Academy manager Ben Chenery believes loan moves play an important role in a young player’s development.
Currently, Ipswich Town have several players out on loan, including Jacob Mazionis and Tommy Taylor at Cheltenham, Fin Barbrook at Lincoln, Ash Boatswain at Woking, Rio Oudnie-Morgan at Billericay, George Barrett at Canvey Island, and Tyler Young at Chatham.
I think loans are really important.
Chenery notes that the first loan may not always be successful for some players, but it is a valuable step in their development.
Author's summary: Loans aid player development.