Newcastle need to strengthen this summer. There's absolutely no denying it. An already threadbare squad was cut down to the absolute bare minimum during last season and the respective departures of both Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Davide Santon contributed to the team's close call with Premier League relegation. Newcastle simply didn't have the options. They were forced to plug round holes with square pegs as players were continuously played out of position. Although, Ryan Taylor's continued preference in central midfield can only be put down to come sort of sick fetish John Carver had for his 'set piece specialist'. One problem that Newcastle will have this summer is attracting players of a suitable quality to improve their team. (Although, the way they played for most of the 2014/15 season you would be forgiven for thinking they couldn't buy ANYONE to hamper the side's quality.) One way around this is to offer some of this season's relegated players another chance in the big time. Players who despite playing in the worst teams of their respective leagues, proved they are capable of playing at a much higher level. So here's 10 of them. All Magpies' fans need to do now is pray Mike Ashley will provide the funds to 'get them over the line'.
