{"id":407027,"date":"2026-02-04T08:15:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T08:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/407027\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T08:15:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T08:15:08","slug":"how-james-scanlon-fared-on-his-professional-club-debut-on-loan-at-swindon-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/407027\/","title":{"rendered":"How James Scanlon fared on his professional club debut on loan at Swindon Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Manchester United loanee James Scanlon has made his debut already, just 24 hours after leaving the club.<\/p>\n<p>After missing out on a loan move at the start of the season, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/james-scanlon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">James Scanlon<\/a> eventually secured his Manchester United exit at the most recent transfer deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Scanlon signed on loan with Swindon Town, who are competing for the playoff spots in League Two.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/transfer-news\/man-utd-youngster-james-scanlon-completes-loan-switch-to-league-two-outfit-on-deadline-day\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">United confirmed Scanlon\u2019s exit<\/a> at the deadline, one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/news\/every-deal-man-utd-completed-on-transfer-deadline-day-mid-season-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">several young players to leave<\/a> the club\u2019s academy on loan deals.<\/p>\n<p>This is Scanlon\u2019s first loan move, leaving to test himself after appearing to outgrow the under-21s.<\/p>\n<p> Which loan move are you most optimistic about being a success? <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4x-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-327922\" \/>Getty Images     <\/p>\n<p> \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2238495354-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"James Scanlon playing for Man Utd under-21s, black kit\" \/>Photo by Manchester United\/Manchester United via Getty ImagesJames Scanlon makes Swindon Town debut<\/p>\n<p>James Scanlon was named in the Swindon Town squad for their League Two clash away at Harrogate Town, 24 hours after his loan move.<\/p>\n<p>Scanlon was among the substitutes and got an early introduction, brought on in the 57th minute in place of midfielder Darren Oldaker.<\/p>\n<p>It was an immediate show of faith from Swindon boss Ian Holloway, who was looking to make a breakthrough with the game goalless against League Two\u2019s bottom club.<\/p>\n<p>Swindon secured a 1-0 win that moves them up to fifth place in the table, after scoring a late penalty.<\/p>\n<p>While Scanlon was not involved in the winner, he showed a direct approach that bodes well for the weeks ahead.<\/p>\n<p>1\/1 Shot on Target1\/2 Successful Dribbles 3\/5 Duels Won2 Free-Kicks won2 Corner Kicks taken21 Touches<\/p>\n<p>Scanlon\u2019s one shot was a speculative effort from outside the box that was saved by the goalkeeper, and it was a sign of his confidence to try it.<\/p>\n<p>He will take further confidence from playing 33 minutes in a win for his team, and will hope for more opportunities in the weeks ahead.<\/p>\n<p> Should Ruben Amorim have been FIRED right after the Europa League Final defeat? <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2216487525-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - UEFA Europa League Final 2025\" class=\"wp-image-320872\" \/>Photo by James Gill \u2013 Danehouse\/Getty Images     <\/p>\n<p> \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n<p>   Next step in James Scanlon\u2019s career<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/academy\/man-utd-u21-vs-sporting-cp-live-team-news-latest-updates-and-kick-off\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">James Scanlon scored a hat-trick<\/a> for Manchester United\u2019s under-21s a fortnight ago in the win over Portuguese club Sporting.<\/p>\n<p>It was the latest sign that he was ready for senior football, after already making his international debut.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/academy\/man-utd-teenager-james-scanlon-helps-gibraltar-break-14-game-run-first-win-since-2022\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scanlon represents minnows Gibraltar<\/a> and has already managed to get on the scoresheet. Along the way he has faced Scotland, Croatia and Czech Republic among others.<\/p>\n<p>He was crying out for a loan move to continue his development, and the move to Swindon in League Two could be just what he needs.<\/p>\n<p>Join Our Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Receive a digest of our best United content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Manchester United loanee James Scanlon has made his debut already, just 24 hours after leaving the club. 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