Manchester United youngster James Nolan is making a really positive impression during the first loan spell of his career.
Last month Manchester United’s under-21 side beat Barnsley 3-2 in the EFL Trophy and young talent James Nolan played a key role in the comeback win.
Nolan came off the bench to provide two assists, showing his ability to change the game.
Now on loan at Scottish side Inverness Caledonian Thistle, James Nolan is demonstrating he can influence matches at senior level too.
James Nolan scores first goal
James Nolan made his first start on loan for Inverness last week, and played a part in a goal as they drew 2-2 with Alloa Athletic.
It was Nolan’s cross into the box that Alloa failed to clear, before his teammate Billy McKay shot the loose ball and scored.
Nolan was unlucky to be on the bench at the weekend for Duncan Ferguson’s side – but this did not last long.
The Manchester United loanee was sent on at half-time with his side 1-0 down, and scored five minutes into the second half to equalise the game.
Nolan’s goal came with a first-time shot from the edge of the box, demonstrating his confidence and attacking instincts.
Inverness drew the game 1-1, with Nolan earning his side a valuable point.
Nolan excited at chance to develop
This is the first loan move of James Nolan’s career, a year on since he signed his first professional contract with Manchester United.
Last season he played a key role in the under-18s winning three trophies.
He has made a really positive start to his loan spell, and will have earned the respect of his new teammates already.
Speaking ahead of the weekend match, Nolan told the Press and Journal he is enjoying making the eye-opening adjustment.
He said: “It is a massive change from youth academy football. It is people playing to survive. People need to win to pay the bills.
“In academy football you can sort of get trapped in the mindset that it is just another game, whereas here it is about fighting for you place, your team and club.
“It is really healthy for me.”
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