'Nice one Bruce' - Newcastle United fans react to Sean Longstaff, Allan Saint-Maximin and Emil Krafth debut news
And it’s fair to say Steve Bruce’s call has got plenty of people talking – so too has the news of Emil Krafth’s debut, Allan Saint-Maximin’s absence and a defensive looking bench.
Here’s what you had to say on social media...
@AdamBeckett09 – “No problem with having Sean on the bench, he looked off last week. Concerning that we only have 1 attacking option off the bench. Desperate to get Carroll & Gayle back in action. 1 injury and suddenly we’ve got no wide options.”
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Hide Ad@Guesty22 – “That bench is massively defensive. We need Gayle/Carroll/ASM back in there ASAP.”
@LawesDisorder – “Can understand Longstaff being benched - he's coming back from a serious injury. Four sub defenders, one midfielder and one forward is inexcusable. Matty Longstaff had a great pre-season, get him on the bench instead of one of the sub centre-halfs.”
@SimplyAlmiron – “Will be interesting to see what Krafth is all about.”
@DanToon4Life – “Is atsu injured?”
@DaveNUFCWhite – “Is ASM injured? I don’t get these bench selections...”
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Hide Ad@TheJoshuaNichol – “No @asaintmaximin today. He could've been really useful against the shaky Norwich back line.”
@TomMason19 – “Longstaff dropped? Nice 1 Bruce.”
@shawwal_96 Hilmy – “Longstaff has been benched due to not being 100% since his injury he has not looked the same. Great to see Krafth making his debut.”
@NUFCStudsUp – “Ki and Krafth getting the nod today, they'll get their first minutes of the season. I expect Muto to get some minutes as well. Let's see what they can do.”
@RoryPBull – “See what Ki brings to the team done nout since he’s came here, can string a nice pass but overall that team in centre is looking slow, should be capable of beating Norwich mind.”
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Hide Ad@Number9NUFC – “Such negativity from 'fans' about our bench, Let's just forfeit the match and bring the team home.”
@heatonjake1892 – “Hope all #NUFC fans give @TimKrul the respect he deserves today. Not against booing ex-players but he was one of the good guys from day 1. Dutch/Geordie dancer.”