Swindon land Plymouth goal scoring ace

Swindon Town have confirmed the signing of Luke Jephcott on loan from Plymouth Argyle with an option to make it a permanent deal. Total Sport’s Joe Acklam reports on the signature.

Jephcott has played over 100 times for Plymouth, who he joined 2014, scoring 33 goals and was part of the team which won promotion to League One alongside Swindon in 2019/20.

The Welsh under-21 broke into the Pilgrims first team on the back of a strong loan spell with Truro City, netting five goals in 18 league appearances.

Speaking to club media after finalising his move to SN1: “I’m really happy to be here and glad to get the deal over the line. I can’t wait to get going and score goals for this great club.

“It’s all happened very quickly to be honest, but I’m really happy. I’ve seen how Swindon play as well as the goals they score and the chances they create, and I think there is an opportunity for me to do really well here.

“I’m focused on getting that first team spot nailed down and hitting the ground running. I always set myself personal goal targets and I’ll be giving everything to achieve them.

“The fanbase here is superb and they generate a really good atmosphere, so I can’t wait to get up and running.”

Scott Lindsey said following adding the striker to his squad: “This a great signing for the club and shows our intent.

“He’s a real fox in the box and a natural goal scorer. He’s also a player we’ve been keeping a close eye on for a while now, so I’m really pleased to have him in the building.

“He brings with him a wealth of League One experience with over a hundred appearances, and that can only be a huge positive for us.”

Technical Director Sandro Di Michele: “I’m absolutely over the moon to get a player of Luke’s calibre into the club.

“Time constraints have meant we’ve only been able to get him in on loan for now, but we have an option to make the deal permanent which was our original plan, so having this in place is key for us.

“Luke is a top player with an exceptional goalscoring record in League One, as well as being a natural penalty box finisher, so the deal is a big one for the football club.”