Overall, Tottenham have done a pretty good job with the loans of their gifted young stars this season.
Those who harbour genuine hopes of one day blossoming for the senior side in north London have earned valuable experiences away, with Mikey Moore, in particular, relishing the demanding environment of Ibrox after a tough start.
In addition to Moore, we've seen Alfie Devine shine at Preston North End, Will Lankshear score plenty for Oxford United, and Tyrese Hall impress at Notts County. It's been a good year for the loanees.
And it initially seemed that South Korean hopeful Yang Min-hyeok would join the list of success stories. After flashing his talent at QPR last season, the spritely winger enjoyed a positive start to his temporary spell at Portsmouth in the second tier, scoring in back-to-back games last October. However, Yang's time with Pompey fizzled out by the end of the year, and the club decided to 'upgrade' his loan, moving him to league leaders Coventry City in January.
Yang's development has stalled at Coventry
Simply put, Yang has been deemed not to be of the requisite level by Coventry manager Frank Lampard. There were opportunities off the bench during his first month at the club, as well as a start in the FA Cup third round against Stoke City, but the 19-year-old failed to make an impression.
As a result, Yang hasn't even been included in a matchday squad since 7 February. His development is threatening to stall.
The decision to recall him from his loan at Fratton Park was ultimately a bad one, with Yang doing fine on the south coast. Pompey certainly could've done with having the Korean international around for the second half of the season, given their perilous position in the second tier.
By sending him to a title-hunting Coventry team, Spurs were always running the risk of Yang's minutes slumping. They were signing him to operate as emergency cover for a stacked attacking unit (relative to the rest of the Championship), not to be a starter.
Spurs, however, are persistent on the loan front, and they're unlikely to give up on Yang after a disappointing spell in the Midlands. The club have failed him here, and the teenager will undoubtedly get another chance, likely in the second or third tier, perhaps overseas, to rack up consistent minutes at senior level next season.
And hey, perhaps he'll get a sooner-than-expected gig in Lilywhite if Roberto De Zerbi fails to save us from the drop.