HEAD coach Luke Williams says Swindon Town would not hold back their players if they had a desire to head out on loan in search of game time.

The arrival of four new faces last week has swelled the size of the Town squad and further deals are also being sought before the transfer window closes in 11 days, meaning the club’s existing players are likely to be pushed down the pecking order.

However, the Town head coach admitted that players could be allowed to go out on loan if they are going to see their chances of game time at the County Ground reduced.

“Players will have their own idea about whether or not they want to fight for their shirt here or whether they feel like they need to go and play games week in, week out,” said Williams.

“They will talk to the staff and between us we will work out whether or not we can afford for the player to go out and play games if that’s what they want, or whether we need to keep them here because we can’t afford to leave ourselves short.

“Each player in that type of situation will be dealt with individually.”

Chelsea youngsters Charlie Colkett, Fankaty Dabo and Islam Feruz were amongst the Town recruits last week and all three, alongside fellow new boy Ben Gladwin, went into the starting line-up for last weekend’s 2-1 win at Bolton Wanderers in League One.

Having spent more time on the training pitch, the impression the young Blues trio are making on Williams continues to grow ahead of Saturday’s clash at home to Peterborough United.

Williams expected strong debuts from the newcomers but the big test now is maintaining that level.

“The key thing is that the players that have been brought in are good enough to be in the starting line-up,” said Williams.

“It’s not like we have brought in cover or brought in players that can’t really add but are there if they are needed to be called upon because someone is injured or suspended, these players are ready to go in and stay in.

“I have seen so much quality and now it’s a question whether or not mentality, the boys can cope with the rigours of League One football.

“You are not always going to have the same adrenaline rush that you had on the first game, you are not always going to play in front of 14,000 people.

“It’s not a question of physical capacity or technique but whether or not mentally they can perform week in, week out.”