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Young EFC Players Out On Loan 17-18

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Barnfred 55 said:
I'd bring him back into the U23 fold to try an get his head straight. Two bad loans have derailed his career. What's happened to him is very similar to Garbutt, and both players still have 2 full years left on their contracts.

Having both here could block the path of a youngster coming through so I'd probably offload Garbutt to a lower league club. Should be a number of takers if we're paying his salary. Work on Galloway for 6 months to try and get some confidence back and then maybe loan him out again in January.

The pre WBA player had so much promise.
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Garbutt is nearly 25 years old. Time to move on and look at the likes of Robinson (if we're going with a youth player).
 
Bruce Wayne said:
Garbutt is nearly 25 years old. Time to move on and look at the likes of Robinson (if we're going with a youth player).
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That's what I said Bruce. But he has 2 years left on what I believe is a £30k pw contract. We can't sell him and you can't expect the lad to walk away from that. That's why I suggested loan him to a lower league team but we'll probably still need to cover his wages.
 


atrottel said:
With the end of the Championship it's virtually the end of the loans, so here is a quick rundown of the best and worst of most of the coverage - not necessarily my opinions but my view of the local fans' opinions:

Callum Connolly
At best - excelled in midfield and popped up with some very Coleman-esque goals
At worst - couldn't nail down a permanent spot as managers struggled. Often not used in his 'correct' position'.

Overall, imo, one of the most successful of the loans.

Kieran Dowell
At best - ran matches, scored spectacular goals and seemed a class or two better than players around him.
At worst - disappeared from sight as games passed him by. Played on the wing rather than in favoured central midfield.

Also a positive loan, but it remains for him to turn his undoubted potential at loan and first team level into a consistent choice on the team sheet.

Joe Williams
At best - was midfield destroyer and unexpectedly astute on ball.
At worst - was overrun in midfield and lost possession in crucial areas with misplaced passes. Injury cut loan short.

Proved his mettle at Championship level but needs to take yet another step to compete in central EFC midfield position crowded with experience and other rival young players.

Antonee Robinson
At best - was attacking force with dangerous crosses from left wing.
At worst - lacking defensive discipline and experience allowed opponents to take advantage. Played a lot as left wingback/left midfield as opposed to 'natural' left back position.

Good loan but mixed performances. Doubtful whether he can make an immediate impact on first team and another loan may beckon.

Matthew Pennington
At best - steady member of Championship defence with some vital interceptions
At worst - slow to turn and beaten by Championship level attackers

Although he is a personal favourite, difficult to see him in the first team unless as backup cover until alternatives come through. At 23, getting to age where he needs to make a decision as well.

Ademola Lookman
At best - matchwinning performances in competitive European league
At worst - ineffective and initially unable to impress manager

One for the future but will he be happy to stay or agitate for a move?

Tyias Browning
At best - steady performance in team in nightmare season
At worst - equally responsible for some shambolic defensive performances

Again, age may well factor into his future but seems to have not reached level expected of him by some at the club. Injury has not helped.

Loanees Brendan Galloway, Harry Charsley and Louis Gray hardly featured, probably for individual reasons.

It should be remembered that some youth players have had poor loans and turned those into international careers, whereas other star on loan and then end up as a squad player lower down the leagues.
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@atrottel "Thank you" doesn't seem sufficient, but I can't think of better words, so thank you for another season's great work. It must be a labour of love, but I know from trying to cover for a few days while you were away that it is hard work! Your thread is a beacon of hope in trying times.
 
aazak said:
@atrottel "Thank you" doesn't seem sufficient, but I can't think of better words, so thank you for another season's great work. It must be a labour of love, but I know from trying to cover for a few days while you were away that it is hard work! Your thread is a beacon of hope in trying times.
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@atrottel here here

most exciting part of the season for me this thread, well done lad
 

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