Tracking our (outbound) loan players 24/25

Tomphil2 · April 4

Probably because he's had a few good games and caught the attention of a few scouts so they'll get him back here and put a few Championship mins in him so they can ask for a couple of hundred grand.

The gap between that level at Chorley and the Championship is huge so there can be no other reason.

KentExile · April 4

Chorley article & reaction on twitter to Montgomery's recall, couple of nice comments from their fans on the twitter link

https://www.chorleyfc.com/blogs/news/kristi-montgomery-recalled-by-blackburn-rovers

CHORLEY FC can confirm that Kristi Montgomery has been recalled from his loan spell with the Magpies and will return to his parent club, Blackburn Rovers.

20-year old central midfielder, Kristi, initially signed for Andy Preece's side in February; making his debut against South Shields before an injury in that game hampered him for game time.

Having said that, Kristi's loan was extended after an initial month through to the end of the season and the Scotsman went on to make seven appearances, scoring once - a goal of the season contender against Spennymoor Town last weekend.

Andy Preece had the following to say following Kristi's recall.

"Kristi has been in great form for us so doesn't surprise me that he's been recalled.

Topping it off with a fantastic strike on Saturday.

I can't speak highly enough of him, not just as a footballer but as a character. I think this could just be a start for Kristi.

A massive thank you to Blackburn Rovers for allowing him to come to us.

Our record with loan players continues to be impressive. Credit to our recruitment team and all the staff involved.

People will think it's another blow on back of Dubem Eze being recalled. but, for us it's what we've faced from day one of the season and look where find ourselves.

I couldn't be more proud of the lads."

Thank you again to Kristi for his contributions in black and white, and we wish him all the best for the future!

Edited April 4 by KentExile

KentExile · April 4

Starts this weekend for

Markanday - drew 0-0

O'Riordan - lost 2-0

Batty - lost 4-0 - withdrawn late on with the score at 4-0

Olson - won 2-1

Litherland - won 1-0 - withdrawn late on with the score at 1-0

On the bench

Not involved in matchday squad

Vale - lost 2-0 - currently injured

Duru - won 3-0 - currently injured

Garrett - won 4-0 - McFadzean back from injury on the bench for Chesterfield

No game this weekend

Mafoumbi - game cancelled

Edited April 5 by KentExile

rigger · April 5

I'd be surprised if the on-loan players want to come back ( Joke ).

KentExile · April 8

Starts this evening for

Markanday - won 3-2 - scored to make it 1-1 - withdraw in the 82nd minute with the score at 3-2

Litherland - lost 3-0

Play on Thursday

O'Riordan - game is on Sky Sports Football at 8pm

Edited April 8 by KentExile

KentExile · April 9

Markanday goal from last night

Tyrone Shoelaces · April 9

58 minutes ago, KentExile said:

Markanday goal from last night

Mm, there are keepers out there worse than Pears then.

KentExile · April 10

9 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Mm, there are keepers out there worse than Pears then.

The scary thing is, that is the market Rovers under the current hierarchy will be shopping in if/when they do decide to replace him (see Toth & Wahlstedt for confirmation of this). We had better hope that Michalski is good, (but not too good, so that he stays a few years)

Edited April 10 by KentExile

KentExile · April 10

Thursday

Start for

O'Riordan - lost 3-2

Friday

On the bench

Saadi - won 2-1 - After an initial bedding in, he was in the starting 11 for the second half of the season until they were essentially confirmed as mid table following the split of the league (similar to in Scotland), since which point he has been relegated to the bench for the remainder of the season - Not sure what Rovers will have learned from this loan, strange that he was given a contract extension last summer

Not involved in matchday squad

Mafoumbi - won 1-0 - have one game left, cannot go up or down, and he has not even been named on the bench so far - Unless this loan has an option/obligation to buy, I cannot for the life of me understand why he wasn't given a non league loan in January

Edited April 15 by KentExile

KentExile · April 12

Starts today for

Markanday - won 3-1 - replaced after 71 minutes with the score at 2-1

Batty - drew 3-3 - threw away a 3 goal lead in the final 12 minutes

Olson - lost 1-0 - replaced after 68 minutes with the score at 1-0

Litherland - lost 3-0 - replaced at half time with the score at 1-0

Eastham - lost 2-0

Wood - lost 1-0 - replace after 68 minutes with the score at 1-0

Honor - drew 1-1

On the bench

Garrett - drew 3-3 - came back from 3 goals down in the final 12 minutes

Goddard - won 4-1

Barrett - lost 1-0 - Barrett was signed as cover for the injured Alex Mitchell (who also looks to be their captain) who takes back his place now he is fit, having been on the bench for their last game, a 3-2 defeat to league leaders Macclesfield

Not involved in matchday squad

Vale - drew 0-0 - currently injured

Duru - won 2-0 - currently injured

Powell - lost 1-0

Edited April 12 by KentExile

philipl · April 15

Batty looked all at sea in that Tranmere come back. Didn't know when to press or avoid getting rolled.

KentExile · April 17

Starts on Friday for

O'Riordan - drew 0-0 - Crewe played with 10 men for the 2nd half

On the bench

Markanday - won 4-3 - came on in the 79th minute with the score at 4-3

Garrett - lost 3-0 - came on in the 83rd minute with the score at 3-0

Powell - lost 2-1

Goddard - lost 1-0

Not involved in matchday squad

Batty - won 2-1 - was named in starting 11, but injured during warm up

Duru - drew 0-0 - currently injured

Olson - lost 2-1 - withdrawn early in previous game, possibly injured

Litherland - drew 0-0 - Confirmed as having been recalled by Rovers this afternoon

Mafoumbi - won 3-1 - I think this was their final game, Mafoumbi didn't even appear on the bench during his loan spell. Unless there is an option/obligation to buy, then I do not understand the point of this loan at all

Edited Monday at 13:08 by KentExile

KentExile · April 19

Starts today for

Eastham - lost 2-1

Wood - lost 2-0 - replaced at half time with the score at 1-0

Honor - lost 1-0

Not involved in matchday squad

Barrett - won 2-0 - no keeper named on their bench, not sure if injured/recalled/tactical decision/etc

Edited Saturday at 17:39 by KentExile

only2garners · Saturday at 22:22

Batty picked up an injury in the warm up, hence the confusion.

bluebruce · Sunday at 00:09

On 17/04/2025 at 18:17, KentExile said:

Mafoumbi - won 3-1 - I think this was their final game, Mafoumbi didn't even appear on the bench during his loan spell. Unless there is an option/obligation to buy, then I do not understand the point of this loan at all

Wow, honestly, who makes these loan decisions?

KentExile · Sunday at 05:35

5 hours ago, bluebruce said:

Wow, honestly, who makes these loan decisions?

I believe from this article (quote below), that this season, it was ultimately Stuart Jones, who is leaving in the summer

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“From a development perspective, we’ve identified that loan moves are really important for young players, so we’ll be looking to develop a loan strategy and really drive that process to ensure that our young players get out to develop in senior football.

“I’ll then be managing those players whilst they’re out on loan, in terms of keeping in contact with them, going to watch them in games, reporting back and having a close relationship with the clubs, as well as managing the high-potential players within the top end of the Youth Development Phase (YDP) and across the 17-21 age group."

KentExile · Sunday at 05:43

9 hours ago, only2garners said:

Batty picked up an injury in the warm up, hence the confusion.

Thanks for that, saved my sanity somewhat. I thought my confusion was the inevitable consequence of a season of staring at far too many team lineups and scores all at once every week 🙂

Edited Sunday at 08:04 by KentExile