Ben Gibson joins Tranmere on loan

[Powlay]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19261010

One month loan deal

[Armster]

any idea if its one month trial to a longer loan deal?

[Powlay]

its a month loan.

Like all month loans it can be extended to either 93 days or if they do it in time a window to window loan.

[2plus2]

We have a decent number of CB options now, so a good idea to continue to give him game time. Thumbs up from me. Though I hope he gets more/extended loan deals this season since he's now unlikely to break through this year.

[BoroDownSouth]

Good move from us, I love loaning youngsters out as it helps them develop as footballers in terms of if they do not make it with us, they won't be so shocked at being away from Middlesbrough and they'll have experienced other coaching methods and club atmospheres.

[neverbefore]

Apparently played 120mins tonight as tranmere won 2-1 AET.

[mcgannd]

Interesting !

I like Gibson as a centre back but he may be better as a left back. If JB goes to AV then Gibson might well be Mr Friend's understudy !!

He will be better for the experience but loaning him out is an attempt to fast track the guy

Potentially we are looking at a very good player

[neverbefore]

Isn't Jackson rated as an even better prospect? Or have I picked up on it wrong?

[Powlay]

I'd rate Jackson as high as gibson, Gibson is more versatile.

[Magooder]

Good move for Gibbo. He did really well at York at the end of last season so another loan spell should do him the world of good.

Looking forward to seeing him break into the first team in a few years time.