Outgoing Loans 25/26

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Looks O’Riordan has blown his chances of playing for us at Wembley this season then.

[wilsdenrover]

5 hours ago, KentExile said:

Starts this weekend for

O'Riordan - won 2-1 - played the full game, is now cup tied for the FA Cup, Connor O'Riordan 7 - Back at his old club and put in a quiet and commanding display.

Barrett - lost 3-1 - played the full game, is now cup tied for the FA Cup

Edmondson - won 6-3 - played the full game, was already cup tied in FA Cup as played in previous rounds

Pratt - lost 2-1 -  played the full game, will be his final loan game unless it is extended again

Wood - won 2-0 - subbed off after 64 minutes with the score at 2-0

 

On the bench

Farkas - lost 2-0 - remained on the bench throughout

 

Not involved in matchday squad

Olson & O'Grady-Macken - won 3-1 - FA Cup game

 

Sunday - 1:30am kick off (UK time)

Duru - score/update

 

Macclesfield (Edmondson) & Chorley (Pratt if his loan is extended) are both due to play on Tuesday in the only midweek games for our loanees

I don’t think they are now cup tied:

 

Edited November 1 by wilsdenrover

[KentExile]

2 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

I’m not sure they are now cup tied:

 

I wasn't aware of that

Is that a new rule? or an old one that I've been oblivious to all of my life?

[wilsdenrover]

4 minutes ago, KentExile said:

I wasn't aware of that

Is that a new rule? or an old one that I've been oblivious to all of my life?

New this season (below is the previous rule 95):

Edited November 1 by wilsdenrover

[KentExile]

Start this evening for

Edmondson - won 3-1 - played the full game

 

On the bench

Pratt - lost 1-0 - remained on the bench throughout

 

Pratts loan was extended through until January 3rd

 

 

 

Edited Tuesday at 21:44 by KentExile

[KentExile]

O'Riordan interview from local press in Doncaster - posted below

 

Connor O'Riordan says no discussions have been had over his immediate future.

The centre-half arrived at Doncaster Rovers in the summer on a loan arrangement from Championship side Blackburn Rovers. That agreement is set to run for the entirety of the 2025-26 campaign. However, as Rovers chief Grant McCann has referenced in the past, virtually all season-long loan agreements have January break clauses for either club inserted into them.

Given O'Riordan's fine form since arriving in South Yorkshire - only ever-present skipper Owen Bailey has racked up more league minutes - there's been a concern among some Rovers fans that his parent club could potentially recall him. But Blackburn's decision to allow him to feature in the FA Cup last weekend - meaning he's now unable to play for another team in that competition - gave a strong hint at their intentions

And when asked by the Free Press if he's had any chats about what happens in the New Year, the 22-year-old says it's just business as usual for him.

 

"No, I've had no conversations about that," said the defender. "I don't really tend to worry about that stuff anyway. I just need to keep my spot in the Doncaster team and that's all I'm thinking about.

 

"Blackburn seem to be really pleased. I speak to the loans manager (Jordan Rhodes) quite a lot and they're happy with me.

"He chats to me quite a lot and tries to get to as many games as he can. On a Sunday he'll have watched clips back of my performance and we get feedback. Anything I feel I need help with I can always ask him and he always gives me good support.

"There's a few of us (out on loan) at Blackburn and so if any of us is going through stuff we can speak to each other because we're all going through the same experiences."

 

Speaking of experiences, O'Riordan has had plenty since graduating through the famed Crewe academy. He made his debut at 18 - ironically against Doncaster - and has played in all three divisions of the EFL.

There was also a short but memorable loan stint up in Scotland at second tier Raith Rovers. He says that that five-month period in Fife laid the foundation for the big-money move that followed to Blackburn.

"I honestly think that move was the best thing in my career, going there," he recalled of the half-season stay in the 2022-23 campaign. "At Crewe my whole life was there so to go up to Raith it really brought me out of my shell. I'd always tell any young player, if they get the opportunity to go out on loan and play at a decent level then it's a no-brainer.

"For me, it was a life experience too. I was only 18 when I went and it was about five hours from Crewe and I went there by myself so I had to learn how to cook, live by myself, do my bed!

"It really made me mature as a person and I really enjoyed my time there and it just helped me kick on in my career because when I went back to Crewe I was ready to go and play in the first team."

