Newcastle United have a new talisman in Bruno Guimaraes.
The Brazil international gave a demonstration of the team the Geordies want to be in the future - then declared he wants to play another 100 games at St James’s Park. The 24-year-old conjured two goals to haul Newcastle back from one down, as Eddie Howe’s side almost guaranteed their Premier League safety.
Guimaraes’ header in the 94th minute was just about the last touch of the game and when the final whistle went he sank to his knees and celebrated. He is no mercenary. He’s combative, skillful, and desperate to prove himself with an infectious hunger for the ball. Guimaraes explained before the game he is on Tyneside to keep the club up - then have a crack at winning trophies including in Europe.
