James Morrison to push National League loans after deadline frustration at West Brom | OneFootball

James Morrison will urge West Brom prospects to take National League loans after a frustrating deadline, with Alex Williams the only youngster to secure a move.

The window shut on Tuesday night without deals for Williams, Cole Deeming and Ollie Bostock. Right-back Williams then joined Hibernian on Thursday on a season-long loan under Scotland’s later deadline, according to ExpressAndStar.com.

Morrison said Deeming and Bostock need matches. If no loan emerges, they will stay and develop at Albion, though he views the National League as a worthwhile, testing option he would push.

Deeming, 19, has been in advanced talks over a new contract and was lined up for a loan after spells at Truro and Cheltenham last season, but nothing materialised. Bostock, 19, has yet to go out, with Morrison hopeful after a few near misses.

Williams, 21, impressed against Newcastle in the EFL Cup last week but has only two senior starts after last season’s broken ankle.

He moved too late to feature in Thursday’s Edinburgh derby defeat to Hearts, and could debut at St Johnstone on Sunday. Morrison called the switch good for the bigger picture, saying Williams needs games and would otherwise have to force his way in or wait.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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