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From: Gloucester City Football Club

Date: 27 May 2007

TITLE: CITY FANS PERSUADE JACK TO PITCH IN

Gloucester City manager Tim Harris has pulled off another major transfer coup by securing the signature of prolific Southern League striker Jack Pitcher, who joins on contract from Clevedon Town.

Pitcher has terrorised defences in the Southern league for several seasons - his three season spell at Clevedon netted him 73 goals in just 140 appearances, whilst he scored close on 30 goals in a season and a half at Mangotsfield before that.

Pitcher says that the atmosphere at Meadow Park played a big part in his decision; “we played Gloucester on the final day of the season, and frankly they were better than us. I had been disappointed with the way the season had gone at Clevedon, and being ambitious for success I decided that I should move on in the summer. I was really impressed with the atmosphere generated by the Gloucester fans, and the stadium is obviously one of the better ones at this level. Tim Harris sold the club to me - it’s a big club, and he told me of all the on and off field work that is going in to bring success to the club, and from that moment on I was sold on the idea of playing for Gloucester City. I am desperate for success, and feel that this club shares my ambition”

Tim Harris added “The capture of Jack Pitcher I believe will be a major boost to our attacking options as his record speaks for itself. Once again to obtain someone of Jacks ability and his desire to come to Meadow Park is testament to the hard work put in by everyone, especially the supporters at the club over the last 18 months. “

But Harris went on to sound a word of caution; “we have an mountain to climb if we are going to see Gloucester City maintaining and challenging for honours. I am convinced the good times are coming back to this very proud City football club, but we need more people, businesses and fans to come forward and make this club a force to be reckoned with. But we are up for the fight, and there is a positive feeling about the place.


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