Steve Bruce reacts to Newcastle United's Carabao Cup win in round two
Newcastle were knocked out at the same stage of the Carabao Cup last season by Leicester City, but went on to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
The club has prioritised the Premier League under Mike Ashley’s ownership, though head coach Steve Bruce insists he’s free to attack the cup competitions.
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Bruce on Joelinton
Joe has always, always worked his socks off. He’s got to dust himself down and get on with it.
Liam Kennedy’s GOOD DAY/BAD DAY
GOOD DAY
Steve Bruce I suppose. He made 10 changes to the side and still oversaw progression to round three - even he’ll admit it was an awful watch mind. Ryan Fraser and Miguel Almiron were plus points, so too the performance of Mark Gillespie between the sticks - very assured.
BAD DAY
Joelinton, Joelinton and Joelinton. Nah, it wasn’t really a grab the opportunity by the scruff of the neck performance by Sean Longstaff or Dan Barlaser either.
