Video: 5 shots, 0 goals, 100% dribbles: United loanee’s barren spell in front of goal continues

Manchester United had two players in loan action on Wednesday afternoon in both their men’s and women’s teams. To find out where all of Manchester United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here. Ethan Wheatley Wheatley hit the headlines in 2024 when he became the club’s 250th academy graduate to play for the first team. He struggled for chances in the first team, so was sent out on loan to Walsall last season but had little impact. The young striker started the season on loan at Northampton Town in League Two, but was sent out to Bradford City in League One in January. The striker has failed to score a goal since switching to the Bantams but has seen significant minutes for the promotion chasers. Wheatley played 70 minutes of Bradford’s 2-0 away win over Port Vale last night. He was very active, having five shots on goal, four of which hit the target. One shot was even classified as a big chance missed in the match. He showed his power and pace early on by beating two Port Vale defenders and running from the halfway line. Unfortunately, he could not take his chance as he hit the one-on-one straight at the Vale keeper. He had another effort that was well stopped by the goalkeeper, and his wait for a goal continues. The young striker also completed 100% of his dribble attempts and won six duels in the match. He will next be in action when Bradford travel to Wigan Athletic on Saturday afternoon. Mared Griffiths The young Welsh striker returned from international duty, fresh off a couple of goals for her national side against Montenegro. She played the final 25 minutes of Sunderland’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. Unfortunately, she could not find the back of the net and could only pick up a yellow card during her time on the pitch. Ethan Wheatley stats vs Port Vale StatValue Goals0 Assists0 Total shots5 Shots on target4 Shots blocked1 Big chances missed1 Touches34 Unsuccessful touches5 Dribbles (successful)1 (1) Was fouled1 Possession lost13 Total carrying distance139.7 m Carries9 Progressive carries3 Total progression83.1 m Progressive carrying distance85.9 m Longest progressive carry40.6 m Key passes0 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes6/11 (55%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)5/9 (56%) Passes in own half (acc.)1/2 (50%) Defensive contributions4 Tackles (won)2 (0) Interceptions0 Clearances1 Blocked shots1 Recoveries3 Ground duels (won)8 (4) Aerial duels (won)8 (2) Dribbled past1 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.