LOAN WATCH

LOAN WATCH | CHRISENE & SMITH LOANED OUT!

Ben Chrisene has joined Blackburn Rovers on loan, while Kerr Smith has signed a new professional contract with Aston Villa and will immediately join St Johnstone on loan until the end of the season. Words by: Michael Scully HUGE SAVINGS ON ASTON VILLA MERCHANDISE @ KITBAG UTVPODCAST | The Website is pleased to partner with […]

LOAN WATCH | BARRY AT THE BRACES & INJURY SETBACK

Louie Barry continued his red-hot scoring form with a brace on Saturday against Grimsby Town, but suffered an injury setback on Tuesday night and had to leave the game after only 22 minutes. Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Finn Azaz, and Morgan Sanson all started for their respective clubs over the weekend. Viljami Sinisalo was in action on […]

LOAN WATCH | LOUIE BARRY: PLAYER OF THE MONTH

“Delighted to have won League Two player of the month and EFL young player of the month❤️ Wouldn’t have been able to achieve it if it wasn’t for my teammates, all the staff and you fans💙🙌” Louie Barry won League Two Player of the Month and EFL Young Player of the Month for September. Louie […]

LOAN WATCH | BARRY IS 5 STAR!

Louie Barry took his impressive scoring tally to five consecutive goals in as many league games. Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Finn Azaz, both started for Plymouth Argyle; Viljami Sinisalo was back between the Exeter City goal posts; Seb Revan was named in the Rotherham squad, on the bench, for the first time since joining The Millers; […]

LOAN WATCH | BARRY MAKES IT FOUR-IN-FOUR!

Louie Barry continued his impressive early-season form, the striker has now scored four goals in four straight league games. Barry was the only Villa loanee in action this weekend. Exeter City’s Viljami Sinisalo was an unused substitute for Finland. With international duty upon us, it also meant there were no Championship games for Finn Azaz and Kaine […]

LOAN WATCH | BARRY CAN’T STOP SCORING!

It’s three-in-three for Louie Barry, who simply can’t stop scoring! Finn Azaz also scored, Viljami Sinisalo kept a clean sheet, and both Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Morgan Sanson started for their respective teams. Seb Raven also joined Rotherham United on loan on deadline day, but timing wise, he was unable to feature, especially after putting in […]

LOAN WATCH | BARRY OFF-THE-MARK

All five Aston Villa Loanee’s started for their club’s at the weekend! Louie Barry got his first Stockport goal, and Viljami Sinisalo impressed with a clean sheet. Finn Azaz and Morgan Sanson banked important minutes. Kaine Kesler-Hayden returned to action. Let’s see how the Claret and Blue loanee’s stars performed… Loan Watch Feature Writer: Michael […]

LOAN WATCH | KESLER-HAYDEN ASSISTS

Loan Watch is back! Football has returned, and Aston Villa loanees were out in force. Let’s see how they all performed…. Loan Watch Feature Writer: Michael Scully *STAR MAN- KAINE KESLER-HAYDEN Kaine Kesler-Hayden made his full Pilgrim debut and contributed an assist to his new team’s 3-1 victory over his former club, Huddersfield Town. Plymouth […]

LOAN WATCH | AZAZ AHOY! FINN RE-JOINS PLYMOUTH ON A SEASON LONG-LOAN!

Aston Villa midfielder Finn Azaz has re-joined Plymouth Argyle on loan for the season. Loan Watch Feature Writer: Michael Scully The 22-year-old signed a contract extension at Aston Villa before re-joining The Pilgrims. Finn Azaz played an important role in helping Plymouth Argyle’s promotion from League One to The Championship last season, when the Republic […]

LOAN WATCH | LOUIE BARRY SECURES LOAN MOVE TO STOCKPORT COUNTY

Louie Barry has joined League Two’s Stockport County on a season-long loan from Aston Villa. Loan Watch Feature Writer: Michael Scully The 20-year-old attack-minded forward/winger first signed a contract extension with Aston Villa before joining Stockport on loan. Barry had loan spells at MK Dons and Salford City last season. He spent the second half […]

