Leeds United loan watch as Mallik Wilks proves the hero of the weekend once again
Samuel Saiz failed to appear for Getafe again in this week's Whites loan watch
Mallik Wilks celebrates as he scores their third goal of the game during the FA Cup Third Round match between Preston North End and Doncaster Rovers at Deepdale on January 06, 2019
Mallik Wilks celebrates as he scores their third goal of the game during the FA Cup Third Round match between Preston North End and Doncaster Rovers at Deepdale on January 06, 2019 (Image: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Samuel Saiz failed to appear for Getafe again in this week's Whites loan watch
Mallik Wilks was the star of Leeds United’s loan legion at the weekend after the youngster grabbed a crucial goal in Doncaster Rovers’ 3-1 win over Walsall.
Wilks was the key man for Grant McCann’s side and showed great composure to double their lead in just the fourth minute.
Elsewhere, it was a good weekend for Lewie Coyle and Conor Shaughnessy.
Here’s a summary of the Whites’ players in action.
Mallik Wilks - Doncaster Rovers
Wilks scored the second goal in a 3-1 win over Walsall at Keepmoat Stadium. He was given man of the match by Doncaster Free Press, who scored him with a nine out of 10. “Won the penalty, scored a delightful goal and caused problems all afternoon with his direct running and trickery,†they said.
Lewie Coyle - Fleetwood Town
Coventry City v Fleetwood Town in the League One match at the Ricoh Arena, with Dujon Sterling and Lewie Coyle
Coventry City v Fleetwood Town in the League One match at the Ricoh Arena, with Dujon Sterling and Lewie Coyle (Image: Tim Easthope)
Coyle was a key performer as Fleetwood claimed all three points and a clean sheet in a 1-0 win away at Accrington Stanley. Scored an eight with Fleetwood Weekly News in his familiar position of right-back.
Samuel Saiz - Getafe
The Spaniard was once again left out of the matchday squad as Getafe lost 2-0 at home to Leganes.
Hadi Sacko - Ankaragücü
Turkish side were once again not in action this weekend. They next take to the field against Fenerbache on April 7.
Pawel Cibicki - Elfsborg
The Swedish outfit get their Allsvenskan campaign underway on Monday evening against Hammarby.
Pawel Cibicki ahead of the Carabao Cup fourth round match between Leicester City and Leeds United at King Power Stadium on October 24, 2017
Pawel Cibicki ahead of the Carabao Cup fourth round match between Leicester City and Leeds United at King Power Stadium on October 24, 2017 (Image: Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)
Sam Dalby - Morecambe
Dalby was left out of the matchday squad as Morecambe secured a priceless win over Crawley Town in their bid to avoid the drop. The youngster has struggled for minutes at the Globe Arena since moving on loan in January.
Tom Pearce - Scunthorpe United
The young defender operated at left-back on Saturday, but that couldn’t prevent Scunthorpe losing 2-1 to AFC Wimbledon. Scored a five in the Grimsby Telegraph, who wrote: “Shaky performance from the Leeds loanee. Was caught out defensively on a few occasions, needs to be stronger and impose himself. Crosses into the box were poor.â€
Conor Shaughnessy - Heart of Midlothian
The young defender got 90 minutes under his belt at centre-back for Hearts as they beat Aberdeen 2-1 on Saturday.
Vurnon Anita - Willem II
Anita was another man to play the full match as Willem II claimed a 3-2 win over Fortuna Sittard. Alexander Isak’s hat-trick secured the points for the Dutch side as they moved to eighth.
Jay-Roy Grot - VVV-Venlo
Grot was a half-time substitute for VVV, but couldn’t prevent them from throwing away a one-goal lead to draw 1-1 away at NAC Breda.
Jay-Roy Grot runs with the ball during the pre-season friendly between VVV-Venlo and Werder Bremen at Heinz-Dettmer-Stadion Lohne on July 30, 2018
Jay-Roy Grot runs with the ball during the pre-season friendly between VVV-Venlo and Werder Bremen at Heinz-Dettmer-Stadion Lohne on July 30, 2018 (Image: Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
Laurens De Bock - KV Oostende
De Bock came off the bench for 10-man Oostende as they lost 2-1 to AS Eupen in the first of their Europa League play-off games.
Ouasim Bouy - PEC Zwolle
There was no sign of Bouy in the PEC Zwolle squad as they beat FC Emmen 3-0 at home.
Tyler Denton - Peterborough United
Peterborough weren’t in action this weekend with the Checkatrade Trophy taking centre stage. They host Gillingham next weekend on April 6.
Paudie O’Connor - Bradford City
O’Connor made his long-awaited return to the Bradford side, making his first appearance since going off at half-time at Barnsley in a 3-0 defeat on January 12. It was little help, however, as the Bantams lost 1-0 away at play-off chasers Charlton Athletic.
Mike Dean chats to Alexandre Lacazette and Paudie O'Connor during the FA Cup Third Round match between Blackpool and Arsenal at Bloomfield Road on January 5, 2019
Mike Dean chats to Alexandre Lacazette and Paudie O'Connor during the FA Cup Third Round match between Blackpool and Arsenal at Bloomfield Road on January 5, 2019 (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Caleb Ekuban - Trabzonspor
The Turkish side are next in action on April 5, when they travel to Antalyaspor.
Liam Kitching - Harrogate Town
The 19-year-old defender wasn’t involved as Harrogate drew 2-2 with Maidstone United at home. After leading 1-0, James Muldoon’s 63rd-minute penalty eventually secured a point for the hosts.
Alex Machuca - Burgos CF
Machuca failed to emerge from the substitutes’ bench as Burgos lost 2-1 at home to Real Madrid II.
Oriol Rey - Conquense
Rey was once again in the starting XI for Conquense, but couldn’t steer the game his side’s way as they drew 0-0 with Cornella.