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Aston Villa Loan Report: October 2018, Mitch Clark is awesome

By Josh Tonti

BURSLEM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Mitchell Clark of Port Vale moves forward with the ball away from Sam Hoskins of Northampton Town during the Sky Bet League Two match between Port Vale and Northampton Town at Vale Park on September 15, 2018 in Burslem, United Kingdom. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)
BURSLEM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Mitchell Clark of Port Vale moves forward with the ball away from Sam Hoskins of Northampton Town during the Sky Bet League Two match between Port Vale and Northampton Town at Vale Park on September 15, 2018 in Burslem, United Kingdom. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) /
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It was a busy another month for Aston Villa players away on-loan. What did October have to offer and who impressed?

GK – Jed Steer, 26, Charlton Athletic

Appearances: 5

Clean Sheets: 1

To no one’s surprise, Jed Steer has comfortably taken over starting goalkeeper duties at Charlton. Steer played the full 90 minutes in 5 League One matches, keeping one clean sheet. It was a tough month, however, for the club, with 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses.

CM – Gary Gardner, 26, Birmingham City

Appearances: 5

Goals: 1

Yellow Cards: 2

Gary Gardner was simply outstanding for Blues in October. He scored once in Birmingham’s 2-1 victory over Reading. He produced WhoScored ratings of 7.0 or higher in 4 of 5 contests. The other was a 6.9.

CB – Easah Suliman, 20, FC Emmen

Appearances: (1)

Still on the outside looking in, in the Eredivisie. Suliman played two minutes as a substitute back on the 20th. Emmen was hammered by PSV Eindhoven 6-0. It’s a worrying trend for Suliman’s development.

LB/RB/CB – Mitch Clark, 19, Port Vale

Appearances: 8

Mitch Clark is awesome, and he’s making waves at Port Vale. He played eight matches in October, lasting 90 minutes in 7 of them. It’s but one reason he’s attracting Premier League interest. 

CM – Aaron Tshibola, 23, Kilmarnock

Appearances: 4

Goals: 1

Aaron Tshibola is a steady starter in Scotland. He scored against St. Mirren back on the 20th.

CF – Kelsey Mooney, 19, Cheltenham Town

Appearances: (3)

Not a great month from a minutes perspective, but at least Kelsey Mooney is involved at Cheltenham Town. He made 3 substitute appearances totaling 75 minutes and 1 yellow card.

AM/CF – Ross McCormack, 32, Central Coast Mariners

Appearances: 2

Goals: 1

Ross McCormack restarted his career in Australia with another goal – this time vs. Melbourne City (the club he played for last spring). Unfortunately, his club was not able to come to terms with former Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt on a contract.

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RB/LB/CB – Ritchie De Laet, 29, Melbourne City

Appearances: 2

Goals: 1

Ritchie De Laet scored in the Australian A-League! It was a 2-1 victory over Melbourne Victory.

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