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INTERVIEW: In the spring of 2002, Parkin was questioning if professional football was right for him. But under the guidance of Andy King, his career was reinvigorated - starting with a hot August afternoon at the County Ground.

The former Aston Villa academy midfielder was released by the West Midlands side this summer, and has ended up in Wiltshire. But what does he bring to Swindon Town? The Moonraker takes a good look, with the help of Alvechurch sporting director Mark Fogarty.

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Cotterill's arrival helps establish a pattern of Swindon targeting players who are on their second loan away from their parent clubs, rather than drafting youngsters without senior experience.

The 19-year-old midfielder is a useful addition given his ability on the ball. He is inexperienced, however, with just 13 senior appearances to his name. Cotterill's season-long loan will have a recall clause in January.

Bostock is understood to have favoured the move as it meant he would not have to uproot his family from their current home. He had been on the books at Notts County and lives in the Midlands.

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Randall and Rowe have been trying to earn a full-time gig in Wiltshire this pre-season, and both featured in last Friday's friendly against Southampton Under-21s.