20/21 Loan Player Watch

[manc_don]

Thought Al had done one for this season, but turns out it was for the last.

First up, Ethan Ross.  seems to be getting rave reviews at Raith.  Fingers crossed he's given the chance to make the step up into the first team. Like the other two we have out on loan, his contract ends in May 2021 though.

 

[BigAl]

Bruce Anderson doesn't exactly seem to be ripping it up @ Ayr United

As far as I can see nine appearances, two goals and I think I might be right in saying that they both came in the same game (possibly even his first appearance).

Michael Ruth, I've got to confess I have even less idea how he is getting on at Arbroath. I actually think that Ruth possibly has another year on his contract beyond this one as sure that he signed a year's extension at some point.

Miko Virtanen also on loan at Arbroath. Seemed very highly thought of when there last season but not really heard much about how he is getting on this season.

Kind of getting to the make or break stage for these lads

[Jute]

Virtanen looked good in game against Hearts earlier in the season but is injured currently. Ruth also played well on the TV game but seems to be being used wide rather than as a striker and also as a sub. 

[RicoS321]

I thought Anderson looked reasonably accomplished on TV the other night, but he's playing alongside Moffat who is slower than a dead cat. Anderson was making some nice runs and trying to play off a guy who was basically static (he's a hero at Ayr though, as he's a good finisher). It's a pity he couldn't have got a better suited team. Even Raith would have been a better setup for him. Ross' crossing for Raith was fairly pap on the telly too.

[Jute]

Ethan Ross with a double for Rovers today. 
 

Anderson came off the bench at Ayr but didn’t get a goal again. 
 

Virtanen started for Arbroath and Ruth came off the bench. 

[manc_don]

 

[RicoS321]

Hell of a goal like. Was always the best of the Ross's at the club. Just need to get that final bit of his development right (the hardest part) and he'll be another great player. Doubt we'll see him this season, but definitely one for next. Raith probably quite a good fit for him too. Not convinced with Ayr for Anderson, I think he might have done better at a team like Raith. You wonder if we have any real plan when sending players out on loan, if we check the style of play and the squad that a player will be joining or if we just take what's on offer. 

[Jute]

3 hours ago, RicoS321 said:

Hell of a goal like. Was always the best of the Ross's at the club. Just need to get that final bit of his development right (the hardest part) and he'll be another great player. Doubt we'll see him this season, but definitely one for next. Raith probably quite a good fit for him too. Not convinced with Ayr for Anderson, I think he might have done better at a team like Raith. You wonder if we have any real plan when sending players out on loan, if we check the style of play and the squad that a player will be joining or if we just take what's on offer. 

I get the impression there is with Arbroath as it allows players to still train full time with club. 
 

Not sure there is a plan for style of play however. 

[BigAl]

Anderson not even on the bench for Ayr today.

[Jute]

12 hours ago, BigAl said:

Anderson not even on the bench for Ayr today.

Rumoured to getting sent back. Not fitting their system.

ETA McInnes apparently confirmed on Red TV that Anderson is returning. Also that he is looking to bring in help up front.

[Jute]

Virtanen being recalled from Arbroath.

https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/donsnews/aberdeen-recall-anderson-and-virtanen-from-loan-deals/amp/

 

[manc_don]

Where in mid does he play?

[Jute]

19 minutes ago, manc_don said:

Where in mid does he play?

Right side. Seen him at right back and right central midfield for reserves. Arbroath seemed to use him predominantly in midfield. 

[manc_don]

21 minutes ago, Jute said:

Right side. Seen him at right back and right central midfield for reserves. Arbroath seemed to use him predominantly in midfield. 

Would assume someone is away then? 

[RicoS321]

On 02/01/2021 at 23:11, Jute said:

 

Virtanen looked half decent in centre mid for Abroath on the telly. Worth giving him until the end of the season to see if he can offer anything. Let Ojo go. 

[BigAl]

No problem letting Ojo go but the problem is who is going to want him ?

[Jute]

Ethan Ross recalled from Raith.

 

[RedStarTorphins]

46 minutes ago, Jute said:

Ethan Ross recalled from Raith.

 

You’d think there’s a deal to be announced with Scott Wright tomorrow maybe? 

[Jute]

1 minute ago, RedStarTorphins said:

You’d think there’s a deal to be announced with Scott Wright tomorrow maybe? 

That though crossed my mind I must admit.

[Madbadteacher]

Or Sam is off to Brummie land?

[LA-Don]

1 hour ago, Madbadteacher said:

Or Sam is off to Brummie land?

For 2 million? It’s not april 1 is it???

[manc_don]

1 hour ago, LA-Don said:

For 2 million? It’s not april 1 is it???

It’s what has been rumoured, but I’ll believe it when I see it. Believe it’s deal worth up to (I.e with add ons etc). Here’s hoping!

[tom_widdows]

1 hour ago, manc_don said:

It’s what has been rumoured, but I’ll believe it when I see it. Believe it’s deal worth up to (I.e with add ons etc). Here’s hoping!

Do carlisle not get a reasonable chunk of any transfer fee(s)?

[OxfordDon]

On 05/01/2021 at 04:30, BigAl said:

No problem letting Ojo go but the problem is who is going to want him ?

Thank you Wigan, can we book you a taxi?

[manc_don]

17 hours ago, tom_widdows said:

Do carlisle not get a reasonable chunk of any transfer fee(s)?

I do recall something being mentioned at the time but can’t find anything concrete? Even if it was 75% we’d have made a decent return on our investment.