Elliot Anderson, Matty Longstaff and Kelland Watts all starred for their respective loan clubs over the weekend. The young Newcastle United trio have excelled at Bristol Rovers, Mansfield and Wigan Athletic respectively this season as they forge their careers away from St James’ Park.
All three may be on the fringes of the first team next season and could save the Magpies a fortune if they continue to realise their potential. However, it was not a jolly weekend for every Newcastle loanee as Jeff Hendrick and Freddie Woodman continue to grow frustrated at QPR and Bournemouth.
Joe White settled for a cameo role at Hartlepool as they travelled to the League Two leaders yesterday afternoon. ChronicleLive looks at how the Magpies’ loan contingent fared in their latest round of fixtures…