Shrewd Signing by Turner

The transfer of Stuart Fleetwood from Cardiff City to Hereford United looks a shrewd signing by Graham Turner.

Fleetwood's recent problems are well-documented on this website. Although of a different nature, the player finds himself in a somewhat similar position to Michael McIndoe when he joined Hereford after his troubles at Luton.

McIndoe is now with Doncaster and a move to a higher club is rumoured to be in the offering. He is said to be valued at £500,000.

Turner turned McIndoe's career around and no doubt he can do the same with Fleetwood. The player obviously has potential and ability, but is said to have lost his confidence.

With Guy Ipoua likely to miss a couple of games after receiving a calf injury last Saturday at Grays, Fleetwood may get a chance to take some part in a game sooner as opposed to later.

Meanwhile there is some speculation that Turner may announce one other new player before the transfer window ends tomorrow. With Pitman out for a couple of weeks and Coldicott still not in the squad, there is room for a useful mid-fielder.

"We are in a position to increase our squad and, with all the games ahead of us, we are anxious to bring in new players," said Turner recently.

With three leaving, of which one was on-loan, and three joining so far, of which two are on-loan, there should be enough money left in the kitty for another addition.

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