Loanees News – Randall Draws, Simpson, Gibbs Loses

Welcome to Young Guns reports of the Saturday’s matches for four of our seven young players currently out on loan.

You can read more about how loaning works, as well as catch up on any reports you may have missed in our loanee’s section Here

Saturdays Results

Kieran Gibbs – Norwich 1-2 Blackpool

After a fantastic performance last week, Kieran Gibbs was again named in the starting line up as Norwich took on an improving Blackpool side, who boasted free-scoring on loan striker Paul Dickov, himself a former Gunner.

But it was Dickov’s striker partner Steven McPhee who took the headlines, putting the visitors ahead on 15 minutes, before doubling the lead on 39.

ristol Rovers side, a scrappy first half with little chances meant at the break t

But in the second half Norwich pulled one back, veteran striker Jamie Cureton bagged a penalty with 25 minutes to go.

Kieran Played 90 Minutes

Jay Simpson – Millwall 0-1 Bristol Rovers

Jay Simpson started up front for Millwall as they took on a tricky Bhings were all level.

As we entered the second half, former Arsenal winger Ryan Smith was introduced in place ofAhmet Brkovic, Adrian Forbes was also brought on as Millwall sensed the victory.

Despite the changes, Millwall would lose the game in stoppage time, Craig Disley firing home

Jay Played The Full 90 Minutes

Mark Randall – Burnley 2-2 Watford

Despite a superb performance as a substitute in midweek Mark Randall was again left on the bench as Burnley played host to promotion chasing Watford.

And it was the visitors who struck first, Darius Henderson fired home on 23 minutes, into the second half, Robbie Blake replaced Ade Akinbiyi and the sub would get the home side level, crashing home on 75 minutes.

But despite some fantastic chances, Sub Jordan Stewart looked like he had gathered all three points with a left footed drive from inside the area, before Blake bagged another on 88 minutes to rescue a point

Mark was an un-used sub

Vincent Van Den Berg – Go Ahead Eagles 1-2 Helmond Sport

Vincent started and played 59 minutes as Go Ahead Eagles lost 2-0 tp Helmond Sport, Joost Habraken put the visitors ahead on 3 minutes before, Ilja van Leerdam doubled the advantage with 33 minutes left.

The Eagles pulled a goal back late on Sjoerd Ars with the goal on 90 minutes.

Sundays Matches

Pedro has been named in the squad as 12th place Salamanca travel to 11 place Hercules,

Fran Merida Perez – Real Sociedad V Xerez

Fran has been named in the Real Sociedad squad to play Elche this weekend

Carlos Vela – Villareal V Osasuna

Carlos Vela has been named in the Osasuna squad to play Villareal this weekend, Young Guns will again be offering another scouting report, the fifth in the series on his progress.

Article By – J.Sanderson