Shamrock Rovers loanees

[Jicked]

Just wondering how Craig Walsh, Don Cowen and Victor Ekanem got on at Longford this year? Did they feature much, and if so did any show any talent for a future LoI career?

[De Town]

Craig Walsh got a run in the team for the last 8 or 10 games or so. He definitely has ability and will make it at Premier Division (at the very minimum) level imo. He was wasted in our team a lot of the time though as the ball was sailing over his head quite a bit.

Don Cowan would probably be better off playing as a winger. He played the last 6 or 8 games up top for us, and he wouldn't hit a barn door. Very poor finisher. His strength and hold up play was decent enough, and he has exceptional pace. Not a striker though, and I'd be surprised if he made a career in the Premier Division.

Viktor Ekanem was hit and miss. He played a good few games at right back and his positional sense was shocking most of the time. He has decent pace though which got him out of trouble a few times. He also filled in in centre midfield a few times, and put in a few decent performances. He's a bit of a headless chicken a lot of the time though.

[Cabs88]

would agree with the above post, and I do think Walsh should make a good career for himself in the league of ireland if not beyond as a classy old style no 10, he was wasted with us.

[howsyourtouch]

never mind them, ye dont want carig walsh back yet! leave him with us for another year!!





























please

[L.T.F.C.]

I'd agree with De Town on Cowan. He has great strength and pace. Would be far better off as a winger. Not a striker at all.

I was disappointed with Craig Walsh. He sat out a few games and when he played was a non-player.

As for Viktor, he wouldn't be the worst player in the world if he kept his head. Not a defender. At all.