CHELTENHAM Town doctor Alistair Smith has moved to EFL League Two rivals Forest Green.

Dr Smith, a partner at Locking Hill Surgery in Stroud, previously worked with Rovers' head of medical services  Ian Weston and physio Joe Baker at Whaddon Road before the duo switched to Forest Green two seasons ago.

“I’m delighted Alistair has agreed to join the team after 21 years at Cheltenham Town,” said Weston, head of medical services at Forest Green. “He is a top doctor and he will certainly add to the strength of our medical department alongside current club doctor Jim Holmes.”

Smith is set to remain at Cheltenham during pre-season until a replacement doctor can be found for Gary Johnson's side.