Richard Eckersley has explained his loan move to Plymouth Argyle Football Club.

The young defender hasn’t played for Burnley this season, and he was waiting for the outcome of a tribunal decision regarding his transfer fee from Manchester United.

This was set at £500,000 last week, and he then sealed a loan move to Plymouth, which he and Clarets boss Brian Laws both agree is the best move to get him regular football.

“Burnley manager Brian Laws said to me that I just needed some games under my belt and I agreed with him totally,” said Eckersley. "I just want to play games.

“If coming down to Plymouth is what it takes, then so be it. Plymouth are a good club. It might be the bottom of the country, but I'm not bothered as long as I am playing football."

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