Cardiff MET have made a significant signing with the arrival of former Bristol Rovers defender Tom English. The 18-year-old has signed a three-year deal and will also begin his studies at the university.
What happened?
Tom English made his competitive debut for Bristol Rovers in the EFL Trophy against Tottenham Hotspur. He was also named among the substitutes for an FA Cup tie against Bromley, and a league game against Accrington Stanley. That proved to be his only senior appearance for the EFL League Two side before leaving the Memorial Stadium this summer.
Why it matters for Cardiff MET
Cardiff MET have confirmed the 18-year-old has signed a three-year deal, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2028/29 season. Alongside his football commitments, he will also begin his studies at the university.
What comes next?
Primarily a full-back, English is also capable of operating in midfield. Despite arriving at the club as an 18-year-old preparing to begin his university studies, English already brings leadership experience, having captained Bristol Rovers' Under-18 side.
Last result: Cardiff MET 2-2 Flint Town United (2026-04-18). Recent form (last 5): 1W-2D-2L (DDLLW, most recent first).
Cardiff MET have confirmed the 18-year-old has signed a three-year deal, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2028/29 season. Alongside his football commitments, he will also begin his studies at the university.
He becomes Cardiff MET's fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of former Football League midfielder Aaron Wildig, Jack Veale from Plymouth Parkway and full-back Spencer Dymond-Hall. Veale returned to Cardiff MET for a second spell after joining from Southern League Premier Division side Plymouth Parkway. The defender made more than 40 appearances during his previous stint with the Archers in the 2024/25 season.
Veale told the official club website: "I'm coming in knowing most of the boys. There are a few new faces, but I know where most of the team play and what they're like off the pitch." "I've also got experience of playing in the Cymru Premier, and that's definitely not going to do any harm. Hopefully I can use that experience, along with everyone else's in the group, to help us kick on this season.
