Jake O'Brien secures loan move to Swindon Town

Jake O'Brien in action during the Republic of Ireland U21 match against Sweden on Friday, 16 November 2021.

Jake O'Brien in action during the Republic of Ireland U21 match against Sweden on Friday, 16 November 2021. Credit: Eddie Lennon (ETPhotos)

English League Two side Swindon Town have announced the loan signing of Crystal Palace defender Jake O’Brien.

The Republic of Ireland under-21 international will remain at the County Ground for the remainder of the 2021/22 season as the Robins seek promotion to League One.

“I’m delighted to be joining Swindon and hopefully I can play a part in us getting up the table,” O’Brien said, speaking to the club’s website.

“I see myself coming in as a ball-playing centre-half, I have a lot of height and I think I can be good in both boxes, score and defend and I think I can add to the team.

“There is no better team in League Two in my eyes to come to than Swindon Town.”

Swindon Town are currently in fifth place in League Two, ten points off top of the table Forest Green Rovers.

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