COLERAINE currently have five players out on loan and here’s a recap of their progress during March…
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 five games during the month as Paul Owens’ men hope to earn promotion to the top-flight next season.
Alfie couldn’t feature against the Bannsiders in the Irish Cup but then started the next two games as the Roesiders beat Queen’s University and Newington.
However, the midfielder wasn’t in the squad for the final two games in March as United picked up back-to-back victories against H&W Welders and Loughgall.
Appearances: 2
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 29
Total Goals: 0
AIDAN TEJADA
March proved to be a busy month for Institute as they were involved in five Championship games.
Aidan was an unused sub up first as ‘Stute secured a 2-0 win against Loughgall, before starting in the 2-1 victory at Warrenpoint Town.
After being an unused sub against Queen’s, Aidan started the next two games as Peter Hutton’s men defeated Loughgall again and Dundela.
Appearances: 3
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 30
Total Goals: 0
CEAD MCGRATH
Cead unfortunately wasn’t involved for Moyola Park during March as the defender continues his recovery from injury.
Marty’s Smith men had one loss (Strabane Athletic) and two victories (Rathfriland Rangers and Coagh United) in the Premier Intermediate League.
Moyola also progressed to the semi-final of the Intermediate Cup after a 2-0 success against St James Swifts.
Appearances: 0
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 2
Total Goals: 1
STEPHEN FALLON
Bangor only featured twice during the month after their last fixture was postponed due to international call-ups.
Fallon wasn’t involved for the first game as the Seasiders lost out to Glentoran but he did start the second contest as Bangor picked up all three points at Dungannon Swifts.
Appearances: 1
Goals: 0
Total Appearances: 9
Total Goals: 1
TIERNAN BROLLY
After netting his first Institute goal back in February, the winger continued his scoring form at the beginning of March as he found the back of the net in a 2-0 win against Loughgall.
Tiernan was a used substitute in the win at Warrenpoint Town, before starting the last three games of the month against Queen’s (1-0 loss), Loughgall (3-1 win) and Dundela (2-1 win).
Appearances: 5
Goals: 1
Total Appearances: 9
Total Goals: 2