Portuguese Trialist To Be Invited Back

By Mark Heys
March 1 2008

Teenage forward Helio Vaz will have a second trial spell with Bolton Wanderers in the summer after making a positive impression during an initial week long trial spell at the Reebok Stadium last month.

The 17-year old came over to England from Portuguese fourth division side Montijo and the Wanderers coaching staff have been impressed enough to want to take another look.

Montijo president Pedro Louro played down reports that an agreement for Vaz was in place but did state that the youngster had been at Bolton and had done well.

“The impression at Bolton has been favourable but nothing has been signed." said Louro when asked about the youngsters progress.

Bolton secured Ricardo Vaz-Te from the youth ranks of Sporting Farense in the summer of 2003 and he has since gone on to make over 70 appearances in the Premier League.