With several players leaving Ashton Gate, Bristol City was a busy club throughout the summer as the Robins sought to improve on their mid-table result from the previous season.
The off-season’s most talked-about topic was the departure of teenage sensation Tommy Conway, who ended his 15-year relationship with his boyhood club by joining divisional rivals Middlesbrough for an estimated £4.5 million.
Though Yu Hirakawa brings another dimension on the sides, City made attempts to replace the frontman by bringing in players like Sinclair Armstrong, Scott Twine, and Fally Mayulu to contribute in the final third.
Ephraim Yeboah was another player to depart the team, albeit temporarily, as the young player signed a contract with League Two team Doncaster Rovers for the 2024–2025 season. The forward’s stay in Yorkshire hasn’t yet produced the desired results.
Ephraim Yeboah fails to breakthrough at Doncaster Rovers
Although Yeboah has displayed his skills in brief appearances at Eco-Power Stadium, the 18-year-old has only made one start in League Two this season, with the other ten coming off the bench.
The only other times that the Bristol City loanee has been given the nod from the off has been in cup competitions, with two goals in the EFL Trophy proving he has what it takes to find the back of the net, when given the opportunity.
The first of those goals came against Huddersfield Town, a Yorkshire rival. His propensity to get in behind caused the Terriers a lot of trouble because he got to the ball before the defender and custodian ran on, then he remained composed to put it in.
That kind of poise at such a young age is encouraging for the future, and he demonstrated his ability to score goals when given the chance in a well-executed attempt against Manchester United’s under-21 team.
Grant McCann highlights Ephraim Yeboah problem after Bristol City loan deal
Although Yeboah is eager to contribute to the first team following his move to Ashton Gate, Rovers manager Grant McCann currently has a lot of options up top, which is limiting the forward’s playing time.
The former Peterborough United manager told the interviewer last month that he has a good amount of talent at his disposal since players like Luke Molyneux, Jordan Gibson, and Joe Sbarra are all vying for minutes.
The Doncaster Free Press quoted McCann [seen below] as saying: “He hasn’t had an opportunity to have a proper run in the team. Ephraim has started EFL Trophy games, come off the bench, and gone in and out.
“I think he’s shown what he is about particularly in the two Trophy games where he scored in both.
“He’s got serious ability and we see it every single day. But the problem he’s got at this moment in time is there’s players in good form. Luke Molyneux is in good form, Kyle Hurst has been coming into form and Jordan Gibson is in form, as is Joe Sbarra.
“We’ve got a lot of players like Ephraim, having to wait for opportunities. Ben Close is another. They understand the team is doing fine at the minute but once those opportunities come, I’m sure they’ll take it.”
With no minutes in any competition since November 16, there must be those at Ashton Gate who are considering making a decision regarding Yeboah’s next destination in January, with the emphasis on getting more game time rather than waiting in the wings as he currently is.
There would be plenty more sides in the fourth tier who would willingly blood the young talent, which would be more beneficial for all parties if Yeboah is able to showcase the talent believed to be in his boots.
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