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Strikers in form, injuries and regular non-league starts - Bristol Rovers loanee round up

A closer look at how the likes of Promise Omochere, Kian Hill and Ollie Dewsbury are getting on during their loan spells

Bristol Rovers loanee round-up - (Photo: Rachel Le Poidevin/PPAUK)(Image: (Photo: Rachel Le Poidevin/PPAUK))

Bristol Rovers are struggling for form right now, winning only one out of their last eight League Two games. They did end their four-game losing streak in the fourth tier on Saturday, though, drawing 0-0 against Swindon Town at The Mem.

Next up for the Gas is a trip to Fleetwood Town, as they look to improve their away form, which has seen them lose five of their first six league matches on the road.

For the Rovers players currently out on loan, there are other fixtures to focus on in the next few weeks, with the likes of Promise Omochere, Mees Rijks, Ryan Howley, Kian Hill, and Ollie Dewsbury playing for non-league clubs.

With that said, Bristol Live has compiled an extended round-up of how every first-team player for the Gas is faring on loan during the 2026/27 season...

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Promise Omochere - Striker

Omochere's injury issues are well-documented, and a loan move to Southend United was seen as the best move for both parties, with the 26-year-old desperately in need of a run of games without picking up a knock. So far for the Shrimpers, he has impressed, scoring five goals and registering two assists in nine appearances in the National League.

Apart from the FA Cup fourth qualifying round game against Berkhamsted at home on October 17, which Omochere missed due to a calf injury, the striker has featured in every match for Kieron Dyer's side, and his return so far has been impressive.

Southend United's upcoming fixtures:
  • Worthing (A) - Tuesday, October 27, 7:45pm kick-off
  • Wealdstone (H) - Saturday, October 31, 3pm kick-off
  • Aldershot Town (H) - Saturday, November 14, 3pm kick-off

Mees Rijks - Striker

Rijks suffered a training ground injury while on loan at Forest Green Rovers in late September, and has not featured for the National League side since.

He came on for 34 minutes in Forest Green's 3-1 home defeat against Boston United on September 19, but this remains his only appearance for the club, with the young striker recovering from his injury at The Quarters. Steve Evans confirmed following Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Robins, saying, "Mees is still injured, so he's still at our training around getting treatment."

When Rijks signed for the Green in September, it was described as a "three-month loan deal," but a couple of weeks into this agreement, Robbie Savage left the club to become Peterborough United's new manager. Jonathan Gould is currently the caretaker manager, with Forest Green 17th in the National League as it stands.

Forest Green Rovers upcoming fixtures:
  • Eastleigh (H) - Wednesday, October 28, 7:45pm kick-off
  • Harrogate Town (H) - Saturday, October 31, 12:30pm kick-off
  • Luton Town (A) - Saturday, November 7, 3pm kick-off

(Image: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

Ryan Howley - Midfielder/centre-back

Howley rejoined Tamworth after making seven appearances for the Lambs in the second half of last season. The 22-year-old has played five times for the National League side in the current campaign, but suffered an injury in the 5-1 defeat against Aldershot Town on September 26.

Since that injury, Howley has not featured for Andy Peaks' side, who are currently two points above the relegation zone in the fifth tier.

Tamworth upcoming fixtures:
  • Scunthorpe (H) - Tuesday, October 27, 7:45pm kick-off
  • Woking (H) - Saturday, October 31, 3pm kick-off
  • Everton Under-21s - Tuesday, November 3, 7:45pm kick-off

Kian Hill - Midfielder

Hill initially joined Gloucester City in September, who play in the Southern League Premier Division South, the third tier of non-league football, on a one-month loan. After impressing for the Tigers, it was announced last week that his loan was extended by a further month.

Since signing for Gloucester, the club have had nine matches, with Hill featuring in all of them, starting in eight. This included a goal, described as a "sublime finish," in their 5-2 defeat away at Malvern Town.

After extending his loan last week, Hill told the non-league club's media team, "I am loving my time at the club, the staff, the players are all top people. In the short period being here I am enjoying my time here.

"We have a really good group and I feel the manager and players have helped me be able to express myself on the pitch which has made it a no brainer to extend my loan.

"The fans have been brilliant at every single game I've been in, and I'm looking forward to the fixtures coming up."

Unfortunately, in his most recent outing, Hill missed the decisive spot-kick in Gloucester's penalty shootout defeat at Redditch United in the FA Trophy.

Gloucester City upcoming fixtures:
  • Plymouth Parkway (A) - Tuesday, October 27, 7:45pm kick-off
  • Berkhamsted (H) - Saturday, October 31, 3pm kick-off
  • Yate Town (A) - Saturday, November 7, 3pm kick-off
Kian Hill speaks to the media after his first-team debut against Cheltenham Town on October 7 - Credit Bristol Rovers FC

Kian Hill speaks to the media after his first-team debut against Cheltenham Town on October 7 - Credit Bristol Rovers FC(Image: Bristol Rovers FC)

Ollie Dewsbury - Striker

Dewsbury was the subject of transfer interest from Premier League and Championship clubs in the summer, but ultimately he stayed at Rovers and was sent out on loan to National League South side Farnborough on October 9.

Since joining the Yellows, Dewsbury has played 225 minutes in three league games, starting the last two matches against Dagenham & Redbridge and Folkestone Invicta. Against the Daggers, who were tipped by many before the season to be one of the leading candidates for promotion, the 18-year-old scored a brace in a 2-0 home win and was given man-of-the-match.

Farnborough upcoming fixtures:
  • Weston-super-Mare (H) - Wednesday, October 28, 7:45pm kick-off
  • Horsham (H) - Saturday, October 31, 3pm kick-off
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