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An Assessment of NUFC Players out on Loan
The loan system in football is vital for player development on any scale, whether it’s a young player needing game time to further progress or a player who has fell out of favour at their club and wants to prove themselves, a loan away is never a bad idea.
Newcastle United have a pool of players out on loan currently and we think its interesting to assess how they have been whilst away on loan to different leagues and clubs.
So here is our full assessment of NUFC players currently out on loan.
- Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
Big Chris Wood joined Nottingham Forest on loan in January after failing to make a big impact on Eddie Howe’s side this season. After returning only 2 goals in 18 for Newcastle this season, it was the right decision to send him out on loan to Premier League Nottingham Forest to allow him to get a fresh start and show Eddie Howe what he could do, unfortunately that hasn’t worked out for him. 1 goal in 7 appearances for Steve Cooper at Forest was not the impact he was hoping for and to top it off, he got injured whilst away on international duty with New Zealand and will miss the rest of the season. Where that leaves him for next season is still up in the air, but for now, this is a loan move that has failed to work out.
- Isaac Hayden (Norwich City)
28-year-old Isaac Hayden signed for Norwich City on loan last summer with the hope of him being able to add quality to their squad in order for them to bounce back to the Premier League from the Championship. This however hasn’t been the case, managing just 12 games in total this season, missing the first 2 months of the season through a knee injury. Returning during October, Norwich were confident they were going to get the player they were promised in the summer, however 12 games later, he was back on the side-lines with the same knee injury. With no return date for him as of yet and the season coming to an end, this can only be described as a disaster of a loan spell for Hayden.
- Jeff Hendrick (Reading FC)
The 31-year-old Irishman joined Reading last summer as an experienced Championship midfielder to help push Reading further this season, although that part hasn’t quite come to fruition with them currently being sat in 20th. 38 games for the royals this season contributing 4 goals and 1 assist from the centre of midfield is an impressive return for the Dublin native. Playing almost every minute for Reading this season, being named in the starting 11 every game bar one, perhaps Jeff Hendrick has found his level as he is clearly very capable of doing a good job in midfield in the Championship. Where this leaves him in terms of Eddie Howe’s plans is uncertain but a move back to the Championship wouldn’t be unbelievable for Hendrick.
- Karl Darlow (Hull City)
6”2 keeper Karl Darlow joined the Tigers in January of this season on loan to help them with their Championship campaign and bring some much needed quality to the team. After finding himself playing second fiddle in the first 4 matches of his loan spell on the bench, Darlow took his opportunity when it was handed to him and has since kept 2 clean sheets in 6 appearances. A fine keeper who fell out of favour at Newcastle, this loan move has shown what he can offer and although his time at St. James’ might be up, there will definitely be interest in him from both Championship and Premier League clubs and if Newcastle can make money from him, then this loan move has been a success for all parties.
- Ciaran Clark (Sheffield United)
33-year-old Ciaran Clark signed for the Blades in the summer with the hope of being an experienced centre back that can help the club get back to the Premier League. After starting in the first two games of the season for Sheff United against Watford and Millwall, he picked up a hamstring injury that has been reoccurring throughout the season. This has resulted in the former Ireland international only making 9 appearances this season and watching the season unfold from the side lines. With his contract due to expire in the summer at St James, a hamstring injury at 33 years old could spell the end for Clark. Having been named on the bench in recent weeks, we hope that he can make an impact in the remaining games the Blades have and earns himself a contract somewhere.
- Matty Longstaff (Colchester United)
23-year-old Matty Longstaff joined Colchester last summer with the hope of regular football in League 2 to get him a lot of minutes and the chance to really shine in that league. Struggling at the bottom of the table when he joined at the end of the window, 7 games was all he had and in that time, although he played the minutes for them, he failed to make the impact that was expected of him. A hamstring injury saw him miss 8 games throughout October and most of November, a brief appearance against Doncaster before picking up a knock. With a comeback against Gillingham on Boxing Day, 8 minutes was all it took before a serious injury to his knee saw him stretchered off the pitch and that was the loan spell done. Since then he has undergone surgery and is still currently in rehabilitation with Newcastle whilst they look after him. With his contract due to expire in the summer, it is still unclear where he will be next season but we expect him to get offered a new one.
