Yeovil end interest in Portsmouth youngster Matt Casey

Yeovil have ended their interest in Matt Casey.
Matt Casey. Picture: Habibur RahmanMatt Casey. Picture: Habibur Rahman
Matt Casey. Picture: Habibur Rahman

The Pompey youngster won’t be heading to the Huish Park on loan after undergoing a trial earlier this month.

Casey signed his first professional contract last summer, having made three appearances during the Blues' run to Checkatrade Trophy glory.

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This season, however, he’s yet to feature for Kenny Jackett’s side.

The towering centre-back, 19, did spend a brief period on loan at the Hawks, but was sent back to Fratton Park after just two games.

He’s subsequently been confined to only reserve-team outings, although he was an unused substitute during the Blues’ bleak 4-1 loss at Accrington Stanley.

Yeovil, who are contending for promotion from the National League, ran the rule over Casey for a week with a view to a loan.

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However, Jackett has confirmed the Botley-born ace will remain on the south coast.

The Pompey boss said: ‘They’re not taking him, no.

'He did go there for a trial but it's not one that they're going to pursue.’

Casey featured in the behind-closed-doors game at the Blues’ training ground on Thursday which was to help Jack Whatmough with his return from a long-term knee injury.

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