If Higginbotham has been signed on loan then I imagine he'll be turning out for the well (sarcasm)
This carry on where loan players are portrayed as undeserving mercenaries who don't deserve a place over existing players is nonsense.
The game has changed and loan players are a huge part of it suiting many clubs who can reduce long term financial risk.
We also need to remember that, while we've had some disappointments, we've also been served very well by some loanees
If he's good enough play him
If mcHugh is better then play McHugh
Simple really