Ex-Dark Blues striker fails to earn a contract at Newcastle United

FORMER Dundee striker Cedwyn Scott is determined to move into full-time football despite failing to earn a deal at Newcastle United following a four-week trial.

The 21-year-old left Dens Park last summer after just three appearances but has caught the eye for non-league Hebburn Town by smashing in 14 goals in four games.

That saw Premier League Newcastle invite the frontman for a trial at St James’ Park while Sunderland and Morecambe also reportedly scouted Scott.

The Englishman trained with the club’s U/23 squad and played for the Magpies in Premier League Two matches against Leeds and Norwich.

However, turning 22 next week, Scott was told he was too old to be given a deal despite making a “good impression”.

He told the Shields Gazette: “It was always a win-win going into Newcastle and having that opportunity. I got to play with some very good players and that got my standards up at the same time.

“I went in there to impress so I knew that I had to raise my standards to meet what was around me in training and in matches.

“I feel a better player for the experience, and it gives me a good target to aim for.

“The feedback I got from the coaches was that I had made a good impression, that they liked me, but that I wouldn’t be offered a deal because I am 22 next week.

“That would mean I would only have a year to break into the first-team and that’s unrealistic.

“That is just football, it was a good, honest chat and I really appreciated that.

“I don’t want to try and force things, but I now have even more motivation to try and make that step.

“The environment at Newcastle made me even hungrier.”

Cedwyn Scott had a spell at Dens Park.