Tag: James Olayinka

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji competes for the ball for Accrington Stanley (Photo via Accrington Stanley on Twitter)

2 Arsenal academy graduates sent off in same match

Arsenal loanee Nathan Butler-Oyedeji was one of two Gunners academy products sent off as Cheltenham Town lost to Peterborough United on Tuesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: James Olayinka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Papa John's Trophy match between Arsenal U21 and Chelsea U21 at Emirates Stadium on January 11, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal youngster taken to hospital with serious injury

Former Arsenal academy star, James Olayinka, faces extended absence due to a significant shoulder injury suffered during a game for Cheltenham Town.
James Olayinka Cheltenham Town

Impressive 21-year-old midfielder leaves Arsenal in permanent deal

Cheltenham Town have signed James Olayinka from Arsenal in a permanent deal.
James Olayinka (2L) celebrating his goal for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy)

7 g/a in 4 games: Arsenal youngster impresses again in draw

The Arsenal u21s ended their 100% record with a draw on Friday, but Mehmet Ali's side remain top of the league.
James Olayinka (2L) celebrating his goal for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy)

3 games, 5 goals & assists: Arsenal 21yo searches for new club

James Olayinka is still on the lookout for a new club in the final week of the transfer window, after a strong start to his u21 season.
James Olayinka celebrates his goal with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal u21s thrash Chelsea 4-1 with many youngsters impressing

The Arsenal u21s thrashed Chelsea 4-1 to go top of the league on Saturday, their fourth consecutive win in all competitions under Mehmet Ali.
Matt Smith with Arsenal (Photo via TwoTouchAgency on Instagram)

Arsenal coach confirms plan to loan 21yo pair

Arsenal u21 head coach Mehmet Ali has suggested the plan is to loan Matt Smith and James Olayinka this summer, moves which would have multiple benefits.
James Olayinka (2L) celebrating his goal for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy)

Watch: Marquinhos scores a brace for the Arsenal u21s

Marquinhos made his mark with the Arsenal u21s once again on Friday night, scoring a brace in a win over West Ham United.
James Olayinka and Salah-Eddine Oulad M'hand challenge a Southampton player for the ball (Photo via SouthamptonFC.com)

Arsenal decide to let 21yo leave this summer

Arsenal will either loan or sell James Olayinka this summer, with no plans to keep him around for the coming campaign.
Zak Swanson pulls on the captain's armband for the Arsenal u23s against Bromley FC (Photo by Dan Critchlow)

What will the new youth age restrictions mean for Arsenal?

The Premier League 2 announced a significant change to their age restrictions this week, but it shouldn't have a major impact on Arsenal.
James Olayinka in training with Arsenal (Photo via Olayinka on Instagram)

“Good to be back”: Injured Arsenal man returns to training

James Olayinka is back in training with Arsenal, following the injury he picked up against the Chelsea u21s last month.
Arsenal u21s thrash Chelsea 4-1 in the EFL Trophy (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Report: Arsenal thrash Chelsea youth at the Emirates Stadium

The Arsenal u21s made it to their first-ever EFL Trophy quarter-final on Tuesday night with a convincing win over Chelsea.
Folarin Balogun of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, London, England on 22 August 2021. Copyright: Vince Mignott

Arsenal make 7 young players available for loan

Arsenal have made seven of their academy players available for loan moves in the January transfer window, according to a report.
Charles Sagoe Jr celebrates scoring for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

Hutchinson & Salah-Eddine star as Arsenal u21s win in dramatic style

The Arsenal u21s won in dramatic style away to Newport County on Tuesday, to keep their EFL Trophy campaign alive.
James Olayinka in training with Arsenal (Photo via Olayinka on Instagram)

James Olayinka building fitness after summer surgery

James Olayinka is still working his way back to fitness after needing an operation on an injury at the end of last season.
PRESTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Jordi Osei-Tutu challenges Sean Maguire of Preston North End during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Cardiff City at Deepdale on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Arsenal loan watch: 9 feature, 4 return from injuries

Nine Arsenal loanees made appearances over the weekend, with four players returning from injuries to make their clubs' squads.
James Olayinka of Southend United in action during Sky Bet League Two match between Leyton Orient and Southend United at The Breyer Group Stadium in Leyton, UK - 29th December 2020. Copyright: Holly Allison / TPI / Shutterstock

Arsenal duo return to matchday squad after injury scans

After they both had scans on their respective injuries just last week, Zech Medley and James Olayinka returned to action this weekend.
James Olayinka of Southend United in action during Sky Bet League Two match between Leyton Orient and Southend United at The Breyer Group Stadium in Leyton, UK - 29th December 2020. Copyright: Holly Allison / TPI / Shutterstock

Arsenal midfielder needs surgery but will wait until summer

On-loan Arsenal midfielder James Olayinka needs surgery, but Southend United are hoping to put it off until the summer.
Zech Medley with Kilmarnock (Photo via Kilmarnock on Twitter)

2 Arsenal players undergo scans after suffering injuries

James Olayinka and Zech Medley added to Arsenal's growing injury list on their respective loan spells in the last few days.
James Olayinka of Southend United in action during Sky Bet League Two match between Leyton Orient and Southend United at The Breyer Group Stadium in Leyton, UK - 29th December 2020. Copyright: Holly Allison / TPI / Shutterstock

