Huddersfield Town confirm Hartlepool United loan move for 'highly-regarded' Jay Sway
Huddersfield Town have sent midfielder Jay Sway out on loan to National League outfit Hartlepool United.
The 18-year-old has made six senior appearances for Huddersfield this season, featuring in three Carabao Cup game and three Vertu Trophy fixtures.
He has mostly represented the Terriers at under-21 level, standing out as one of the most impressive performers in Michael Tonge’s side.
Sway, who can operate in midfield or defence, now looks set for more senior exposure in the fifth tier of English football. He will remain with the Pools until the end of the current campaign.
Huddersfield Town midfielder on loan move
Sway said: “I’m pleased to be here. As soon as I heard about the chance to come in, it was one I wanted to take straight away.
“I had positive conversations with the manager and it was clear how much he wanted to bring me in and where I fit into the way the team wants to play. That gave me real confidence in the move.
“At this stage of my career, getting regular senior minutes is important, and I see this as a great opportunity to take my game forward.
“You can feel the size of the club and what it means to the supporters. I’m looking forward to playing in front of them and being part of that.
“There’s a clear objective with the push for the play-offs, and I’m ready to come in, work hard and do everything I can to help the team.”
Sway has looked bright in his first-team cameos but has not made the bench for a single League One game this season.
A run of games in the National League, however, could put him in Liam Manning’s mind ahead of pre-season.
Hartlepool United manager on new loan addition
Hartlepool boss Nicky Featherstone said: “Jay is a player we’re really pleased to bring into the group.
“He’s still very young, but you can see straight away the qualities he has. He’s comfortable on the ball, he understands the game and he’s got the kind of energy and attitude we want in the squad.
“He’s a highly-regarded young player at Huddersfield and someone they see as one for the future, so bringing him in at this stage is a big positive for us.
“We had good conversations with him and it was clear he was hungry to come here, to work and to improve and that’s always important for us.
“He gives us flexibility as well. He can play in midfield and in defensive areas, which is a big advantage, especially with the games we’ve got coming up.
“We know what we’re working towards between now and the end of the season. It’s about staying focused, working hard every day and giving ourselves the best chance in that push for the play-offs, and Jay is someone who can help us do that.”