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Barry Town sign former Wales Under-21 International

By Nathan Spackman | Updated Thursday 11th January 2024 8:37pm |  Follow us @broradio

Barry Town United have announced the signing of former Wales under-21 international Lee Lucas from National League South side, Taunton Town.

The incoming 31-year-old adds a wealth of experience to the Town midfield, boasting appearances in the English football league.

The midfielder started his career with Swansea City where he gained caps at Wales under-17, 19 and 21 level before loan spells with League Two sides Burton Albion and Cheltenham Town.

After a season with Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership, Lucas eventually settled in his native country, making over 60 appearances for Merthyr Town before his most recent three-year spell with Taunton Town in the South-West of England where he has made 13 appearances this season.

Lucas is Steve Jenkins' first signing of the January transfer window subject to international clearance.

Welcoming Lee to the club, Jenkins has said: “I've always been an admirer of Lee as a footballer, he's hugely experienced with loads of quality and fits the profile of player we want at the club to take us forward.”

On his signing, Lee Lucas commented: “I'm delighted to have joined such a historic club in Welsh football. I'm excited to link up with Steve and to help the club push up the table as we step into Phase two of the campaign.”

The club would like to thank Taunton Town for their cooperation with the transfer.

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