Fleetwood stays at Rovers
23 Jan 2008 - 09:36:17
Forest Green Rovers striker Stuart Fleetwood has rejected a move to Crewe Alexandra and chosen to stay with the Conference play-off hopefuls.
The 21-year-old has netted 30 goals in 33 games for Rovers this season and had seemed set to join the Railwaymen after a £175,000 fee was agreed.
However, Fleetwood told the Stroud News & Journal: "It is a decision I have reached along with my family.
"The club is now part of my family as well and I am committed with my team-mates to making this the best-ever season that the club have experienced in their history.
"I have been kept informed by the club of all the interest shown and I can honestly state that even if any other clubs come in with a late bid before the transfer window closes, I am not interested.
"The summer may be a different matter but I owe a debt of gratitude to the gaffer (Jim Harvey). At a time when many thought my career had ended, he had faith in me."
