Sean McGurk determined to prove his point with Swindon Town after leaving Leeds United — YEP 3/2/24

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Sean McGurk spent two and a half years as a Leeds United player

By Will Jackson

Sean McGurk is determined to show what he can do in the senior game after joining Swindon Town from Leeds United. McGurk completed the permanent switch to the League Two outfit late on transfer deadline day and could be set to make a senior debut against Newport County this afternoon.

The winger spent two and a half seasons with the Whites after joining the club from Wigan Athletic, but he never managed to break into the senior set-up, despite catching the eye with his performances. This season has undoubtedly been the winger's best at Elland Road, starring for the U21s in the Premier League 2 and cup competitions to secure his status as one of the brightest talents in the youth ranks.

However, with his Leeds contract expiring at the end of the season, he has been allowed to leave the club in order to chase opportunities in the men's game. Swindon are 14th in League Two at present, seven points behind the play-off pace, and McGurk will be pushing to not only make a difference for the Robins at the County Ground but prove himself in the senior ranks.

"It was late last night when I first heard about the interest," McGurk told Swindon's official channels. "I spoke to some of the lads who I know from here and I'm buzzing to finally get it over the line.

"I think it's got a good pathway, it's a young team, there's good opportunities and the coaches put the trust in the young players, I think that was a big push for me to come here and I can't wait to get going.

"I think it's up and downs, leaving Liverpool and going to Wigan and then back on a high going to Leeds. Football's just ups and downs. I just can't wait to get going here and meet all the lads.

"I've been wanting to play first team football now for a little bit of time and I finally have the chance so it's down to me to prove what I can do and show people.

"I think this season from the very first game I've been enjoying it. I was playing with freedom and being myself. I think that brought the best out in me and hopefully I can continue that form coming in and just kick on and go from there."

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