Hereford United have boosted their ranks with the loan signing of Stoke City youngster Nathaniel Wedderburn. 14-6-10: Northampton Town have snapped up Nathaniel Wedderburn on a two-year contract after the midfielder was released by Stoke City. The 18-year-old enjoyed loan spells at Notts County and Hereford before being released by the Potters at the end of the last campaign. Wedderburn has now secured a move to Northampton and Cobblers boss Ian Sampson has been tracking the teenager's progress for some time. Sampson said: "Nathaniel is a young player who I think has got a lot of potential. "He was outstanding when Hereford beat us at Sixfields last season. I have kept an eye on him since and as soon as I knew he was available I was keen to bring him here. "He is big and strong and has a good left foot. He gets stuck in and can handle himself well. "We need a mix of youth and experience, but I am particularly keen to bring exciting young players with potential to the club so that they can learn, develop and grow together."