Guy Branston

FORMER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DEFENDER

Several factors have to be considered before a Premier League club decides to let a young player go on loan to the Championship.
You need to research the club, the coach, the style of play. You need to understand the mentality of the staff.
Then there’s the player himself. Has he played in the Premier League yet? Does the interested club have a good understanding of his game? Is he a top, top target or just a fall-back option?
Probably the biggest one is whether it’s necessary at all. The Championship is an incredibly high standard and it’s g...