Town sign deal to use Beversbrook as training base

The club confirmed the news, revealed by the Adver last week, in a statement this lunchtime.

The squad trained at the facility for the first time this morning, with manager Mark Cooper taking the session despite being linked with a position at Sheffield Wednesday.

Having previously used the Beversbrook facility on an informal basis, the new agreement will run for up to three years.

Former Town goalkeeper Fraser Digby led the project to find a new training facility for the club after the contract with PGL at Liddington expired.

Town chairman Lee Power told the club’s official website: “While the football club is sensitive to the fact Beversbrook falls outside of the Swindon borough, we are extremely thankful to Calne Town Council for their approach and co-operation in making this happen.

“The club remains absolutely committed and determined in securing a permanent training base within the borough. Now that the Beversbrook facility has been secured, Fraser will intensify his search for a permanent base, with several potential options already under consideration. This process will be strongly focused on securing a permanent base that is suitable for the whole football club, as well as for community use.”

Calne Town Council added: “We are delighted that an amicable agreement has been reached with Swindon Town Football Club. It is great for Calne and we are well aware that there are many Swindon Town supporters living in Calne. It is another great accolade for Beversbrook Sport and Community Facility in that the only professional club in the county has chosen Beversbrook for training its first team.

“We look forward to working with Swindon Town Football Club over the next couple of years. The Town Council would like to thank the club for choosing Beversbrook and for the time they have already given to some of the young footballers using Beversbrook.”