Premier League cult hero Dwight Gayle, 34, on trial in League One with ex-Man Utd player who was in top flight last year
STOCKPORT fans reckon they are “winning League One if we get them” after watching TWO ex-Premier League heroes on trial.
One-time cult Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle and Ollie Norwood, a midfielder in the top flight with Sheffield United last season, lined up for the League Two champions against Blackburn.
Gayle 34, spent six years in all at St James’ Park, also starring for Crystal Palace, West Brom, Stoke and Derby.
And 33-year-old Norwood was released by the Blades following relegation.
The 57-cap Northern Irishman, was a Manchester United academy kid.
But he never broke through at Old Trafford – moving on to Huddersfield, Reading and Brighton.
Stockport supporters appeared shocked and delighted to see the duo in friendly action for the third-tier newcomers on Friday night.
One fan posted: “Wow they’d be 2 incredible signings.”
Another raved: “Jesus Christ, could you imagine?!?!?”
But there was a dispute over which of the two stalwarts would be the more spectacular recruit.
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One fan said: “Dwight Gayle will always score goals!!”
And another backer of the renowned poacher added: “I would love to see Gayle play.”
The former non-league ace was freed by L1 rivals Derby two months ago.
And overall, it seems Stockport fans were more impressed by Norwood – because of his impressive recent pedigree.
The anchorman amassed more than 200 appearances as a main man for Sheffield United since 2019.
That includes 97 games and two goals in the Prem for the yo-yo club.
One fan said: “Norwood would be a huge signing and hope we get him .”
Another agreed: “They’d be useful signings. Norwood particularly.”
But with clubs still trialling plenty of players, seasoned supporters will know so much can change before someone actually signs.
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