McManus Joins Alloa

Aberdeen have confirmed that club youngster Declan McManus will join Scottish Championship side  Alloa Athletic on loan until January. This is a positive move for the striker as he will gain valuable game time and experience.

McManus has found it hard to come make the step up from the U20s to the first team as he has not been given a proper chance yet. McManus has only made 8 appearances for the Aberdeen first team. However whilst bing at Alloa under a brillaint manager Paul Hartley.

Manger Derek McInnes added his thoughts on the move -  "I think the loan move will be really beneficial for Declan, allowing him to play regular football at first division level, which will be a great standard this season. We're confident he'll do well and come back in January ready to force his way in to the first team.

"Alloa can give Declan what we can't at the moment and after speaking to Paul Hartley he's really keen to get him on board. He really sees Declan having a positive impact on his team which is great to hear. Alloa play the game the right way and I know he will be in good hands there with Paul and his staff."

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