Leeds United U21s goalkeeper Rory Mahady has impressed on loan at Scunthorpe United.
Leeds United have confirmed the decision to extend Under-21s goalkeeper Rory Mahady’s loan at Scunthorpe United.
Mahady joined the National League side temporarily in October, following the agreement of a youth loan for the 19-year-old goalkeeper. Having initially signed for just one game - against York City when fellow loanee Rory Watson was ineligible - he impressed on debut and has earned several short-term extensions since.
The Scotland Under-21 international has played 13 times for Scunthorpe, keeping an impressive three clean sheets in what is his first foray into senior football. And Leeds confirmed on Friday afternoon he will get more first-team chances with the Iron between now and May.
A statement from the club read: “Leeds United Academy goalkeeper Rory Mahady will remain on loan at Scunthorpe United until the end of the 2025/26 season. The spell at the Attis Arena has been a very productive one for the Scotland Under-21 international so far, where he has made 13 appearances for the Enterprise National League side.
“In that time, the Iron have won eight matches in the fifth-tier, currently sitting in sixth position as they chase a return to the Football League. Everyone at Leeds United would like to wish Rory well during his time away from the club and we will be monitoring his continued progress very closely.”
Another statement published on Scunthorpe’s website insisted the National League club had ‘little choice’ but to try and extend Mahady’s stay, given his ‘several outstanding performances’. And the teenager is equally happy to remain at the Attis Arena.
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“It’s been a really good three months,” Mahady told BBC Radio Humberside following confirmation of the extended deal. “A lot of good results, a couple of downs but nothing that’s stopped us.
“Just getting as many minutes as possible really. I think I’m doing alright, doing my job as best as I can. I feel I’m coming on every week, getting into a good rhythm of games so I’m happy.”
Asked what the conversations with parent club Leeds have been like, the teenage goalkeeper added: “They're really happy, they’re just happy I’m out playing football at a really good level. Obviously it’s my first loan so to get to this level, I’m really happy with that and so are they.”
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