Away From Hale End

Charlie Patino was injected back into the Blackpool starting XI and he provided the impetus! Charlie had 2 assists as Blackpool won 6-1 over QPR. Folarin Balogun scored the winner as Reims extend their unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 to 19 with a 1-0 win over Monaco. Marquinhos and Omar Rekik both picked up red cards in the Championship. Brooke Norton-Cuffy helped Coventry extend their unbeaten streak in the Championship. Mazeed Ogungbo continues to get more playing time at Crawley Town. Taylor Foran is a duel demon helping Hartlepool's chances at survival. Arthur Okonkwo starts as Sturm Graz win again. And many Hale Enders are called up to their National Team setups.

Marquinhos scores and assists in his Norwich debut as they beat Cardiff 2-0. Charlie Patino continues to show his aggression in the Championship. Brooke Norton-Cuffy settles in to his role at Coventry. Folarin Balogun misses a key penalty, but Reims remain undefeated in Ligue 1 under Will Still. Kido Taylor-Hart scores a hattrick for Derby County's Academy in the Derbyshire Senior Cup and more!

Folarin Balogun gets his 15th league goal of the season, putting him in the elite company of Victor Osimhen, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane. Brooke Norton-Cuffy has his best performance in a Coventry shirt. Charlie Patino picks up his first senior red card and will miss the next match. Tim Akinola wins man of the match for Chesterfield, Arthur Okonkwo keeps a clean sheet for Sturm Graz, and more!

Omar Rekik stole the show as Wigan Athletic got a huge point in their relegation battle. Charlie Patino and Brooke Norton-Cuffy continue to grow into their new roles. Folarin Balogun was kept quiet for the first time in a while. Arthur Okonkwo makes 2 penalty saves to help Sturm Graz beat RB Salzburg in the Austria Cup and Ovie Ejeheri continues his excellent form this season. All that and more!

Folarin Balogun's 4 goals propel him to the top of Ligue 1's scoring charts. A late equalizer against PSG and hattrick against Lorient lead Flo to steal the headlines. Charlie Patino scores against Southampton in the FA Cup. 5 more Hale Enders go out on loan on deadline day, including Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Marquinhos and more. 

At first, I was somewhat confused at Brooke Norton-Cuffy's recall from Rotherham to transfer to Coventry City, but after watching him play 2 matches there, it's clear Arsenal want him to learn how to play as an inverted right back. 2 matches in, and BNC is already much improved. Charlie Patino and Miguel Azeez will have to learn what life is like under new management. Folarin Balogun continues to score goals weekly. The frustrating lack of playing time continues for all 3 of our loanees in the Netherlands. And Arthur Okonkwo and Ovie Ejeheri make major moves to top flight clubs for the 2nd half of the season. All that and more!

Folarin Balogun is BACK with a BANG. Flo scored a brace against 3rd place Stade Rennes in Stade de Reims return from the World Cup break. Charlie Patino continues to anchor a much improved Blackpool midfield. Ovie Ejeheri and Arthur Okonkwo continue to shine in between the goal posts. Miguel Azeez is recalled from his loan spell in Spain. Alex Kirk is back and fit 2 MONTHS EARLY and ready to pick up where he left off before injury. All that and more!

Charlie Patino played in a new role for Blackpool this week, serving as a deep lying midfielder and showing his defensive and physical prowess. We await the return of Folarin Balogun and Stade de Reims for another few days. The trio of Hale End goalkeepers, Tom Smith, Ovie Ejeheri, and Arthur Okonkwo continue to impress.