James Olayinka returns from injury in substitute appearance

Arsenal loanee James Olayinka returned from injury to make an appearance for Southend United in their draw on Tuesday night.
James Olayinka with Southend United (Photo via SouthendUnited.co.uk)

Arsenal 20-year-old gets new comeback date

Arsenal loanee James Olayinka still needs at least another week of training before he can join matches, according to Southend United boss Mark Molesley.
James Olayinka with Southend United (Photo via SouthendUnited.co.uk)

Arsenal midfielder returns to training after ligament injury

James Olayinka has returned to Southend United and joined the team in training, according to his loan club's manager Mark Molesley.
James Olayinka with Southend United (Photo via SouthendUnited.co.uk)

Arsenal 20-year-old to return from ligament injury next week

Arsenal midfielder James Olayinka is set to return to loan club Southend United, with manager Mark Molesley setting a tentative return date for the midfielder.
James Olayinka in training with Arsenal (Photo via Olayinka on Instagram)

Arsenal loanee returns to London Colney after ligament injury

James Olayinka is back at London Colney for treatment on his injury, despite extending his loan with Southend United in January.
James Olayinka with Southend United (Photo via SouthendUnited.co.uk)

Arsenal loanee’s deal extended despite ligament damage

Southend United decided to extend James Olayinka's loan deal to the end of the season on deadline day, in spite of his current injury.
James Olayinka with Southend United (Photo via SouthendUnited.co.uk)

Late decision expected for Arsenal youngster move

Southend United are set to make a late decision on the future of Arsenal's James Olayinka, who is currently injured with his loan deal expiring this month.
James Olayinka controls the ball during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 match between Southend United and Scunthorpe United at Roots Hall, Southend, England on 12 December 2020. Copyright: Luke Broughton

Club may extend Arsenal loanee’s deal despite ligament injury

James Olayinka is likely to miss at least a month of football with an ankle injury, but Southend United may extend his loan spell anyway.
James Olayinka with Southend United (Photo via SouthendUnited.co.uk)

Arsenal loanee suffers ankle ligament damage: Could end his spell

James Olayinka has suffered ankle ligament damage, which could hurt his chances of extending his loan with Southend United.

2 more Arsenal loanees struck down with worrying injuries

The injury blows just keep coming for Arsenal loanees right now, with James Olayinka and Tyreece John-Jules set for potential spells on the sidelines.
James Olayinka with Southend United (Photo via SouthendUnited.co.uk)

Manager confirms they want to extend Arsenal loanee’s spell

Southend United boss Mark Molesley says they want to extend James Olayinka's loan from Arsenal, but it's not entirely in their hands.
James Olayinka scores during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 match between Mansfield Town and Southend United at the One Call Stadium, Mansfield, England on 19 December 2020. Copyright: Ben Lumley

Arsenal loanee scores another fantastic goal from midfield

Arsenal loanee James Olayinka scored a fantastic goal for Southend United on Saturday, as they earned a point against Mansfield Town.
MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY: Matteo Guendouzi of Hertha BSC is challenged by Denis Zakaria of Borussia Monchengladbach during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Hertha BSC at Borussia-Park on December 12, 2020. (Photo by Sascha Steinbach - Pool/Getty Images)

Arsenal loan watch: Guendouzi, Mavropanos & 11 more

After another busy day of fixtures, let's take a look at how the Arsenal loanees did on Tuesday night.
James Olayinka scores a goal and celebrates during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 match between Southend United and Scunthorpe United at Roots Hall, Southend, England on 12 December 2020. Copyright: Luke Broughton

Video: Arsenal loanee scores vital late winner

James Olayinka scored a rare winner for Southend United on Saturday, as he continues to be one of few positives in their season so far.
Matt Smith with Swindon Town (Photo via Getty Images / Chloe Knott)

Arsenal loanwatch: Smith stars again, Iliev returns, 4 miss out

Eight Arsenal loanees made midweek appearances across the lower leagues of English football, let's take a look at how things went.
James Olayinka, on loan at Southend United, contests a ball with a Walsall player (Photo via Southend United on Twitter)

Olayinka & Southend finally win 1st game of the season

Southend United finally won their first game of the season this weekend, with Arsenal loanee James Olayinka completing 90 minutes.
James Olayinka with Southend United (Photo via SouthendUnited.co.uk)

Video: Arsenal loanee scores incredible solo goal – must watch

James Olayinka scored an incredible solo goal for Southend United on Saturday, as well as scoring a penalty in their FA Cup shootout.
James Olayinka with Arsenal (Photo via Olayinka on Instagram)

Arsenal loanee determined to ‘put it right’ with struggling side

James Olayinka wants to help put things right with Southend United, as the team struggle badly at the very bottom of the English Football League.
BARNSLEY, ENGLAND: Ben Sheaf of Coventry City battle for possession with Callum Styles of Barnsley during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Coventry City at Oakwell Stadium on September 26, 2020. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal loan watch: Sheaf & Bola draw praise, 2 debuts

Ben Sheaf and Tolaji Bola put in starring performances for their loan sides in the midweek fixtures, after a difficult weekend.
James Olayinka with Arsenal (Photo via Olayinka on Instagram)

Olayinka joins Southend United in late loan move

James Olayinka is joining Southend United on loan until January, in a very late move not fully confirmed until after deadline day.