Loan watch: Starts continue for Palace's loanees

20 Feb 2024
Crystal Palace

Since making the move across south London to AFC Wimbledon, Kofi Balmer has played every minute possible for the Dons at the heart of their defence.

He came close to securing a third clean sheet in his first five appearances this weekend, though a late Morecambe goal saw his side settle for a point in their bid for promotion.

The defender’s performances did not go unnoticed by fans and players alike, as he picked up the club’s man of match award in the 1-1 draw against Morecambe.

“Kofi is a young centre-half who has done really well. I’m enjoying playing alongside him.” said Wimbledon defender Lee Brown in his post-match interview.

Balmer also featured in midweek action against Accrington Stanley, as did forward John-Kymani Gordon, who was playing out on the left-hand side. Gordon also got more minutes against Morecambe, but is yet to add to his tally for the Dons so far.

Owen Goodman continued between the sticks as first-choice goalkeeper for Colchester United and again came close to securing another clean sheet.

The Us were 10 minutes away from a 1-0 win against Accrington Stanley on the weekend, however an unfortunate own goal saw his clean sheet dashed and the points shared.

Building on his assist last time out, Ademola Ola-Adebomi kept his place up front in the Burton Albion squad as they faced play-off chasing Leyton Orient.

The Brewers recorded back-to-back victories with a win over Orient, shoring themselves up against the drop in League One.

In Belgium, Tayo Adaramola continued his run of starting every game for RWD Molenbeek since moving in January.

The 20-year-old left-back played the full 90 minutes, making six tackles and two successful take-ons as Molenbeek fell to a 3-1 defeat to KRC Genk.

Under the management of Neil Warnock in Scotland, Killian Phillips got more minutes off the bench at Aberdeen as the side drew 2-2 against Hibernian.

Seán Grehan and Malachi Boateng were both amongst the substitutes in action this weekend, though neither came off the bench for Carlisle or Dundee respectively.

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