Cowdenbeath manager Paul McLean is close to finalising his squad after last weekend's 2-1 win over Gartcairn.
The victory against the West of Scotland First Division side was hard-fought, but McLean was encouraged by the performances of several of his nine trialists.
He also assessed more potential recruits during a closed-door match against Kirkcaldy and Dysart on Tuesday night.
Mr McLean said: "It was a really good test for everyone involved and for the most part, we played some good football, particularly in the first 45 minutes.
"It was good to see how the various players we are looking at handled a game against very decent opposition, and it has given myself and my backroom team some interesting decisions to make."
The Cowdenbeath boss is now focused on the upcoming games against local sides Dundonald Bluebell and Crossgates Primrose, as he looks to finalise his squad for the start of the Lowland League campaign on July 26.
He said: "Again, these sides will provide a good test and it is all helping us get ready for the start of the Lowland League campaign on July 26.
"We will be finalising who we are going to approach to sign from the lads who have been on trial, over the next few days and we will also be making approaches about loan signings to complete our squad of around 20 players that we will need for the league programme."
The manager, who did not play against Gartcairn, may well have a run-out against Dundonald as he prepares for the Lowland League opening game at Berwick two weeks on Saturday.
Mr McLean added: "Several players have impressed us in training, and on Saturday, but we really have to make some tough decisions over the next few days to be fair to the guys and finalise our plans."
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