Church Joins Terriers On Loan

Simon Church has today completed a loan signing from Premiership side Reading to Championship side Huddersfield Town. The terriers announced the news this morning after fresh rumours surfaced again yesterday from Sky Sports. The loan move is something Church has been wanting since the summer and although it is just for a month, Church is happy to finally have the chance of first team football;

"I have been waiting since the start of the season to go out on loan; I knew that my chances at Reading were going to be limited this year. I worked hard and did well in pre-season, but I knew it was going to be difficult. It has been frustrating, especially as I knew that Huddersfield was interested. It has been a case of just waiting until I was let out and now that I am here, I can't wait to get going."

"I am not really sure what the hold-up was. I think my contract may have been an issue and also the fact that Reading wanted me around to provide cover. An opportunity never fell my way and I am happy that I have been allowed out and have a chance to play."

Church has an abundance of experience at the Championship level after playing a vital role for Reading lasts season when they successfully gained promotion into the top tier;

"I know what this League is all about. I have got plenty of experience at this level and obviously got promoted with Reading last year when we won the title. There are a lot of good, youthful experienced players in the squad and I am hopeful that I will be able to add to that and play my part. All I want to do is play football; I have played reserve games at Reading this season and played for Wales, but that isn't the same as playing week in, week out at senior level. It is a great standard of football in the Championship and playing in it is something I want to play doing on a weekly basis."

Church then revealed that fellow loanee Sean Morrison had spoken to him about Huddersfield Town before he signed on the dotted line to agree the one month loan;

"I spoke to Sean before I left and he loved it up here. He said a lot of good things about the Manager, the Club, the players and the fan base. I have been watching Town's results during the course of the season and they have done really well. Hopefully I can come in and help them continue that."

"I have kept myself very fit and strong and know that I am ready to play whenever I am given the chance. Hopefully I will get the nod on Saturday and help the team to a victory."

Town fans may well see the striker in action on Saturday as James Vaughan remains a huge doubt as he continues with an injury. Beckford is also a doubt but Grayson has stated he may well be back on Saturday. We expect Church to start on the bench as Novak & Beckford partner each other upfront.

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