Wrexham full deal for ex-Premier League ace after deadline day bids fail

Fletcher brings some a lot wanted expertise into the Wrexham front-line with star striker Paul Mullin out with an damage. Mullin, who was the membership’s high scorer final season with 46 objectives, was concerned in a collision with former Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop in preseason and suffered a punctured lung.

The Scottish striker joins the Welsh workforce, which is owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, having made 189 Premier League appearances in his profession – scoring 53 objectives. The 36-year-old loved spells at quite a few golf equipment together with Sunderland, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke City.

Despite his huge expertise Fletched wasn’t the membership’s first selection in the summertime switch window. Harrogate Town’s Luke Armstrong was because of signal for Wrexham on deadline day for a £500,000 membership report price, however noticed the transfer fail to materialise after the related documentation hadn’t been accomplished in time for the 11 pm cut-off.

Fletcher is more likely to line up alongside common Wrexham ahead Ollie Palmer and believes that he’s well-suited to the membership’s ambitions. “Hopefully I can bring a lot of experience,” Fletcher said after signing.

“I’m 36, I’m still fit and still raring to go. One of the biggest selling points was the ambition of the Club, and if I can help with that then great.

“I don’t think you can not see what has been happening at Wrexham – it’s been a great experience for the fans, players and owners so hopefully we can continue that.”

Wrexham supervisor Phil Parkinson has additionally expressed his delight with the switch, including: “I’m really pleased with the addition of Steve to the squad. He’s missed football through pre-season but he’s trained today with the lads and it’s good to have him on board.

“His pedigree speaks for itself, and he’s played most of his career at a very high level. He’s an excellent professional and that’s really important to fit in with the group here.”

Phil Parkinson’s workforce faces Doncaster in League Two subsequent on Saturday.