Swindon midfielder Liam Kinsella signs for Cheltenham & Andy Smith joins on loan from Hull

Midfielder Liam Kinsella joined Swindon last summer having made more than 250 appearances for Walsall earlier in his career

Cheltenham Town have signed midfielder Liam Kinsella from Swindon Town on an 18-month contract until summer 2025.

The 27-year-old joined Swindon last summer and has made 27 appearances for the team in all competitions.

Town have also completed the signing of Hull defender Andy Smith on loan until the end of the season.

The 22-year-old has played 67 games for Grimsby on loan across the past two seasons.

Smith told the club website: "Ever since I knew there was interest from the club, I was really excited by it and I wanted to come here straight away."

Kinsella began his career at Walsall, where he spent a number of years working under Cheltenham manager Darrell Clarke.

"He's a real consistent performer. Whether that's with his performance or his energy levels," Clarke said.

"He gives us another option in the middle of the park and with a lot of games to fit in - everyone is going to be needed and Liam adds that bit more strength in depth."

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