Leo signs for Doncaster Rovers


Leo Fortune-West

By Chris O'Brien
June 27 2003

Former City striker Leo Fortune-West, has signed for Doncaster Rovers on a two-year-contract. The 32-year-old, who developed a sort of cult status among many City supporters, left Ninian Park last month after being released. Barthez in Confederations Cup Action

Leo joins Doncaster
Former Cardiff City striker Leo Fortune-West has joined newly-promoted Doncaster Rovers on a two year contract.

Fortune-West was released by the Bluebirds last month, after three years service at Ninian Park.

Leo, who developed a sort of cult status with many City supporters, made 92 league appearances for City, since his move from Rotherham United for £300,000.

He scored 23 league goals as a Bluebird, and is forward partnership with Paul Brayson and Robert Earnshaw in the 2000/2001 helped City to promotion.

Leo's new club Doncaster made history by becoming the first club to win the Conference play-offs. After a penalty shoot-out victory over Chester City in the semi-finals, they went on to beat Dagenham & Redbridge in the final, winning on the golden goal rule.

The victory secured their return to the Football League, after a five year absence.

Leo's manager at Donny will be former City player Dave Penney.

Best of luck to Leo at Belle Vue.

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