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Young EFC Players Out On Loan 17-18

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Walsh and Connolly obviously both impressed in training.

Straight into the starting XI today for Birmingham and Ipswich.

Robinson starts for Bolton, Williams for Barnsley.

Edit - Forgot Everton B - who start Galloway and Browning

Forest play later for Dowell
Pennington injured for Leeds.
 
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Walsh and Connolly obviously both impressed in training.

Straight into the starting XI today for Birmingham and Ipswich.

Robinson starts for Bolton, Williams for Barnsley.

Edit - Forgot Everton B - who start Galloway and Browning

Forest play later for Dowell
Pennington injured for Leeds.

Love that Walsh is straight into midfield for Birmingham. That's a hell of a stamp of approval, I thought it'd take him a month or two to start.
 
Championship
Bolton Wanderers - Antonee Robinson made his Championship debut and played full match in 0-3 home defeat to Middlesbrough

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"That lad Robinson will have nightmares about his league debut. Humiliated."
"Traore tore him a new one. Saying that he hardly got any help."
"Robinson exposed on the left time after time and PP stuck to the same plan."
"Traore was an absolute nuisance & Robinson will have nightmares about him ( though i'm not sure Taylor would have done any better with him )"
"The Everton lad was woeful"
"I thought Robinson did pretty well. That lad was as fast as anyone I've seen in a long while, and solid with it."
"Robinson's strength is clearly going forward. He was up against a decent player today but he looked like a twelve year old. More worrying was the reluctance on anyone else's part to help him through a difficult game."

Birmingham City - Liam Walsh started and was subbed in the 57th minute of 0-1 away defeat to Norwich City

OS Match Report
"It took until the half-hour mark before Blues’ first attempt and that came through Liam Walsh, but his chipped effort flew high and wide of the target."

Twitter stuff
56 - Walsh is robbed by Murphy trying to shield the ball and he breaks into the area but lashes a shot well wide 1-0

Fan comments
"Its going to take time. Jota, Boga, Walsh all showing flashes but we're strangers at the moment."

Barnsley - Joe Williams played full match in 1-1 away draw at Preston North End

OS Match Report

Twitter stuff
45 - Ugbo refuses to give up on Williams' lofty ball forward and wins the Reds a corner. Hedges to take.

No particular fan comments

Ipswich Town - Callum Connolly played full match and was booked in 1-2 away defeat at QPR

OS Match Report
"Fellow loanee, Callum Connolly almost levelled for Blues with a shot blocked, then another debutant, Tom Adeyemi, volleyed over in a grandstand finish but Town couldn’t find that second goal."

Twitter stuff
34 | Great defending by @Callum1connolly as he flicks a dangerous cross away with Washington challenging at the back post

Fan comments
"Connolly had a few nudges with Mackie and dealt well with him in general."

Sunderland - Tyias Browning and Brendan GAlloway played full match in 1-2 home defeat to Sheffield United

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"the lad is totally out of his depth, can't play fullback let alone wingback. Send him back to Everton before we damage his career completely." (Galloway)
"He looks *** mind, as does the other lad from Everton. Given where we are now what's the point of loaning inexperienced kids from premier league teams?" (both)
"Was awful today, looked terrified but why was he picked and why was he not taken off" (Galloway)
"he is horrific like. looks like a dog chasing a balloon." (Galloway)
"will be playing in league 2 within 2 seasons. At best" (Galloway)

Nottingham Forest - Kieran Dowell was on bench and came on in 63rd minutes of 1-3 away defeat to Sheffield Wednesday

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"Bit gash when he came on too tbh"
"Dowell **** today"
"Criticising Dowell who came on late is an absolute joke, he oozes class."

Matthew Pennington and Conor Grant both still unfit to play.
 

Championship
Bolton Wanderers - Antonee Robinson made his Championship debut and played full match in 0-3 home defeat to Middlesbrough

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"That lad Robinson will have nightmares about his league debut. Humiliated."
"Traore tore him a new one. Saying that he hardly got any help."
"Robinson exposed on the left time after time and PP stuck to the same plan."
"Traore was an absolute nuisance & Robinson will have nightmares about him ( though i'm not sure Taylor would have done any better with him )"
"The Everton lad was woeful"
"I thought Robinson did pretty well. That lad was as fast as anyone I've seen in a long while, and solid with it."
"Robinson's strength is clearly going forward. He was up against a decent player today but he looked like a twelve year old. More worrying was the reluctance on anyone else's part to help him through a difficult game."

