COLERAINE currently have five players out on loan and here’s a recap of their progress during February…
Alfie Gaston and Aidan Tejada are gaining senior experience at Limavady United and Institute respectively after season-long loans were agreed at the start of the campaign.
Meanwhile, midfielder Stephen Fallon joined Bangor on loan in the January transfer window, with Tiernan Brolly and Cead McGrath also sealing temporary New Year switches at Institute and Moyola Park.
Here is a breakdown of how each have fared during the previous month.
ALFIE GASTON
Limavady United had four matches during February across two different competitions.
Alfie came off the bench as the Roesiders claimed a huge victory in the Irish Cup against Linfield as Ryan McNickle’s goal proved to be the difference.
However, the midfielder was not involved in the next three Championship games for United as they sealed a 2-1 win versus Institute, before draws against Loughgall and Dundela.
Appearances: 1
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 27
Total Goals: 0
AIDAN TEJADA
After missing January through injury, Aidan has since returned to first-team duty for ‘Stute.
He was an unused substitute in the 2-1 defeat to Loughgall in the Irish Cup, before coming off the bench in a 2-1 home loss against Limavady United.
Aidan was then involved in the next three games as Institute suffered a 3-1 loss at Annagh United, won 4-1 H&W Welders, and then hit the goal trail in a 6-0 victory at home to Armagh City.
Appearances: 4
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 27
Total Goals: 0
CEAD MCGRATH
Cead unfortunately wasn’t involved for Moyola Park during February as the defender continues his recovery from injury.
Marty Smith’s men had wins against Strabane Athletic, Cliftonville Olympic (Intermediate Cup) and Portstewart during the month, with the only blemish being a 2-0 loss at Oxford Sunnyside.
Appearances: 0
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 2
Total Goals: 1
STEPHEN FALLON
Bangor continued their Premiership campaign by fulfilling five matches during February.
Fallon started the first three games as Bangor were edged out in losses to Carrick Rangers and Cliftonville, before earning a share of the spoils away at Crusaders.
The midfielder then came off the bench in a home defeat to Glenavon and was an unused substitute as they faced Carrick Rangers for the second time, with the contest finishing 1-1.
Appearances: 4
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 8
Total Goals: 1
TIERNAN BROLLY
Tiernan finally made his Institute debut after signing for Peter Hutton’s side towards the end of the January transfer window.
Brolly wasn’t listed in the matchday squad as Institute crashed out to the Irish Cup to Loughgall, but he did make his maiden appearance a few days later as he came off the bench in a 2-1 loss to Limavady United.
He then started the 3-1 loss to Annagh United before being a used substitute as ‘Stute ran out 4-1 victors at H&W Welders.
Brolly ended the month by scoring his first Institute goal in a 6-0 triumph at home to Armagh City.
Appearances: 4
Goals: 1
Total Appearances: 4
Total Goals: 1