Bath City announce Alex Fletcher is to make a return to Twerton Park on Boxing Day

Bath City striker Alex Fletcher will return to Twerton Park, just over a month after a ground crash which forced him to undergo emergency brain surgery.

Fletcher, 23, crashed into a billboard just minutes into Bath City’s match with Dulwich Hamlet on 8 November. As a result, the match was called off.

The striker suffered a serious head injury as a result of the collision and was rushed to hospital where he underwent brain surgery. Finally, he was released from intensive care on November 21, revealing then that he still had a long road to recovery ahead of him.

Alex Fletcher will return to Twerton Park just over a month after being released from intensive care

Happily, he is set to achieve one of those steps that would surely have been an ambition of his on his road to recovery, with Bath City announcing on Friday night that he would make an appearance on the pitch ahead of their Boxing Day National League South match. . with the town of Chippenham.

Posting a statement on social media, Bath City wrote: “We are delighted to announce that Alex Fletcher will return to Twerton Park on Boxing Day. Alex has been working hard on his rehabilitation to be ready to take the field and to thank everyone for their support.

‘We can’t wait to have you back, Fletch.’

Fletcher crashed into a billboard at Twerton Park, forcing him to undergo emergency brain surgery.

The club added that he would jump onto the pitch five minutes before kick-off before returning to the stands to watch the game with his partner and family.

They urged fans to give him space and allow him to just enjoy the game.

“Alex will exit the tunnel at 2:55pm to show his appreciation to the crowd for all the support he has had,” they wrote.

Then you will watch the game with your partner and your family. We ask that you respect her space and allow her to enjoy the game.’

A GoFundMe page was set up to raise money to support Fletcher and his family, which has generated over £17,000 so far.

“Thank you all so much for your kindness, generosity, and messages of goodwill sent to me during what has been the most challenging period of my life,” Fletcher wrote upon leaving intensive care.

After that, he went to the neurosurgery ward before being fully discharged on December 2.

I am delighted to tell you that I have now been released from the hospital and am back home with my fiancée Ellie to continue my rehabilitation after my brain surgery just over three weeks ago.

While I know it may take some time to get back on the field, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all once again for your incredible care, love, and support.

‘It wouldn’t have been possible for me to get to this stage without all of you.’