SCOTT SHEARER insists he has not joined Wrexham to be the club’s second choice goalkeeper.
The experienced 29-year-old, without a club after he was released by Wycombe Wanderers, has joined Wrexham on a two-year deal and will compete with Wales under 21 international Chris Maxwell for a place in the team.
And while he admits it is not a foregone conclusion who will get the nod, Scotsman Shearer is ready to work hard in his bid to become Dean Saunders’ first choice shot-stopper.
“I am very happy to sign,” said Shearer. “I think everyone knows it is not a Conference club and it is run very professionally. There is a lot of ambition to get out of this league, that is the main reason I came."
Meanwhile, midfielder Andy Fleming is on his way out of The Racecourse.
With Wrexham due a development fee, Morecambe have made an offer for Fleming, although the sum doesn’t match Saunders’ valuation of the 22-year-old.
Just like with Neil Taylor who has joined Swansea City, Saunders expects the figure to be decided by a tribunal..
Read more on both of these stories in Tuesday's Leader.