Released Saddler on trial at Chesterfield

Michael Standing has arrived at Chesterfield on trial. He is due to spend a month at Salergate in a bid to securing a longer term deal.

Since leaving Bescot, Standing has had a number of trials at various clubs, including one at Friday's opponents Chester City, but to no avail.

While at Walsall Standing struggled with both injury and the inability to fit into our 4-4-2 formation. While not a midfielder he wasn't a forward either. He was tried on the wing but faced competition from others within the squad. All these contributed to the player only making 44 starts in a two year spell.

Standing was the main attraction in the move that saw him and Gareth Barry make their way to Villa Park. While Barry flourished, Standing never made a first team appearance for our Premiership neighbours and was allowed to join Bradford on a free.

Michael Standing (Floating) Information
Date of birth	20 March 1981	Height	5.10
Place of birth	Shoreham	Weight	10.5
Nationality		Position	Midfield
Comments		Squad No.

Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team	Debut	Apps (+ sub)	Goals	Yellows	Reds
Walsall	07/08/2004	44 (17)	4	3	0
Bradford City	24/08/2002	17 (13)	2	4	0
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season	First App.	Apps (+ sub)	Goals	Yellows	Reds
2005/2006	06/08/2005	13 (12)	0	1	0
2004/2005	07/08/2004	31 (5)	4	2	0
2003/2004	26/08/2003	2 (4)	0	1	0
2002/2003	24/08/2002	15 (9)	2	3	0
Appearances 61 (+ 30 as sub); Goals 6; Yellow cards 7; Red cards 0