The Dutchman is far superior to Karl Darlow (who did little to impress during pre-season) and Rob Elliot. The 27-year-old was reported to be pining for a move away from the club earlier this summer, alongside Papiss Cisse, Cheick Tiote and Moussa Sissoko. None of the aforementioned players have yet left Tyneside and it seems their No 1 shot-stopper is now happy with his role. Linked with the vacant captaincy position before it was handed back to Fabricio Coloccini, Krul is becoming a very important senior figure in the side and a player that the club should do everything in their power to keep.
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.
