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www.altrinchamfc.comMATTY CROWELLAltrincham FC joint Press Officer, John Edwards, writes:
"Hopes of seeing Matty Crowell pull on an Altrincham shirt again have been dashed after it emerged he is living in South Wales and likely to sign for Conference newcomers Newport County. The former Alty midfielder was a huge favourite with Moss Lane regulars, after forming an impressive partnership with Tom Kearney in his brief spell at the club, and appeared to be back on manager Graham Heathcote's radar after cutting short his stay in Australia.
But his return to this country will not lead to a reunion with Alty followers after he chose to base himself in South Wales. 'Matty is living in Swansea, so that's a bit too far away for us,' said Heathcote, who looked to have pulled off a masterstroke by pairing Crowell with Kearney before the former Northwich midfielder accepted an offer to play for Australia 'A' League side Central Coast Mariners last August.
'That's often the way it is when you are looking to sign players at this level. It's down to where they are based. 'He has been doing some pre-season training with Newport, so you would imagine there must be a fair chance he will end up joining them. I'm still looking at players and talking to some, with a view to strengthening the squad further, so I hope there might be some news on that before long'".