On-loan young Bromley defender Sam German set to stay with Herne Bay – and manager Steve Lovell would like to keep him for the season if he can

On-loan defender Sam German has made a big impression at Herne Bay and boss Steve Lovell would love to keep him for the season - if he can.

Bay brought German in from National League Bromley in September on a one-month deal.

That loan looks set to be extended for at least another month, with the young prospect having made six starts and one substitute appearance for Isthmian South East Bay so far.

“We want to sign him again for at least another month,” Lovell confirmed.

“I spoke to him on Saturday and he’s happy to stay. It’s a matter of sorting out the formalities with Bromley.

“Hopefully, we can keep him a bit longer. I would love to have him for the season - but it depends on what Bromley and Sam want to do.”

German is just one of several talented young players with the Winch’s Field outfit.

Lovell added: “Sam is a good lad, he has settled in nicely.

“He’s only a young player. Most of them are. It’s exciting at the moment.

“We’re not going to get carried away - it’s only early in the season - but it’s nice to pick up those wins.

“It’s important we win our home games and pick up some points on the road as well.”

Michael Salako and Gil Carvalho put Lovell’s troops in command against Lancing last weekend and, although they gifted the visitors a goal just before the break, Tom Hanfrey rounded off a 3-1 victory.

“It was a good performance on Saturday,” reflected Lovell.

“The only disappointing thing was we didn’t score more.

“We were never in trouble, really.

“We gifted them a goal just before half-time which gave them a bit of a lift.

“But, overall, it was a good performance.”

Former Tonbridge and Sheppey player Hanfrey has previously worked with Lovell at youth-team level.

Lovell explained: “I have known Tom a long time,