Reading full-back Jake Sheppard signs on loan

We  have signed defender Jake Sheppard, 20, on loan from Championship side Reading FC. The player will additionally be available for selection for Saturday’s Buildbase FA Trophy semi-final first leg tie at Brackley Town.

Jake is an attacking full-back and known for his abilities playing further up the park. A speedy and powerful player, has also added goal scoring to his game. Alongside representing the Royals Academy sides, the young defender has also represented his country, Scotland, at youth level; he was initially part of the Scottish contingent that made the UEFA U17s Championship semi-finals in May 2014 and has since gone on to play for the U21s North of the border.

Sheppard spent time out on loan in 2016-17, impressing at Dagenham and Redbridge where he scored twice in ten appearances in the National League.

We welcome Jake to Wealdstone FC

Picture Courtesy of Reading FC