Despite being heavily rumoured to be joining Shaun Derry at Notts County, Mike Petrasso joined Oldham on a month long loan deal in time to play yesterday. R's youngster joins League One side on youth loan ... ELITE Development Squad winger Mike Petrasso has today joined Sky Bet League One side Oldham Athletic on a youth loan. The Canada under-20 international has linked up with the Latics ahead of their match against Râs teammate Michael Harrimanâs Gillingham on Saturday. Petrasso featured 19 times in the Râs Under-18 title success last season and was rewarded with a two-year professional contract. The 18-year-old has made nine appearances for Marc Birchamâs Under-21 side this campaign, scoring six goals. Petrassoâs loan will run until 21st December. http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/2...am-loan-move-1190477.aspx#gZzpg4qj4gdE6dQH.99 He got off to an impressive start as well scoring the only goal in their win at Gillingham. On-loan Queens Park Rangers winger Mike Petrasso struck the winner for 10-man Oldham on his debut at Gillingham. The 18-year-old Canadian, who joined the Latics on Friday, looped a second-half header over Stuart Nelson after the Gills failed to clear Danny Philliskirk's initial effort. Cody McDonald went closest to an leveller, but Mark Oxley saved easily. Oldham's Genseric Kasunga was sent off after a clash with Danny Kedwell, sparking a brawl between the two teams. It was only the visitors' second away league win of the season and the first since their opening day triumph at Stevenage. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24967931
I think this boy is a real prospect. Has done great with the developer team. Be great to see him do well and come back to push for a place.
