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STAGS SIGN ALEX FISHER
10th June 2014 0:10


Alex Fisher joins Mansfield Town
mansfieldtown.net, 4th June 2014

Striker arrives at One Call Stadium from Serie C club A.C. Monza - subject to international clearance.

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We are pleased to announce the signing of striker Alex Fisher from Italian Serie C club A.C. Monza - subject to international clearance.

The 23-year-old boasts experience in Spain, Belgium and Italy, but started out in the academy ranks at Oxford United.

In his two-year professional career at the Kassam Stadium, Fisher progressed from youth to first team level and featured on 13 occasions between 2007 and 2009.

The youngster also spent time on loan at both Brackley Town and Oxford City, during which he scored 15 goals in a combined total of 21 appearances.

After joining the prestigious Glenn Hoddle Academy in 2010, Fisher impressed in his new surroundings and played for Jerez Industrial alongside current team-mate Sam Clucas.

He bagged 11 goals in 21 league appearances, but a serious facial injury sustained in a match against Los Palacios hampered his progress that term.

Following a short spell at Belgian outfit KVK Tienen in 2012, the Westminster-born striker penned a move to Racing Mechelen for the 2012/13 campaign and scored 10 goals in 27 outings.

A month-and-a-half stint at K.S.K. Heist followed last summer, before Fisher penned a deal with Italian Serie C outfit A.C Monza, who finished in fourth position in their 18-team league last term.

“I’ve been playing in Italy for the past year and my ambition has always been to come back to England and play at home, so when the opportunity presented itself to come here through a few contracts, I jumped at it,” said Fisher.

On his playing style, he added: “Each country [I’ve played in] has had its own kind of style. I’ve played in several different types of formations.

“I’ve played out wide, as a number nine, in narrow formations, formations that use wingers, some very technical football and some direct football.

“I feel that being able to play and adapt to different styles, having experienced it first hand through different managers and different cultures has certainly helped me learn the game.

“If I was able to try and bring that here, it could be a really good thing.”

Alex Fisher’s first full interview as a Mansfield Town player will be available on Stags Player later today. To subscribe, click here.

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Fisher excited by Stags switch
mansfieldtown.net, 4th June 2014

Striker raring to go after ‘coming home’ following spells abroad playing football.

Read more at http://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/article/fisher-excited-by-stags-switch-1602430.aspx#CUI0U0y7zIB6QJFk.99

New signing Alex Fisher can’t wait to begin his Mansfield Town career and insists the enthusiasm of manager Paul Cox played a big part in his decision to join the club.

The 23-year-old was unveiled as our second summer signing this morning - joining us from Italian Serie C outfit A.C. Monza - subject to international clearance.

Explaining how the move came about, Fisher said: “I’ve been playing in Italy for the past year and my ambition has always been to come back to England and play at home.

“So when the opportunity presented itself to come here through a few contacts I jumped at it and thought this was the right time and the right opportunity.

“I’ve been eager [to come home] for a long time. I’ve been playing abroad for three or four years now, and at the end of every season I’ve been thinking ‘Next season, I want to get back to English football’.

“So when this first came about I wanted to pursue it and see how far it could go. When we got into further talks, it was great.

“Given the stature of the club, it was a no-brainer. I just wanted to get here and get started.”

On his goal scoring record and style of play, Fisher said: “I’d like to think that given the way I’ve been coached and some of the experiences I’ve had, then coming back to League Two and the style of play here, it can really pay dividends.

“If I can have a good run in the team, work hard and get myself in there, I’d like to try and push on from what I’ve done in the past.”

He continued: “Each country [I’ve played in] has had its own kind of style.

“I’ve played in several different types of formations. I’ve played out wide, done most of my work as a number nine, played in narrow formations, formations that use wingers, some very technical football and some direct football.

“I feel that being able to play and adapt to different styles, having experienced it first-hand through different managers and different cultures has certainly helped me learn the game.

“If I was able to try and bring that here, it could be a really good thing.”

Fisher added: “I feel as though I’ve held my own everywhere I’ve been. I’ve got a good track record and it’s about time I try and bring that track record to Mansfield.”

Despite progressing through the academy ranks to first team level at Oxford United, it is in mainland Europe over the past few years where Fisher has carved out a reputation.

The youngster spent time in Spain with Jerez Industrial in the 2010/11 season, where he was tutored by Glenn Hoddle, before enjoying later spells with KVK Tienen, Racing Mechelen and K.S.K. Heist in Belgium.

