Re: Loan Watch Thread

by T-Mach Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:10 am

Sanogo not even in the Ajax squad to face NEC.

by urbaNRoots Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:53 am

So playing in front of a big crowd is more important than the level Zelalem is playing?

As if there are not big crowds in the Championship.

by Rev Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:59 am

Scottish grit and steel > English grit and steel imo

by Jay29 Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:04 am

In the end it didn't seem like anybody in the Championship wanted to take him. Charlton and Birmingham dropped their interest. Not sure what happened with Fulham's.

Looking at this positively, Warburton is a great manager for him at this stage. His style of play will really suit Zelalem and he did a good job with Toral last season at Brentford. Potentially these things might be more important than sending him to some hoofball team playing under a unsuitable manager.

As far as the crowd thing goes, there isn't a Championship crowd as large and passionate as Rangers', though it's not that big a factor.

by Jay29 Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:06 am

Gnabry on the final 13 minutes in WBA vs Chelsea. West Brom currently pushing for an equaliser to make it 3-3.

by EL Patron Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:28 am

Gnabry did well when he came on, if he can sort out his end product. He will be a very good player for us

by Jay29 Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:31 am

Perhaps a bit over-eager at some points, particularly with his shooting, but looked to get involved. Needs to play more to get his sharpness back.

by MJ Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:59 am

I particularly enjoyed the part when he sent Fabregas back to the snake habitat.

by T-Mach Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:18 am

With Zelalem's loan fully confirmed,there's one more to loan bandwagon.Hope he does well Thumbs up

Here's Silva's first taste of English competitive football.

Seems very direct but has to improve his decision making.

by RealGunner Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:54 pm

Can tell how important Akpom is to Hull that he is not involved tonight at all.

by Jay29 Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:56 pm

Gnabry started for West Brom. Think they're drawing 0-0 atm.

Martinez and Hayden started as well.

Crowley could play against Everton tomorrow night.

by RealGunner Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:57 pm

hope it's on TV

by Jay29 Wed Aug 26, 2015 3:10 pm

Crowley and Zelalem starting for Barnsley and Rangers respectively. Everton/Barnsley is on Sky Sports.

by RealGunner Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:03 pm

Zelalem already has an assist apparently

by Jay29 Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:16 pm

Crowley has shown some nice touches but is finding it a bit difficult to shake off Besic.

by RealGunner Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:17 pm

Yea was going to make the same post. He has been lively but not liking the physical challenges at all

Natural though

by RealGunner Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:25 pm

2 assists for Zelalem

by Jay29 Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:26 pm

Crowley struggling a bit now. Losing the ball easily, slipping over in good positions.

Shows how far he has to go to be physically ready for our first team.

by RealGunner Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:39 pm

He has a really good first touch and awareness.

by Jay29 Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:05 pm

Crowleyyyyyyyyyy

Right after Everton pulled the game back to 2-2

by RealGunner Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:07 pm

CROWLEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :bow:

by Jay29 Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:16 pm

Crowley has been outstanding for Barnsley in extra-time. He's played some excellent through passes, and despite his fatigue is always demanding the ball and trying to make things happen.

by RealGunner Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:18 pm

He is as clear a talent as Wilshere was at his age.

Don't think we'll need to replace Cazorla when he leaves in 2-3 years

by urbaNRoots Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:24 am

Crowley what a signing this was Proud

Zelalem assisted two goals aswell, shame it's such a mediocre level he's playing at... we'll never know for sure if he's progressing.

by RealGunner Fri Aug 28, 2015 3:04 pm

Wellington Silva starting against blackburn tonight

match is on tv so a good chance to FINALLY see him play lol

by Jay29 Fri Aug 28, 2015 3:31 pm

It's going to be a shit game but here's hoping Wellington plays well.

As for the other loanees this weekend:

Chuba Akpom and Isaac Hayden
Hayden and Akpom will be hoping to be starting again against Preston North End on Saturday, 15:00, after they were rested for their COC win against Rochdale. Hull are looking to bounce back after a defeat to Chalrton last week.

Jon Toral
Toral was also rested in mid-week, as Birmingham progressed to the 3rd round of the COC where they'll have a big derby game against Villa (one to look forward to for Toral, as arguably the biggest game he's ever been in). Before that, Birmingham travel to MK Dons on Saturday (15:00), who have started the season brightly. It won't be an easy game for him.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Table-topping Ipswich take on second-placed Brighton on Saturday at 15:00. An early clash between promotion rivals, perhaps.

Emi Martinez
Martinez may find himself on the bench again when Wolves take on Charlton on Saturday. At 15:00. You know the drill by now.

Dan Crowley
After a highly impressive display against Everton in mid-week, Crowley's Barnsley travel to Rochdale for a considerably less glamorous outing on Saturday. Crowley may find himself starting from the bench as he played 120 minutes on Wednesday.

Gedion Zelalem
Zelalem kicked off his Rangers career with a masterclass in playmaking (supposedly) against Aidrieonians (Oh-ni-ans, not onions) in the Scottish Cup. He'll be looking to start just as well in the league when Rangers play Queen of the South (the queen is only in the south) on Sunday at 12:30.

Serge Gnabry
Gnabry came on as a sub against Chelsea and started in West Brom's mid-week cup game. My guess is he'll be on the bench for their visit to Mordor on Saturday, 15:00.

Carl Jenkinson
Jenkinson may be thankful that he's suspended for West Ham's trip to Anfield on Saturday.

Yaya Sanogo
#FreeYaya #JusticeForYaya Ajax play on Sunday against ADO Den Haag.

Wojciech Szczesny
Szczesny will have a nice comfortable and relaxing outing against Juventus on Sunday.

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