Racing Club Warwick waiting on two key players after making offers

Joint boss Chris Knott said: “We have had a look at four or five trialists but we are now waiting on a couple of decisions as we have put offers on the table.

“We are just waiting to hear back from them.

“They are sought-after players unfortunately, as most are, so we are fighting off some competition by the sound of it. But hopefully we can get them through the door.

“Hopefully we will have them in by Friday – or early next week – that is the plan.

“Otherwise we are just waiting to see the fallout from all the big spenders as some players will still become available.

“But we are fairly happy with what we have got and it's just two additions we are looking for.”

Hisham Chiha has now committed to the club for the 2026/27 season.

The midfielder joined the Racers during last season's play-off run in making seven appearances and scoring once.

He was also one of the penalty scorers in their play-off final win, and he put the Racers in front in their opening 3-2 friendly win at Pershore on 21 minutes last week.

Pershore levelled from the spot on 38 minutes but a trialist gave Racing Club a 47th minute lead and Archie Hamp added a third on 77 before Pershore pulled back a late goal.

Then in Ireland, James Hancocks gave Racers a fifth minute lead, but Mikey Scott levelled for Leinster Senior League Senior Division home side St Mochta just after the hour mark.

“It was a great weekend,” said Knott.

“We took 16 players over and it was a good run out as St Mochta were a decent side – reigning champions of their third tier.

“They played some good football and it was a good test. But our players got through it all right and it was good to get everyone together for a little trip away, really positive.”

It is unlikely any of the trialists will sign this season but could be ones for the future.

“Our trialists are probably more a case of ones to watch,” said Scott.

“We wanted to see what was out there in terms of little gems under the age of 24 that we could work with.

“We have told them to continue their pathway at other clubs and we will keep in touch and hopefully get them in during the season to help with their development.

“Right now they are probably not what we are looking with the challenge of going up to Step 3 on our hands.

“We have kept it a fairly small group with no more than 18-20 at any point.

“We want to get people minutes in pre-season and manage them as well.”

Meanwhile, Reece Blackmore has left the club.

He joined in November and went on to make 24 appearances playing a key role in helping the club secure promotion.