Forget the loan. If I was Shea's agent I'd be looking for a permanent deal that would land him somewhere the kid can freaking play. He's missed so much time with injuries and that transfer last year that it seems like it's been forever since he got anything like a run of games. That's not good for any player, but especially not for a 23 year old.
Personally, I'd like to see him at one of the more development minded clubs in Belgium or Holland. I think a nice 2 year spell in a nurturing environment would do wonders for Shea.
And good for Gooch ... I guess. He's not been very good for awhile now, but maybe he can bring a little professionalism to that mess at QPR and make a place for himself in the Championship. At least he gets to spend the rest of the year in London. Could be worse.