United loanee Jacob Carney wins player of the month award

Another promising Manchester United goalkeeper continues to pass every test put in front of him.

Jacob Carney agreed a loan deal in January to move to Northern Irish top flight side Portadown.

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It’s going pretty well so far. Carney has just been voted player of the month by Portadown fans for February.

Congratulations to @ManUtd loanee @Jake_carney1 who @We_Are_Ports members have voted as their Portadown Player of the Month for February 2021 pic.twitter.com/FEJ6kcr2Du
— Portadown FC (@Portadownfc) March 5, 2021

The young goalkeeper is just 19-years-old and is racking up senior appearances at senior level.

Last season United sent him out on loan in non-league, where he played for Stockbridge Steels, and in the first half of this campaign at Brighouse Town, where he also won a player of the month award.

United wanted to push him further, and a move to Northern Ireland’s top flight has done that.

Portadown have been struggling for form, but Carney has helped them secure draws in their last two games after a three-game losing streak.

The queue in goal in front of him at United is a big one, but it is expected to thin down this summer, with Sergio Romero and Joel Pereira set to be released, and Lee Grant possibly moving into a coaching role.

Another loan at a higher level probably awaits Carney next season and the experience he has gained already should be a big help.

He has already trained for United’s first team last season, and if he keeps on making a name for himself out on loan, he could get another chance in the summer.

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