McGhee’s greenlight to sign El of awinger
MOTHERWELL have completed the signing of Forest Green winger Elliott Frear for an undisclosed fee.
The 26-year-old signed a two and-a-half year deal with the Steelmen yesterday, after scoring once and claiming eight assists in this season’s English National League.
He is a player that has been tracked by the club for some time, and he was pleased to finally complete the move north of the border.
“I’m delighted, it’s been a long window to be honest because I know that there was interest last summer, but it’s been good to get up here this morning and I’m just glad to get it done,” Frear told MFC TV.
“I know a few of the boys here already from playing in the National League so I’m looking forward to get going.”
Frear hopes to follow in the footsteps of some other Motherwell signings from a similar level who have gone on to blossom after making the switch to Scotland’s top-flight.
He said: “That was one of the main things really – along with signing for a big club like Motherwell – seeing the likes of Louis Moult and Marvin Johnson go on to do well here, so hopefully I can make the same impact and kick on.
“I’m just an out-and-out winger. I play on the left side and I like to get at people and cross it. I got nearly 50 assists over the past few seasons so hopefully I can emulate that up here.”
Manager Mark McGhee is hoping that the naturally left-sided player can fill the void in his squad left by the departure of Marvin Johnson last summer.
“He’s a true winger, a left-sider and I’m really pleased that we’ve secured his signature because he brings a bit of balance to the squad,” said McGhee.
“I’ve said it before but I feel strengthening our squad, particularly at this stage of the campaign, was hugely important and in Elliott we’ve not only strengthened, but brought in something we’ve been missing.
“He has the right type of attitude to fit in with the squad we have here.
“Our business isn’t finished though. We still anticipate more faces arriving between now and the deadline.”