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

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....”