Robbie Threlfall insists loan players are fully up for the cause.

Threlfall is one of five that Peter Taylor has borrowed from other clubs since he took the City helm.

The Liverpool left back’s stay has been extended beyond its one-month deadline so he will remain part of the plans for the last ten games.

As he prepared for tomorrow’s clash with second-placed Notts County, Threlfall stressed that the temporary arrivals show just the same level of commitment as the full-time players in the squad.

He said: “It’s not a problem. Once you’ve been here a couple of days, it feels like your club straight away.

“It only takes a game to settle in and the other lads make you feel at home.

“When I was at Hereford, we had eight loan players at one stage but that gave everyone real competition for places.

“It just spurred on the whole squad to do well and keep their place in the team.”

City’s hectic schedule under Taylor means that Threlfall, the first of his captures, has already played seven games – with a couple of stunning free-kicks thrown in for good measure.

The goals brought a quick reaction from his team-mates in the Anfield reserves.

He said: “There was a bit of banter flying and I got a few texts. People had seen them on the telly and couldn’t believe it.

“But as long as I can get the ball over the wall, I’m always confident it will go in. Hopefully I’ll get another chance to score from the next free-kick.”

The 21-year-old loanee has no complaints about the heavy workload.

He said: “The games are coming thick and fast and I’m loving it. You can’t beat playing Saturday and Tuesday and I’m enjoying being involved.

“The aim for the rest of the season is to get some pride back and start moving up the table. We’ve been stuck in 16th but maybe with a bit of momentum we can get into the top half.”

Taylor added: “When we made the deal with Liverpool we always said we’d look for a month and go from there. They were very happy we could take it through to the end of the season.

“I’m pleased that Robbie is enjoying it here and wants to stay longer.”