Several Comings And Goings At Weston

The latest player movements at the Woodspring Stadium feature a further two-month extension to the loan period for Ash Harper.

Harper has been a part of SkyBet Championship side Bristol City’s academy for many years, since his early teens.

He joined the City first-team for their pre-season training camp in Portugal during the 2015 pre-season, playing in a 1-1 draw against Braga.

He joined the Seagulls to experience regular and competitive first-team football.

Harvey Smith is to join him, coming in on loan for an initial two-month period.

Smith captained the Bristol City under-18s during the 2016/17 season and has since moved on to the Robins` under-23 squad.

He was offered his first professional contract in the summer of 2017 at the conclusion of his scholarship.

Head coach Marc McGregor revealed that Aden Baldwin has been recalled by Bristol City to end his most recent loan spell at the Woodspring Stadium.

Going out on loan is Giancarlo Gabbiadini, who has joined Evo-Stik League South West side Yate Town to help him increase his game-time since his international clearance was granted.

And joining Baldwin in his departure from the Woodspring is Ben Seymour, who has been recalled by League Two high-flyers Exeter City.

McGregor told the club`s official website: “Harvey has come in to fill the gap that will be left by Aden. He impressed me in the 45 minutes against Rovers and in the under-23 games he has played for City, I have no doubt that he will be a great addition to the squad.

“Ash will continue with us to develop and he is now finding his feet at this level, we are pleased he has decided to stay on.

“Giancarlo needs to go and play games. However, he is still very much contained within Weston’s plans going forward.

“Ben Seymour needs also to play games, he has had limited chances with us however I have no doubt as he matures he will be a fantastic player. Exeter seem to breed these good technical players, all they need is the physical side, this only comes with time. We wish him all the best and hope to see him in their first-team soon.

“The same goes for Aden, he has been brilliant for us and deserves his chance to prove to City he is worth stepping up. We are sad to lose him however we would love to see him making their first team squad very soon.”

(Photo: Harvey Smith - Will.T Photography)