Malpas rules out swoop for Gillespie (From Swindon Advertiser)

Malpas rules out swoop for Gillespie

9:07am Thursday 22nd May 2008 in

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MAURICE Malpas has categorically' denied rumours linking Town with a move for Cheltenham striker Steve Gillespie.

The former Liverpool and Bristol City front man has attracted attention from the Championship and League One following an impressive season which saw him hit 16 goals as Cheltenham avoided the drop on the final day.

But after being a rumoured target for Town, Malpas has been quick to rule out a move down the A417 for the hit man.

Town already have a healthy array of striking options including Simon Cox, Lee Peacock, Billy Paynter, Blair Sturrock, Barry Corr and Ben Joyce, and with that in mind, Malpas revealed his transfer priorities lie elsewhere on the pitch.

With Cheltenham also believed to value Gillespie at around £300,000, Town's manager revealed that, even if he was interested, the forward is well out of their reach.

Malpas told the Swindon Advertiser: "I can categorically state that we have never even mentioned him (Gillespie) as a possibility.

"Firstly, I need to get other players in other positions before I even look at a striker.

"And also I would imagine that Cheltenham would be asking for a fee, so that rules us out anyway."