Coleman excited by new signings

Accrington boss John Coleman is expecting big things of new signings Ray Putterill and Andy Parkinson. The duo recently agreed to join the League Two side once the club's transfer embargo has been lifted. Former Liverpool youngster Putterill got his name on the scoresheet as Stanley cruised to a 3-0 friendly win at Northwich over the weekend, while Parkinson featured off the bench for Coleman's men. Coleman told the Lancashire Telegraph: "Ray still needs to get a bit sharper as he's had a long time out of the game. But he's a very, very good footballer with a good brain and I think he'll get stronger rather than going the other way. I don't think we've seen anywhere near the best of him yet." On Parkinson, Coleman added: "I think Andy still has a lot to offer. He's another intelligent player, he knows the game and it helps when players know the mechanics of the game and understand how a game develops. "I think he'll be a good addition for us. His experience will be a big help. He's a good lad around the dressing room, he joins in with the lads and we're starting to get the group of players and the spirit that I like developing at the moment."

Source: PA