 The match finished in a 2–2 draw.Loach remained a regular in the Watford team for the rest of 2008–09, under the management of Aidy Boothroyd, Malky Mackay and later Brendan Rodgers.In August 2009, "FourFourTwo" magazine said Loach was the 'Key Player' in Watford's season and that fans should expect a good season from the young goalkeeper.