LoanWatch (outbound) 2024-25

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Jack Stone has today posted this on X -
So, my time at Heybridge has come to an end. Just wanted to say thank you to everyone involved at the club for the time I’ve been there and wish them all the best for the future
@officialswifts

 

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Beau MacDonald was introduced as an 81st minute substitute for Cambridge City immediately after the hosts had gone a goal down to Waltham Abbey at the Sawston Community Stadium on Tuesday evening. Playing on the right-hand side of midfield, he was unable to inspire a comeback, although he did break up an Abbey counter-attack in the closing stages. He had earlier been cautioned just a couple of minutes after his introduction.

Elsewhere in the Isthmian League North Division, U19s defender Olu Shobowale has joined Basildon United on a dual-registration basis. He wasn’t included in their matchday squad for the midweek 1-1 draw with Felixstowe & Walton United as anticipated; instead he was part of the U19s team that defeated Dartford 4-1 on Wednesday morning.

Another third-year, George Pulham, has linked up with Essex Senior League club Great Wakering Rovers, where he joins Blues team-mate Joe Poxon. With no competitive fixture for the U19s until 8th January, both will be hoping for some match time over the next month.

 

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Jack Wood made his Torquay United debut as a 62nd minute substitute in their 2-0 win over Farnborough. The Gulls were already two goals up when came on, although he almost capped his appearance with a goal when he cut in from the right five minutes after his introduction and sent a deflected effort narrowly wide. He also nearly provided an assist from a corner, but he effort was blocked. Torquay moved ahead of Weston-super-Mare and Truro City to the top of National League South.

In the Isthmian League North Division, Beau MacDonald started for Cambridge City in Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat to Brentwood Town. He was replaced on 84 minutes with City trailing to Mekhi McKenzie’s 50th minute finish. Today he was introduced as a 69th-minute substitute as Cambridge defeated Grays Athletic 2-1.

Obi Okafor has also made a couple of appearances for Barkingside in Eastern Counties League Division One South. On Friday 6th December he came on as a 56th minute substitute, with Barkingside showing character from 3-0 down but ultimately falling just short as they lost 3-2. Last night he scored the second goal as Barkingside ran in three unanswered second half goals to defeat Dunmow Town 3-0 and lift themselves out of the relegation zone.

 

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In National League South, Jack Wood was introduced at half-time this afternoon with Torquay United goalless against Hemel Hempstead Town. The Gulls will be top of the table at Christmas after a penalty earned them a 1-0 victory at Plainmoor.

In midweek, Beau MacDonald started for Cambridge City as they travelled to March Town United in the Cambridgeshire Invitation Cup Second Round. Cambridge led 1-0 early on, but were reduced to ten men and conceded an equaliser before MacDonald was substituted on 88 minutes. City ended up losing 9-8 on penalties. He was back on the bench today as Cambridge battled back from a half-time deficit to win 2-1 at Redbridge in the Isthmian League North Division.

At Step 5, Jack Stone has linked up with Stansted of the Essex Senior League on a dual-registration basis. He was an unused substitute as the Airportmen were thrashed 5-0 at one of his former clubs, Great Wakering Rovers.

And at Step 6, Obi Okafor started for Barkingside in the Eastern Counties League Division One South. ‘Side took an early lead against promotion-chasing Hutton, but ended up losing 4-2 at New Lodge.