Hart back as Rovers build
GRESLEY Rovers have re-signed Steve Hart, the striker who was such a big hit for them in their promotion campaign two seasons ago.
Hart scored more than 30 goals as the club won promotion back to the Northern Premier League but moved to Quorn last season – also helping them to go up.
“There’s just something at Gresley that I’ve not found anywhere else in my non-league career,” said Hart.
“I’d have to say Abbo (manager Carl Abbott) just gets me and just how to play me.
“I think this is the fourth time now I’ve signed for him.
“Also, the fans here are absolutely phenomenal, so I just couldn’t say no to coming back.”
Chairman Gary Norton said: “The signing of Steve for the club is a big one, especially when you consider our lack of goals in the side last season.
“If I’d been given a pound for every time a supporter asked me in recent months about trying to get Steve Hart back at the club I’d be a very rich man and I know that our supporters will be excited with the news of his return and the prospect of seeing him in a Rovers shirt again.
“Steve has proven quality and will score goals at whatever level he plays at.”
Abbott added: “I’m over the moon to welcome Harty back to the club.
“I know it wasn’t an easy decision for him to not remain with us last season, and consequently he didn’t enjoy his football as much as he may have done for one reason or another.
“Getting him to stay was not for want of trying on our part but, ultimately, I understand his reasoning for moving on at that time.
“We were in touch all season and his desire to come back has been really great from my point of view.”
Gresley are also keeping forward James Spruce, who scored six goals in the second half of last season.