Had someone told you that when Bruno Guimaraes signed for Newcastle United back in January that he’d have to wait until April to make his first home start, they would have been laughed out of the room. But due to the good form of those in the same position and a run of four games away from home, Guimaraes had to wait 10 weeks for that starting position.
I remember the audible groans of disbelief and disappointment in the pub when the teamsheet against Everton was announced. Fans had fully expected to see Guimaraes start at the first opportunity - as it was he was given a runout of just four minutes.
Newcastle won that game - and those keeping Guimaraes out of the side each had their moments, which in many ways justified the Brazilian starting from the bench. And that form of Joelinton, Jonjo Shelvey and Joe Willock continued as Newcastle went on an unbeaten run that ended at 9.