Birmingham City - Liam Walsh started and was subbed in the 57th minute of 0-1 away defeat to Norwich City

OS Match Report
"It took until the half-hour mark before Blues’ first attempt and that came through Liam Walsh, but his chipped effort flew high and wide of the target."

Twitter stuff
56 - Walsh is robbed by Murphy trying to shield the ball and he breaks into the area but lashes a shot well wide 1-0

Fan comments
"Its going to take time. Jota, Boga, Walsh all showing flashes but we're strangers at the moment."

Barnsley - Joe Williams played full match in 1-1 away draw at Preston North End

OS Match Report

Twitter stuff
45 - Ugbo refuses to give up on Williams' lofty ball forward and wins the Reds a corner. Hedges to take.

No particular fan comments

Ipswich Town - Callum Connolly played full match and was booked in 1-2 away defeat at QPR

OS Match Report
"Fellow loanee, Callum Connolly almost levelled for Blues with a shot blocked, then another debutant, Tom Adeyemi, volleyed over in a grandstand finish but Town couldn’t find that second goal."

Twitter stuff
34 | Great defending by @Callum1connolly as he flicks a dangerous cross away with Washington challenging at the back post

Fan comments
"Connolly had a few nudges with Mackie and dealt well with him in general."

Sunderland - Tyias Browning and Brendan GAlloway played full match in 1-2 home defeat to Sheffield United

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"the lad is totally out of his depth, can't play fullback let alone wingback. Send him back to Everton before we damage his career completely." (Galloway)
"He looks *** mind, as does the other lad from Everton. Given where we are now what's the point of loaning inexperienced kids from premier league teams?" (both)
"Was awful today, looked terrified but why was he picked and why was he not taken off" (Galloway)
"he is horrific like. looks like a dog chasing a balloon." (Galloway)
"will be playing in league 2 within 2 seasons. At best" (Galloway)

Nottingham Forest - Kieran Dowell was on bench and came on in 63rd minutes of 1-3 away defeat to Sheffield Wednesday

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"Bit gash when he came on too tbh"
"Dowell **** today"
"Criticising Dowell who came on late is an absolute joke, he oozes class."

Matthew Pennington and Conor Grant both still unfit to play.

Much appreciated as always!

I scanned the fixtures to see if Birmingham were playing and thought not...must be going blind. Great news that Walsh impressed enough to start. Will be watching him and Dowell with interest.
 
Championship
Bolton Wanderers - Antonee Robinson made his Championship debut and played full match in 0-3 home defeat to Middlesbrough

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"That lad Robinson will have nightmares about his league debut. Humiliated."
"Traore tore him a new one. Saying that he hardly got any help."
"Robinson exposed on the left time after time and PP stuck to the same plan."
"Traore was an absolute nuisance & Robinson will have nightmares about him ( though i'm not sure Taylor would have done any better with him )"
"The Everton lad was woeful"
"I thought Robinson did pretty well. That lad was as fast as anyone I've seen in a long while, and solid with it."
"Robinson's strength is clearly going forward. He was up against a decent player today but he looked like a twelve year old. More worrying was the reluctance on anyone else's part to help him through a difficult game."

Birmingham City - Liam Walsh started and was subbed in the 57th minute of 0-1 away defeat to Norwich City

OS Match Report
"It took until the half-hour mark before Blues’ first attempt and that came through Liam Walsh, but his chipped effort flew high and wide of the target."

Twitter stuff
56 - Walsh is robbed by Murphy trying to shield the ball and he breaks into the area but lashes a shot well wide 1-0

Fan comments
"Its going to take time. Jota, Boga, Walsh all showing flashes but we're strangers at the moment."

Barnsley - Joe Williams played full match in 1-1 away draw at Preston North End

OS Match Report

Twitter stuff
45 - Ugbo refuses to give up on Williams' lofty ball forward and wins the Reds a corner. Hedges to take.

No particular fan comments

Ipswich Town - Callum Connolly played full match and was booked in 1-2 away defeat at QPR

OS Match Report
"Fellow loanee, Callum Connolly almost levelled for Blues with a shot blocked, then another debutant, Tom Adeyemi, volleyed over in a grandstand finish but Town couldn’t find that second goal."

