Hutchinson has only ever started one first-team game - for Middlesbrough

Swindon have completed the signing of Celtic's Ben Hutchinson and Simon Ferry in loan deals until January.

Striker Hutchinson joined Celtic in January 2008 after three seasons at Middlesbrough, whilst midfielder Ferry has come through the Parkhead ranks.

Swindon manager Danny Wilson told BBC Wiltshire he is grateful Celtic boss Tony Mowbray let them join his team.

"There were four of five Championship clubs who wanted them, so we're very lucky to be chosen," he said.

The 21-year-olds could make their Swindon debuts in Saturday's home League One game against Southend, but Wilson is keen to manage fans' expectations.

"You can't put too much pressure on these young lads, but we've seen enough to suggest that he [Hutchinson] will score goals," he said.

"The nice thing about it is that we've got them until January minimum so we don't have to push them in straight away."

Hutchinson has been prolific for Celtic's reserves in the last year and is confident he can do the same in League One.

"As a striker my main job is to score goals, but first and foremost I want to get on the pitch and if I play well the goals will come," he said.

A series of ankle injuries kept Ferry out of action for two and a half years, but now he is back and determined to make up for lost time.

"Everything that happens to me in football from now on is a bonus because there's one time when I didn't think I was going to play again."

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