Reading youngsters Matthew Rowley and Benjamin Purcell have headed out on non-league loan spells.
Rowley, a regular goalkeeper for Mikele Leigertwood's Under-18s side and on the fringes of Noel Hunt's Under-21s, has joined Bognor Regis until April.
Making his debut on Tuesday in a 1-0 defeat to Hornchurch, the 18-year-old could be a regular for the Rocks in the Sussex-based team's run in.
What a night !!!!! So proud of you matty. @RFCAcademy @rocks1883 pic.twitter.com/qB1hIyMmNx
ā Clare rowley (@clarerowley11) February 22, 2023
Meanwhile, 18-year-old Purcell moves to Isthmian Premier League side Kingstonian for the remainder of the season.
In the same division as Bognor Regis, with both sitting mid-table, Wales Under-19 international has regular experience with Hartney Witney and Farnborough in the non-league circuit.
Good luck, @B3njaminPurcell!
ā Reading FC Academy (@RFCAcademy) February 22, 2023
š The 18-year-old midfielder has made a loan switch to @KingstonianFC and could debut this evening against Herne Bay š pic.twitter.com/vVaj0ja2cU
The midfielder also played 90 minutes for Hunt's side in the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup semi-final against Beaconsfield Town.
Kingstonian manager Simon Lane said: "Benj is an exciting prospect and joins us on loan from Reading. A Welsh international with a fantastic array of passing, Iām looking forward to working with him."
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