Bath chase City defender Thorp

From the archive, first published Tuesday 22nd Feb 2000.

By Russell Smith OXFORD City centre back Michael Thorp could be on his way to Bath City.

The former Reading defender is thinking over a move to the promotion-chasing Dr Martens League Premier Division club after they put in a seven-day approach for him.

Thorp is not under contract, so no fee would be involved.

City manager Paul Lee said: "Obviously, I don't want to lose him, but he has had a very good offer and it would be a better standard of football."

Should Thorp decide to join Bath, he would miss City's Ryman League Division 1 clash against promotion candidates Maidenhead United at Court Place Farm tonight (7.45).

Story date: Tuesday 22 February

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