ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman believes the addition of young defender Zak Vyner ‘ticks all the boxes’ after the Reds swooped to bring in the Bristol City starlet on loan.

Vyner made four appearances for the Robins last season and will join Stanley until January 2.

And Coleman is delighted to have secured the signature of the 19-year-old.

“He ticks all the boxes,” the Reds boss said. “He’s young, hungry and he’s already played in the Championship so he’s had experience of playing at a good level.

“We can give him the chance to come here and get a lot of league games under his belt and then go back and fight for a place in the Championship.

“He covers a couple of positions, which is a big boost whenever you sign a defender. We haven’t got a great deal of cover and all of a sudden if you lose a couple to injury or suspension it could prove a problem.

“Experience is vital. He hasn’t played a lot but he knows what is required of him. The big plus for us is that he’s very keen to come and we’re looking forward to welcoming him.”

Vyner, who has come through the ranks at Ashton Gate, added: “I’m excited for this challenge.

“It will be a different sort of test and one I’m looking forward to getting started.

“It was disappointing to pick up a foot injury in pre-season but now I’m back fit and ready to get playing games.”

Vyner impressed for the Robins in his first team debut at MK Dons in February but saw his start to the current campaign disrupted by a foot injury.

But the teenager is now fit and Bristol City boss Lee Johnson is hoping he can flourish in East Lancashire.

“This will be a stern test for Zak’s development,” Johnson said.

“We’re very confident of his footballing ability and I’m sure he’ll come back even stronger from this experience.”

Stanley boss Coleman had hoped to bring in two new signings on deadline day but was frustrated in his efforts to bolster his squad further.

And, with this season being the first in which there is no emergency loan window, Coleman will have his current squad until the transfer window re-opens in January.

The only way for clubs to bring in any players before then is to sign free agents or seek special dispensation from the Football Association to sign goalkeepers.

Meanwhile, Tarique Fosu, who was on loan at Stanley last season, yesterday joined Colchester on loan from Reading.