The start of the Premier League may still be a few days away, but many LFC players out on loan saw action this past weekend as the various lower league campaigns got underway.

Ginger Cringer Adam Bogdan tasted defeat for the first time at his temporary home as Wigan Athletic lost 2-1 to Bristol City on their return to the 2nd tier. Bogdan acquitted himself well with several saves early, but gave up two goals in the final 10 minutes as his defense could not withstand sustained pressure at the end of the match.

Preseason standout Ryan Kent featured for Barnsley FC in their opening round 4-2 drubbing at the hands of Ipswich Town. Kent won several free kicks throughout the first half, but also managed to pick up his first yellow card of the season and was subbed off in the 73’ with his team trailing 3-1.

Danny Ward managed to start his year-long stint with the Terriers of Huddersfield Town with a win, manning the sticks during a 2-1 victory over Brentford. Ward performed admirably throughout the day and only allowed a lone goal through his legs in the 77’ after nice interplay allowed an attacker through 1v1.

Elsewhere, Ryan Fulton went the full 90’ for Chesterfield in their 1-1 draw away to Oxford in the League One season opener, while Allan Rodrigues de Souza was inactive as Hertha BSC does not begin their season until a DFB Cup clash on August 20th.

Bogdan and Kent both find themselves on the bench today in League Cup matches, while Danny Ward and Ryan Fulton both start against Shrewsbury and Rochdale respectively.