Loan news: good day for Hooper, bad day for Boot
There was mixed news for Vale’s clutch of loanees as JJ Hooper played in an excellent away win but Ryan Boot conceded five goals.
Here’s our round-up:
Ryan Lloyd
The midfielder played ninety minutes as Chester drew 1-1 with York City.
Nathan Ferguson
The midfielder played the first 72 minutes as Southport drew 1-1 with Sutton United.
JJ Hooper
The striker played the full 90 minutes of Northampton’s 4-2 away win over Shrewsbury. Hooper failed to score but he did secure an assist after a “fine run and cross” from the left wing.
Ryan Boot
It was a bad day for the goalkeeper as Worcester lost 5-1 to Darlington 1883.
Harry Pickering
The keeper had a mixed afternoon for Kidsgrove Athletic, pulling off some good saves but sadly conceding a late goal as Stocksbrigde Park Steels won 2-1.
Sam Johnson
The goalkeeper was again left on the bench as Gateshead defeated Maidstone United 2-0.