Palace youngster completes League Two loan move

Crystal Palace forward John-Kymani Gordon has joined League Two side Carlise United on loan for the rest of the 2022-23 season.

The Cumbrians sit fourth in the League Two table, seven points off the automatic promotion spots.

The 19-year-old, who recently signed a new contract extension with the Eagles, has been a part of Patrick Vieira’s first team this season.

Gordon has been on the bench in five Premier League games this season and featured against Trabzonspor and Napoli in friendlies over the World Cup break.

Blues boss Paul Simpson told the official website: “I think this is a really exciting signing for us.

“He’s a really talented and exciting player and if we can get him to develop and get used to first-team football I think our supporters will really enjoy watching him.

“He’s slightly different to what we’ve got, he brings individuality in his style and an ability to go past players. 

“He can score goals and, like I say, he’s really good to watch.

“We’ve been watching him for a good while now, we’ve all been out to see him live, and we’ve watched clips of him. 

“I went and met him earlier on in the week down in London just to put my point across to him about what I want to see from him, and I know he’s delighted to be up here.

“He’s possibly found it a shock as to just how far north we are but he’ll settle and I’m looking forward to seeing him play.”

PICTURE: KEITH GILLARD