Author Profile - Jake Swinburn ( 8 Posts )

Newcastle United’s unsung hero this season – In his eight games so far, Newcastle have won seven of them and drawn the other (Aston Villa), plus scoring two goals.

A polar opposite to Vurnon Anita…DeAndre Yedlin relies heavily on his pace to allow him to cover after bombing forward to help out his winger, adding a different dimension.

Knowing Rafa Benitez, there could even be a third plan…as Wolves manager Walter Zenga is kept guessing.

Transition man – Vurnon Anita establishing himself as not only Newcastle’s first choice, but arguably the finest in the Championship.

The proof that hard work DOES pay off – Rafa Benitez turned to Yoan Gouffran and as in his early days, would not disappoint.

There were 42 moves in and out but is this one position where Newcastle United couldn’t realistically strengthen in the summer?

Do new signings hint at this change of formation at Newcastle United for Rafa Benitez after years of tactical ineptitute at NUFC?

One of the main problems that fans seem to have against Matz Sels, is that he is not Karl Darlow,