Bristol Rovers Set to Land Swansea Midfielder

Bristol Rovers Set to Land Swansea Midfielder

Bristol Rovers are set to sign 20 year old Welsh midfielder Joel Cotterill from Swansea City, as per Fourth Tier Fever.

🚨Bristol Rovers are set to make the deadline day signing of Joel Cotterill from Swansea City

Thoughts #UTG fans? pic.twitter.com/jvu701oOfQ

— Fourth Tier Fever (@FourthTierFever) September 1, 2025

Cotterill is a product of the Swansea City Academy and has made 1 appearance for the Swans before spending time on loan at Stockport County and Swindon Town.

In the 2024/25 season, Cotterill made 48 appearances for Swindon across all competitions, netting 5 goals and grabbing 2 assists.

The Bristol Rovers Rebuild

Bristol Rovers, relegated from League One last season, sit 16th in League Two after 6 games. The Gas have added 4 new signings this summer as they look to rebuild under newly appointed manager Darrell Clarke, and last weekend's win over Grimsby - fresh from their upset against Manchester United - could mark the start of their revival.

A winning weekend for Rovers! 🤝

— Bristol Rovers (@Official_BRFC) September 1, 2025

Cotterill's Impact

After a strong season of regular minutes with Swindon Town in League Two, Joel Cotterill brings notable experiene for his age. The 2005-born midfielder operates mainly in central midfield but can also cover at right wing-back or in a holding role. For the Gas, he looks a shrewd acquisition in their push for an immediate return to League One.