Cassidy was on Alex radar

18 August 2010 13:56
Crewe manager Dario Gradi has revealed the club considered a move for Wolves' teenage striker Jake Cassidy[LNB] Cassidy, 17, joined Wolves from Airbus UK on Tuesday for an undisclosed fee and has signed a two-year deal at Molineux after impressing during a trial spell.[LNB]But the youngster was on Crewe's radar following a recommendation from former Alex player Steve Walters.[LNB]Gradi told the club's official website: "I saw that Jake has moved to Wolves and that is one we have been interested in since he was recommended to us by Steve Walters.[LNB]"Steve is a manager in the Welsh league and thought very highly of the lad.[LNB]"I just think he went above us a bit in the end, but we will keep looking for promising young players."

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