Stoke City striker James Alabi joins Scunthorpe United on loan
SCUNTHORPE United have this morning completed the signing of Stoke City teenager James Alabi on a one-month youth loan.
The striker will be with the Iron until March 23 and goes straight into the squad for Saturday's visit of Hartlepool United.
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James Alabi, of Stoke City, has joined Scunthorpe United on a youth loan.
Alabi, 18, has not played for the Potters' first-team, but is a regular for their Under-18 and Under-21 sides.
A big, strong front man, Scunthorpe had the opportunity to see the London-born player at first hand this week.
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Alabi played an hour of the behind-closed-doors friendly between the two clubs at the Britannia Stadium on Monday, coming on to replace Cameron Jerome during the first-half.
After that game, Iron assistant boss Russ Wilcox said United had hoped to forge links with the Premier League club to enable them to bring in players on loan.
Dave Wright, manager of the Potters' Academy, said Alabi had impressed for his club's Under-21s this term.
“An opportunity like this is potentially fantastic for James’ development,” said the former Portsmouth and Crystal Palace midfielder.
“It doesn’t surprise us, however, as he’s been doing very well and it’s nice to see him pushing on and getting an opportunity at such a high level.”
7 Comments
by FHall
Thursday, February 21 2013, 5:26PM
“Ironite - was your charisma bypass operation reversible?”
by ironite
Thursday, February 21 2013, 3:03PM
“FHall....there's not knowing a piece of information and asking those who might, or there's not knowing a piece of information and pretending to know when you don't, then looking like a complete tool when your assessment is shown to be incorrect.
Take your pick”
by norevlov
Thursday, February 21 2013, 12:46PM
“No idea about this guy, thinking he will be played as a target man to give a better holding in the last third. Interesting that Jennings comes back from loan hoping to make an impact in the reserves and break into the first team and then we get a striker on loan. Still only one month so Conor shouldnt fret too much.”
by ironite
Thursday, February 21 2013, 12:38PM
“Thanks Chris, insightful as I've not heard the term before.
Looks like a tank by the way, can't believe he's on Stoke's books....”
by FHall
Thursday, February 21 2013, 12:03PM
“It means we have loaned a player who is a youth. Simples.”
by ChrisSumpter
Thursday, February 21 2013, 12:01PM
“ironite - a youth loan means Alabi will still be eligible to play for Stoke City in non first-team matches, eg reserves or Under-21s. First-team games of the club where the player is on loan though take precedence.”
by ironite
Thursday, February 21 2013, 11:48AM
“Great...what's a "youth loan"? Can he play in the first team?”