Bastian
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Currently Les Parry is the club's loan manager, he's been at the club since 2013 though I can't find information about when he actually became the de facto Loan Manager. I'd be surprised if loans for young players are solely the responsibility of a loan manager, but I'd say we've had an absolute mare with them in recent years. Pellistri and Mejbri are the highlights in that aspect, the development of both players has been held back by the club's mismanagement of their loans and, at times, reluctance to loan them out (Erik with Pellistri) despite not playing them.
I loathe the multi-club ownership thing in this sport and I'd prefer it to be completely banned, but if we are already there at least the best talents can get some assurances if they go to associated clubs in France/Switzerland about where they'll play and in what sort of style.
From the Mail:
We're likely looking to find loans for Vitek, Oyedele, Gore (if he recovers from the shoulder surgery soon enough), Fish, Ennis, and Wheatley (especially if another attacking player is brought in). I'm sure there'll be half a dozen more sent out on loan.
Quite an important job. I'm glad they're making changes.
I loathe the multi-club ownership thing in this sport and I'd prefer it to be completely banned, but if we are already there at least the best talents can get some assurances if they go to associated clubs in France/Switzerland about where they'll play and in what sort of style.
From the Mail:
Appleton returns as loan manager
Michael Appleton is returning to Manchester United to assume the role of loans manager.
Confidential understands that Appleton, who was on United's books as a kid, is ready to become the latest off-field hire as part of a wider reshuffle by Ineos.
Dan Ashworth, who made the move to Manchester United this summer to be their sporting director, has a close relationship with Appleton from the pair's time together at West Brom.
Former Tranmere physio Les Parry is the current loans manager but Appleton has been earmarked to replace him.
Loan moves for players are paramount to development and last year United saw a number of players suffer setbacks when away from the club, not least Dan Gore getting injured after one game with Port Vale and Maxi Oyedele being frozen out at Forest Green Rovers following the sacking of Troy Deeney.
Once Appleton takes on the job he will be tasked with monitoring the progress of rising stars such as striker Joe Hugill, who has joined Wigan Athletic on loan, and goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who is set for another spell away after impressing at Accrington Stanley last season.
We're likely looking to find loans for Vitek, Oyedele, Gore (if he recovers from the shoulder surgery soon enough), Fish, Ennis, and Wheatley (especially if another attacking player is brought in). I'm sure there'll be half a dozen more sent out on loan.
Quite an important job. I'm glad they're making changes.