COLERAINE currently have six players out on loan for the 2025-26 campaign and here’s an update of their progress at their respective clubs during October…
Jack Scott and Corey Smith are currently featuring in the Premiership for Carrick Rangers and Glenavon respectively, while Alfie Gaston and Sam McClintock are both gaining valuable experience on loan at Limavady United.
Meanwhile, Aidan Tejada is continuing his development in the Championship with Institute, and Senan Devine is looking to make his mark at H&W Welders.
Here is a breakdown of how each have fared during the previous month.
JACK SCOTT
Jack started in all seven games for Stephen Baxter’s men in three different competitions.
October started with a BetMcLean Cup exit to Armagh City, but they did have joy in the County Antrim Shield as they beat Glentoran via penalties – a game in which Jack scored in – to reach the final four.
The Amber Army were beaten in Premiership fixtures by Ballymena United, Glenavon and Cliftonville, but earned wins at Bangor and at home to Portadown.
Appearances: 7
Goals: 1
Total Appearances: 14
Total Goals: 4
COREY SMITH
Corey played in four games for the Lurgan Blues during October and was an unused substitute for two other fixtures.
The winger was a used sub in a 3-1 loss to Portadown in the Premiership, before being unused in a BetMcLean Cup success vs Warrenpoint Town and a 3-0 loss to Bangor in the League.
However, he started the final three games as Glenavon were edged out of the Mid-Ulster Cup to Annagh United on penalties, with a win and a loss then occurring against Carrick Rangers and Dungannon Swifts respectively.
Appearances: 4
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 12
Total Goals: 0
ALFIE GASTON
The loan arrangement is Alfie’s first of his career as he aims to benefit from senior experience.
The talented midfielder was involved in five of Limavady’s matchday squads during October – starting once, being a used sub three times, and unused once.
Paul Owens’ men started the month with a win in the Championship against Loughgall, before being knocked out of the BetMcLean Cup by Newington.
However, the promotion-chasers ended October with three victories against the Championship versus Annagh United, Ards and Dundela.
Due to the loan, Alfie was unable to play against the Bannsiders in the semi-final of the North-West Senior Cup.
Appearances: 4
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 14
Total Goals: 0
SAM MCCLINTOCK
It is a second loan stint at Limavady for the striker after he spent the second-half of last season at The Showgrounds.
Sam started four times and was a used substitute in the other fixture throughout October – as he also had to sit-out the North-West Senior Cup last-four clash.
The marksman netted twice during October in the wins vs Ards and Dundela.
Appearances: 5
Goals: 2
Total Appearances: 12
Total Goals: 3
SENAN DEVINE
Senan continues to catch the headlines during his loan tenure at H&W Welders.
In October, the Northern Ireland youth international started four times but wasn’t involved in a Championship fixture against Annagh United.
Paul Kee’s side had wins against Institute, Dundela (BetMcLean Cup) and Ballinamallard, a draw at Warrenpoint, before losing 2-0 at Annagh.
The Coleraine native hit a memorable hat-trick in the success against Dundela.
Appearances: 4
Goals: 3
Total Appearances: 14
Total Goals: 8
AIDAN TEJADA
Aidan is currently benefitting from a loan spell at Institute in the Championship as he also aims to gain senior experience.
The midfielder started four times during October – was a used from the bench in another game – as well as an unused substitute in another.
Peter Hutton’s men were eliminated from two cup competitions at the hands of Glentoran (BetMcLean Cup) and Strabane Athletic (North-West Senior Cup).
There were wins in the Championship versus Queen’s University and Ards, a draw against Dundela, as well as a 2-1 loss against H&W Welders.
Appearances: 5
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 15
Total Goals: 0