Ryan De Havilland's Loan Move Falls Through
Peterborough United's transfer window has seen a significant development, with Ryan De Havilland's loan move to Bristol Rovers falling through. The 25-year-old midfielder was given an opportunity to join the Gas on loan last week but chose not to pursue it.
Steve Evans' Verdict
Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans has revealed that De Havilland was given an opportunity to go out on loan in midweek but didn't pursue it. Evans stated, "Well, Ryan was given an opportunity to go out on loan in midweek and didn't pursue it. That's Ryan's, of course, decision."
What Comes Next?
The 25-year-old played 350 minutes in pre-season, but with the arrivals of central midfielders Keenan Gough and Reiss Russell-Denny, his task to get into the team has just been made harder. De Havilland has struggled to nail down a starting spot, despite some bright performances in the early part of his time in the blue and white quarters.
League Standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 18th in League One, 53 pts, 15W-8D-23L from 46 games, recent form LDLDL.
Goals this season: 64 scored, 68 conceded (-4 goal difference). Title race: 50 points behind leaders Lincoln. The team's recent form has been inconsistent, with a loss to Peterborough United in their last match.
What's Next for Bristol Rovers?
Next up for Evans' side is a trip to newly-promoted York City to kick off their League Two campaign. The team's strength in depth has been bolstered by the signing of 11 players in the summer, but it remains to be seen how they will perform in the new season. Whether De Havilland will eventually leave on loan in this transfer window remains to be seen, but it's definitely a situation to keep an eye on in the next few weeks.
