Steve Bruce's Joelinton and Shelvey decisions come under fire despite support for Newcastle United recall of Dubravka

Steve Bruce’s recall of Martin Dubravka has won praise, while his persistence with Jonjo Shelvey and Joelinton has not.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Martin Dubravka of Newcastle United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on February 21, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Martin Dubravka of Newcastle United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on February 21, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Martin Dubravka of Newcastle United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on February 21, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Here’s how #NUFC Twitter reacted to today’s team news...

@geesingh7 – “Traore will destroy Lewis!”

@ChrisPage_Boz – “Called it a few weeks ago now. Absolutely nothing against Darlow at all. The lad has been phenomenal and had a brilliant season. However, Dubravka is IMO the better keeper, the club no1 and a leader on the pitch. He simply had to come back in.”

@JonnyD400 – “Can’t wait to see Shelvey run his heart out...”

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@TOONYWOONY11 – “Made up to see Dubravka’s name back there, worried about Krafth tbh and didn’t Really want Joelinton to start. But onwards and hopefully upwards. Three points would be great.”

@MrBics – “What has Krafts got on Bruce?? Would he mind sharing it??”

@NeilHindson – “Another evening looking forward to Joelinton lumbering around trying to pick up a niggle so he can come off and Shelvey wading through treacle.”

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