Boston United have signed Georgie Gent from Barnsley on a month-long loan deal, the club confirmed. The 22-year-old wing-back, who came through the Manchester City academy, has made 36 senior appearances for Barnsley but has not featured for them this season. Gent could make his Boston United debut in the National League Cup against West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday. Boston United are known as the Pilgrims and the report mentions BBC Sounds as a platform for club content. Currently sitting 15th in the National League with 7 points from 6 games (2W-1D-3L), the Pilgrims have scored 8 and conceded 8 this season, leaving them 9 points behind leaders Boreham Wood. Their recent form reads DLLWW. Kai Mauro is likely to be on international duty with Gibraltar, potentially opening a spot for Gent in the squad. The loan move provides immediate depth look to strengthen the back line without long-term commitment. Gent’s versatility as a wing-back offers tactical flexibility for manager Adam Murray as he seeks to improve defensive stability. The Pilgrims will look to integrate him quickly ahead of Tuesday’s cup tie. Boston United’s next fixture is the National League Cup match against West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, where Gent could feature if cleared to play.
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Boston United sign Barnsley wing-back Georgie Gent on month-long loan
Boston United have secured the loan signing of 22-year-old wing-back Georgie Gent from Barnsley for one month, with the Pilgrims aiming to bolster their defence ahead of the National League Cup clash against West Bromwich Albion.
