TWTD understands Town youngster Tommy Hughes is close to joining Vanarama National League Torquay United on loan.

Hughes has made three sub appearances for the Blues, all in cup competitions, and was involved with the first team throughout pre-season, scoring in the opening friendly at Needham Market.

The 21-year-old enjoyed a strong second half of last season in the U23s, a highlight a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory over QPR, having been out of action for 16 months due to injury and signed a new six-month contract in May.

Hughes, who previously had a spell out on loan at Bury Town in the 2018/19 season, will join former Town team-mates Brett McGavin and Dylan Crowe at Plainmoor, the duo having signed for the Gulls after their Portman Road release in the summer.

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joyousblue added 13:18 - Aug 12 Be nice to see at least one incoming
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andysteed007 added 13:23 - Aug 12 Would love to see him make it at town . But so much competition in front of him maybe a good move for all good luck tommy
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billys_boots added 15:47 - Aug 12 And he'll get to admire the herds of majestic wilderbeest, or perhaps the hanging gardens of Babylon while he's in Torquay (Ok you need to be of a certain vintage to appreciate that comment). Seems a decent opportunity for him.
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TractorFrog added 16:32 - Aug 12 billys_boots I was going to say the same thing. I believe the Sidney Opera House can also be seen from a Torquay hotel window.
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