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An early analysis of Southampton’s loan players

By Nikos Lemanis

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: A general view outside the stadium prior to The Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay match between Southampton and Norwich City at St Mary's Stadium on January 18, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: A general view outside the stadium prior to The Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay match between Southampton and Norwich City at St Mary's Stadium on January 18, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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YEOVIL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 11: General stadium view as the sun sets during the Capital One Cup First Round match between Yeovil Town and Queens Park Rangers at Huish Park on August 11, 2015 in Yeovil, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
YEOVIL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 11: General stadium view as the sun sets during the Capital One Cup First Round match between Yeovil Town and Queens Park Rangers at Huish Park on August 11, 2015 in Yeovil, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

Olufela Olomola

Yeovil Town – Four appearances, three goals

When Yeovil went down 8-2 to Luton on the opening day of the season, Olomola was booked and substituted in the 71st minute. It wasn’t the best start for the 19-year-old, but thankfully his fortunes have turned since then.

Yeovil have had an inauspicious start to their campaign, losing three out of their four opening matches. However they have scored eight goals in that time, with Olomola netting three of them. His best performance so far was in their 3-2 win over Accrington, in which he scored a brace.

Two of his goals so far have been poachers efforts, but the third (his second against Accrington) showed excellent control and composure. Olomola ran clear of the defence onto a through ball, controlled it well then chipped a finish over the advancing keeper.

The raw nature of League 2 suits Olufela at his current level of development, but a decent season at Yeovil could set him up for a more illustrious loan move next season.