Fleetwood: One strike will get me going

The 25-year-old striker got his first taste of the action in a Hatters shirt as a late substitute in the 1-1 draw at Stockport County on Friday night and came within inches of making a dream start when his 96th-minute effort cannoned off the inside of a post.

He netted 32 goals in all competitions last time he was in the Conference with Forest Green Rovers in 2007-08, and he believes he can replicate that form with the Hatters.

Fleetwood said: “I would like to think so. Once I get one goal I tend to get on a little streak.

“I will have a lot of confidence when I settle into this team and I have no problems with my ability and believe in myself.”

But he was tight-lipped on what his quota might be this season, saying: “I have a target but I never tell anyone so there’s no pressure on me.

“I always have a target and once I pass it I will tell you!”

On what type of striker he is, Fleetwood continued: “I like to play on the shoulder, run in behind and use my pace if I can.

“I don’t get involved in the build up play too much, I just want to get in the box to score the goals.

“I like to get across the near post and if it comes across I will get my head on it. The tap-ins too I love like any other striker.”

Neither does he mind who he is paired with up front, saying: “I’m really not fussy at all. I’ve played with so many different strikers in my career, some bigger than me, some the same and some smaller.”

Fleetwood also had no problems taking on the number 13 shirt.

He explained: “The gaffer texted me about 40 different numbers I could have.

“Number 13 was first on the list and I’m not a superstitious person and have no qualms about taking it.”

Fleetwood is also unfazed by the substantial five-figure fee the Hatters paid for his services.

He said: “I’m not even sure what it is myself. It’s between the two clubs to decide what it costs.

“I’ve moved for money before and it was no pressure to me. It’s nothing I will be thinking about.”

Hereford manager Jamie Pitman was surprised by the deadline day move but wished him well, saying: “He’s been a great lad here, he’s worked very hard and I wish him all the best.

“We have to try to move on now and look at what we are doing now as a football club and make sure that we get someone in to replace him.

“All I want to do is wish him all the best, he is a great lad and a great athlete.

“I hope he goes and scores goals there because he is a really good person to have around.”