There is plenty at stake as the 2024/25 campaign nears its conclusion. We are now at the business end of the term with promotion, European spots and relegation very much on the line.
The vast majority of Tottenham's loan players have something to play for between now and May and they will be hoping their loan moves end on a positive note ahead of returning to Hotspur Way in the summer. After all, the main reason they have departed on loan is to build up some experience and potentially play their way into the club's plans for next season.
So how exactly did Tottenham's loan players fare over the weekend? football.london takes a look below.
Yang Min-hyeok (QPR)
Fresh from his goal the previous weekend at Stoke City, Yang Min-hyeok deservedly took his place in the QPR team for their home encounter against Cardiff City. The South Korean ace would only be on the pitch for just over an hour as he was replaced by former Tottenham youngster Kieran Morgan for the final 30 minutes of the 0-0 draw.
Yang and QPR have an important game on Wednesday evening when they travel to Oxford United. The west London club have been dragged back into relegation trouble because of their winless run and three points really is vital as they look to move away from danger.
Ashley Phillips (Stoke City)
Ashley Phillips and Stoke City are only two points clear of the Championship drop zone with six games of the season left to play. The Potters played out a 1-1 draw with Preston North End on Saturday, with Lewis Baker ensuring they returned to Staffordshire with a point following his late penalty.
Phillips once again played the full game and received a score of 6.5 out of ten in Stoke-on-Trent Live's player ratings. "Across to cover and make smart block on Osmajic but couldn’t make decisive block on Preston opener," was the verdict from Stoke City correspondent Peter Smith.
Stoke have two huge games coming up this week when they take on relegation rivals Luton Town and Cardiff City.
Manor Solomon (Leeds United)
It was a hugely disappointing weekend for Manor Solomon and Leeds United as they dropped out of the promotion places following a 1-1 draw at Luton Town. Burnley fully capitalised on their setback as they won 2-1 at Coventry City to move to the summit of the Championship table.
Solomon played 87 minutes of the contest at Kenilworth Road and was handed a score of seven out of ten in Leeds Live's player ratings for his showing in Bedfordshire.
Reporter Isaac Johnson wrote: "Sizzling low ball from the free-kick wreaked havoc early on and had a sharp effort pushed away. Showed his strength against bulkier markers and utilised his nimble footwork - but then shinned a ball wide from yards out when he should have scored."
Leeds boss Daniel Farke was asked about that miss after the game and mentioned that they had to take full advantage of that situation. "You have to be patient to create your chances and sadly we missed the 100 per cent chance with Manor Solomon," said the German. "In such a game where you want to win it, you have to use such a situation."
Leeds travel to Middlesbrough on Tuesday evening before hosting Preston North End on Saturday afternoon.
Will Lankshear (West Bromwich Albion)
Will Lankshear's lack of match action for West Brom continued on Saturday as he came off the bench for the final 11 minutes of their 1-0 defeat to Sunderland. The striker will be hoping for an increase in pitch time over the next week with an away game at Bristol City and home match against Watford to come.
Alfie Dorrington (Aberdeen)
Alfie Dorrington's run in the Aberdeen starting XI continued on Saturday as he played the full 90 minutes of their 1-0 win at Ross County. The Spurs youngster will be hoping that the Dons can make it three wins on the spin in the league when they host Rangers at Pittodrie on Sunday afternoon.
Bryan Gil (Girona)
Bryan Gil looks to have played the last game of his Girona loan spell after undergoing surgery on a knee injury last month. The Spanish side have eight games remaining in their league campaign and they currently sit 13th after a poor run of form of late.
Jamie Donley and Josh Keeley (Leyton Orient)
Leyton Orient missed out on the opportunity to close the gap on Bolton in the final League One play-off place after playing out a 0-0 draw with Wigan at the weekend. Josh Keeley started the game and kept his 15th clean sheet of a remarkable season.
Jamie Donley, on the other hand, started the game on the bench and came on for the final 14 minutes but he couldn't help Orient secure an important win in their push for promotion. The O's travel to Mansfield Town on Tuesday evening and they are on the road once again on Saturday when they visit Crawley Town.
Alfie Devine and Luka Vuskovic (Westerlo)
Alfie Devine was on the scoresheet for Westerlo on Saturday as he helped the Belgian side come from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw at home to OH Leuven. Luka Vuskovic did not take part in the game as he remained an unused substitute after coming off in their 1-0 defeat at Dender the previous week.
It was mentioned ahead of the game that Vuskovic was touch and go to feature, with the youngster unfortunately going on to play no part in the fixture. Westerlo's next Conference League play-off group fixture comes at home to Charleroi on Friday night.
Alejo Veliz (Espanyol)
Espanyol recorded a huge win in their battle to stay in La Liga as they won 4-0 at Rayo Vallecano on Friday evening. Potentially a big result in their season, it was unfortunately a night of mixed emotions for Alejo Veliz as he remained an unused substitute.
The win will no doubt limit Veliz's chances of earning a starting spot this weekend when they travel to Celta Vigo. To date, the striker has one goal in 22 appearances for Espanyol in the league this season.
Matthew Craig (Mansfield Town)
Matthew Craig has finally returned to action for Mansfield Town after suffering with a hamstring injury since the middle of January. The midfielder was named in Nigel Clough's starting XI for Tuesday evening's 2-1 home defeat to Charlton Athletic and he marked his comeback with a stunning left-footed volley from the edge of the box that flew into the top corner of the net.
Craig played 65 minutes of the Charlton loss and then got another 74 minutes in the tank in the weekend as Mansfield fell to a 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield Town. There will be a Spurs reunion at Field Mill on Tuesday when Craig comes up against Leyton Orient duo Keeley and Donley.
George Abbott (Notts County)
George Abbott registered an assist for Notts County last Tuesday evening as they recorded a comfortable 3-0 home victory against MK Dons. The Spurs youngster would play no part in Saturday's defeat at Colchester United, though, after sustaining a knock in the midweek game.
Abbott will have his fingers crossed that he can play on Friday evening when Salford City travel to Meadow Lane. The Magpies are in a good position to clinch a play-off place as they have a six-point cushion over Colchester in eighth with five games remaining.
Luca Gunter (Wealdstone)
Wealdstone have won their past two National League fixtures but Luca Gunter has played no part after dropping to the bench with Dante Baptiste coming into the side. As Wealdstone have moved five points clear of the drop zone as a result of their last two weeks, the shot-stopper may have to contend with a place on the bench in their final five games.
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