Two youngsters depart on loan deals

Last updated : 07 August 2008 By Smallsy
CITY youngsters James Wilson and Frankie Artus has joined League Two Brentford on loan this afternoon.

The pair, both academy products will spend an initial one month period in South West London. Gary Johnson spoke to the press yesterday at his hope that some of the young players could take their chance this season and he told the official website: "It's a brilliant move for them because they need to be competing for league games."

He hinted that when the two return they may be part of the clubs first team plans,

"I want to see them playing league football. Once they've played ten games at that level they will have gained their 'men's game' experience."

Both will be available for selection as the Bees kick off against Bury this weekend.