Originally Posted by
lukcour
Mike I believe that in majority the clubs loaning players only pay a very small proportion of their salary. In general it is a scheme that benifits both parties/ The premiership clubs promising young players get the necessary league experience. and the lower league get the best of the current up and coming players that they could never sign. Usually the parent club keep a close eye on their loaned out players and look for significant improvements. So in most cases it is not just a coasting holiday for the loan players.
I have to say that I have seen a fair number who have been loaned to Championship clubs really puuting in impressive displays. Good for the clubs and good for the players.