Twitter stuff
34 | Great defending by @Callum1connolly as he flicks a dangerous cross away with Washington challenging at the back post

Fan comments
"Connolly had a few nudges with Mackie and dealt well with him in general."

Sunderland - Tyias Browning and Brendan GAlloway played full match in 1-2 home defeat to Sheffield United

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"the lad is totally out of his depth, can't play fullback let alone wingback. Send him back to Everton before we damage his career completely." (Galloway)
"He looks *** mind, as does the other lad from Everton. Given where we are now what's the point of loaning inexperienced kids from premier league teams?" (both)
"Was awful today, looked terrified but why was he picked and why was he not taken off" (Galloway)
"he is horrific like. looks like a dog chasing a balloon." (Galloway)
"will be playing in league 2 within 2 seasons. At best" (Galloway)

Nottingham Forest - Kieran Dowell was on bench and came on in 63rd minutes of 1-3 away defeat to Sheffield Wednesday

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"Bit gash when he came on too tbh"
"Dowell **** today"
"Criticising Dowell who came on late is an absolute joke, he oozes class."

Matthew Pennington and Conor Grant both still unfit to play.

...appears to be one of those days. The summary is appreciated.
 
Love that Walsh is straight into midfield for Birmingham. That's a hell of a stamp of approval, I thought it'd take him a month or two to start.
Big fan of Walsh, potentially a top player. Really glad he's got a loan deal in the championship. Hopefully he stays clear of injury as he missed a fair few games last season.
 
Big fan of Walsh, potentially a top player. Really glad he's got a loan deal in the championship. Hopefully he stays clear of injury as he missed a fair few games last season.

Walsh did ok for us yesterday, Arry played him at number 10 in a 4231 which from what I've read on here is probably a bit high up for him.
He certainly got stuck in, and there was a few spells of quick passing around their box he was central to.

He certainly looks like a footballer, comfortable on the ball and under pressure, had 2 men on him a couple of time's and somehow got out of it. Along with the rest of our entirely new squad, I expect him to get better as we go on.
 
Championship
Bolton Wanderers - Antonee Robinson made his Championship debut and played full match in 0-3 home defeat to Middlesbrough

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"That lad Robinson will have nightmares about his league debut. Humiliated."
"Traore tore him a new one. Saying that he hardly got any help."
"Robinson exposed on the left time after time and PP stuck to the same plan."
"Traore was an absolute nuisance & Robinson will have nightmares about him ( though i'm not sure Taylor would have done any better with him )"
"The Everton lad was woeful"
"I thought Robinson did pretty well. That lad was as fast as anyone I've seen in a long while, and solid with it."
"Robinson's strength is clearly going forward. He was up against a decent player today but he looked like a twelve year old. More worrying was the reluctance on anyone else's part to help him through a difficult game."

Birmingham City - Liam Walsh started and was subbed in the 57th minute of 0-1 away defeat to Norwich City

OS Match Report
"It took until the half-hour mark before Blues’ first attempt and that came through Liam Walsh, but his chipped effort flew high and wide of the target."

Twitter stuff
56 - Walsh is robbed by Murphy trying to shield the ball and he breaks into the area but lashes a shot well wide 1-0

Fan comments
"Its going to take time. Jota, Boga, Walsh all showing flashes but we're strangers at the moment."

Barnsley - Joe Williams played full match in 1-1 away draw at Preston North End

OS Match Report

Twitter stuff
45 - Ugbo refuses to give up on Williams' lofty ball forward and wins the Reds a corner. Hedges to take.

No particular fan comments

Ipswich Town - Callum Connolly played full match and was booked in 1-2 away defeat at QPR

OS Match Report
"Fellow loanee, Callum Connolly almost levelled for Blues with a shot blocked, then another debutant, Tom Adeyemi, volleyed over in a grandstand finish but Town couldn’t find that second goal."

Twitter stuff
34 | Great defending by @Callum1connolly as he flicks a dangerous cross away with Washington challenging at the back post

Fan comments
"Connolly had a few nudges with Mackie and dealt well with him in general."

