Spurs fans will love the words of praise that Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens has showered on Jamie Donley in light of the on-loan Tottenham man’s improved displays of late.
When Donley joined Leyton Orient on loan in the summer, most Spurs fans were fully expecting him to take League One by storm.
After all, the 19-year-old had not only been head and shoulders above everyone for Tottenham’s Under-21s but had also been in and around the first-team in North London for a while, being highly thought of by the coaches at Hotspur Way.
However, the teenager’s introduction to senior football was not as smooth as he would have hoped as he struggled to get regular minutes under his belt for the first few months of the campaign.
However, rather than feeling sorry for himself, the Tottenham academy graduate managed to fight and win a place in the side, having now made the number ten spot his own.
The attacking midfielder has chipped in with important goals and assists over recent weeks and has now garnered praise from his head coach for the character he has shown.
Richie Wellens told Leyton Orient’s YouTube channel: “Donley, I have to say, I take my hat off to him, I am so proud of him, the way he has come through the difficult time.
“I questioned him, and I put it on him a little bit to show some resilience and he has come through that with flying colours. So, the fact that I can get him and [Ethan] Galbraith in the team, is a massive help for us.”
Talent alone is never a guarantee that a player is going to make it at the highest level. Their character, mindset and work ethic are arguably even more important for them to realise their full potential.
Based on Wellens’ words, it sounds like Donley certainly has the right mindset and is someone who takes challenges head-on.
That certainly bodes really well for his future and the midfielder will undoubtedly return to Tottenham a better player and a stronger character after his experience at Brisbane Road.
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