Neal Eardley: Leyton Orient sign Birmingham defender on loan

Neal Eardley began his career at Oldham Athletic

League One side Leyton Orient have signed Birmingham City defender Neal Eardley on a one-month loan deal.

The 26-year-old Wales international, who joined Blues from Blackpool in the summer of 2013, has played six games for the Championship club this season.

"I'm keen to get some minutes under my belt and hopefully help the lads up the table," he told the Orient website.

"I've not played a huge amount as it's tough to get into the side at Birmingham at the minute."

He added: "I'm fit and raring to go and I jumped at the chance to come here when I heard of the interest."