Back in the summer of 2021 if Newcastle United fans had been told that Joelinton was to be voted player of the following season and would become one of the first names on the teamsheet - they would not have believed it.
As it is, that is very much the case. The Brazilan going from flop to hero in a matter of months. In the latest episode of our mini-podcast series ‘Let’s Talk About’ brought to you about The Everything is Black and White Podcast, Joelinton is the topic.
Andrew Musgrove and John Gibson look back on a season of transformation for Joelinton and what is next for the 25-year-old. The former Hoffenheim forward has gone from a man without confidence and fanfare to a player at the top of his game and with the full backing of the Geordie fanbase.
Talking about his transformation, Gibbo said: “It’s been one of the biggest I’ve ever known in a long, long, run of covering Newcastle United. It is absolutely unbelievable.
“He has gone from flop to fabulous, from hopeless to hero. It has been quite incredible.”
The pair discuss the reasons behind Joelinton’s turnaround at Newcastle - from the switch in position, the change in coach and the Brazilan’s own determination to succeed. There’s also a discussion on the impact of the fans and why it went so wrong in the first place.
There’s also a nod to the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes and why there is a strong belief that both he and Joelinton will be ruling Newcastle’s midfield come the new season.
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