Newcastle United's upcoming clash with Bournemouth presents several reunions in the dugout and on the pitch. However, it is a fixture Ryan Fraser will likely be dreading given his acrimonious exit from the south coast two years ago.
The Scotland international impressed in the Premier League under Eddie Howe at the Vitality Stadium, and struck up a lethal partnership with future Magpies team-mate Callum Wilson in the 2018/19 season. However, the winger was unable to match this return of goals and assists in what proved to be his final campaign for the Cherries.
The Premier League was suspended in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, and with his heart set on a move away, Fraser turned down a short-term contract extension and left as a free agent ahead of Project Restart. Eddie Howe's side ultimately suffered relegation, and the winger later admitted he was 'battered' for the decision.
