Those of a black and white persuasion on Tyneside have been truly blessed in recent times. For the first time in roughly two decades Newcastle United have got their recruitment nigh on spot on.
Almost every single player signed since Mike Ashley’s 2021 departure has played their part in the wonders that have followed. Bruno Guimaraes being the shining example of that fact.
After initially being eased into life in England’s top flight, every game the midfielder now misses feels like a hammer blow to Newcastle's chances of picking up all three points. But all footballers go through bad periods and maybe, just maybe, we are seeing Bruno’s first slight struggle at being able to impact games as he usually does. Not bad going given he joined 16 months ago.