Scunthorpe United have confirmed their latest signing, with promising midfielder Oli Ewing joining the club following his release from Leicester City.
The 22 year-old is eager to get started and is determined to help the Iron in their forthcoming National League campaign.
Ewing, who spent part of last season on loan at National League North side Buxton, was drawn to the club by its stature and ambition. Speaking in his first interview, the midfielder expressed his delight at making the move.
“It’s a massive club,” Ewing told the club’s official site. “I’m trying to help get the club back to where it belongs. I have no doubts we’ll be at the top end this season in the National League.”
The move comes after a rigorous first week of pre-season, a challenge Ewing was prepared for. “Testing is always going to be hard,” he admitted, before giving credit to manager Andy Butler’s own fitness levels. “Credit to how fit he is, to be fair. He makes sure you can do everything that he gets us to do.”
Having worked hard during the off-season, Ewing feels he is at a “good level” and ready to impress. “You want to impress on every sort of aspect of your game, so yeah, I’ve worked hard and hopefully I can bring it to the football side.”
The midfielder already has a unique perspective on his new team, having faced them last season while on loan at Buxton.
“I played against Scunthorpe once, and I thought you were the best team in the league. I’ve no doubts we’ll be at the top end this season.”
For the fans, Ewing promises total commitment and a technical, forward-thinking style of play.
“I’ll always give 100 percent, that’s just what I do. I’m a technical player, I like to get on the ball. I like to get it from the defence, I like to join in with attacks, create chances, score a few goals. Hopefully, I can excite the fans and help them win games.”
The move marks a significant step for Ewing, who came through the ranks at Leicester City from the age of 15. He is now focused on making the transition into senior men’s football and embracing the high-stakes environment.
“It’s just a lot different to youth football. You have to win games, and that’s what I want to do”.
