French trio depart as STFC make first squad changes

Swindon Town have today made the first steps in shaking up the squad ahead of next season, after a collection of first team players have been either released or offered a contract extension with the club.

French trio Drissa Traore, Fabian Robert and Jeremy Balmy have been released by the Wiltshire club, a move which was widely expected following Luke Williams' post match comments after the final home game of the season against Shrewsbury.

The club have also opted to release Josh Cooke, Jamie Calvin and Lee Marshall ahead of the pre season campaign.

A number of loanee signings who have graced the County Ground this season have also returned to their parents clubs.

Lawrence Vigouroux, Louis Thompson, Michael Doughty and Jordan Turnbull each see their loan deals come to an end, while it remains unclear whether the club will yet pursue deals to bring any of these personnel back to SN1.

Jamie Sendles-White sees his time in Wiltshire extended, after impressing following his introduction to the Town squad back in January. 

After putting in a solid performance on Sunday against Shrewsbury, Town fans will be pleased to note James Brophy has also had his contract extended with the club.

Town have also taken the option to extend the contract of marauding full back Bradley Barry, while also triggering one year contract extensions for first team players Yaser Kasim, Jon Obika, Ellis Iandolo and Michael Smith. 

Further negotiations remain ongoing as the club look to ensemble their squad ahead of another campaign in League One.

Striker Miles Storey, who spent the previous season plying his trade on loan with Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Premier League, is believed to be in talks with the club regarding his future situation.

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