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West Brom signed the player last summer to boost their midfield ranks but his move didn’t work out
West Brom swooped to sign Toby Collyer on loan from Manchester United last summer. They landed the Premier League youngster to bolster their midfield department. He went on to make 12 appearances for the Baggies in all competitions during the first-half of this season under former head coach Ryan Mason.
Collyer, 22, struggled for starts during his time at The Hawthorns though. He returned to Old Trafford in January due to a lack of opportunities. He subsequently linked up with fellow Championship side Hull City last month on a temporary basis until the end of the campaign.
West Brom loan flop Toby Collyer sustains fresh injury blow
Hull are eyeing promotion under Sergej Jakirovic and are sat in the play-offs with Millwall, Ipswich Town and Derby County. They brought in Collyer to add more competition and depth to their options in the middle of the park. He made his debut last weekend for the Tigers against Bristol City.
However, in this latest update, the ex-England youth international has sustained a fresh hamstring blow. According to the Manchester Evening News, he has been ruled out for ‘three weeks’ which isn’t ideal for the East Yorkshire. He is expected back in March now.
Collyer rose up through Brighton and Hove Albion’s academy before United came calling in 2022. He has since played 13 matches for the Red Devils’ senior team to date. His contract with the top flight giants expires in June 2027 meaning he has over a year left to run.
After joining Hull, he said: “It’s been a while coming. I know there was interest and a possibility in the summer, but now I’m really happy to have been able to make it happen in this window. The style of play the manager likes to bring to his players is really good for me – high energy, high output.
“I would say I’m an intelligent player and I always like to improve. Hard work is fundamental – otherwise, you won’t get to where you want to get to. The Championship is different to the Premier League – it’s hectic but I like it. You face challenges every day in training and in matches and it’s a great league to get better.”
He added: “My target was to get back out and play as many minutes as possible in a different environment and challenge myself. I’m looking forward to the atmosphere, seeing the fans and playing with my new teammates. I’ll always work hard for the badge and for the fans.”
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