FOR all of the riches of Newcastle United’s Saudi-led owners, it was a player they unearthed at a bargain price who ensured their one-year anniversary was celebrated with a resounding 5-1 victory.
Yes, even at £36million rising to £42m, Bruno Guimaraes was a steal. After just nine months on Tyneside, the Brazilian already feels like one of the most special to ever pull on the black and white stripes. And there is some competition.
He scored twice and was head and shoulders the game’s best player. He did not need his new bleached-blonde hairdo to stand out.