Football player Alex Fletcher, who suffered a serious head injury during a match at Bath City FC’s home ground Twerton Park last November, has been cleared to play and has signed a new contract.
Bath City FC’s Alex Fletcher | Photo © Bath City FC
Alex joined the squad in full training on Thursday 3rd August, taking part in a small-sided game in the team’s last training session before their league campaign began on 5th August at Dartford.
Manager Jerry Gill said: “To see Alex back in full contact training within the group, having been given the all clear from the specialists, is so inspiring.
“It’s a credit to his positive and determined mindset to how far he has come since that awful night back last year.
“We will continue to work with him and not rush anything at this stage, but it won’t be long until we see him back out on the pitch in a Bath City shirt.”
The news of Alex’s possible return was learnt recently, after most of the squad had been secured for the 2023/24 season.
The Supporters’ Society and fans have contributed to the club’s Squad Builder campaign, helping to support the playing budget.
This has enabled the club to offer the short-term contract to the Devon-based player, with all parties hoping that his return to playing goes smoothly and he becomes a regular in the side once more for the forthcoming season.
Alex said: “After a turbulent time for me, my family, my close friends and everybody connected with Bath City, I’m absolutely delighted to not only have the opportunity to get back on the pitch, but to continue playing my part for this amazing football club.
“Nobody will ever understand how many times I’ve played out the scenarios in my mind.
“The next time stepping back onto Twerton Park with the number 7 on my back, my next goal, my next win as a Roman. It’s truthfully what’s been keeping me going throughout my entire recovery.
“For now, like we all are, I’m optimistic for the upcoming season ahead and I’m fully committed to exceeding the levels I hit before my accident, which in my mind is now a moment in time that I can move beyond.”
Alex travelled to Dartford with the team on 5th August, but was not part of the matchday squad. Bath City’s next home game is on Saturday 12th August against Maidstone United.
