WILL Forrester believes he will fit in just fine at Wanderers after becoming Ian Evatt’s fifth summer signing yesterday.

Port Vale say they received a “substantial fee” for the 22-year-old centre-half, who has signed a three-year contract at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Forrester, who has played Championship football with his boyhood club Stoke City, reckons he will blend in well with a defence who are encouraged to play out from the back under Ian Evatt.

“I like to play any of the three centre-half spots, I’m easy, but I pride myself on being good with the ball at my feet,” he said. “I like to step in, break lines with passes, but I love to defend as well and win my one-v-one battles.

“I am looking forward to playing under the gaffer because he wants to play football and that suits me perfectly.

“When I knew about the interest it was the first thing you look for, and Bolton suits me down to a tee the way I play. Hopefully I can go and show what I am about and give the fans something to cheer about.”

After becoming the first player in 44 years to move between Stoke and Port Vale, Forrester played one season in League One and came up against Wanderers twice last season.

In total, he played 38 times in all competitions for Vale, scoring three times.

Forrester knows the expectation riding on Wanderers’ shoulders but has picked up quickly on a positive feel within the club.

“I think from what I have seen there is a good buzz about the place,” he said. “Losing in the play-offs was obviously disappointing but I think it will only make the club stronger and hopefully we can go one better this season and go all the way.”

Wanderers begin their pre-season on Saturday at Bamber Bridge and with a few days to acclimatise, Forrester is looking forward to being involved at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium.

“I can’t wait to get on the training ground with the rest of the lads and get some chemistry going,” he told the club. “There’s a game at the weekend, so I am looking forward to that along with the rest of pre-season. I’m delighted to be here.”

Bamber Bridge were yet to confirm details of ticket prices for Saturday’s friendly as we went to press but an allocation of 500 has been issued by Chester for the friendly on July 15 at 3pm.

Tickets cost £10 for adults, £5 for concessions and £3 for under-21s but can only be bought from the Chester ticket office in advance of the game.

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