Shrewsbury Town have terminated Luton midfielder Elliot Thorpe’s loan contract after the Hatters youngster suffered a new back injury.
The 23-year-old suffered problems during pre-season and had to wait until November to make his first-team debut, but previously played alongside head coach Matt Taylor at Tottenham Hotspur.
We were playing together.
Advertisement Thorpe then played 90 minutes in the USA’s 3–2 win over Walsall in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy, but worsening back problems forced him to withdraw from the Shrews club for the season.
decided to terminate the loan agreement early.
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Sport Head coach and former Luton player Matt Taylor said: It’s really too bad it didn’t work out for Elliot.
“When we signed him, I knew he was going to be an important part of what we do this season, because it would have been great to know him as well as I have and to help the group.
We could have learned more about who he is.
” That’s no one’s fault.
It’s just a shame it didn’t work out for him.
“We wish him all the best.
He has been back in Luton for a few weeks for rehabilitation.
I think it will be difficult to see if he will be fit enough to play in January.
There is nothing we could do.
is that he couldn’t afford to take the risk because he wasn’t in that position because of all the injuries.
Advertisement “It’s difficult for Elliott because the fans can’t see him.
He’s really disappointed.
He was very emotional when we spoke.
But the only thing I know is that he will be rooting for his players.
” : Liam Smith Thorpe wrote on Twitter: “Thank you to everyone involved in @shrewsburytown.
We are disappointed in what happened but have accepted the situation and look forward to the second half of the season.
We’re looking to stay positive and wish the players, staff and fans all the best!
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