Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff scored the winner against Manchester United on Sunday on his Premier League debut.
The 19-year-old academy graduate, however, was meant to join a League Two club on loan in the summer. Steve Bruce ultimately decided to keep him at the club, instead of sending him out on loan, though.
Twitter: The plan was for Matty to go on loan to a League Two club this season.
But, as @lee_ryder reveals, Steve Bruce scr… https://t.co/14qE2mBjP4 (@ChronicleNUFC)
These Newcastle fans reacted to the news…
What are the chances?
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC @lee_ryder What’s the chances of if overshadowing his brother? (@Kevwoodh24)
Don’t get carried away…
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC @lee_ryder Let’s not.get carried away..he did lose possession on occasions. (@mindblower46)
Special…
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC @lee_ryder He’s far, far superior for a LEAGUE 2 side.
Even before this weekend.
You could see he’s special. (@BootGeordie)
They should…
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC @lee_ryder The other youngsters should be given chance. Over years good prospects been loaned out ne… https://t.co/D1mahYXmGY (@ThomasLowes11)
Good job…
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC @lee_ryder Good job as our loan players never seem to play ?♂️ quality debut, he’ll keep Shelvey an… https://t.co/UrPorSU335 (@DaveWarnok)
Well…
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC @lee_ryder He wouldn’t have played if Shelvey was not injured and Hayden was not suspended. Just lik… https://t.co/GsXJTMHYTJ (@decarteret_john)
READ NEWCASTLE VERDICT
Whilst there is no way of knowing if Bruce would have played Matty Longstaff if Shelvey and Hayden were available, the fact is that he did play. The youngster is now likely to be given another start after the international break, which will give him the chance to nail down a regular place in the starting XI.
He was excellent in midfield throughout the game, even if you exclude his goal. He constantly won the ball back and looked to close down Manchester United attackers at every opportunity.
