Town defender Sean Morrison admits he is ready for action after sealing a loan switch to League One side Southend United until 12th December 2009.

Morrison made quite an impression after breaking into the first team as a 17-year old and has now made 27 appearances for Town.

However, the form of Gordon Greer and Scott Cuthbert has limited the 18-year old to just six first team appearances so far this term, and with reserve team fixtures sporadic - Morrison is looking forward to returning to the first team fold.

"It has been difficult just training without a game at the end of the week, so when the chance to go out on loan came up I thought it would be a good option for me - to play week in, week out," Morrison told Swindontownfc.co.uk

"Southend have a decent side and are doing well in League One and I think I would have regretted the decision not to go there and get more experience.

"Scotty and Gordon have been fantastic this season and that's why my opportunities have been limited. Playing for Southend will help me keep my match fitness and sharpness up and it's in League One too - a level which I am familiar with."

The defender is also looking forward to what will be a new experience on the first loan spell of his fledgling career.

"It will be a new experience for me, that's for sure. I don't know anyone at Southend and it will be something different for me. Hopefully I am going to feature at Yeovil.

"Hopefully I can come back to Swindon and be on the top of my game."