Precisely this. A GK who goes out on loan almost wants to go to a struggling side as they will develop much quicker, get more chances to shine, and get the exposure / experience that they are on loan for. He doesn't really give a stuff if they lose 6-0 as long as he's doing ok. Nobody at City or elsewhere will give him a new contract on the strength of Barnstaple's results but on the strength of his performancesShould be way to good for that level but the exposure to men’s football will stand him in good stead for his long term pro career