Claridge set to make shock move to The Lawn (From Stroud News and Journal)

Claridge set to make shock move to The Lawn

FORMER Portsmouth striker Steve Claridge could become a Rovers player after the FA Cup clash with Bournemouth.

The Lawn's top brass, including chairman Trevor Horsley and director John Clapp, met with the former Weymouth player-manager (pictured) last week.

"We have based our offer solely on Steve Claridge becoming a player for Forest Green Rovers," said chairman, Trevor Horsley.

"We have offered him terms and he has gone away to consider our offer with a view to giving us an answer following our FA Cup game against Bournemouth on Saturday," added Horsley.

Boss Alan Lewer and Claridge are good friends and Lewer hopes to be able to add the striker's extensive experience to his squad.

Claridge would be seen a major coup for the Nailsworth club, similar to the arrival of former England man, Tony Daley.

Claridge was sacked by Weymouth after the Conference South club were knocked out of the FA Cup by Thame.