Complex sentence: Greenock was born in Motherwell and was originally a Motherwell FC supporter and was keen to play for them, however despite two trials and scoring for them he failed to earn a contract with them as he wasn't home when they tried to contact him.
Split into simpler sentences: Greenock was born in Motherwell and was originally a Motherwell FC supporter. He was keen to play for them, however despite two trials and scoring for them he failed to earn a contract as he wasn't home when they tried to contact him.