TAUNTON Town have signed a two players on loan from Bristol City to help with squad depth amidst the recent player crisis.
Right back Zac Bell has joined the club for the remainder of the season and will be straight into the matchday squad for the Peacocks' derby match against Yeovil.
The 20-year-old right back progressed through the City Academy into the club’s Under 21 side while also representing Wales at Under 15, Under 18 and Under 19 level.
A spokesperson from the club said: "We are delighted to welcome Zac Bell to the club on loan from Bristol City for the remainder of the season.
"Zac is added to the squad for tonight’s Vanarama National League South game at home to the Glovers."
Bell spent the first part of last season on loan at Bath City while he also spent four months at the start of this campaign with Yeovil Town for whom he made 11 appearances.
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Midfielder Marley Rose, 18, has also joined for the rest of the season and is available to play tonight.
A Taunton Town spokesperson said: "We are delighted to welcome Marley Rose to the club on loan from Bristol City for the remainder of the season.
"The 18-year-old midfielder is a member of City’s Under 21 squad, having previously had spells at Southampton, Yeovil Town and Bristol Rovers whilst also spending some time on work experience with Bath City last season."
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