Loan exit for Kirkup
29 Sep 2006 - 10:45:52
Carlisle United central defender Dan Kirkup has joined Conference strugglers Southport on a one-month loan deal.
The 18-year-old signed a one-year professional contract with the Cumbrians in the summer, but has been unable to break into the first team.
Manager Neil McDonald told Carlisle's official website: "We are sending him down there to get some first-team experience.
"It's a good time for him to join them as Southport are due to play Exeter and Oxford, two ex-Football League teams.
"Playing matches will be fantastic experience for him, and it should toughen him up."