Sunderland - Tyias Browning and Brendan GAlloway played full match in 1-2 home defeat to Sheffield United

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"the lad is totally out of his depth, can't play fullback let alone wingback. Send him back to Everton before we damage his career completely." (Galloway)
"He looks *** mind, as does the other lad from Everton. Given where we are now what's the point of loaning inexperienced kids from premier league teams?" (both)
"Was awful today, looked terrified but why was he picked and why was he not taken off" (Galloway)
"he is horrific like. looks like a dog chasing a balloon." (Galloway)
"will be playing in league 2 within 2 seasons. At best" (Galloway)

Nottingham Forest - Kieran Dowell was on bench and came on in 63rd minutes of 1-3 away defeat to Sheffield Wednesday

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"Bit gash when he came on too tbh"
"Dowell **** today"
"Criticising Dowell who came on late is an absolute joke, he oozes class."

Matthew Pennington and Conor Grant both still unfit to play.

Haha oh God, I didn't realise it was Robinson playing in that game. He was up against Adama Traore, he of the million dribbles but no end product. People were telling me was playing the best they've ever seen. Apparently he completed SIXTEEN take-ons that game. For reference, Messi averaged five per game last season. And Ronaldo completed 25 total. God that's harsh on Robinson.
 

Walsh did ok for us yesterday, Arry played him at number 10 in a 4231 which from what I've read on here is probably a bit high up for him.
He certainly got stuck in, and there was a few spells of quick passing around their box he was central to.

He certainly looks like a footballer, comfortable on the ball and under pressure, had 2 men on him a couple of time's and somehow got out of it. Along with the rest of our entirely new squad, I expect him to get better as we go on.
Cheers mate, thanks for the feedback, hope he does a good job for you. It will take him a bit of time for him to adapt but I've been watching him for a few years at younger level and he's a player.
 
Championship
Bolton Wanderers - Antonee Robinson made his Championship debut and played full match in 0-3 home defeat to Middlesbrough

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"That lad Robinson will have nightmares about his league debut. Humiliated."
"Traore tore him a new one. Saying that he hardly got any help."
"Robinson exposed on the left time after time and PP stuck to the same plan."
"Traore was an absolute nuisance & Robinson will have nightmares about him ( though i'm not sure Taylor would have done any better with him )"
"The Everton lad was woeful"
"I thought Robinson did pretty well. That lad was as fast as anyone I've seen in a long while, and solid with it."
"Robinson's strength is clearly going forward. He was up against a decent player today but he looked like a twelve year old. More worrying was the reluctance on anyone else's part to help him through a difficult game."

Birmingham City - Liam Walsh started and was subbed in the 57th minute of 0-1 away defeat to Norwich City

OS Match Report
"It took until the half-hour mark before Blues’ first attempt and that came through Liam Walsh, but his chipped effort flew high and wide of the target."

Twitter stuff
56 - Walsh is robbed by Murphy trying to shield the ball and he breaks into the area but lashes a shot well wide 1-0

Fan comments
"Its going to take time. Jota, Boga, Walsh all showing flashes but we're strangers at the moment."

Barnsley - Joe Williams played full match in 1-1 away draw at Preston North End

OS Match Report

Twitter stuff
45 - Ugbo refuses to give up on Williams' lofty ball forward and wins the Reds a corner. Hedges to take.

No particular fan comments

Ipswich Town - Callum Connolly played full match and was booked in 1-2 away defeat at QPR

OS Match Report
"Fellow loanee, Callum Connolly almost levelled for Blues with a shot blocked, then another debutant, Tom Adeyemi, volleyed over in a grandstand finish but Town couldn’t find that second goal."

Twitter stuff
34 | Great defending by @Callum1connolly as he flicks a dangerous cross away with Washington challenging at the back post

Fan comments
"Connolly had a few nudges with Mackie and dealt well with him in general."

Sunderland - Tyias Browning and Brendan GAlloway played full match in 1-2 home defeat to Sheffield United

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"the lad is totally out of his depth, can't play fullback let alone wingback. Send him back to Everton before we damage his career completely." (Galloway)
"He looks *** mind, as does the other lad from Everton. Given where we are now what's the point of loaning inexperienced kids from premier league teams?" (both)
"Was awful today, looked terrified but why was he picked and why was he not taken off" (Galloway)
"he is horrific like. looks like a dog chasing a balloon." (Galloway)
"will be playing in league 2 within 2 seasons. At best" (Galloway)

Nottingham Forest - Kieran Dowell was on bench and came on in 63rd minutes of 1-3 away defeat to Sheffield Wednesday

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"Bit gash when he came on too tbh"
"Dowell **** today"
"Criticising Dowell who came on late is an absolute joke, he oozes class."

