By Aston
June 23 2005

Swindon Town striker Sam Parkin has become Joe Royle’s second signing in two days after putting pen to paper on a four year deal.

Town beat of competition for the 24-year-old from Norwich, Watford and Crewe for his services and Town have paid a fee believed to be £450,000 for him.

 

A delighted Joe Royle has said: “Sam has real talent, he can win a header but more than anything he can control the ball and keep the ball. He has a fantastic goalscoring record and has earned the right to step up to this division.”

 

Town chairman David Sheepshanks added: “I view the signing of Sam Parkin as a real coup for the Club, it is a measure of the esteem in which both Joe Royle and indeed Ipswich Town are held.

 

“In recruiting Sam for a substantial fee we have stated our intention to be a very competitive force again next season, with a new talisman to lead the line.

 

“We were particularly keen to sign a younger player of Sam's proven ability but who already has potential to improve to the highest level, hopefully together with this Club.”

 

Source: Ipswich Town – the official website.

 

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