Loan Watch 2023/2024

[big mean bunny]

I do need to occasionally remind myself that real life and FM24 are not the same thing

Listen Del, if I don't listen to my missus telling me this then you have no chance. So cut it out as I don't need the distractions as we enter a crucial part of my 26/27 Non league database save...

 

[Alan]

Just a reminder that Yerson played left of a three with license to drive forward in Cincy. Seems he’s got quality all over the back line. Very encouraging.

 

[Sedgley Wolf]

Easter Monday/Mid-week update

Hoever played the full game and scored a great equaliser in a 1-1 draw at home to Huddersfield. Also had an effort well saved near the end. Goal around the 5-min mark:

Mosquera played the full game and Guedes 71 minutes of a 2-1 defeat at home to Atletico Madrid.

Daniel Podence scored in a 3-0 play-off win vs Aris but, as always, ridiculously difficult to find Greek highlights online.

Bendeguz Bolla played the full game of a 2-1 home defeat. Was in on goal but was stopped by a last-ditch challenge.

Joe Hodge started at Swansea in a 1-0 win but was subbed at half time.

Chem Campbell played 65 minutes in a goalless draw at Blackpool.

Owen Farmer played 57 minutes of a 1-0 win vs Boston.

Unused subs: Cundle, Moulden

Not in squad: Lonwijk, Hesketh, Young, Birtwistle, McLeod, Hubner

 

[Tyrannosaurus Dan]

We must have at least £100m worth of players out on loan. Fantastic work from Shi/recruitment team/whoever to waste so much and then leave us with a tiny squad and (apparently) no money to strengthen.

As much as I hate some of these players, I think I’d even take some sort of input from Podence or Guedes in the first team at the moment.

 

[The Bear]

We'd definitely be using Podence for sure.

 

[sycophantia]

We must have at least £100m worth of players out on loan. Fantastic work from Shi/recruitment team/whoever to waste so much and then leave us with a tiny squad and (apparently) no money to strengthen.

As much as I hate some of these players, I think I’d even take some sort of input from Podence or Guedes in the first team at the moment.

Podence definitely, Guedes would likely be worse than the kids, at least they give a shit. As much as he's not good enough Fabio would be playing most games atm but we sent him and Sasa out.
You do wonder if Gaz mini rant the other day comes down to him being told a striker was coming in before we sent them both out, only to have the plug pulled last moment.

 

[Tony Towner]

We must have at least £100m worth of players out on loan. Fantastic work from Shi/recruitment team/whoever to waste so much and then leave us with a tiny squad and (apparently) no money to strengthen.

As much as I hate some of these players, I think I’d even take some sort of input from Podence or Guedes in the first team at the moment.

You'd have to way up the onfield benefit with the shitty attitude and the damage that would have on the squad. Podence rejected the opportunity to go on the pre season training tour and Guedes hated it here from Day 1. Even now I think we are best off without them taking the full situation into account.

 

[Lycan]

Guedes has been playing well for Villarreal. He clearly has enough about him to be a decent player for a mid table La Liga side when he wants to be. That's the problem though, he doesn't want to be here.

Podence I actually think O'Neil would really like and get quite a lot out of. There's no way back there either though. If Olympiakos don't sign him someone else will.

 

[Loki]

No matter how much one dislikes him, Podence would have made a difference last few games.

 

[Lycan]

Silva starting LW against Celtic

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Silva starting LW against Celtic

Looks like a lost little boy again. An U10s lad picked to play in an U15s game.

 

[big mean bunny]

Just had his second spell of rolling around trying to get someone sent off.

 

[Tony Towner]

Just had his second spell of rolling around trying to get someone sent off.

You are selling him short, it was his 3rd

 

[Lycan]

He's embarrassing himself

 

[big mean bunny]

Just missed their best chance they've made. Looked decent keeper although will update when they show a replay.

Update: think it's harsh from Sutton saying "he must score." - it was a miss control from a team mate that brings it to him and he is alert and hit it well.

Still, you'd not want to pay more than about 2.5million for him based on his showing since being at Rangers, well done Wolves...

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Hart did ok but shouldn't have been given a chance. No composure and he just hit it right at him (twice).

 

[Alan]

He's embarrassing himself

Moreso than usual?

 

[Lycan]

Moreso than usual?

Spent most of the game rolling around on his back. Wouldn't be surprised if he got hooked at HT.

 

[Jinky]

He’s not quick enough to play out wide and he’s not strong enough to play through the middle.

Can be prolific against Azerbaijan under 21’s, though.

 

[Alan]

Spent most of the game rolling around on his back. Wouldn't be surprised if he got hooked at HT.

Tongue in cheek, better odds of Christ Himself appearing on the pitch in Glasgow and telling all the zealots to get fucked than of Fabio ever making us go “huh, he’s improved”.