Loan Program Insights: Key Updates and Developments
Several players from United’s senior and youth teams are currently out on loan, showcasing their talents and gaining essential game experience. This report highlights their performances while contributing to their respective clubs.
Loan Program Insights: Key Updates and Developments
Sonny Fish – Folkestone Invicta
Folkestone Invicta currently tops the Isthmian League Premier Division. Sonny Fish has participated in all three matches, significantly impacting the team’s successful campaign. His contributions include a strong performance in the 1-1 tie against Burgess Hill Town and crucial appearances in victories over Wingate & Finchley (4-0) and Welling (2-0).
Jadyn Crosbie – Dorchester Town
Jadyn Crosbie, a young striker, is a pivotal player for Dorchester Town amid a tough Southern League Premier season. Despite the team’s struggles, Crosbie found the net in a recent 4-3 win against Havant & Waterlooville. That goal marked his fourth of the season as the team fights to avoid relegation.
Matt Carson – Taunton Town
Northern Ireland U21 international Matt Carson has faced interruptions due to weather-related match cancellations. Before the pause, he was a consistent presence on the Taunton teamsheet. The team aims for Southern League safety, bolstered by the addition of several players with United connections, including coach Gary Johnson and former players like Ben Seymour and Kalvin Kalala.
Aidan Edwards & Fin Herbert – Brixham AFC
Young talents Aidan Edwards and Fin Herbert have temporarily joined Brixham AFC. Both players previously participated in pre-season training with The Gulls. Edwards made National League appearances from the bench, while Herbert played against divisional rivals Willand. Their goal is to help Brixham move away from the relegation zone.
Toby Hard – Buckland Athletic
Toby Hard is continuing his development with Buckland Athletic, a club partnered with United. Currently, Buckland sits fifth in the Western League, actively vying for a playoff spot. Hard has made 19 appearances in the ongoing 2025/26 season, scoring two goals along the way.
Jonah Shaw – Stoke Gabriel & Torbay Police
Jonah Shaw’s recent move to Stoke Gabriel has positively impacted the team’s title aspirations in the South West Peninsula Premier Division East. After debuting in a 1-0 victory against Okehampton Argyle, Shaw scored during a thrilling 3-2 win against Ilfracombe Town. The Bees are currently trailing the league leaders, Bovey Tracey, by eight points.
