Arsenal wonderkid Charlie Patino scored his first goal on loan at Blackpool on Saturday, opening the scoring against Milwall at the Den. It marks an impressive return from injury for the youngster, who had his early start with the club set back after suffering from an ankle issue.
The 18-year-old midfielder will be hoping he can continue to progress with the Seasiders as part of his development into senior football, having had a slight taste of that with the Gunners last season. Blackpool manager Michael Appleton has already been full of praise for the youngster on his start to the campaign.
"I think the fans have taken to him already," Appleton said in August. "They've obviously got a couple of songs about him - I've heard one of them. Listen, he'll be great. He's got good ability, and as long as he learns to use his touches at the right time and doesn't take too many touches, then he'll learn quickly, and he'll get better and better."