LOAN WATCH | SANSON JOINS OGC NICE ON LOAN

Aston Villa have confirmed the transfer of Morgan Sanson, who has joined Ligue 1 side OGC Nice on a season-long loan. Loan Watch Feature Writer: Michael Scully The 28-year-old midfielder, whom played at Strasbourg for the second-half of last season, returns to his native France to play for “Le Gym.” Florent Ghisolfi, Le Gym’s sporting […]

LOAN WATCH | VILJAMI SINISALO JOINS EXETER ON LOAN

Exeter City have signed Aston Villa’s Finland goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo on a season-long loan. Loan Watch Feature Writer: Michael Scully Viljami Sinisalo becomes the second youth player to depart the club following Kaine Kesler-Hayden’s switch to to Plymouth Argyle earlier in the summer. Sinisalo, who was loaned out to League One outfit Burton Albion last […]

LOAN WATCH | DISSCUSSION & REVIEW

As the new season approaches, everyone in the squad will be looking to impress Unai Emery and force their way into the first-team plans. There were some standout loan performances last season, with those returning players looking to cement a place in the squad given the potential of two extended domestic cup runs, and European […]

LOAN WATCH | IRROEGBUMAN SCORES FIRST SENIOR GOAL

Round-up on how all our Claret and Blue loan stars performed this weekend. Starting with this week’s Star Man – Tim Irroegbuman. STAR MAN Tim Irroegbunam got his first senior goal of his career, the equaliser for QPR, and was one of the best players on the pitch. He was certainly the best player for […]

LOAN WATCH | WEEKEND ROUND-UP

Round-up on how all our Claret and Blue loan stars performed this weekend. Starting with this week’s Star Man – Morgan Sanson STAR MAN – MORGAN SANSON Strasbourg defeated Montpellier two-nil at home thanks to an assist from Morgan Sanson. Sanson made an important pass that allowed teammate Habib Diallo to put Strasbourg ahead in […]

LOAN WATCH | AZAZ RETURNS FROM INJURY TO PLAY STARRING ROLE

Round-up on how all our Claret and Blue loan stars performed this weekend. Starting with this week’s Star Man – Finn Azaz *STAR MAN – FINN AZAZ Finn Azaz has returned from injury where he left off – in fine form. The midfielder assisted twice as Plymouth Argyle defeated Cheltenham Town 4-2 at home. Ryan […]

LOAN WATCH | KAINE KESLER-HAYDEN PUTS IN A MAN OF THE MATCH PERFORMANCE!

Round-up on how all our Claret and Blue loan stars performed this weekend. Starting with this week’s Star Man – Kaine Kesler-Hayden *STAR MAN – KAINE KESLER-HAYDEN Kaine Kesler-Hayden followed up his goal last week with another outstanding effort. The right-back had an assist and was named Man of the Match after assisting on what […]

LOAN WATCH | KAINE KESLER-HAYDEN SCORED LATE HUDDERSFIELD WINNER!

Round-up on how all our Claret and Blue loan stars performed this weekend. Starting with this week’s Star Man – Kaine Kesler-Hayden *KAINE KESLER-HAYDEN Kaine Kesler-Hayden scored his first goal for Huddersfield Town, which proved to be the game-winning goal in the Championship side’s late comeback victory against Preston. The Terriers trailed by one goal […]

LOAN WATCH | BARRY BAGS HIS FIRST MK DONS GOAL!

Louie Barry scored his first goal for MK Dons, giving him the “*STAR MAN” title this weekend. There were also starts for Aaron Ramsey, Keinan Davis, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Viljami Sinisalo, Bertrand Traore and Wesley. Let’s see how all our Claret and Blue loan stars performed this week. *LOUIE BARRY Louie Barry opened the scoring and […]