Is Massadio Haidara the attacking left-back Newcastle have been looking for, the defender now top of the league and on top form for new club

Paul Gallagher has a habit of using his hands at St James Park – 2003 and 14 years on.

When many players are getting a chance to get their Newcastle careers back on track, a shame that it looks as though Massadio Haidara isn’t going to get his.

It has been revealed that Newcastle United consulted Mark Halsey before deciding to challenge the Fabricio Coloccini red card against Sunderland.

The self-righteous behaviour of Everton manager and hypocrite Roberto Martinez will not be lost on any Newcastle fan.

Writer Robert H poses the question; what is it about Roberto Martinez that really winds me up?

The absence of talented Massadio Haidara from Newcastle United first team action leaves questions as to whether he is suffering the Jonas Gutierrez effect?

The Meyler Sunderland goal celebration won’t have raised a smile for Alan Pardew and the Hull player stands every chance of following Callum McManaman.

While I’m happy that at last things have changed, it is laughable that Haidara’s career could have been ended and nothing is done, while Torres does some girly scratching and the FA get running for the rulebook.

The Italian full-back had been suffering from a hip problem and ironically for a defender, it is providing a spark going forward that is maybe the most valuable thing Santon can add today.