Alex cross over Fleetwood
19 Jan 2008 - 12:11:40
Crewe Alexandra first-team coach Steve Holland has admitted to being disappointed at a lack of progress in his club's attempts to sign Forest Green Rovers striker Stuart Fleetwood.
The 21-year-old has netted an amazing 30 goals in 32 games for Rovers this season, having been released by Hereford United last summer.
That has brought interest from a number of clubs, including Crewe, but Holland feels their approach may well end in failure.
He told the club's official website: "We have gone as far as we can with our bid for Stuart Fleetwood and the ball is very much in their court.
"We have made what we consider to be an excellent offer and were told that they were going to get back to us by Friday last week.
"They didn't make contact with us until the Tuesday after the Leeds game and then asked if we would make a slight adjustment with our bid regarding appearances, which we did.
"We were then told we would be contacted in the morning with an answer and again we have heard nothing. It is certainly a frustrating way to do business."
The Alex have also ended their pursuit of a leading League Two striker, believed to be Bury's Andy Bishop, following interest in the player from a Championship club.