Midfielder shares what Pep Guardiola said to him as he secured Sheffield United loan move

Tommy Doyle had a positive season last year gaining Championship experience as he spent the second half of the season on loan at Cardiff City making 20 appearances in all competitions. 

The 20-year-old is looking to build upon that next season and has taken this a step further as he’s joined Sheffield United on a season long loan deal.

Having been captain of the U23 team at Manchester City, his boss is keen for the young player to get out there and have regular football under his belt at a good level to help his progression as a player.

At such a young age, there wasn’t much chance of him getting a chance in the first team at the Etihad next season but the young player says his manager was keen for him to gain experience.

Speaking about the loan move, the midfielder told Yorkshire Live: “All in all it’s the experience of playing. At a young age you have to make a step at some point to go and play football.

“His [Pep Guardiola] words were just go and play, do as well as you can and give 100% for Sheffield United. I have my own personal goals as well to do well and work hard and I was to get promoted to the Premier League.

“There are goals from both sides.”

With the Blades targeting promotion to the top flight next season, the youngster will be hoping this is a loan spell that will really help him.

The Verdict: 

This is a deal that makes complete sense for every party involved. As Doyle says himself, he can’t continue to keep playing U23 football, he needs to get some men’s football under his belt before he can think about the first team at City.

Whilst he had two loan spells last season, having one for the whole season now should help him settle into a club and therefore progress further and at a steady pace. It looks