Newport County sign Swindon's Scott Twine on loan

Newport County have signed Swindon Town forward Scott Twine on a season-long loan.

The 21-year-old has scored twice in 34 appearances for Swindon, last season's League Two champions.

Twine, who made his senior Swindon debut in 2017, featured on 10 occasions in 2019-20.

His arrival follows that of 25-year-old defender Liam Shephard, who was a free agent after leaving Forest Green and has agreed a one-year deal., external

Newport manager Michael Flynn feels Swindon-born Twine, who has previously had loan stints at Waterford and Chippenham Town, will benefit from a spell at Rodney Parade.

"He's enjoyed a really good pre-season with Swindon and I've seen and heard positive things about him. I'm sure we can play a big role in his development," Flynn said., external

Shephard follows in the footsteps of dad Garry and brother Corey by g for the Exiles, where he had been on trial.

The former Wales Under-21 international right-back made 67 appearances for Forest Green, while he has also played for Yeovil Town and Peterborough United.

"Liam has impressed me during his time with us in pre-season and I'm really pleased that we've been able to get this deal over the line," said Flynn.

"He's at a great age, knows all about this league and has a lot of experience which is always a big bonus. He operates well defensively and I feel he can offer us a lot going forward this season too."

Newport have previously signed Bristol City striker Saikou Janneh on loan as well as former Plymouth forward Ryan Taylor and centre-back David Longe-King ahead of the 2020-21 League Two campaign.

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