CARDIFF, WALES - APRIL 21:  Forest player Jack Colback holds off the challenge of Craig Bryson of Cardiff during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Nottingham Forest at Cardiff City Stadium on April 21, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)CARDIFF, WALES - APRIL 21:  Forest player Jack Colback holds off the challenge of Craig Bryson of Cardiff during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Nottingham Forest at Cardiff City Stadium on April 21, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
CARDIFF, WALES - APRIL 21: Forest player Jack Colback holds off the challenge of Craig Bryson of Cardiff during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Nottingham Forest at Cardiff City Stadium on April 21, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Eleven players who could revive their Newcastle United career after Rafa Benitez's exit

Not every one at Newcastle United will be disappointed to see the back of manager Rafa Benitez.

While fans mourn the Spaniard's departure and those in the halls of power pick up the pieces after their ill-fated power struggle, there will be some within the camp who see Benitez's exit as an opportunity to revive their Magpies career.

Here we take a look at the 11 players who could come in from the cold, having been edged out or sent out by the former Real Madrid and Liverpool boss.