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Bolton sign ex-Cheltenham goalkeeper Southwood

Luke Southwood in action for Cheltenham TownImage source, Rex Features
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Luke Southwood played in all 46 of Cheltenham Town's League One fixtures last season

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Bolton Wanderers have signed goalkeeper Luke Southwood on a two-year deal after he turned down the offer of a new contract with Cheltenham Town.

The 26-year-old began his career with Reading, where he made 26 Championship appearances for the Royals.

He joined the Robins permanently last summer after an initial loan spell and made a total of 99 appearances during his time with the club.

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Bolton reached the League One play-off final last season but were beaten by Oxford United at Wembley.