Cheltenham Town make new signing ahead of League One clash against Cobblers

Cheltenham Town have bolstered their squad in time for Saturday’s home game against Northampton by signing young centre-back Owen Bevan on loan from AFC Bournemouth.

The Cherries development squad captain joins the Robins on a season-long-loan, becoming their ninth signing of the summer, and has trained with his new team-mates today (Friday) in preparation for Saturday’s League One fixture.

Cheltenham head of recruitment Russell Milton added: "We're delighted to welcome Owen to the club. He's a welcomed addition who will further add to our squad.

"He's a good and solid all round defender with good attributes in all aspects of the game, particularly defending. It's been a little while coming but we're happy to finally get the deal done and we're looking forward to having him here at Cheltenham."

Bevan added: "I'm buzzing really. I think it's a big step in my career coming up to League One, it's exactly what I need and I'm looking forward to the challenge. For me most importantly, it's always defend first. I like to be aggressive, on the front foot but I like to play a bit too, nice and composed.”