McLoughlin Nets for Braintree
Saturday, 29th Jul 2017 18:20

Blues youngster Shane McLoughlin scored as Vanarama National League South side Braintree beat a Reading XI 2-0 in a friendly at Cressing Road.

Former Irish U18 international striker McLoughlin, who was making his second appearance for the Iron, was played in on goal in the 50th minute and confidently beat the Royals keeper.

The 20-year-old, who was replaced on 67, is hoping to impress the Essex side enough to be offered the chance to join them on loan having ended last season with Bromley, the Blues having subsequently taken up an option to keep him for another season.

In action for Bromley at Hayes Road this afternoon was young central defender Chris Smith, 19, who played 80 minutes of their ill-tempered friendly with a Crystal Palace XI which included ex-Blues loanee Jonny Williams. Smith is also looking to win a stint out on loan.

50 | GOOOAAAAALLLL Phil Roberts beautifully flicks the ball over the defense to leave McLoughlin clean through. He calmly slots in (1-0)– Braintree Town FC (@braintreetownfc) July 29, 2017

67 | SUB Shane McLoughlin comes off for Dernell Wynter. Shane has had a good game today! (1-0)– Braintree Town FC (@braintreetownfc) July 29, 2017

Bromley, who were reduced to 10 men late on when George Porter was red-carded following a flashpoint involving a number of players, won 2-1.

TEAMS| Chris Smith, Oliver Pain, Frankie Sutherland, Ben Williamson and Kristian Campbell feature today and all remain trialists.– Bromley FC (@bromleyfc) July 29, 2017

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