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Yeovil snap up midfielder Roberts

Gary Roberts
Roberts could be in the squad for Saturday's match against Leeds

Yeovil Town have completed the signing of Crewe midfielder Gary Roberts on loan until the end of the year.

The 21-year-old was placed on the transfer list by mutual consent at the end of last season and has been on trial on Huish Park.

"Hopefully I can progress with my career now and do well for Yeovil," Roberts told the club's website.

"It's a big start for me with Leeds on Saturday and Middlesbrough on Tuesday, but I'm really looking forward to it."

Roberts has progressed through the famous Crewe academy which has helped create talents such as Danny Murphy and Dean Ashton.

He made 119 appearances and scored 11 goals whilst at Gresty Road.

He will be a very valuable acquisition for us

Yeovil assistant manager Steve Thompson
"We are very pleased to get Gary in - he is only 21 but he's been around quite a while now," Yeovil assistant manager Steve Thompson told the club's website.

"He's not 100% fit yet, but he has already shown this week that he is a very cultured player who is good on the ball, aggressive and makes good runs.

"He will be a very valuable acquisition for us."




see also
Yeovil v Leeds
21 Aug 08 |  League One


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