At the start of the 2001-02 season, he had an unsuccessful trial with Cambridge United.

At first it was believed to be an unsuccessful trial as he did not impress in a friendly.

It proved to be an unsuccessful trial, with Brandon spending time away from the game.

He also had an unsuccessful trial with Crystal Palace in 2002.

There was an unsuccessful trial of Steam trams in 1877 and 1878.

He retired after unsuccessful trials with others state and clubs.

He has since had an unsuccessful trial at Bournemouth.

As a teenager he had an unsuccessful trial with Reading.

Lawrie was not offered a contract after an unsuccessful trial.