It was a much quieter weekend for many Everton loanees with the latest international break in full swing, but Reece Welch's Forest Green picked up a crucial morale-boosting victory, while Harry Tyrer's Chesterfield kept their winning run going.
Reece Welch - Forest Green
Opponent: Colchester United (H)
Competition: League Two
Date: Saturday 14 October
Result: 5-0 win
Overview: It was a spectacular afternoon for Welch and Forest Green as they ended a six-game losing run by hammering Colchester United 5-0.
Benefitting from their opponents going a man down minutes after half-time, the hosts added to their first-half strike by scoring four unanswered goals, with Welch grabbing an assist for the third. The Everton youngster has now started each of Forest Green's past five league matches.
This one is more like it!😅
— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) October 15, 2023
Well done, Welchy!👊#WeAreFGR💚 https://t.co/DDxZNkb0xF pic.twitter.com/E5dTU9zhbw
Harry Tyrer - Chesterfield
Opponent: Kettering Town (H)
Competition: FA Cup fourth qualifying round
Date: Saturday 16 October
Result: 5-0 win
Overview: Tyrer was rested for the Spireites as they secured a comfortable victory over Kettering Town in their Emirates FA Cup qualifier to book their place in the first round proper.