Sunderland.