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Scott Loach surprised Vadaine Oliver did not stay at Notts County


Joe Jones

Notts County goalkeeper Scott Loach has expressed surprise that Vadaine Oliver did not remain at Meadow Lane or switch to another Football League club in January.

Oliver completed a loan switch to the Magpies at the start of the season, but returned to parent club York City early in the year after one goal in 25 appearances.

Since then, he has scored five times and recorded four assists in 14 outings for the Minstermen, who are in the National League.

Loach, who has made a loan switch to Bootham Crescent, told the York Press: “I can’t believe Vadaine didn’t stay at Notts County or isn’t playing at another League club, but there are some good players at this level when you look at the likes of Newts (Sean Newton) as well.

“Dagenham also had some decent lads on Saturday, as do clubs like Lincoln and Forest Green. But that’s football - where you play can sometimes come down to other circumstances.

“Not only is Vadaine a good target man, but he also works hard and keeps going. If he doesn’t win the first header, he goes for the next one and I think it will be good for him learning off Jon Parkin, who’s a similar player, but has been there and done it.”

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Chris

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He ma be, I'm not.

Despite people who I have spoken to and some of here saying he was useful, I didn't rate him and the qualities he brought to the club wasn't that impressive. If we want to hold the ball up and give us a target, just stick Alan Smith up top - that's about the same offering to Oliver.

We needed someone with a bit more class, someone far more direct and of course with the ability to score.

I'm glad we didn't extend his stay, perhaps one of the most pointless signings of this season.



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