McKenna: Oxford a Good Move For Edwards
Friday, 1st Sep 2023 15:40

Town manager Kieran McKenna says joining Oxford United on loan is a really good move for winger Kyle Edwards.

TWTD revealed that the 25-year-old was set to join the U’s, who are managed by former Town academy midfielder and coach Liam Manning, this morning with the League One side confirming the season-long switch at lunchtime.

Edwards, whose Town contract is up in the summer, was keen to move on to get more game time with his opportunities having been limited while at Portman Road, something which is more likely at the Kassam Stadium.

“I think that's really important for him,” McKenna said. “I think it's a good move for him, as much as we all could have hoped for.

“It's a good club with a good young manager and a positive playing style, and he knows Greg [Leigh] there, of course, as well.

“Kyle's really excited. We've had dialogue over the last couple of weeks with Oxford about it and we think it's hopefully a good move for him.

“He wants now to get regular minutes and that's what he needs at the age that he's at in his career to hopefully progress to another level.

“So a good chance for him to do that and hopefully he does well and then we can see what the next steps are from there.”

Under the terms of the deal, Town can recall Edwards in January should they wish to do so.

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Linkboy13 added 16:00 - Sep 1 Yes it's a good move for him. He undoubtedly got good skills but needs to add more to his game like improving his final ball and doing his fair share of defensive work if he's going to succeed at any league level.
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Monkey_Blue added 16:49 - Sep 1 “And then we can see what the next steps are from there”. I hope this means the door is still open or at least slightly ajar for Kyle.
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