Loan Report

COLERAINE currently have five players out on loan and here is a monthly round-up of how they’re getting on…

Cathair Friel is enjoying a short-term loan spell at Institute, whilst Caiolan Brennan and Lewis Tosh are plying their trade at Limavady United for the season.

Similarly, Alexander Gawne is spending the season at Carrick Rangers whilst Ronan Wilson is also at H&W Welders for the 2022/23 campaign.

CATHAIR FRIEL

The striker made a total of four appearances for Institute during the month of December, netting in a 1-1 draw against leaders Loughgall.

Friel started two of those contests, was an used substitute in the games against Warrenpoint Town and Ards, as well as missing out completely versus Annagh United.

Institute drew three and lost two of their five fixtures in December and sit sixth in the Lough41 Championship standings.

Total Apps: 20
Goals: 5

CAIOLAN BRENNAN

Brennan is currently enjoying his second loan spell at Limavady United and played twice during the month of December.

The Roesiders only had two games during the calendar month and both ended 3-0.

The first was a 3-0 reverse against Ballymacash Rangers which Brennan started, before the winger was an used substitute in the win away to Armagh City.

Total Apps: 18
Goals: 7

LEWIS TOSH

This is Lewis’ first season in senior football and he continues to gain valuable experience in the process.

Toshy started both games for Limavady United this month as they were beaten by Ballymacash Rangers but responded to beat Armagh City.

Paul Owens’ side would see games against Dollingstown and Lisburn Distillery postponed due to the weather.

United currently occupy 6th spot in the Lough41 Premier Intermediate standings.

Total Apps: 19
Goals: 5

RONAN WILSON

Wilson started two games for H&W Welders during the month as Paul Kee’s men enjoyed a fruitful festive period.

The versatile player started in the win against Dergview, as well as the 2-1 defeat against Newington.

However, Wilson wasn’t involved as the Welders edged out Dergview yet again, as well as missing the east Antrim derby win against Dundela.

Those recent results means the Welders have jumped off the foot of the table and will face Newry City in the fifth round of the Irish Cup.

Total Apps: 18
Goals: 0

ALEXANDER GAWNE

Carrick Rangers were able to fulfil three matches during December as the game against Glentoran was postponed to the wintry conditions.

The Amber Army suffered defeats to Linfield and Dungannon Swifts but earned a hard fought point away to Larne on Boxing Day.

Alexander started the games against Linfield and Larne, as well as being an used substitute in the fixture against the Swifts.

Carrick are ninth in the table and will face Ballymena United in the fifth round of the Irish Cup.

Total Apps: 18
Goals: 0