Miguel Almiron and Jonjo Shelvey are players Magpies fans are eager to see back in action – but will they return? Scroll down and click through the pages to see what Bruce had to say from his weekly press conference with the Premier League returning this weekend.
9. It’s tight at the bottom…
“What is vitally important is the accumulation of points how quickly you get them. the table this time last year, arguably, Fulham and Huddersfield were gone. I don’t think this is the case this year. They had too much to do. Teams who have won five six games there is a lot, you can throw a blanket of 12,13, 14 teams … everyone needs that defining moment. You can’t relax in the PL.” Photo: Nigel Roddis
10. Will in-demand Dwight Gayle stay beyond January?
“I have had many conversations about Dwight and he wants a chance…. I have always spoken highly of him. I hope he stays, honestly hope he gets his chance sooner rather than later and when he does I hope he takes it.” Photo: Stu Forster