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·4 janvier 2025

Spurs loan watch: League One round up

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In League One, Tottenham Hotspur loanees, Josh Keeley, Jamie Donley, and their Leyton Orient side were looking to continue their excellent form of late, that had seen them rise from 21st to 8th in the space of one month, as they hosted 22nd place Shrewsbury Town on Saturday afternoon at 15:00 GMT.

Another brilliant days work for Tottenham Hotspur loanees

For the eighth game in a row, both Keeley and Donley were named in the starting XI by Orient manager Richie Wellens. As usual, Donley started as a number ten in the 4231 set up that is regularly deployed.


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After a pretty uninspiring first half, where the sides remained deadlocked, Donley missed a good chance right in stoppage time. Then, the game began to open up more during the second period. Then, 18 minutes into the half, the midfielder redeemed himself, as he got his name on the scoresheet once again, finishing from an incredibly acute angle down the right hand side. Some way to celebrate his 20th birthday.

He would be celebrating even more 30 minutes later, as his goal was enough to secure yet another three points for the O's, with another clean sheet for Keeley, who has conceded in just one game since the 30th of November. Today's game was one of the easier shutouts during that period, with the keeper not having to face a single shot on target all game.

Perfect day all around. Clean sheet for Keeley, goal for Donley on his birthday, and all three points for Orient. The now 20-year old did get a birthday card from the referee - his first booking in the league so far this season.

Due to other teams close to them in the league also winning their games, the O's remain in eight place, despite this win. However, they are now just three points off a play-off position, with 37 points from 24 games, as they continue to put pressure on those within the top six.

Next up is a break from league action, as they continue their FA Cup journey, with a home game against Championship side Derby County - whom are only 14 places further up the pyramid than Orient. As most people will know, this game will be taking place as a result of Keeley's improbable last minute goal at home to Oldham Athletic, in the second round, that sent the game to extra-time in an eventual win.

Kick off for that game is 18:00 BST next Saturday.

Once again, Matthew Craig was not named in the Barnsley match day squad. Keep an eye out for updates on that situation over the coming days.

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