We are pleased to announce the signings of Jack Stretton and Nathan Shaw, on one month loans from Derby County and Blackpool respectively.
Scottish striker Stretton, 19, has come through the academy at Pride Park, and is a regular scorer at youth level, scoring 12 goals in just 18 games for Derby’s U18s last season, and 14 in 14 starts the season before.
His form last season saw him earn a call-up to the Scotland U19s squad, for whom he has made two appearances.
His progression has continued this campaign under manager Wayne Rooney, making his first-team debut for Derby in their 1-1 draw with Wycombe Wanderers back in November and making an additional two appearances since then.
Shaw, 20, is capable of playing anywhere down the left-hand side, and has risen through the ranks at Bloomfield Road in recent years – making his first-team debut for the club in an EFL Trophy tie against Morecambe back in 2019.
Last season he joined Bamber Bridge on a one-month loan deal, scoring on his debut in a win against FC United of Manchester, but the season was cut short shortly after he joined due to the pandemic.
Nathan has spent the first half of this season on loan at AFC Fylde in the National League North, making 19 appearances and scoring twice before his time was again cut short, due to the sixth tier being null and voided last month.
Welcome to County, guys!
