By J Bateman
February 11 2003

Walsall have handed a trial to Liberian striker Francis Grandpa Doe who has been described as the next George Weah.
Saddlers have taken 17 year old Liberian striker Francis Grandpa Doe on trial at Bescot , the young striker is being liked to Liberian hero George Weah and if he is anything like Mr Weah Walsall have a £30 million pound player on there books.

Walsall scout Bob Rickwood has spoke to Colin Lee about his findings promting Lee to take a closer look at the striker from Cameroon club Tonnerre KC.

George Weah has also given his backing to Doe and is said to be very very impressed with the kids talents.

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