Fleetwood sign striker Alex Reid from Rushall Olympic
Wednesday 4 January 2017 13:17, UK
Fleetwood have signed striker Alex Reid from Rushall Olympic for an undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old, who came through the youth ranks at Aston Villa, has put pen to paper on a permanent deal after impressing during a trial spell with the Sky Bet League One club.
Reid has scored 40 goals in the last 18 months for the Evo-Stik Premier Division team and Fleetwood's development squad coach Paul Murray is excited about the prospect.
"Alex is a player who did very well for us during his week training at Poolfoot Farm," he told the club's official website.
"We saw enough to think he has a real chance to develop and progress into our first team.
"He's strong, athletic and has an eye for goal. We look forward to working with him."
It is not the first time Fleetwood have dipped into the Evo-Stik Premier Division for a player. Just two years ago they signed Ashley Hunter from Ilkeston and the attacker has gone on to establish himself at League One level.
