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title: "Newcastle fans welcome Martin Dubravka selection hint"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2021/02/24/newcastle-fans-welcome-martin-dubravka-selection-hint-bruce-darlow/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "jrushworth"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2021-02-24T10:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-02-24T10:00:00Z"
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# Newcastle fans welcome Martin Dubravka selection hint

A number of [Newcastle](https://readnewcastle.com/2021/02/24/newcastle-morning-news-round-up-24th-february-2021/) supporters have reacted to a report from [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/02/23/exclusive-martin-dubravka-replace-karl-darlow-newcastle-goal/) claiming that Steve Bruce is set to recall [Martin Dubravka](https://readnewcastle.com/?p=29395) to the starting line-up in place of Karl Darlow against Wolves on Saturday.

The Magpies head into the game in real need of picking up all three points, with their cushion to the relegation zone having been reduced to just three points by Fulham after a [run of eight defeats in 10 league matches](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/scores-fixtures). Their form has not been helped by the lack of clean sheets, with just [two in their last 15 matches](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/scores-fixtures).

Darlow has been a very capable performer for the Magpies so far this season when filling in for Dubravka, who missed most of the campaign through [injury](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/martin-dubravka-opens-up-injury-19597806). However, he has been [back on the bench for a while](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/martin-dubravka/leistungsdaten/spieler/74960) now, waiting for his chance to reclaim his number one berth. Darlow’s average of 3.5 saves per game ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/karl-darlow/123689)) had even [seen him catch the eye of the England management](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/karl-darlow-catching-englands-eye-19542466).

However, over the last few weeks, he has started to make some costly mistakes, with the first goal at Old Trafford as he was beaten on his near post a case in point. Dubravka offers greater leadership qualities and had been [one of the Magpies’ best players](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/23/Archive/England-Newcastle-United) over the last two years. [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/02/23/exclusive-martin-dubravka-replace-karl-darlow-newcastle-goal/) reported that he is set to be restored to the team by Bruce for the crucial game against mid-table Wolves on Saturday night.

**Newcastle fans react to Dubravka’s impending return**

Many Newcastle fans support the planned recall of Dubravaka if indeed hes is restored by Bruce for the Wolves game. Most have acknowledged that Darlow has been impressive this term, but feel that the thime is right to restore Dubravka to the starting line-up.

> It’s time for this to happen, but Darlow has been sensational this season and if the season ended tomorrow he’d be our player of the season. [https://t.co/25OOBT5uoe](https://t.co/25OOBT5uoe)
>
> — Dan Hedley (@DanHedley92) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/DanHedley92/status/1364264160465481729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Think it's the right time to swap them round. Dubravka offers the leadership we've needed for a while. [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/AV4oFicMbz](https://t.co/AV4oFicMbz)
>
> — Magpie 24/7 (@Magpie24\_7) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/Magpie24_7/status/1364255112068227073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Darlo has been excellent this season. he has made a few mistakes lately but thats part of playing in goal but so is being dropped when you do. thats what keeps the position to be number 1 healthy.i agree put Dubravka back in but same goes for him.?
>
> — BALDWIN SCAFFOLDING LIMITED (@Leenufc1985) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/Leenufc1985/status/1364257827372617734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Darlow has done very well stepping in but at the end of the day you have to play your best players and Dubravka has arguably been ours for the last few years,has to be back in and it will actually be a big boost to see him on the team sheet
>
> — John Paul Nagle (@Nagser82) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/Nagser82/status/1364256229674147842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Big advocate of Karl Darlow but I agree this is the right move. However no keeper is error free so Martin will need to be on his A game.
>
> — Eddie Howe-Way (@HoweWayTheLads) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/HoweWayTheLads/status/1364257335896604672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> As harsh as that call is, I think it’s needed. A fresh injection of our motivated No1 keeper to add confidence to the defence.
>
> — MacItSo (@MacItSo) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/MacItSo/status/1364258036345372679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> About time should of happened weeks ago
>
> — Arron Gallagher (@\_arrongallagher) [February 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/_arrongallagher/status/1364252812981522432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)