Chester excited by loan

Sir Alex Ferguson may not have given the giddy media anything in the way of incoming transfers on deadline day, but it was still a big day for some of his young charges, who are now looking to gain valuable first-team experience.

James Chester, for example, "can't wait to get started" after joining Peterborough United on loan. Negotiations were no doubt smooth as the 19 year-old signed for Sir Alex's son Darren. "He's very competitive, quick and comfortable on the ball," said Ferguson junior. "He'll do us, no problem. It'll be a good experience for the boy."

Chester, who made his Reds debut against Derby County in the Carling Cup last month, has shown great promise as Reserves captain at United and will be keen to aid fourth-placed Posh in their push for promotion to the Championship.

"The move came about really quickly," says Chester, on Peterborough's official site.

"I was training with United on Sunday and when I got home I heard from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who told me to expect a call from the boss at Old Trafford. Sir Alex said he wanted me to go on loan to Peterborough, then Darren Ferguson rang me.

"I am really excited, I have been wanting to go out on loan for a little while now and this is a good move for me because I want matches under my belt and first team experience.

"It has been an exciting time for me of late, I have been on the fringes of the first team at United for a little while and that has been a good experience for me. I have watched closely some of the best defenders in the world at Old Trafford in Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic. I like to put a tackle in and always give my best."

Febian Brandy will also aim to give his best as he begins a third spell away from Old Trafford (previously he enjoyed two separate stints with Swansea City). Brandy, who turns 20 this week, joins League One outfit Hereford United in their attempts to stave off relegation.

Meanwhile, German goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler, also 20 this month, has extended his stay at Northampton Town.

In other loan news, Tom Cleverley scored his first goal in the Football League last night (Tuesday) as Leicester City maintained their 10-point lead at the top of League One. It was the United midfielder's fifth appearance for the Foxes, resulting in a 4-1 away win at Walsall with Cleverley's goal making it 3-0 just after half-time.

Resource: manutd.com