A bold team selection and one that compromised fans' wishes. Steve McClaren made an intelligent team selection that mixed some big-hitters with some talented players who are desperate for game time. The plan worked and Newcastle United executed a perfect game-plan and fully earned their 4-1 win.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.