EVESHAM United striker Lance Smith has turned down the opportunity to join Hednesford Town.

The Northern Premier League club put in seven days’ notice of approach.

Smith held talks with the Staffordshire club but decided to remain at the Jubilee Stadium.

“Lance is a local lad and the crowd think the world of him,” Evesham boss Paul Collicutt said.

“I think the travelling was a factor but I am very pleased he is staying with us.”

Smith has scored seven goals this season, including four in a 5-0 win at Bridgwater Town.

The Robins head to higher-graded Leamington in the League Cup first round tonight (7.45pm).