Solihull Moors have signed two defenders on loan, bringing in 19-year-old Carter Pinnington from West Bromwich Albion and 34-year-old Chey Dunkley. Both deals are set to run until 26 December, providing a three-month boost to a defence that has conceded 28 goals in 11 league games this season. The club, currently 23rd in the National League with just seven points, moved quickly to add experience and youth to their back line.
Loan terms and player backgrounds
Pinnington, a young defender yet to make a competitive senior appearance for West Brom, gained match sharpness in pre-season friendlies against Sheffield Wednesday and Notts County. His parent club stated, "Everyone at West Bromwich Albion wishes Carter Pinnington the very best of luck during his loan spell." Dunkley arrives with extensive experience across the English Football League, having represented Oxford United, Wigan Athletic, Sheffield Wednesday and Shrewsbury Town.
Immediate impact in Woking win
Both new signings were immediately named in the starting line-up for Tuesday's National League match against Woking. They played their part in a key 4-2 away victory, a result that ended a three-game losing streak and provided a vital lift. You can review the team's upcoming schedule, including the next home game, on our fixtures page.
The reinforcements come at a critical time, with Solihull Moors sitting second from bottom and 22 points adrift of the summit. Their next challenge is a home fixture against 15th-placed FC Halifax Town on Saturday, where Pinnington and Dunkley will aim to build on their winning debut.
This story first appeared at bbc.com
