Going to Europe is tough. Really tough. It's more cut throat there than the friendly ALM. New challenges like promotion and relegation, playing through a long winter, team mates from all around the world, who want your spot and will do anything to get it.
I remember folks on here disappointed because Libby only signed for a middling Belgian team as his first Euro gig. But as has been proven, it was the perfect initial stop on the continent. Compare him to Singh going straight to giants Bayern.
I reckon Hibs would make alot of sense. Similar culture, language (sort of!), a club that will finish somewhere about 3rd-9th on the ladder. Part of the wider Foley football group, which will help ensure he at least gets an opportunity of starting. Where else should he go. He's unlikely to be amongst Bournemouth's top 2 keepers. So he just plays youth football?
Other partner club Lorient in France, where he doesn't know the language?
Plenty of other ALM players start off in the SPL. It's tough enough as a first gig. Better he actually plays than rides the pine somewhere. He only has to be there be for season. If he shines in the SPL, clubs in The Championship will look at him, for another loan deal. And if he's brilliant he might even crack the Cherries EPL squad by 2025. Big IF
I remember folks on here disappointed because Libby only signed for a middling Belgian team as his first Euro gig. But as has been proven, it was the perfect initial stop on the continent. Compare him to Singh going straight to giants Bayern.
I reckon Hibs would make alot of sense. Similar culture, language (sort of!), a club that will finish somewhere about 3rd-9th on the ladder. Part of the wider Foley football group, which will help ensure he at least gets an opportunity of starting. Where else should he go. He's unlikely to be amongst Bournemouth's top 2 keepers. So he just plays youth football?
Other partner club Lorient in France, where he doesn't know the language?
Plenty of other ALM players start off in the SPL. It's tough enough as a first gig. Better he actually plays than rides the pine somewhere. He only has to be there be for season. If he shines in the SPL, clubs in The Championship will look at him, for another loan deal. And if he's brilliant he might even crack the Cherries EPL squad by 2025. Big IF