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Alan Galindo

Harry McKirdy's Hibs transfer in focus as Swindon Town boss delivers 'had to do the deal' verdict

Swindon Town boss Scott Lindsey has opened up on Harry McKirdy's transfer to Hibs as he admitted: 'Maybe his time was up'.

Lee Johnson brought an end to a huge summer of transfer activity at Easter Road by landing the striker in a late deadline day swoop after an eventful final day of the window. The hitman made his debut from the bench in the 1-0 win over Kilmarnock at the weekend.

The 24-year-old has swapped England's League Two for a crack at Scotland's top flight and after impressing in his one season after landing a deal following a trail period, his old club say they had to do a deal as it was good business for them. Speaking to the Swindon Advertiser, Lindsey said: “Harry came in on a free after being on trial last season, and he did really well.

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