By Deadly Submarine
August 6 2009

Tranmere have today signed central defender Gavin Gunning on loan for a month from Premier League side Blackburn Rovers to boost the squad ahead of Saturday’s season opener away at Yeovil Town in Coca-Cola League One.....

Tranmere have today signed central defender Gavin Gunning on loan for a month from Premier League side Blackburn Rovers to boost numbers, particularly at the back, ahead of the first game of the 2009/10 season on Saturday away at Yeovil Town.

The 18-year old hails from the Republic of Ireland and has so far represented his country at every level up to Under 19 whilst progressing through the youth academy at Ewood Park.  Gunning recently signed a new three year deal at Blackburn keeping at the Club until 2012 and has featured in Blackburn's first team friendlies during this pre-season campaign.

With both Ian Goodison and Gareth Edds suspended for Saturday's season opener away at Yeovil, Manager John Barnes acted to boost the defence and snapped up Gunning for at least a month initially.

Speaking of his latest addition to the squad, John Barnes said.....

"I'm delighted to be able to bring Gavin to Tranmere on loan.  He is another young, talented defender who will improve our squad.  I'd like to thank Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce for allowing Gavin to join us on loan."

Rovers Sign Defender Gunning On Loan

Discussion started by Total Tranmere (IP Logged), 06/08/2009 17:32

Total Tranmere
06/08/2009 17:32

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troupy
06/08/2009 09:54

Official site saying we've signed Blackburn Rovers' Irish U19 centre half Gavin Gunning. Hasn't played for Blackburn yet but was a reserves regular last campaign and has featured in the first team's pre-season outings. Signed for a month.

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JoshWaters
06/08/2009 10:18

I would of hoped for it being longer than a month loan, due to our lack of defenders, but oh well. Still a good signing IMO



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philg16
06/08/2009 10:20

I reckon hes gonna be a stop gap. He'll play saturday, but just be cover for when Goody comes back!

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kiws
06/08/2009 10:25

Great news, as long as the defence play as a unit then I am hopeful of a win on Saturday, can't believe Fat Sam has helped us out, guess it was just Aldo he couldn't stand! Fair play to Fat Sam, gone up in my esteem.

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mini_andy
06/08/2009 12:26

I was hoping for someone with a bit more experience to be honest. Also when has Fat Sam ever done us a favour, there must be a catch in there somewhere!!!!

Anyway, good luck to the lad, lets hope the new defence bond very quickly!

C'mon rovers!!!!!


(still think we will loose though )

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TT Admin
06/08/2009 13:09

Unfortunately, experience or not we're desperare right now!

I'm just glad to have someone else in for this game on Saturday!

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The Tranmere Troll
06/08/2009 16:04

2 eighteen year old centre backs... yeovil must be loling

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DevonExile
06/08/2009 17:21

Will this be the youngest and most inexperienced defence that Rovers have ever started with?.With so many youngsters a more experienced head may have been better.As the Carling Cup so often shows experienced Div 1 sides can beat many young premier reserve sides. But it is certainly better than trying to cover a central defensive position from what is available from our squad

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bigmart
06/08/2009 17:41

Barnes has said he is hopefull of signing another defender tomorrow so this maybe a player who has a bit more experience if it comes off.

At least the numbers are now starting to rise with goodison & edds back on tuesday and barnett shouldnt be too far away, lets hope these youngsters can show their mettle.

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Matthew the rover
06/08/2009 20:55

Bizarre signing. Why for only one month? We'll just find ourselves in the same position in four weeks

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TT Admin
06/08/2009 20:58

I suppose it covers for the shortage on Saturday at least which is what a lot of people were concerned about yesterday!



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Matthew the rover
06/08/2009 21:03

Yes but we can't just keep bringing in players for a month. Remember that after the window closes we can't sign anybody for the season

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TT Admin
06/08/2009 21:22

Another to follow tomorrow apparently - possibly permanent which is interesting.

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The Tranmere Troll
06/08/2009 22:03

Tom riddle to sign tomorrow!!!

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bigmart
06/08/2009 22:21

If needed the loan can always be extended.

Have the loan rules been changed this season as in previous seasons what was called emergency loans could be made after the transfer window had shut.

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Matthew the rover
07/08/2009 00:12

It can only be extended by two months though, one month at a time.

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Trevor Charles.
07/08/2009 01:54

Seems mad when when we let 2 good young centre halves go last season.

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john trfc
07/08/2009 18:11

Quote:

Matthew the rover
Yes but we can't just keep bringing in players for a month. Remember that after the window closes we can't sign anybody for the season

NOT TRUE

well the window doesnt close till september, and the loan window reopens a week later and stays open till near the end of november

explained in more detail here see section on football league
[www.hullcityonline.com]

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Matthew the rover
08/08/2009 10:52

Yeah, you can sign players on loan, but not on a season long loan, as I said

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