Sad news for Newcastle United: I will be leaving on loan in January
An ankle injury prevented the Newcastle United youngster from leaving on loan in January
Newcastle United youngster Ben Parkinson has opened up on the injury that scuppered his chances of leaving on loan in January.
Prior to Christmas, the 19-year-old forward had been in a rich vein of form for the academy, scoring eight goals in 13 appearances. With interest emerging from the clubs in the EFL and National League, Parkinson was open to the first senior loan of his career.
But heading into the winter transfer window, Parkinson sustained an ankle problem that would keep him sidelined for over two months. He made his comeback in the under-21s’ 2-0 win at Middlesbrough on Friday and marked it with a goal.
Diarmuid O’Carroll’s side have now won back-to-back matches having lost six of their last seven before that.
Speaking to newcastleunited.com after the game, Parkinson said: “It’s a big night for the team. I think we needed a win after a tough period since January. We’re trying to stay in the top 16 so it’s a big three points and, on a personal note, I’m buzzing to be back and scoring.
“I was told before coming on to be myself, playing like I was before Christmas when I was scoring goals and playing with confidence. I think I’ve also taken a lot of confidence from my rehab and although it came at an unfortunate time, it was possibly the right thing for me and I was trying to take the positives from that.
“It couldn’t have come at a worse time. I did it on New Years’ Day and the January transfer window was something I was looking forward to, trying to get out and play senior football but that didn’t happen.
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