At a guess i would say he probably was 4th choice but his name has been linked for a few weeks now.
Also we need to factor in some of the names we believe MAY have been a target Bogle & Le Fondre were not realistic targets in the sense League One clubs would take them once they know they are available.
He hasn't scored many goals but then again neither did Jorge Grant before he joined and this kid has pace something we need badly.
I've mixed views on the Bennett loan.
Derby supporting friend says he was thrown in far too early at 15 and wasn't handled well by the club - seems they forgot he was still a child growing into his adult body and that may have been the cause for his injury ravaged career since. He thinks Derby may have held a soft spot for him since then due to the 'romance' around him making his debut at 15.
He also says he if he can stay injury free, get a run in the team in a settled position and get his head down then we may have a great player. This may be last chance saloon for Mason Bennett in terms of his Derby career and he needs to seize this opportunity with both hands and make a name for himself.
I wish him all the best!
The prevailing mentality on here is clearly extreme scepticism, which if this lad turns out to be any good will no doubt turn into criticism of AH for not signing him for longer.
Bennett had an adult body at 15, that's why they were going over the top about him. He hasn't produced much since and obviously not in Derby's plans. Lets hope he does well but he will now be playing against the big boys of league 2.