Matthew Pennington and Conor Grant both still unfit to play.
Even allowing for the expected fume from Sunderland fans after a home defeat, it's a bit sad to see the way Galloway has gone backwards since his run of games at left back for us. His best position for the U23s was centre back, and it looks like they played him as a left wing back , but managers are not going to risk you there if you look ropey in defence.
 
Championship
Bolton Wanderers - Antonee Robinson made his Championship debut and played full match in 0-3 home defeat to Middlesbrough

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"That lad Robinson will have nightmares about his league debut. Humiliated."
"Traore tore him a new one. Saying that he hardly got any help."
"Robinson exposed on the left time after time and PP stuck to the same plan."
"Traore was an absolute nuisance & Robinson will have nightmares about him ( though i'm not sure Taylor would have done any better with him )"
"The Everton lad was woeful"
"I thought Robinson did pretty well. That lad was as fast as anyone I've seen in a long while, and solid with it."
"Robinson's strength is clearly going forward. He was up against a decent player today but he looked like a twelve year old. More worrying was the reluctance on anyone else's part to help him through a difficult game."

Birmingham City - Liam Walsh started and was subbed in the 57th minute of 0-1 away defeat to Norwich City

OS Match Report
"It took until the half-hour mark before Blues’ first attempt and that came through Liam Walsh, but his chipped effort flew high and wide of the target."

Twitter stuff
56 - Walsh is robbed by Murphy trying to shield the ball and he breaks into the area but lashes a shot well wide 1-0

Fan comments
"Its going to take time. Jota, Boga, Walsh all showing flashes but we're strangers at the moment."

Barnsley - Joe Williams played full match in 1-1 away draw at Preston North End

OS Match Report

Twitter stuff
45 - Ugbo refuses to give up on Williams' lofty ball forward and wins the Reds a corner. Hedges to take.

No particular fan comments

Ipswich Town - Callum Connolly played full match and was booked in 1-2 away defeat at QPR

OS Match Report
"Fellow loanee, Callum Connolly almost levelled for Blues with a shot blocked, then another debutant, Tom Adeyemi, volleyed over in a grandstand finish but Town couldn’t find that second goal."

Twitter stuff
34 | Great defending by @Callum1connolly as he flicks a dangerous cross away with Washington challenging at the back post

Fan comments
"Connolly had a few nudges with Mackie and dealt well with him in general."

Sunderland - Tyias Browning and Brendan GAlloway played full match in 1-2 home defeat to Sheffield United

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"the lad is totally out of his depth, can't play fullback let alone wingback. Send him back to Everton before we damage his career completely." (Galloway)
"He looks *** mind, as does the other lad from Everton. Given where we are now what's the point of loaning inexperienced kids from premier league teams?" (both)
"Was awful today, looked terrified but why was he picked and why was he not taken off" (Galloway)
"he is horrific like. looks like a dog chasing a balloon." (Galloway)
"will be playing in league 2 within 2 seasons. At best" (Galloway)

Nottingham Forest - Kieran Dowell was on bench and came on in 63rd minutes of 1-3 away defeat to Sheffield Wednesday

OS Match Report

Fan comments
"Bit gash when he came on too tbh"
"Dowell **** today"
"Criticising Dowell who came on late is an absolute joke, he oozes class."

Matthew Pennington and Conor Grant both still unfit to play.
'Looks like a dog chasing a balloon'
He's one of us!!
 
Walsh did ok for us yesterday, Arry played him at number 10 in a 4231 which from what I've read on here is probably a bit high up for him.
He certainly got stuck in, and there was a few spells of quick passing around their box he was central to.

He certainly looks like a footballer, comfortable on the ball and under pressure, had 2 men on him a couple of time's and somehow got out of it. Along with the rest of our entirely new squad, I expect him to get better as we go on.

Cheers for the info, would be grewt if you kept us informed throughout bud, always good to hear from other fans
 

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