Swindon bring in Banbury winger

Swindon Town have confirmed the signing of 21-year-old Banbury United winger Morgan Roberts. Total Sport’s Joe Acklam reports on another deadline day incoming.

The former-Northampton Town man comes to the County Ground off the back of a strong spell with Non-League Banbury where he bagged 10 goals in 27 games for the Puritans.

Born in Northampton he made his debut for his hometown club in the last game of the 2017-18, a 2-2 with Oldham Athletic.

His first senior goal came against Banbury, whilst he was on loan for AFC Rushden and Diamonds and also had a spell with Brackley Town.

Speaking to club media upon completing his move, he said: “I’m really happy. It’s all been very quick on deadline day but it’s great to be here.

“I’ve come through the academy at Northampton Town and played a few games for them, but have lots of non-league experience and it’s taught me a lot. It’s given me the belief that I can come back to full-time football and it’s an exciting new chapter for me.

“I’m very energetic and creative. I love to get goals and assists and I want to win. I’ve come from a team that has just won the league, so I want to continue that form and show everyone what I can do here at The County Ground.

Sandro Di Michele added: “Morgan is a really interesting signing for us and is an extremely talented young player.

“He’s proved himself in the non-league environment and is definitely one for the future. He’s got an interesting profile and it’s one that fits the Swindon project, so it’s going to be fascinating to see him develop.”