I think it is better for a loan player to win their place in a side which Mitchell has probably done.
That's absolutely right providing there's a level playing field. At Colchester, from January onwards, the new manager brought in his own players on loan and he was left sitting in the stands until, eventually, NJ called him back to train with us. He couldn't play for us and was left in a state of utter limbo and did not kick a ball in anger for seven months from 13th January until 13th August. In fact, last night was only the sixth first team game, of any description, that he's started for anyone in the last 13 months.
Hopefully he will get a run in the team he so that he can come back ready to fight for a first team place with us next season. His versatility could be a real asset.
it was honestly like watching him play for our under 21s at times. Take a touch and surge past the onrushing striker, good tackling, great positional sense, good leadership. And I’m glad the fans saw that and appreciated it too.
their defence hasn’t been great this year apparently but Zach stepped in to the middle of it and did well.
i know there were several saying the loan was a waste of time but he’s likely to play one of the old form and it will be interesting to see how he copes with that cauldron.
Anyone you think might be worth a gamble from St. Johnstone, in the summer?
Would make sense sending him up North with more intentions than just game time for him
Although like Jaiyesimi, he's not the first player we've sent on loan to Scotland
Got family that live in Perth and are season ticket holders at St. Johnstone…these were his comments
“Well impressed with him. Sat in the middle of our defence and did a brilliant job. Doesn't panic, reads the game well and can pick a good pass. Much better than the last donkey you sent us.”
Got family that live in Perth and are season ticket holders at St. Johnstone…these were his comments
“Well impressed with him. Sat in the middle of our defence and did a brilliant job. Doesn't panic, reads the game well and can pick a good pass. Much better than the last donkey you sent us.”
The season ticket might be "cheap as chips" but the cost of going to and from Australia each and every game must be horrendous.
No doubt the club will be monitoring him closely with the first team in mind, and he’s got competition in Laqeretabua too.
And given how well NJ has managed Anderson and TC I'd be very optimistic that if either/both are considered ready to start fighting for places in the 16 they'd be used fairly sensibly too and not thrown in right at the Deep end.
Zach played the full match and didn't seem to put a foot wrong from what I saw. St Johnstone won 1-0 with a worldie, and were then drawn to play against favourites Celtic in the semi final at Hampden Park.
Thanks for that, Seth.
Rather out of the loop here in Tenerife but have been keeping an eye on the St Johnstone score tonight & like you, pleased to read that Zach played another 90+ minutes.
Hopefully he get more attention in the Cup semi final.
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Hopefully he will get a run in the team he so that he can come back ready to fight for a first team place with us next season. His versatility could be a real asset.
Would make sense sending him up North with more intentions than just game time for him
Although like Jaiyesimi, he's not the first player we've sent on loan to Scotland
https://x.com/stjohnstone/status/1895047473317478420?s=46&t=MojDVxh_AjG5taAWPQn6Tw
“Well impressed with him. Sat in the middle of our defence and did a brilliant job. Doesn't panic, reads the game well and can pick a good pass. Much better than the last donkey you sent us.”
"Mitchell, a man of the match performance and a player who will be on the radar of all the big clubs."
Rather out of the loop here in Tenerife but have been keeping an eye on the St Johnstone score tonight & like you, pleased to read that Zach played another 90+ minutes.
Hopefully he get more attention in the Cup semi final.
Any idea when it's due to ne played ?