MX23RW : Friday, December 13 16:18:50| >> :120:33505:33505:

Motherwell sign Northampton Town's Harry Smith on loan

Motherwell sign Northampton's Harry Smith on loan
© Reuters
The 25-year-old has scored three goals in 21 appearances for the League One side this season.

Motherwell have signed Northampton forward Harry Smith on loan for the rest of the season.

The 25-year-old former Millwall and Macclesfield player has scored three goals in 21 appearances for the struggling Sky Beat League One side this season.

Smith told his new club's website: "I've heard a lot about Motherwell and Scottish football already, and I can't wait to get started."

Motherwell boss Graham Alexander described Smith as a "motivated player who can enhance our attacking options".

Northampton boss Keith Curle told the Cobblers' website: "We have had a lot of interest in him from clubs in League One and in League Two and in Scotland and this is a move that appeals to him.

"I think a change of scene will do him good. Like all strikers, he wants and needs to be playing every week and I explained to Harry that I was not in a position to guarantee him as much game time as he may have wanted over the next few months.

"It is in everyone's interests that he goes out, plays first team football and hopefully does well for Motherwell and scores some goals."

Meanwhile, left-back Jake Carroll has extended his Fir Park contract until the summer of 2023.

The 29-year-old recently returned from a 10-month absence following a ruptured Achilles tendon.

The former Hartlepool and Cambridge player told Motherwell's official website: "My first season went brilliantly until the injury, and the club have been brilliant with me in getting me back to full fitness.

"Now I'm fit and back in the team, I'm keen to kick on again."

Alexander added: "We are delighted Jake has decided to continue his stay with us. He has shown since we came in that he is a key member of this squad. He's demonstrated the quality, professionalism and motivation we want in our club to achieve the targets we have set.

"He is a big part of our plans and we are glad to have him signed up for the coming seasons."

ID:431555: cacheID:431555:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3273:
Written by
P A
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Northampton Town striker Harry Smith pictured in December 2019
Read Next:
Northampton Town's Harry Smith opens up on gambling and mental health problems
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
1.15am
Rams
@
49ers
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Celtic1514104444043
2Aberdeen16104230181234
3RangersRangers1510232791832
4Dundee UnitedDundee Utd156632215724
5Motherwell157171823-522
6Dundee165472729-219
7St Mirren165381926-718
8Ross County163671230-1815
9St Johnstone1642101829-1114
10Kilmarnock163581734-1714
11Hearts163491825-713
12Hibernian162681828-1012


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!