Newcastle United were forced to explore football's free agency last week after a training injury to Karl Darlow left the Magpies short in the goalkeeping department. With the transfer window not long closed, there wasn't a wide range of options for Eddie Howe to mull over as the club decided on former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius.
Speculation suggests former Watford goalkeeper-turned-YouTuber Ben Foster was another player identified by Newcastle as they scoured the market for a suitable Darlow replacement. The 39-year-old has been without a club since leaving the Hornets after their relegation last summer.
While only Karius will be receiving a taste for St James' Park this season, both he and Foster clearly have fond memories of playing there over the years. Karius, who was unveiled on Monday evening, admitted he was relishing stepping out at the stadium where he enjoyed playing as an opponent in his very first interview.
