Birmingham City have confirmed three academy loans across the past two days, with Billy Burrell and William O’Sullivan joining Real Bedford and Alezandro Da Silva moving to Redditch United.
The latest announcements, published on Saturday, 31 October, send two Blues Under-21s players to the Southern League Premier Central side. Da Silva’s switch to Redditch was announced a day earlier.
Burrell takes another senior opportunity
Defender Burrell joins Real Bedford after a recent spell with AFC Telford United. Birmingham’s confirmation of his loan notes that he contributed an assist during his time at Telford.
Real Bedford’s announcement adds background to his route through Blues. Burrell joined the academy aged six and has captained the Under-21s over the past two seasons. He has also gained experience around the first team through pre-season and appearances on the substitutes’ bench.
O’Sullivan heads to Bedford too
Goalkeeper O’Sullivan will be at the same club following his own loan announcement, also published by Birmingham on Saturday. He joined Birmingham at Under-11 level and has represented the Under-21s in Premier League 2 and the Premier League Cup.
His previous senior experience includes Darlaston Town and Solihull Moors, with a National League debut for Moors towards the end of last season. Real Bedford describe the arrivals as short-term loans, with manager Rob Sinclair welcoming the chance for both Birmingham players to gain senior experience.
Da Silva joins Redditch
Winger Da Silva is the other Blues youngster with a new temporary club. Birmingham confirmed his Redditch move on Friday after ten Under-21s appearances this season.
The club’s announcement presents the loan as an opportunity to continue his development in senior football. These are confirmed temporary moves, with the next stage now taking place at the players’ respective loan clubs.
Supporters can follow more news about Birmingham’s developing players in our academy section.