For his effort, hunger and running, coupled with his quick feet and quick bursts of speed, he became the centre of attention for Imps' fans in the second period. It was new-boy Simon Yeo - already charming supporters – who was the focal point of the first half, until a young lad named “Moses Jjunju” burst onto the scene.
“For one minute there, I thought we had Jermaine Defoe out on the pitch!” reflected one City follower.
Jjunju, (18), arrived at Sincil Bank last week, to join in the first pre-season training session after the summer break and has settled in well, as have the other new faces. Currently still on trial with the club, the rejected West Ham youngster will be hoping to impress in City's next friendly at
Imps' supporters will be hoping their wish to see him in action again is granted.
After Friday night's match in which Jjunju impressed, City chairman Rob Bradley was reported as saying, “Yes, he looked quite good”, but failed to expand on this any further, with no light shed on whether or not the club will sign him. If Jjunju turns the style on again, surely securing him on a one-year contract will have to be considered.
Simon Yeo, Dene Cropper and Tony Battersby are the only three recognised strikers at the club currently. Youth team players Johnny Bell, Carl Basker and Adam Kerley have reportedly been given a squad number for the forthcoming season, however, which makes up the numbers. But this situation is obviously far from adequate.
For the record, Jjunju has recently been at Ryman's Bromley FC, finding the score sheet on several occasions. The player has also had brief stints at