Football I'd love to sign George on permanent basis, says Manning

LIAM Manning admitted he'd “love to” sign George Earthy permanently, insisting the West Ham United loanee fits the profile of player needed at Bristol City following his first-half equaliser against QPR.

- Dan CARTER

The attacking midfielder scored his third goal of the season as the Robins came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Hoops at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon. Karamoko Dembele headed Marti Cifuentes’ side into the lead after just 21 minutes but Earthy ensured the points would be shared when he combined well with Max Bird to find a leveller just nine minutes later.

Having been slipped behind the Rangers’ backline, the 20-year-old calmly rolled the ball past Paul Nardi and into the bottom right corner with the outside of his right boot to keep City fifth in the Championship with just four matches left to play this season.

Although it has taken the Irons prospect a few months to find his feet in BS3, Manning was quick to laud him for the way in which he has adapted to the second tier.