Thu Sep 08, 2022 12:39 pm
‘ Joel Bagan ‘
By Glen Williams
It’s been a tricky transfer window for Joel Bagan. Last season, he was given the No.3 shirt and was told he was the first-choice left-back, but after some inconsistent performances, he was ousted by Ryan Giles and then, later, Alfie Doughty.
His purple patch back in February and March saw him score three goals in three games and it looked as though he was on an upwards curve, but after the South Wales derby defeat by Swansea City, his form suffered an end-of-season dip.
Jamilu Collins' signing from SC Paderborn appeared to be manna from heaven, a player who quickly became a fans' favourite in that left-back position before a nightmare ACL rupture against West Brom. Bagan was handed his chance in the next game against Bristol City, but suffered a head knock inside the first 10 minutes and was forced off, which was rotten luck.