[Albion] Andrew Moran

[Nobby Cybergoat]

This would be quite a high level for his first loan. If he can break into this side it would be a massive feather in his cap.

 

[GT49er]

This would be quite a high level for his first loan. If he can break into this side it would be a massive feather in his cap.

It would be one hell of a high level for a first loan!!

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

my daughters boyfriend won 3 A grade medals with sorrento fc before unfortunately suffering a catastrophic knee injury whilst on tour in south america , venezuela to be precise .........he's an electrician now and a lovely lad , " shitehouse" really isn't the way forward here....we have frequently talked about McGinn as he has a lot of family around Brum and the word is from him and his dad the McGinn aint really even all that ......but look at him go , you see harry , with kids , it's all about belief , faith and confidence ............Britain strangles most of its talent in the cradle.

Someone just bounced this. I was just messing about you daft old sod

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

It would be one hell of a high level for a first loan!!

He’s been around the first team a lot and looks a very good prospect though - and we have lent Blackburn VHecke and Khadra in recent times

 

[GT49er]

He’s been around the first team a lot and looks a very good prospect though - and we have lent Blackburn VHecke and Khadra in recent times

They weren't first loans though. Both had played senior football before heading to the Championship.

 

[GrossTurn]

They weren't first loans though. Both had played senior football before heading to the Championship.

Not sure Khadra had?

 

[albionalex]

They weren't first loans though. Both had played senior football before heading to the Championship.

Khadra had made one first team appearance for us before his loan to Blackburn. Moran has also made one first team appearance for us.

 

[GT49er]

Not sure Khadra had?

Just checked. You're right - humble pie consumed!

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

They weren't first loans though. Both had played senior football before heading to the Championship.

Fair point - I get that but I just feel Moran is ahead of where the others were - guess we’ll see anyway

 

[BevBHA]

Lots of noise about Moran on Twitter from Irish fans. Quite a few even saying he is Ireland’s ‘brightest prospect’ ahead of even Ferguson

 

[GT49er]

Fair point - I get that but I just feel Moran is ahead of where the others were - guess we’ll see anyway

We'll see (if, of course, he actually does go to Blackburn on loan). I was wrong about Khadra anyway! 2021-22 we had a load of loanees in The Championship (4 or 5 IIRC) - this year most of our loanees were at a lower level, and not all successful, unfortunately. Consequently, I guess a Championship loan seems a bit more adventurous.
Will be following his progress with great interest if the move does go ahead - hopefully the 2023-24 Loanee Tracker Thread will be full of exciting good news!!

 

[Jolly Red Giant]

Fair point - I get that but I just feel Moran is ahead of where the others were - guess we’ll see anyway

Moran would not have been given the contract extension he got unless the club's hierarchy thought a lot of him.

He is certainly very highly regarded in the Irish underage set-up and while he probably needs another year - he is a midfielder that Ireland so badly needs at the moment.

 

[Jolly Red Giant]

Lots of noise about Moran on Twitter from Irish fans. Quite a few even saying he is Ireland’s ‘brightest prospect’ ahead of even Ferguson

I wouldn't go that far - Ferguson is an exceptional talent and for an 18 year-old has so much more potential to fulfil.

Moran is a different type of player and I think will take a little longer to make his mark. If he is even half as good as what Ferguson could achieve then Ireland will have its best midfielder since Roy Keane.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Off to Blackburn on loan.



Great for his development, not great for our U21’s as he was looking very good this season.

 

[Bakero]

Off to Blackburn on loan.



Great for his development, not great for our U21’s as he was looking very good this season.

Good to hear. Lots of Championship interest for us this year.

 

[Mackenzie]

Exactly what he needs, a loan in a physical league like the championship. I hope he gets plenty of game time.

 

[atomised]

Good loan for him they adored JPVH

 

[Gabbiano]

Blackburn have been rumoured to have been after him for months, wonder what took so long to get it all finalised.

 

[Machiavelli]

Good. This means that we should have that Rovers fan -- @Rovers in Exile ? -- updating us on his performances and development.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Blackburn have been rumoured to have been after him for months, wonder what took so long to get it all finalised.

Perhaps we wanted him a cover if a number of 1st teamers got injured or suspended. Maybe we’ve got a different plan now? He certainly looks like he is in form so Blackburn would have surely been pushing very hard.