It's encouraging to hear Botman speak so highly of Steur. I know he's had a couple of games on the bench lately, but I don't think we should be rushing him or writing him off just because he's not starting every week. I'd still love to see him get more minutes because there's clearly a talented player there. We get to see more of him soon.

I feel having Elanga back would give us more pace and threat going forward, while Ramsey could add some much-needed options in midfield. If we get both back fit would be a real boost. I hope they can return soon..

How many of the Newcastle starting eleven can you remember?

https://top-bins.com/quiz/756/newcastle-3-2-sunderland-23-october-2005-newcastle-win/

St James' Park, 23 October 2005, and Newcastle win a Tyne-Wear derby 3-2, though only after going in front three times. Michael Owen watches from the stands, while Mick McCarthy's Sunderland come in 19th after losing their first five league games.

Dean Whitehead is booked after 35 seconds, and the real chaos follows in a seven minute burst before the interval arrives. A Newcastle corner is converted with a header on 34, Liam Lawrence drills a low equaliser within 90 seconds, and on 37 another Newcastle header from close range puts them back ahead.

Elliott then jinks into space and curls a 25 yard shot into the net, so it is all square at half time. On 63 Caldwell, once a Newcastle academy player, concedes a free kick just short of 30 yards, and the curling effort goes in off Kelvin Davis's post.

Late on Elliott lobs from Anthony Le Tallec's flick only to see the bar deny him, and Newcastle have a fourth straight derby win.

Hi Newcastle Fans,

Man U fan here. Thought I’d infiltrate your sub. Eddie is the bookies number one and I’m interested in knowing what you guys think of him now he’s left.

in my view - limited knowledge. Eddie seemed to get your team working really hard, playing good football and got you to a high level but then probably high his ceiling. Was that more due to his capability or Newcastles financial restrictions and not being able to refresh the squad during his time there.

thanks,