Telford's Lee Fowler: I just have to be happy

The 32-year-old midfielder is the latest Bucks recruit as manager Rob Smith continues to rebuild his squad for an assault on National League North next season.

Telford are the 20th move of much-travelled Fowler's nomadic career.

But he says his tendency to move on is down to being honest with his employers.

"A lot of managers think I'm a good player, but I'm very honest and if I'm not happy somewhere or not playing, I'll leave," said the former Wales Under-21 international.

"I'm 32 but I still love the game just as much as when I was 16 and I could happily play for another 20 clubs if it means I'm enjoying my football.

"I signed a five-year contract with Coventry when I was 18 which took me to 23; I signed a four-year deal with Huddersfield at 27 and a three-year contract with Fleetwood at 28.

"But I would never 'steal' a living by sitting on a contract. I never ask for any pay-offs. Anyone willing to sit and take their money isn't it for the right reasons."

Fowler, who lives near Chester, will travel to Telford with Liverpool-based Josh Wilson. He will continue to train full-time with National Premier side Wrexham, where he played last season.

The former Huddersfield midfielder rejected moves from higher-ranked clubs because Telford suited him – and the vibe from Smith and assistant Larry Chambers.

"I was waiting on one offer from one League Two team in the north which didn't materialise," he said. "But I thought there was no point in waiting around because it just felt right here.

"I've come across Rob and Larry before – I was at Forest Green when we played them in the play-off final and I've played with a few lads who have played under them in Dan Preston, Mark Creighton, Sean Newton and Lee Vaughan and I've heard good things about them.

"They're quite motivational and you need that respect and you need a manager who's hardworking because then the players and the fans can buy into that ethos."