Crawley Town boss reveals forward turned down 'two or three clubs' to sign new contract at Reds

Crawley Town boss John Yems was delighted Tom Nichols signed a new contract with the club - and revealed he turned other clubs to stay at the Reds
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The 28-year-old was one of the stars for the Reds last season and quickly became a fans' favourite in his first season with the club.

Yems said: "He [Tom] deserves it.

Tom Nichols scores from the spot against Exeter last seasonTom Nichols scores from the spot against Exeter last season
Tom Nichols scores from the spot against Exeter last season
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"He had two or three clubs banging on his door but he decided to stay here and I can tell you now it wasn’t for financial reasons that he wanted to stay here. He wants to play here and take the club up further.

"You can’t put a price on what is going on behind the scenes.

"We have got a good bunch of lads together who all fit in. I would rather have a team fitting in together at the training ground and who who go out together on a Saturday rather than have a team of individuals.

"It’s a credit to Tom he wants to stay and it’s a credit to the football club and the supporters that they have taken him on board and he feels part of the place."

In a busy week the Reds also signed Joel Lynch and George Francomb and Jack Powell also signed new two-year deals both with the option for a third.

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