Confirmed Transfer Tom Hopper to Scunthorpe United (Loan)

[Matt_B]

I think it would be different if at 16/17 they are told they are not good enough (but even then i would hope they are given some guidance and support in pursuing another career) but after beeing given a proffesional contract, can any youth be expected to edge his bets?

I don't think any club should be responsible for the rest of a players life, but Tom and others like him are given contracts, surely it will be seen as a statement that they are, or at least expected to be that 1 in 20.

I don't believe it would be right to let them rot until their contract expires without even trying to give them a chance elsewhere.

I agree, just thought I'd highlight about their attitude toward the kids (between 9 and 15 years old in this case)

 

[Feriol]

I agree, just thought I'd highlight about their attitude toward the kids (between 9 and 15 years old in this case)

I'm glad to hear it.

Both the attitudes towards the kids, and that you agree.

 

[Motown Fox]

He's scored on his debut for them today.

 

[East Anglia Fox]

He's scored on his debut for them today.

A goal and an assist on his debut -- hopefully he'll do really well for them.

 

[fox58]

Loan extended to the end of the season

 

[East Anglia Fox]

He scored four goals in the first four games but hasn't got any more since. For the last four fixtures he's not been in the squad. What a shame.

 

[Jeff]

For the last four fixtures he's not been in the squad. What a shame.

He's not played because he broke his toe.

 

[Jeff]

http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.u...s-broken-toe/story-26138254-detail/story.html

“Tom has played eight games with a broken toe. He’s done his best, but he just hasn’t been able to carry on,” Robins told the Telegraph, after the 2-0 loss to the Railwaymen.

“There’s no union on his bone, so we have to try to give him a bit of time to allow that to heal. He can’t train which is having a negative impact on his performances.

“He’s done fantastically to carry on with that, but that just shows you the character of the player.

 

[fox58]

He's now back a the KP

http://mobile.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/article/hopper-returns-to-leicester-2360125.aspx