Robins forge City loan link-up

20 April 2010 13:29
Swindon have forged an exciting link with Manchester City which could bring more Premier League loan players to the County Ground next season.[LNB] The Robins have developed solid relationships with a handful of high-profile clubs this term such as Celtic, Liverpool and Bolton, which has seen the likes of Simon Ferry, Stephen Darby and Danny Ward arrive in Wiltshire to gain first-team experience.[LNB]Chairman Andrew Fitton is keen to develop those links with existing clubs and also create new ones, with Manchester City the latest join Swindon around the table.[LNB]Fitton told the club's official website: "Danny (Wilson) knows Brian Marwood and there were a few contacts we had there (at Eastlands). Mike Summerbee came along and saw me when I was up there and with the links we have, we just need to make sure we are bringing them together in a positive fashion.[LNB]"We have developed some very interesting ideas. All the time things are developing and what I want is for clubs like Manchester City and Liverpool to know they can send a player to Swindon Town and they will do well here.[LNB]"I think there will be some interesting things to come out of our relationship with Manchester City next year."

Source: Team_Talk