Rams sign Baggie midfielder on loan

Last updated : 31 January 2014 By Transfer Ram

C:WindowsTempphp8121.tmpSteve McClaren has bolstered his troops with the loan signing of George Thorne. The 21 year old midfielder will add depth to an already strong midfield squad,

Thorne has recently returned from a serious right knee injury after spending ten months recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament rupture. The injury happening against Everton in the Premiership on Saturday 30th January 2013. It was his fourth league start of that season and has since not featured in the Baggies first team squad.

A highly rated young midfielder, Thorne will look to re-establish his fitness and skills during his his four month loan to Derby County. He has International experience, playing for the England U19 team and of course experience in the Premier league.

George Thorne career playing details

Breakdown of player's club career.

View player's season by season record. View West Bromwich Albion squad.
George Thorne (Derby County (loan)) information
Date of birth Monday, 4th January 1993 Height 6ft 2in
Place of birth   Weight 13st 0lb
International   Position Midfielder
Comments   Squad No. 15
Official Facebook PFA page Official George Thorne Facebook PFA Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/George-Throne/406317662715325
Recent career history by club (1999 onwards)
TeamDebutApps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
Watford 23 Nov 2013 5 (0) 0 0 0
West Bromwich Albion 29 Dec 2012 4 (2) 0 0 0
Peterborough United 24 Nov 2012 7 (0) 1 0 0
West Bromwich Albion 28 Aug 2012 2 (0) 0 0 0
Portsmouth 18 Feb 2012 10 (0) 0 0 0
West Bromwich Albion 21 Dec 2011 2 (1) 0 0 0
Portsmouth 26 Nov 2011 4 (0) 0 0 0
West Bromwich Albion 28 Nov 2009 2 (3) 0 0 0
Recent career history by season (1999 onwards)
SeasonFirst App.Apps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
2013/2014 23 Nov 2013 5 (0) 0 0 0
2012/2013 28 Aug 2012 13 (2) 1 0 0
2011/2012 23 Aug 2011 18 (2) 0 0 0
2010/2011 22 May 2011 0 (1) 0 0 0
2009/2010 28 Nov 2009 0 (1) 0 0 0

Total appearances 36 (+ 6 as sub); Goals 1; Yellow cards 0; Red cards 0

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