Praise heaped on Isaac Heath as Everton youngster is hailed after ‘quality’ scenes
Isaac Heath is emerging as one of Everton’s best upcoming players while out on loan.
The 20-year-old is one of three Everton players currently away on loan from the Merseyside club seeking regular first-team experience.
Heath joined Accrington Stanley on deadline day and has already enjoyed a highly successful start.
At the League Two side, Heath netted and assisted on his Accrington Stanley debut, in what was an impressive display.
Now, this form has continued well into October, as he looks to keep the Reds above the relegation zone.
Isaac Heath picks up goal and assist for Accrington Stanley
Despite struggling in League Two this season, Accrington Stanley pulled off a shock result on Saturday.
The Reds beat 10-man Swindon Town 4-0 in what was a needed win for John Doolan’s side.
However, aside from Paddy Madden, who netted a hat-trick for the hosts, the other standout was Heath.
The Everton winger picked up a goal and an assist for Accrington Stanley in what was a memorable win.
- Heath is Everton Under-21s’ reigning Player of the Season
- The winger was sent on loan to Accrington Stanley in the summer
- So far, the loan move has been as success
As a result, when reflecting on the match, Doolan was full of praise for Heath once again.
He told Wandsworth Times on 18 October: “It’s brilliant, when the lads show up and put in a performance that’s what they get against a top side who could have gone top of the league.
“Paddy has a track record of scoring goals and we knew it was going to happen but we knew he needed time, he needed game legs, and he had to get up to speed and he is doing that now.
“It was a quality first goal, seeing Connor Ripley off his line, and it was a brilliant finish.
“Isaac Heath is at the other end of the scale to Paddy, he is learning his trade, but he has put in a quality performance today.
“We have had chances in previous matches and we have worked on our finishing this week and today we put them away.
“It was outstanding. I couldn’t be prouder but we now have to repeat this performance and be consistent.”
How good was Heath against Swindon Town?
According to Fotmob on 18 October, the winger was sensational against Swindon.
On top of his goal and assist, Heath was impressive both offensively and defensively, with his creativity a standout.
| Isaac Heath vs Swindon Town | |
| Minutes | 90 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Shots | 4 |
| Passing accuracy | 78% |
| Touches in opposition box | 9 |
| Recoveries | 8 |
Going forward, David Moyes will surely have an eye on his progress, especially with how he is performing for a struggling side.
A loan move to a League One or Championship side has to be considered soon, in order to prepare him for an eventual first team appearance for Everton.
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