He joined A.C. Monza of Italy just under a year ago, and helped the Biancorossi to a fourth-placed finish in the eighteen-team Lega Pro Seconda Divisione last season.

“Last season I was with A.C. Monza in Serie C and it was a really nice level with a good standard of football, but quite difficult to how they play in England,” added the striker.

“It was quite nice to try and adapt to a new style of football, new style of culture and everything, and I feel it has really helped me to develop as a player.

“I hope to bring this development and the way I’ve been playing to the squad that is already here at Mansfield.”

Alex Fisher's first interview as a Mansfield Town player will be available on Stags Player later today. To subscribe, click here.

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Striker Fisher signs for Stags
chad.co.uk, 04 June 2014

Mansfield Town unveiled the first of their two new strikers this morning when they announced that Alex Fisher would be signing from from Italian Serie C club AC Monza, subject to international clearance.

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The 6ft 3ins 23-year-old, who has bagged 44 goals in 120 senior games and attracted interest from Hamburg and Genoa, boasts experience in Spain, Belgium and Italy, but started out in the academy ranks at Oxford United during Stags assistant manager Adam Murray’s days there.

In his two-year professional career at the Kassam Stadium, Fisher progressed from youth to first team level and featured on 13 occasions between 2007 and 2009.

The youngster also spent time on loan at both Brackley Town and Oxford City, during which he scored 15 goals in a combined total of 21 appearances.

After joining the prestigious Glenn Hoddle Academy in 2010, Fisher impressed in his new surroundings and played for Jerez Industrial alongside current team-mate Sam Clucas.

He bagged 11 goals in 21 league appearances, but a serious facial injury sustained in a match against Los Palacios hampered his progress that term.

Following a short spell at Belgian outfit KVK Tienen in 2012, the Westminster-born striker penned a move to Racing Mechelen for the 2012/13 campaign and scored 10 goals in 27 outings.

A month-and-a-half stint at KSK Heist followed last summer, before Fisher penned a deal with Italian Serie C outfit AC Monza, who finished in fourth position in their 18-team league last term.

“I’ve been playing in Italy for the past year and my ambition has always been to come back to England and play at home, so when the opportunity presented itself to come here through a few contracts, I jumped at it,” said Fisher.

On his playing style, he added: “Each country (I’ve played in) has had its own kind of style. I’ve played in several different types of formations.

“I’ve played out wide, as a number nine, in narrow formations, formations that use wingers, some very technical football and some direct football.

“I feel that being able to play and adapt to different styles, having experienced it first hand through different managers and different cultures has certainly helped me learn the game.

“If I was able to try and bring that here, it could be a really good thing.”

Stags manager Paul Cox was delighted to get his man and said: “The first point of contact was Adam Murray who remembers Alex making his debut at 16 or 17 at Oxford. They played together on a number of occasions and Muzza has given him a glowing reference.

“Then he went out to the Glenn Hoddle Academy in Spain where he played with Sam Clucas.

“He played Spanish Division Two, moved on to Belgium Division Two and then in the top tier there.

“At 23 he is a very good player and is going to get better. He is still contracted to Monza for another year and has had Hamburg and Genoa chasing him of late. But he has expressed a desire to come home.

“I have spoken to a lot of contacts and studied video footage and he looks to have all the hallmarks and attributes we are looking for.

“He has been used to playing the continental way on his own up front and I am quite excited about this deal and am looking forward to working with him. The lad could be a revelation at this level.”

Stags are hoping to unveil another new striker signing this week.

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Transfer news: Mansfield agree deal for Alex Fisher
04/06/14 10:06am
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9337228/transfer-news-mansfield-agree-deal-for-alex-fisher

Mansfield Town have agreed a deal for striker Alex Fisher, Sky Sports understands.

The 23-year-old began his career with Oxford United before heading to the continent, where he has played ever since.

After leaving Oxford he moved to Spain with Glenn Hoddle's Academy in 2010 where he linked up with local side Jerez Industrial.

After that he moved to Belgium, featuring for KVK Tienen, KRC Mechelen and KSK Heist.

He then snapped up by Italian outfit Monza - who play in the fourth tier of Italian football - who he spent last season with, but he has now been persuaded to return to England with Mansfield.

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twitter Sean Taylor @seantaylorpress
@mansfieldtownfc have signed striker Alex Fisher from Italian 4th tier team AC Monza. Good scoring record. Will impress in L2 #stags

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