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I would agree that each case should be decided on it's merits. Rooney, for instance, wasn't in need of a loan spell; Harry Kane had four during his development, and Andros Townsend has had nine. You could argue that Connor Goldson, when he chose to stay with the Shrews rather than joining...

I take your point, but Walton has had two-and-a-half years of coaching at Albion by now. What he has very little of, is actual playing time, in senior mens football. With the best will in the world, there is simply no substitute for playing matches. Freddie Woodman is 16 months younger than...

He made four appearances for our first team last season, and spent most of the year sat on his arse on the first team bench. Another year of doing exactly the same wouldn't have helped his development one iota. He needs to be playing competitive football, on a regular basis. He is getting...

From the Bury website - Walton’s Development Process Manager David Flitcroft: