Alex Fletcher retired from football at the age of 25 after overcoming a coma and a fractured skull from a crash into an advertising hoarding in 2022. The incident occurred while Fletcher was playing for Bath City in a National League South match against Dulwich Hamlet. After emergency surgery and relearning to walk, he returned to the pitch with Weston-super-Mare last October.
However, Fletcher recently announced his retirement on social media, citing ongoing issues with balance, timing, coordination, and permanent deafness in his left ear. Fletcher started his career at Plymouth Argyle, making 24 appearances, and had loan spells at Torquay United and Aldershot Town before moving to Tiverton Town and Bath City in 2021.
Weston-super-Mare manager Scott Bartlett praised Fletcher, highlighting his intelligence and strong family support, especially after the birth of his child. Fletcher expressed gratitude for returning to football but admitted he could no longer play effectively. “Carrying on playing football would be one step too far, and I’m really gutted about it,” he said, noting that essential components of his game were missing.
10 months on from a collision with an advertising hoarding which left Alex Fletcher in a coma, he made his return to the Bath City side against Hampton & Richmond last weekend.
A truly heartwarming moment to watch. All the power in the world to him. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZhcRZL0msn https://t.co/aVsZOH9rfD
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) August 29, 2023
Alex Fletcher has today announced his decision to step away from playing football.
A Bath City legend who provided many special moments, everyone at the club wishes him and his family the best as he enters the next chapter of his life.
🖤🤍 #Romans pic.twitter.com/LORgXQv9X4
— Bath City FC (@BathCity_FC) July 21, 2024
EnglandBath City performance and stats
It will be Bath City ended the league in the position with points.
In the last 3 games, it has won once and lost twice. In its last match, Bath City won 1-0 against Port Vale.
