Graham Heathcote has moved to scotch growing rumours that Matty Crowell (right) could be making an early return to England and, more to the point, Moss Lane. The skilful midfielder made an immediate impression on Alty fans, after joining the club in July, and it came as a blow when he announced he was heading Down Under to play for Australian 'A League' side Central Coast Mariners barely a month later.
Suggestions he may be having second thoughts and could be on his way back have been circulating in recent weeks but are evidently without foundation. 'I have heard the rumours, but there's nothing in it, as far as I know,' said Alty manager Heathcote. 'I have heard nothing from Matty or anyone who knows him to say he might be returning. If he was thinking along those lines, he would surely have been in touch'".