This time last week, Andy Kellett was anticipating a return to Plymouth Argyle on loan from Bolton Wanderers, but instead he was loaned by the Trotters to Manchester United.
On the same day his former Argyle colleague Anthony O'Connor re-joined Argyle on a permanent deal, until the end of the season from Blackburn Rovers, Kellett, an attacking left-back by trade, was heading to Old Trafford as Red Devils manager Louis Van Gaal's only deadline day signing.
With several members of the Manchester United Under-21 side being loaned out to gain first team experience, their squad, which is coached by former Pilgrims midfielder Warren Joyce, was light on numbers.
So - by a twist of fate - Kellett, who made 15 appearances for the Pilgrims and scored once - away at Northampton, was handed a golden opportunity for a would-be professional footballer.
Tonight, he is amongst the substitutes for the Red Devils in their Barclays Under-21 Premier League match against Chelsea. His teammates for the night include: Victor Valdes, Tyler Blackett, Ashley Young and Nick Powell.
United boss Van Gaal has a history of giving youth a chance during his managerial, so - if he deems the situation to be right one - don't be too surprised if Andy features for the Red Devils' first team.
