Leeds United defender Conor Shaughnessy recalled from Mansfield Town loan with view to Burton Albion spell

RECALL: For Conor Shaughnessy, right. Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images. | jpimedia

DEFENDER Conor Shaughnessy has been recalled by Leeds United from his loan spell at Mansfield Town with a view to joining Burton Albion on loan for the second half of the campaign.

Shaughnessy joined the League Two Stags on a season-long loan back in September and the 23-year-old Irishman has made 19 appearances in midfield and defensive roles.

But Shaughnessy has recently been sidelined with injury during which time manager John Dempster was dismissed and new assistant boss Joe Dunne informed the YEP's sister paper the Mansfield Chad about the loanee's recall.

“Unfortunately, Conor has been recalled by Leeds which is disappointing," said Dunne.

“It's a shame for us not really having had a chance to work with him as a staff and management.

"He was injured when we came here, but we've lost him now so we move on.

“He was progressing well and, having watched a lot of footage of his games, there was a player in there that we felt was ideal for us to coach. But we now have to focus on what we have in the building.”