- Garang Kuol (Heart of Midlothian FC)
Young Australian winger Garang Kuol signed for the club in January of this year as a developmental player, joining Hearts in Scotland just 11 days after signing for Newcastle. 7 appearances with only 1 being from the starting 11, it is unclear as to what type of player Kuol is going to be for Newcastle. But for now, a loan move to Scotland to get some much needed game time and minutes is certainly a good thing and Eddie Howe can get a real look at him in the summer.
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Following a contentious late penalty awarded to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) during their 1-1 draw against Newcastle, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) official involved in the decision has been replaced for an upcoming Champions League fixture. Tomasz Kwiatkowski, the Polish VAR official on duty at Parc des Princes, deemed a handball by Newcastle’s Tino Livramento, leading to Kylian Mbappe converting a 98th-minute penalty, salvaging a point for PSG managed by Luis Enrique.
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This outcome potentially affects the Champions League group standings significantly, as PSG retains their second position, edging two points ahead of Newcastle, with one group game remaining. The penalty call didn’t originate from referee Szymon Marciniak but was reversed after Kwiatkowski prompted him to review the incident on the VAR screen.
Originally slated for VAR duty in the upcoming Real Sociedad versus RB Salzburg clash, Kwiatkowski has been replaced, according to reports. The replacement for the Polish official hasn’t been disclosed yet. Kwiatkowski, 45, frequently officiates in Poland’s top football league and possesses experience in European competitions.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed dissatisfaction with the VAR decision, emphasizing its timing and impact, stating, “I feel it is a poor decision and it’s hugely frustrating for us, as you know how little time there is left in the game. There is nothing we can do about it now.”
For Newcastle to secure a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League, they must defeat AC Milan at St James’ Park on the final matchweek while hoping PSG doesn’t secure a victory against Borussia Dortmund.
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Footage tonight has emerged of PSG fans corning Newcastle United fans in a pub and attacking them in a scary video. This follows news that police had informed Newcastle fans that attacks were possible which lead to at least one pub having to close at 10pm due to this.
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PSG Fans arrive at Newcastle Upon Tyne and are met by Newcastle United fans ahead of their Champions League tie (which ended in a 4-1 Newcastle United win). Newcastle Centre was on shut down with streets closed and everyone watching.
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While many are familiar with the swift file-sharing capability of Airdrop, Apple has introduced a new addition called ‘NameDrop’ in its latest iteration. Functioning similarly to Airdrop, this feature facilitates the rapid exchange of contact information among users, aiming to streamline the process of sharing phone numbers without manual input.
However, authorities have flagged serious safety risks associated with this new addition. They caution that this feature might make personal information incredibly accessible, raising potential security vulnerabilities.
Sharing your contact details does involve a confirmation step. Yet, there’s a risk of inadvertently sharing your information with strangers if you’re uncertain about the pop-up or its purpose. Moreover, providing a guaranteed and accurate contact could pose risks down the line.
For instance, a scenario could unfold where someone, wishing to avoid unwanted attention, offers a fake number. Unfortunately, if that falsified contact information is scanned, it wouldn’t serve its intended purpose.
Police have issued a warning regarding the default activation of ‘NameDrop’ in the new Apple update. They emphasized that with this feature enabled, anyone can swiftly acquire contact information including pictures, phone numbers, email addresses, and more by simply placing their phone near yours or your child’s unlocked screen.
The police provided instructions on how to deactivate this feature, advising users to navigate to General – AirDrop – and disable ‘Bringing Devices Together.’ Additionally, they recommended setting ‘contacts only’ in the Airdrop settings to avoid receiving unsolicited images from strangers.
However, some individuals countered the police advisory, suggesting it might be overly alarmist. One individual stated that it wasn’t a safety issue as both parties needed to acknowledge the exchange. Another pointed out the need for awareness about disabling the feature, even with consent to the exchange.
They highlighted the importance of being informed about managing these settings: “Done. Thank you for this PSA! Approval or NOT, thank you for sharing this information. Always helpful to know more than less!”
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