FA Cup Sweet 16/Loaner Report

By: timmyg | February 14th, 2010

Notts County didn’t really deserve that. Nor did they deserve any of the hullabaloo that has been going on there all season. At least Portsmouth (and their numerous) owners admitted to being broke. But no one had, or still has, any clue who Qadbak Investments actually were.

The questions Tom Dunmore raised on his great blog Pitch Invasion in July remained unanswered, and probably never will be. For all we know it could have been the New Day Co-Op.

There’s not too much to analyze in today’s 4-0 comprehensive cup victory. County mildly threatened, but were simply outclassed. Which isn’t too surprising considering they sit 7th in League Two, albeit with about 5 games in hand. Their Cup run ended after games against Bradford City, Bournemouth, Forest Green Rovers, and Wigan (twice). I think their fans will be pleased with that.

But the Elite 8 draw to either Bolton or Tottenham is a sweet one I must say considering: a) we avoided Chelsea, and b) we’re at home. If we make it to Wembley I may have to stowaway on a plane or boat en route to England. t

So without much further ado here’s this week’s loaner report!

Diomansy Kamara started, played 90 minutes, and registered in Celtic’s 2-0 win over Hearts last Wednesday. He then started, played another 90 minutes, and scored a goal and registered an assist in the Bhoys’ 4-4 draw with Aberdeen on Saturday.

Eddie Johnson started, played 62 minutes, and registered an assist in Aris Thessaloniki’s match against Ergotelis on Saturday.

David Stockdale started, played 90 minutes, and made 8 saves in Plymouth Argyle’s 2-1 loss at Reading last Tuesday. He started and played in 90 minutes in Plymouth’s 3-1 win over Barnsley on Saturday. His loan deal is set to expire after Tuesday’s game against Swansea City.

Toni Kallio started and played 90 minutes in Sheffield United’s 2-1 loss to Preston North End last Tuesday. He then started and played 90 minutes in the Blades’ 2-0 win over Bristol City on Saturday.

Wayne Brown started and played 42 minutes in Bristol Rovers 1-0 loss to Walsall last Tuesday. He was substituted because of an injury.

Matthew Briggs was an unused substitute in Leyton Orient’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Saturday. His loan spell expired on Saturday. In total he made just one appearance (despite sitting on the bench for 5 matches) during his month-long loan, which was also his first game at Brisbane Road. His lack of playing time makes one wonder whether manager Geraint Williams thought he was not quality, or only wanted him to make up the numbers.