Chris Herd: Bolton sign Aston Villa midfielder on loan

Herd won his first Australia cap against Belgium at the start of September

Bolton Wanderers have signed Aston Villa midfielder Chris Herd on a loan deal until 8 November.

The 25-year-old Australia international featured only twice for Premier League side Villa last season.

Herd has had loan spells at Port Vale, Wycombe Wanderers and Lincoln City and made his Villa debut in November 2010.

He is the third arrival in a week at the Macron Stadium after Paddy Kenny and Max Clayton, and is available to face Chelsea in the League Cup.