After having to wait patiently for the opportunity to go out on his first loan, Sil Swinkels made the perfect ... from Aston Villa on deadline day, the 21-year-old centre-back’s stay in BS7 ...

Sil Swinkels has stated that he sees Bristol Rovers as "a great fit" to get experience of playing senior football after the 21-year-old defender joined the Gas on loan from Aston Villa.