[KentExile]

Oldham have just signed another centre back, so even less chance that Olson will feature for them going forwards

[bluebruce]

25 minutes ago, KentExile said:

Oldham have just signed another centre back, so even less chance that Olson will feature for them going forwards

Another brilliantly selected loan.

On 01/11/2025 at 20:08, wilsdenrover said:

New this season (below is the previous rule 95):

Good, about time, I always thought it was a stupid rule.

[oneandycrawford]

3 hours ago, bluebruce said:

Good, about time, I always thought it was a stupid rule.

I guess it comes from a time when:

a) the FA Cup was seen as the premier competition

and

b) teams could bring in players up to the end of March and so, if they were having a good run, they could bring in new players (short-term loans?) just for the cup.

With all the rules around squad registration and tighter transfer windows, plus the massively increased use of loans, it was probably time for that rule to be reviewed and, thankfully, they have.

[bluebruce]

On 01/11/2025 at 20:08, wilsdenrover said:

New this season (below is the previous rule 95):

Is this the same in both cups now?

[wilsdenrover]

30 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

Is this the same in both cups now?

Yes - here’s the new League Cup regulation:

 

Edited Friday at 17:41 by wilsdenrover

[Polky]

Wharton must be out for while…

[sharpysharps86]

3 minutes ago, Polky said:

Wharton must be out for while…

I'm assuming there is a clause that prevents recalling O'Riordan before January, because it seems a bit weird to recall a lad from Chorley when we've got a CB playing in League One at the moment.

[rigger]

When I have seen Pratt play which is only U21s level, he seems a basic robust defender, he would not suit a playing it out from the back system, but he can tackle and head the ball. Let's hope if called upon he can make the step up.

[roversfan99]

1 hour ago, sharpysharps86 said:

I'm assuming there is a clause that prevents recalling O'Riordan before January, because it seems a bit weird to recall a lad from Chorley when we've got a CB playing in League One at the moment.

Its because Pratt was out in non league. Not sure on the duration of his loan but between league clubs you cant recall outside a transfer window.

[KentExile]

1 hour ago, sharpysharps86 said:

I'm assuming there is a clause that prevents recalling O'Riordan before January, because it seems a bit weird to recall a lad from Chorley when we've got a CB playing in League One at the moment.

Cant recall players on loan to League clubs outside of windows, but can recall those on loan at non league teams

15 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Its because Pratt was out in non league. Not sure on the duration of his loan but between league clubs you cant recall outside a transfer window.

Pratt last week had his loan extended until January, but presumably Whartons injury is a bad one, note that they were originally saying ankle injury last week, but are now saying achilles (which was what put him out for a while last time he had issues with that)

 

Edited 21 hours ago by KentExile

[sharpysharps86]

21 minutes ago, KentExile said:

Cant recall players on loan to League clubs outside of windows, but can recall those on loan at non league teams

Oh ok, I never knew that. Thanks 🙂

[KentExile]

Chorley manager on Pratt/Rovers/Rhodes

“I couldn't be happier for Pratty. To force his way into the team up against the experience we have is credit to him. 

He really deserves this opportunity to go back and be part of the Blackburn first team squad.

I always say to loan players we are here to help you as much as they are coming in to  help us. Again it's been really positive for us and the player.

Pratty is a throw back as a player and character. He's been one of us from day one, totally committed to Chorley Football Club. 

I can't speak highly enough of Pratty and Blackburn, in particular Jordan Rhodes. 
We have a growing, successful relationship with Kristi and Pratty both being recalled to the first team squad. 

Spotting the potential in these players isn't easy so credit to our recruitment.”

[KentExile]

With Pratt recalled and named on Rovers first team bench today, 

 

Starts this weekend for

O'Riordan - lost 2-1 - played the full game 7 - Largely commanding display at the heart of defence and ventured forward enough. Aerially was in charge of most things

Edmondson - drew 1-1 - replaced after an hour whilst 1-0 down

Wood - drew 1-1 - replaced after 76 minutes with the score at 0-0

 

On the bench

Barrett - lost 2-1 - remained on the bench throughout

Farkas - lost 2-0 - subbed on after 72 minutes whilst 1-0 down

 

Not involved in matchday squad

Olson & O'Grady-Macken - won 1-0

 

 Monday 2am kick off (UK time)

Duru - score/update

Edited 2 hours ago by KentExile