Football Quote by Ollie Watkins

I got my first taste of real professional football on loan at Northampton. I was 18 at the time, and I played only nine…

— Kyle Walker

I did a lot of growing up on loan, personally and mentally, which has helped me adapt to life in the Premier League.

— Aaron Ramsdale

I was still only 19 when I went to Scotland, but it was a good loan move for me to play those extra games.

— James Maddison

When I left Bristol City for Palace, I just wanted to be playing football. I didn't care about the money I was getting or…

— Yannick Bolasie

For me it was massive there was interest from Manchester United. To sign for such a club was important to me in my football…

— Tobin Heath

I think the moment it all changed was when I went to Peterborough. I remember finding out that I was going there on loan,…

— Dwight Gayle

Quite a few teams wanted me when I put it out there I wanted to go on loan. I thought Swansea was the best…

— Rhian Brewster

For me, going out on loan and playing men's football was crucial, and I was getting bored of playing Under-23 football because I wasn't…

— Jordan Pickford

Once upon a time I owned a football club. It was one I grew up supporting, one my father had played for and one,…

— Simon Jordan

Going on loan certainly helped me, speaking to players who've been in the game longer than me at that young age, especially at Derby.

— Mason Mount

I spoke to Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall and I think the major thing for me was well-documented, I missed the bus one time…

— Aaron Ramsdale

I studied carpentry for three years and passed all my qualifications. If it wasn't for football then I would still be doing that. I…

— Dwight Gayle