Lincoln City Loan Watch: Five Assists, Four Clean Sheets And An Injury Setback

Oisin Gallagher

Gallagher has accumulated 1,348 minutes across 15 appearances for Barnet, scoring once without registering an assist. His versatility has been a recurring feature, with the midfielder used in attacking, central and deeper roles.

His goal came in the 3-1 victory against Salford City on August 15, when both his shots were on target. Although he has not added another since, his involvement in attacking situations has continued: he has taken 25 shots and accumulated 4.04 expected goals across the matches covered here.

The 3-1 defeat against Swindon Town on October 20 was his most threatening game in that respect. Gallagher had five shots, two on target, and an expected goals figure of 1.11 during 69 minutes. He also registered two shots and 0.61 xG against Oldham Athletic four days later, suggesting there have been opportunities to add to his tally.

Much of his value, though, has come in the work around those moments. Gallagher has made 65 interceptions and 148 recoveries, with 89 of those recoveries coming in the opposition half, while winning 60 of 113 aerial duels.

His performance in the 3-1 win against Fleetwood Town on September 19 is a strong example. Playing in a deeper midfield role, he made eight interceptions and 18 recoveries, winning eight of nine aerial duels during his 74 minutes.

There were similarly impressive physical contributions in the draws against Cheltenham Town and Chesterfield. Against Cheltenham, he won 17 of 22 duels, including all six aerial contests; at Chesterfield, he won 16 of 20 duels, eight of them in the air.

He also showed a more assured side in possession during the 3-1 victory at Bristol Rovers on October 10, completing 37 of 49 passes and making 13 recoveries. For a player being asked to fulfil several midfield roles, that combination of minutes, responsibility and involvement makes this a useful spell, even if the attacking figures suggest there is scope for more goals.

All totals cover the supplied matches in all competitions. Minutes include added time.