Chronicle journalist Lee Ryder tweeted that Newcastle United told Coventry City not to play Adam Armstrong in their League Cup game as they did not want him to be cup tied. The Sky Blues could have done with his help as they crashed out 5-3 on penalties to Rochdale after a 1-1 draw after extra-time. The striker who scored two goals on his debut for the club will be desperate to get back into the first team after his dream start.