'We aren't getting another striker' – Newcastle United fans react to Dwight Gayle's latest injury

Just half an hour into his return, Dwight Gayle suffered yet another injury.

And it's left Steve Bruce in a bit of a mess when it comes to his January plans, with the player unlikely to exit, if he’s on the treatment table.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Dwight Gayle of Newcastle United goes down injured and is subsequently substitued during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United at Molineux on January 11, 2020 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)placeholder image
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Dwight Gayle of Newcastle United goes down injured and is subsequently substitued during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United at Molineux on January 11, 2020 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

That’s not something lost on United fans. Here’s how YOU reacted on Twitter to the news.

@CraigMidd – “Means we won’t get a striker in who can actually do something. Clever.”

@ameobi23 – “meaning we aren't signing a striker.”

@Tyronlee89 Tyron – “In other words we aren’t getting another striker in during the window .. great.”

@LiamNUFC1998 – “Our training ground and stadium may as well be in a hospital."

@LewisWi05573618 – “Gayle has always had a dodgy hamstring, it's been the downfall of him.”

@Calvo98_ – “It will be something to do with your training methods. Take another look at what you are doing....”

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