The transfer window was a disappointing one for Newcastle, with many fans lambasting owner Mike Ashley for his lack of investment in Rafa Benitez's first team.
And things didn't get a whole lot better after their first Premier League match of the season, where despite a spirited performance, they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Spurs on the opening day.
Of their seven summer additions, it was Salomon Rondon and Yoshinori Muto who were backed to be the difference upon their arrival at St James' Park, but it was returning loan star Kenedy who caught the eye of supporters against Tottenham.