Jamie Donley insists Tottenham star has ‘loads of years left’ at the top

Tottenham Hotspur loanee Jamie Donley who is on loan at Leyton Orient has revealed that he still has huge admiration for one Tottenham Hotspur star.

Jamie Donley was a standout performer for Spurs’ U21 side last season, racking up an impressive eight goals and 17 assists in 27 appearances.

His performances earned him a loan move to League One outfit Leyton Orient, where he has continued to impress, registering six goals and five assists in 30 outings so far.

With his career progressing at a steady pace, Donley will be hoping to make his mark at Tottenham when he returns from his loan spell.

Jamie Donley’s admiration for Spurs captain Heung-min Son

Despite being away from the club, the 20-year-old has now revealed that he still keeps a close eye on Spurs—and has a huge admiration for one of their biggest stars.

Speaking to The Telegraph, Donley opened up about the player he looks up to the most at Tottenham—club captain Heung-min Son.

“That’s my captain. I look up to him. He’s an unbelievable player and professional. He’s got loads of years left. I definitely look up to him,” Donley said.

The admiration for Son isn’t limited to the Tottenham loanee. Archie Gray has also insisted that Son remains a world-class player, despite a dip in his numbers this season.

Why Son’s presence remains crucial for Tottenham’s youngsters

With reports linking Son with a move away from Spurs, Donley will be hoping that when he returns to Tottenham next season, the club’s captain will be there for him to learn from first-hand.

Of course, keeping Son at Hotspur Way would be crucial, not just for Donley but for several of Tottenham’s young talents.

Every squad needs experienced figures to guide the next generation, and few fit the bill better than Son—a player who has spent over a decade at the club and knows exactly what it takes to succeed at the top level.

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