Rafa Benitez may have divided opinion with his selection policy but when this happens…amazing, remarkable things tend to occur, like what we saw on Wednesday night.
For Newcastle to succeed in winning the championship this season, or at the very least finishing second and claiming automatic promotion, I believe Jonjo Shelvey has an integral part to play in how Newcastle United are set up.
Appoint a man who has little or no managerial experience whatsoever but is a proven leader at both club and international level. Alan Shearer for England.
Starting with these 3 players, Newcastle United have this excellent opportunity to now build a team and a squad, not just for next season or the one after but for the next five years and beyond if they give players opportunities.
But how does offering this level of control to Carr, like Newcastle United have in recent seasons, differentiate from giving this level of control to an old school manager.
It does seem to be a bit of a worry though when the chances of a positive weekend results wise coincides with Steve McClaren and Newcastle United not playing…