0 key passes, 0 dribbles completed, 14% aerial duels won: United loanee produces invisible display in worrying trend

Manchester United had three players in loan action on Tuesday night in the Football League. To find out where all of United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Ethan Wheatley The striker was hauled off at half-time in Bradford City’s 1-0 win over Stockport County. Wheatley was named in the starting line-up but made little impact, picking up a yellow card in the first 45 minutes. He had one shot on goal that was not on target during the match, nor did it count as a big chance. Wheatley also failed to complete any key passes or successfully make a dribble attempt during his limited time on the pitch. The young striker was also poor defensively, losing out in his only tackle attempt and winning just 14% of his aerial duels. Bradford City will be in action again this Saturday against AFC Wimbledon, and Wheatley will hope to make much more of an impact on the game. Ethan Wheatley stats vs Stockport County StatisticValue Goals0 Assists0 Total shots1 Shots on target0 Shots blocked0 Touches21 Unsuccessful touches5 Dribbles (successful)0 (0) Possession lost11 Total carrying distance29.5 m Carries4 Total progression2.3 m Key passes0 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes3/8 (38%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)3/7 (43%) Def. contributions1 Tackles (won)1 (0) Interceptions0 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Recoveries1 Ground duels (won)3 (1) Aerial duels (won)7 (1) Fouls1 Dribbled past0 Radek Vitek Vitek conceded two goals as Bristol City secured a late 2-2 draw with Wrexham AFC. He made a total of two saves, with one coming from inside the box. His other save was a fine parry to deny a long-range shot. There was little he could do about either goal, as they were both from close range and aimed into the top of the net. The Czech keeper completed 61% of his passing attempts. Bristol City will next be in action against Swansea City on Saturday afternoon. Ethan Ennis Ennis played 90 minutes of Fleetwood Town’s crucial 1-0 away win over Crewe Alexandra. He made one key pass in the match and completed two crosses for his side. Ennis had three shots on goal, with one hitting the target. The winger also completed three successful dribbles as he caused the home side problems all evening. He contested an incredible 14 duels in the match but could only come out on top in four of them. Fleetwood will be in action again this Saturday at home to Barrow. Featured image Pete Norton via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.