Cheltenham Town upped the ante with transfer coups yesterday by pulling off a move for former Fulham midfielder Rohan Ince.
He’s signed a one-year contract at Whaddon Road and becomes their fourth signing of a busy summer so far.
The powerful midfielder has previously had spells with Fulham, Brighton, Swindon Town, Bury and Yeovil in the Championship and League One, starting out life as a trainee at Stamford Bridge.
He played 72 times for Brighton in the Championship, but couldn’t make the step up to the Premier League. Injuries have blighted his progress since then, but he clearly made an impression in the loan spells he’s enjoyed since Brighton’s promotion.
Swindon Town fans in particular are surprised that the Robins have pulled off this move. Ince seems to be a step or two above League Two, which forms the basis of much of the feedback appearing on Twitter this morning.
This is almost certainly the most eye-catching move of the summer in League Two, even more so than Stevenage’s kit release…
Best player we had at Swindon for years. Think he won 7/8 MOTM when he was with us, only positive thing to come out of that season
— Swindon_Live 🏴 (@Swindon_Live) July 2, 2019
As a Swindon fan I can honestly say. If he’s as good as he was before his knee injury. You lot have just signed the best CDM in league two. Possible league one.
— George bishop (@GeorgePBishop8) July 2, 2019
Class signing. He was the best player we’ve seen in years
— Swin x (@JakeCain16x) July 2, 2019
It really is…. If he can get back to the form he was in at our place then he is Way too good for L2.
— Lest we forget (@TrevorSTFC) July 2, 2019
He was absolutely mustard in the championship but Hughton ruined him and injuries didn’t help, he’s gonna be a huge asset for you! Will do absolute bits in midfield! Class free signing
— L🌵 (@L_BHAFC) July 2, 2019
If he is/stays fit that’s an unreal signing…should have took a punt @Official_STFC
— adam farmer (@adamfarmer98) July 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/Sullivan3Martin/status/1146071231264894976
This guy at times absolutely bossed the championship in midfield. You have a gem. Will be player of the season by a mile!
— Nick (@niccyboy11) July 2, 2019
