Arsenal’s James Olayinka continues to earn rave reviews, despite Southend United’s struggles.
Southend’s misery seems never ending at the moment, as they sit bottom of League Two, following relegation last season.
The Shrimpers were even beaten by non-league Boreham Wood in the FA Cup at the weekend, but Arsenal youngster Olayinka has been one of the few bright spots in their season.
The 20-year-old has been picked fairly regularly since his arrival at Roots Hall, and he actually scored a brilliant solo goal against Boreham Wood this weekend.
Arsenal fans will now be encouraged to read the reviews of his performances so far, as he seems to be getting on brilliantly out on loan.
Olayinka is one of a number of Arsenal youngsters currently developing in the lower leagues, but few would have had a tougher start than him.
The mood around Southend is one of extreme frustration, with the club seemingly unable to arrest their slide down the leagues.
Southend have picked up just two points so far in 11 games, and they already appear to need a huge turnaround in their form if they are to avoid back-to-back relegations.
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