19 Sep 2018 12:02:00
Good Morning Red Men,

6 wins in 6! Cannot ask for a better start to the season than that.

My only surprise is that after both the Spurs and the PSG games I was left with a sense of frustration that we didn't kill the games off. I think it's fair to say we battered both teams despite not looking our best.

One thing to clear up is another camera clearly shows Salah celebrating Firmino's winner, so all posts on him allegedly getting angry are in the words of Trump "Fake News".

Now for moment you have all been waiting for. The loan update.

Only 7 of the 15 loanees played at the weekend. Ejaria, Randall and Wilson are injured, Allan, Awoniyi, Arroyo and George were all unused.

Ryan Kent opened his Rangers account as Rangers beat Dundee 4-0 at Ibrox. He doubled their lead in the 14th minute as he finished off a slick passing move.
It has been described as his best performance to date in a Rangers shirt and hopefully the first of many goals this season.

After a mixed debut and an error to forget Karius finally had the chance to redeem himself after the international break.
Starting in goal for Besiktas at home to Malatyaspor Karius did not disappoint.
He put in a match winning performance and made a string of fine saves to help ensure Besiktas went home with all 3 points in a hard fought 2-1 victory.

Grujic got his second start in a row as he looks to be settling into life at Hertha Berlin.
Deployed in the holding role Grujic had a solid game and helped his team battle for a well earned point in a 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.

Ojo came off the bench with 15 minutes to go as Stade de Reims drew 0-0 with Nantes.

Corey Whelan made his first start for Crewe as the Republic of Ireland U21 was thrown in at left back for his debut.
He put on a solid display and helped Crewe keep a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw with Cheltenham.

Herbie Kane, who on current form is better than his name sake Harry Kane, made his 7th consecutive start for Doncaster at the weekend.
It was an all action performance from the youngster as he helped Doncaster beat Walsall 3-1.

It was an eventful game in the SPL as Bogdan helped Hibs beat Kilmarnock 3-2.

Danny Ings scored again as Southampton threw away a 2-0 lead to eventually draw 2-2 with Brighton at St Mary's.
Midway through the second half Ings successfully converted from the spot to put Saints 2-0 up in-front of the watching England manager Gareth Southgate.
Ings was withdrew late in the game and can now have a well earned rest as he is not eligible to feature against Liverpool this weekend.

And that's your lot :)

1.) 19 Sep 2018
19 Sep 2018 13:23:56
Brilliant Carra, thank you. Also worth mentioning the Ings didn't just score the pen, he drew the foul that earned it as well.

2.) 19 Sep 2018
19 Sep 2018 13:43:58
Thanks hjikle,

I didn't watch the game so wasn't aware. Seems he is doing alright down on the South Coast.

3.) 19 Sep 2018
19 Sep 2018 13:51:52
Thanks for the update Carra. I'm with you on the feeling of "unfinished business" after both the Spurs and PSG games. But I think those nights, like the 4-1 inflicted on ManC last season, will come around the same time, this season too. Let Keita, Fabinho and Shaqiri get fully integrated into the team, and let's watch as their rotation with Hendo, Milner and Wijnaldum becomes smooth and effortless. We'll be dominating teams more clearly and the scorelines will reflect it more clearly.

4.) 20 Sep 2018
20 Sep 2018 08:22:17
Thanks Carra, I somehow missed this! much appreciated mate.