Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins says he has 'nothing but good things' to say about Eoin Toal after the defender's move to Bolton Wanderers becomes a step closer.
28.06.2022 - 20:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Conor Bradley pointed to the conversations he had with Ian Evatt about the style of play at Bolton Wanderers and the desire for the club to achieve promotion as key factors behind his loan move from Liverpool.
The 18-year-old right-back has joined Wanderers for the upcoming season in League One. It will be the first spell away from Anfield for the young defender.
The right-back has also played five times for Jurgen Klopp's side across the Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup. All of these appearances came last season, but will now spend the upcoming campaign out on loan at Wanderers.
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Bradley was a long-term target for Ian Evatt and Wanderers, with the Whites having made him their number one target in January, but Liverpool were unwilling to let him out on loan at that time. The move has become a reality now and the teenager is poised for a busy campaign out in League One.
Bradley hails from Northern Ireland and has eight caps for his country at senior level. He was not part of the Wanderers squad which travelled to Portugal for a pre-season training camp but will link up with his new team-mates today.
The young defender has explained what Wanderers boss Evatt told him before and after his loan was confirmed and the attacking possession football the Whites play was 'music' to his ears. He is hoping his rapid rise over the past year with his parent club and country will stand him in good stead moving forwards at Wanderers.
Speaking to the club's YouTube channel, Bradley said: “He’s been saying about how much he wanted me to come here and the way they play football and playing possession football and creating loads of
Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins says he has 'nothing but good things' to say about Eoin Toal after the defender's move to Bolton Wanderers becomes a step closer.
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