 Newspaper reports linked Loach to Tottenham Hotspur as backup to Heurelho Gomes, however as Carlo Cudicini's alleged move to Portsmouth did not go through, no deal was ever made.Loach made a good start to 2009–10 including a match winning performance against Plymouth where Watford won 1–0.Loach featured in all 46 Watford league matches that season, and on 5 March 2010 extended his contract with Watford until 2013.