Spurs loan watch: Weekend Preview

Once again, this weekend, there is plenty of action for Tottenham Hotspur loanees, both in England and on the continent. Let’s see how it all shapes up.

Taking a look at what the weekend looks like for the loanees

In the Championship, Dane Scarlett and his Oxford United side face Plymouth Argyle on the road, with opposition manager Wayne Rooney reportedly needing a win to keep his job secure. Meanwhile, Ashley Phillips and Stoke City make the long trip north to face Sunderland, who have former Spurs academy player Dennis Cirkin in their side. Kick off for both games is 15:00 GMT on Saturday.

Elsewhere, in League One, Josh Keeley, Jamie Donley, and their Leyton Orient side make the trip to face Wigan Athletic on Saturday. It has been a good week, with Keeley famously scoring in the FA Cup, and then keeping a clean sheet in a win over Bristol Rovers. In addition, Donley got his first start in a long time during the win over Rovers. Kick off here is the earlier 12:30 GMT slot, live on Sky Sports+ for those in the UK.

Meanwhile, Matthew Craig’s Barnsley side are in action at home to Birmingham City. The midfielder has just played one minute since the 26th of October, and will be hoping that can change here. Saturday 15:00 GMT kick off for this one.

Down in League Two, George Abbott’s Notts County side face Colchester United at home on Saturday. Along with multiple others, the young Spurs loanee missed the midweek defeat at Walsall with an injury, so fingers crossed it was just minor, and he will be back in action for this one, both from an individual and collective standpoint.

Despite their poor recent form, Notts could go fourth with a win here, though they could drop to ninth with a defeat. 15:00 GMT kick off here.

In La Liga, Bryan Gil and his Girona side have the test of facing Real Madrid at home on Saturday, as they look to bounce back from being knocked out of the Copa Del Rey in midweek. Kick off is 20:00 GMT.

Elsewhere, Alejo Veliz and RCD Espanyol face Getafe away from home on Monday night, as they also look to bounce back from being knocked out of the Copa Del Rey. Kick off here is 20:00 GMT.

Finally, there is Belgian Pro League action for Luka Vuskovic, Alfie Devine, and KVC Westerlo. They face Dender on the road this Sunday, at 18:15 GMT.