AFC Wimbledon forward Harry Hedges has rejoined Horsham on a temporary deal to further his progress. The teenager, who recently agreed to his first pro terms with Wimbledon, made a positive impact in a prior stint with the West Sussex side, netting a memorable goal at Salisbury in their last away game of the previous season. He found the net regularly during that period.
Joining Hedges at Horsham is Brighton & Hove Albion's young goalkeeper Michael Dike, an Ireland under-19 international who has joined for a brief period. Dike was signed by Brighton following his senior debut in Ireland as a teenager and was previously on loan at Burgess Hill Town. The duo offer important additions for a Horsham team getting ready for an FA Cup second qualifying round match against National League South opponents Walton & Hersham, as injuries are impacting several players including goalkeeper Sam Howes, defender Lee Harding, midfielder Danny Barker and winger Reece Myles-Meekums.
For AFC Wimbledon, this loan move shows a route for their young players, with Hedges having been given a squad number. Wimbledon are currently positioned seventh in League One, a standing they aim to improve in their upcoming match away to Cambridge United.
The report in full is at SussexWorld
