- George Earthy, 19, is set to leave West Ham for a year loan spell at Bristol City
- Liam Manning, his previous youth team coach, had a crucial role in the transfer
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West Ham youngster George Earthy is set to join Championship club Bristol City on a season-long loan.
The 19-year-old made his senior debut for the Hammers last season and scored his first goal for the club in the final home game of last season.
Mail Sport understands Robins boss Liam Manning played a key role in Earthy making the move due his previous role coaching West Ham’s youth teams.
Earthy has been tipped for a big future and is highly thought of by the coaches at West Ham.
The loan move to Ashton Gate is seen as a chance for him to secure regular first-team football, with the Hammers having brought in several attacking players during the transfer window.
Young Hammer of the Year 2022-23 George Earthy is considering a loan move to Bristol City
The 19-year-old scored his first senior goal for West Ham in a 3-1 win over Luton Town
Speaking to Mail Sport last month, former West Ham player and coach Jack Collinson described Earthy as a ‘mini Mark Noble’.
‘His character, he was always a real cheeky kid, always enthusiastic, loved training and on a matchday was just so competitive,’ Collinson said.
‘It was like watching a mini Mark Noble.
‘It’s hard to tell at that age but there’s always that hope that they’re going to go on and fulfill their potential.’
Bristol City boss Liam Manning played a major role in bringing the youngster to Ashton Gate
Earthy is compared to West Ham icon Mark Noble for his enthusiasm and dedication to training
Bristol City started their Championship campaign with a 1-1 draw with Hull City last weekend.
Earthy could make his debut for the Robins when they host Coventry City on Saturday.