Clubs Extend Player Loan Periods

There have been a number of clubs in the Pitching In Southern Football League extending loans – many until the end of the season.

Division One South club Melksham Town have extended the loan of goalkeeper Mac Boyd from Championship side Bristol City.

The 18-year-old spent a month on loan with Frome Town earlier this season and then joined league rivals Melksham for his first spell at the end of October 2022.

He returned to Melksham at the beginning of January.

Melksham’s league rivals Bideford AFC have signed Charlie Nichols.

The 21-year-old is a gifted attacking midfielder, currently studying at Marjon University in Plymouth.

Nichols was involved in Devon football at under-18 level where he was captain for his county.

He was previously with Toolstation Western League Premier Division side Buckland Athletic.

Also joining Bideford is 25-year-old attacking midfielder Cieran Bridger.

He joined Buckland Athletic in April 2022 from South West Peninsula League Premier Division East side Newton Spurs.

He has an appetite for scoring goals from an attacking midfield position.

He is creative, has good vision and can score memorable goals from distance.

Extending his loan from Championship side Luton Town with Premier Division Central club Hitchin Town for a third time is midfielder Daniel Idiakhoa.

He first joined the Canaries towards the beginning of December and extended it in January.

Another player extending his stay is Tottenham Hotspur’s young goalkeeper Carey Bloedorn, who remains with Division One Central leaders Berkhamsted on `work experience`.