Tony Pennock was pleased with the way that his scholars performed in yesterday's reserve match against Swindon.

The club's youth boss (pictured) took charge of the side in Alan Curtis' absence and was able to field no fewer than seven of his youth team players in the 1-1 draw.

And the way that committed themselves against the Robins was pleasing for Pennock.

"Swindon had a very strong side out and the youth boys acquitted themselves well," he said.

"They looked after themselves and played some excellent football in the second-half; we got through the first-half by the skin of our teeth at times but the second-half display was excellent.

"The boys thoroughly deserved the draw that they got against a very strong and experienced Swindon team."

James Loveridge scored the Swans' goal and it marked a fine start to the 16-year-old's first game in senior football.

The young striker connected with Casey Thomas' through ball to fire into the bottom corner early in the second-half.

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"James has come on a lot in the last 12 to 18 months," added Pennock.

"He can play wide right, wide left and up-front, but on Tuesday we thought that we needed someone who could put pressure on the back four and he certainly does that; he's an athlete and he took his goal extremely well.

"I'm sure he'll be disappointed he didn't take another chance later on but at least he's getting in those positions."

Tony Pennock has also expressed his sadness following the passing of Grace Hopkins, the baby daughter of youth coach Ashleigh.

"The club recently had a difficult time with the passing of Besian Idrizaj and now our department has had one of our having a very difficult time.

"Ashleigh and Sarah Hopkins were blessed with quads - Sophia, Megan, Grace and Alexander - on August 12 but sadly baby Grace passed away two days later after a tremendous fight.

"Everybody at the club is thinking of Ashleigh and Sarah, the kids and their immediate family at this time.

"Sometimes football just gets put into perspective when a young family has the joy of having four beautiful children and then the devastation of losing one of their kids so early and so young in their life.

"But everyone at the club, including myself and everyone in my department, just wish Ashleigh, Sarah and the babies all the very best and we look forward to the day when, as a family, they can come to the stadium for their first visit."