Swindon Town can confirm that striker Blair Sturrock has joined Blue Square Premier outfit Torquay United for the remainder of the campaign.

The 28-year old front man was named on the bench for Town in midweek at Northampton Town although chances have been limited this term.

The loan spell will see Sturrock remain with The Gulls for the rest of the season, and if required, will also include the dates of the BSP play-offs.

Colin Lee, Torquay United Chief Executive, expressed his thanks to those at Swindon Town after sealing the move.

"I would like to thank Swindon Town and Danny Wilson for their support in allowing Blair Sturrock to join us.

"They have understood the financial budgets that we work under at Plainmoor and have been extremely helpful from that point of view regarding our wage structure."

Player Profile

The former manager's son made his Swindon debut in December 2006 after spells with Dundee United, Kidderminster Harriers, Plymouth Argyle and Rochdale.

He joined Swindon Town after suffering an injury whilst playing for Rochdale in order to join up with Swindon Town physio Dick Mackey for treatment.

After reaching full fitness, the striker was then handed a chance to impress for the Town second string and his performances saw a short-term contract handed out.

First team chances then came his way with a Town debut off the bench at Macclesfield Town in December 2007.

He then made a further nineteen appearances, scoring three goals as Town went on to win promotion from League Two.

The 2007/08 season saw the front man score six goals in twenty-seven first team appearances, including the winner in the FA Cup tie against Forest Green Rovers in December.

With 26 goals in 84 career league starts, Sturrock had been utilised off the bench by new Town boss Danny Wilson before a move to Plainmoor.