Striker joins Swansea

Last updated : 16 February 2005 By Chris Barnes
Lee Thorpe has left Bristol Rovers after being sold on a free transfer to promotion chasing Swansea.

The striker's departure was explained by a need to cut the cost of the wage budget, by chairman Geoff Dunford.

It is unclear whether Thorpe's departure will lead to further sales, Dave Savage and Ryan Williams have attracted interest from Leyton Orient and Forest Green respectively.

The big striker is likely to be replaced by Richard Walker who has hit a run of scoring form.