Town keeper Michael Crowe is joining Vanarama Conference side Woking on loan for the remainder of the season.

Wales U19 international Crowe, 19, has been on the first-team bench on a number of occasions, most recently at Watford on Saturday, but is yet to make his senior debut for the Blues.

Speaking last month, manager Mick McCarthy said he was keen to send Crowe out on loan to gain experience.

“I’d love Michael Crowe to get out somewhere and play because that’s the problem, he’s had no real competitive football,” McCarthy said.

“Sitting on the bench is one thing, being asked to come and play after one minute that’s another thing altogether against Middlesbrough or Watford, someone like that."

Crowe looks set to make his debut this evening when the Cards face Torquay at Kingfield.

London-born Crowe, whose father is English and mother Norwegian, joined the Blues in the summer of 2012 from Kristiansand-based side IK Start, having been brought up in Norway. He qualifies for Wales through his grandmother.

He signed a two-year professional contract with the Blues in September 2013 with the club having the option to extend the deal for a further season.

Crowe has been Town's fourth-choice keeper since Paddy Kenny was recruited on a short-term deal in January but was elevated to the bench on Saturday as the former Irish international was ill and Dean Gerken wasn't risked having been knocked unconscious at Middlesbrough. Both are expected to be available again after the international break.

Blues striker Jack Marriott, currently on loan at Colchester, has spent three spells on loan at Woking - who are currently seventh, two places and four points off the play-offs - in the last two seasons.

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Kieron_FJ added 12:21 - Mar 24 Good to see him getting some experience, just hope he decides to stay after it, best of luck Michael!
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hoppy added 12:21 - Mar 24 Should do him some good getting some competitive experience. If he does well and boosts his confidence, would be good to know we've got a decent keeper as backup - as the Crowe flies and all that...
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mowaminime added 12:30 - Mar 24 good luck crowe, hope you get some good game time
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algarvefan added 12:58 - Mar 24 Think it's more likely they are seeing if it is worth giving him a new contract and to do that they need to see him play regularly. How Paddy Kenny is above him I don't know, last time I saw him play he was woeful
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muccletonjoe added 13:05 - Mar 24 I think he has the potential to be a top keeper. Maybe mm looking to see how he gets on at Woking
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 13:12 - Mar 24 Good luck! Needs games. Hopefully will develop into a Town regular in a few years' time.
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irishtim added 14:23 - Mar 24 Can only help him develop and get use of competitive games
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arc added 14:32 - Mar 24 What is Woking's keeper situation? (Bananarama Conference, indeed...)
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Superblue95 added 14:55 - Mar 24 Great news. If he plays a few games and does well he might get a few games on loan at a league 1/league 2 club next season. Very hard for a young goalie to break into a first team but I wish him well
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Garv added 15:14 - Mar 24 I'd forgotten about Marriot!
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bohslegend added 16:15 - Mar 24 Good luck to the lad, its a great opportunity for him and will benefit the team over the long term. Win/Win.
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deano85 added 17:31 - Mar 24 Is he actually garrenteed football or will he just be warming there banch instead?? Hope he plays!
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adampasty added 20:09 - Mar 24 Started tonight, 1-0 down
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