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Striker McGlynn adds to tally for table toppers Hyde

2022-11-07T13:08:55.821Z

ACADEMY LOAN WATCH: McGLYNN NETS FOR TIGERS AGAIN

Striker McGlynn adds to tally for table toppers Hyde

2022-11-07T13:08:55.821Z

Striker McGlynn adds to tally for table toppers Hyde

Eight players from the Clarets academy were involved across the Football League & non-league pyramid for their respective loan clubs over the last seven days.

Scotland youth international forward Joe McGlynn took the headlines, on target for Hyde United for the second week running, and here’s a run down of how all eight fared.

Bobby Thomas (Bristol Rovers)

With a rare break from midweek action, centre back Thomas enjoyed a first-ever run out in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday as Joey Barton’s side progressed into the Second Round Proper courtesy of a 1-0 win at home to Rochdale.

Thomas, who joined the Clarets in 2017, played the full game with Scott Sinclair netting the winner.

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The defender is on a season-long loan deal at the Memorial Stadium.

This Week’s Games: SAT – Fleetwood Town (H)

Finn Armstrong (FC United of Manchester)

Armstrong faced off against Stalybridge Celtic for the second weekend running, and again FC came out on top.

Having beaten Celtic on home soil last weekend in the Frank Hannah Manchester Premier Cup, United this time out travelled away in league action and claimed a 2-1 victory.

At the time of writing, FC sit second in the Premier Division of the Northern Premier League, trailing Joe McGlynn’s Hyde by only one goal on goal difference.

The full back, who has been in the Clarets academy from the age of 12, will remain at Broadhurst Park until 31st December.

This Week’s Games: SAT – Warrington Rylands (H)

Jacson Coppack (Padiham)

18-year-old Coppack is currently out on a work experience loan deal at Padiham until 21st November.

With Burnley since 2020, the versatile midfielder played the full game on Saturday as the Storks lost out 2-0 away against Bury AFC.

This Week’s Games: SAT – Ashton Athletic (H)

Joe McGlynn (Hyde United)

Striker McGlynn has been with the Clarets since he was 12, and continues to light up the Northern Premier League scene.

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After seeing Tuesday’s scheduled game away against Runcorn Town in the Cheshire Cup postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, McGlynn continued his scoring form with a goal for the Tigers in a 3-1 win at Liversedge.

The frontman was withdrawn on 84 minutes, but his goal contributed to Hyde leapfrogging FC United to the top of the table.

McGlynn’s youth loan runs until 23rd November.

This Week’s Games: TUE – South Shields (A) & SAT –Matlock Town (H)

Lewis Richardson (Grimsby Town)

Like Thomas, there was a break from midweek action in the EFL for forward Richardson, who is on a season-long loan deal with Grimsby.

With Burnley from the age of nine, Richardson was a late substitute in the Mariners Emirates FA Cup win at home to Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.

Richardson fires Mariners into Fourth Round as Thomas & Armstrong eye play-offs

Town now progress into the Second Round Proper of the competition after a thumping 5-1 victory which saw ex-Claret Anthony Glennon on the scoresheet.

This Week’s Games: TUE – Manchester City U21s (H – Papa John’s Trophy) & SAT - Doncaster Rovers (H)

Lukas Jensen (Accrington Stanley)

Goalkeeper Jensen is also out on a season-long loan in the EFL with Lancashire neighbours Stanley.

He started the season as number one at the Wham Stadium, and has 14 appearances to his name so far, but saw Toby Savin start both of the Reds’ games in the last seven days.

Denmark-born Jensen, with the Clarets since 2019, was on the bench for a 1-1 draw away at Lincoln City in midweek which came in Sky Bet League One action before also being an unused substitute in Stanley’s Emirates FA Cup win at Crawley Town on Saturday.

The latter ended 4-1, and Accrington are now also in the hat for the Second Round Proper draw which takes place this evening (Monday, 7th November).

Sam Waller (Lancaster City)

Goalkeeper Waller’s youth loan deal at the Giant Axe expired on 6th November, 24 hours after the youngster had played in a 2-1 defeat at home to Stafford Rangers.

Earlier in the week, Waller – in the Clarets academy from the age of 12 - had also won Lancaster’s Player of the Month award for October, voted for by fans, after some notable performances.

Discussions between the Club and the Dolly Blues remain ongoing as to whether Waller’s loan will be extended, and any further information will be communicated by the Club accordingly.

Lancaster this week face Marske United (Tuesday) and Whitby Town (Saturday) away from home, both in league action.

Will Hugill (Leek Town)

Like Waller, midfielder Hugill’s youth loan also expired on 6th November.

Last week, lifelong Clarets Supporter Hugill played the full 90 in both of Leek’s wins, against Trafford (2-0) and Witton Albion (2-1) respectively.

Town this Saturday – 12th November – welcome Clitheroe to Harrison Park.