Newcastle have had a few rocky loan situations with some of our top prospects recently. None more glaring than that of striker Elias Sorensen, who has been recalled early from his two failed loans to Blackpool and Carlisle, respectively.
However, there have been some successes as well. That is particularly the case this season with two Magpies currently out on loan.
Freddie Woodman has been outstanding for Swansea in the Championship as he has gotten the first-team games he needs to develop. The 22-year-old has started every league game for the Swans this season.
There’s also Gateshead-born midfielder Dan Barlaser, who has progressed by leaps over the past few months at Rotherham. Dan has done so well at the League One leaders that the Chronicle think Newcastle will take a long look at the 23-year-old this summer.
Dan ranks up there with some of the top performers in League One statistically. This is what Lee Ryder writes about Dan’s impressive stats for Rotherham:
The reports have shown that Barlaser’s performances are in the top 10 in League One, he is the third-best passer in the division, and his chances created, and interceptions per game are the best in the league.
Indeed, Barlaser is closing in on creating 50 chances opportunities that led to shots for Rotherham this season while also netting twice and making four assists.
At 23, this could be a make or break summer for Barlaser. Steve Bruce should give him every opportunity to prove himself. If he’s not quite ready yet, he could still go out on loan again to a Championship or even a Premier League side next season.
Dan signed a new contract before heading to Rotherham last summer; however, that will expire in 2021. So if he impresses during pre-season, he could get an extension. Even if he needs a little more seasoning on another loan spell, he could still be Newcastle’s plans for the 2021-22 season.
126 comments so far
Bills Son Is Back
Feb 9, 2020 at 10:50 PM
Comment #121Saxon, you say define success…
Winning the 1st Division/Prem… no success since 1927.
Winning a domestic cup… no success since 1955.
Winning a trophy… no success since 1969. (I won’t count the mickey mouse Anglo Italian cups).
Qualifying for the Champs Lge was a success of sorts.
But i’d give 5 years of Champs Lge qualification without winning it…
For one FA Cup or League Cup win.
That would be a success that would be celebrated for a long, long time.
Now Saxon, you define it.
And if you say winning the Prem or a cup just remember that no previous owner has managed that for 93 years and 51 years respectively.
dougie
Feb 9, 2020 at 10:56 PM
Comment #122Munster you need to get over the Rafa debate,it’s long gone.Its not even relevant anymore,why do you persist?
Bills Son Is Back
Feb 9, 2020 at 11:01 PM
Comment #123I posted two years ago that I was impressed with Barlauser in a league cup game at SJP.
He had a touch of class and I was surprised he just seemed to disappear off the radar.
Will be interesting to see where his career goes from here.
dougie
Feb 9, 2020 at 11:07 PM
Comment #124The only way the parasite loses control over Sports Direct FC is when someone takes it away from him.The government might remove him as he is a very shady business man and of course that is an ongoing situation or the Arabs will make him an offer he can’t refuse.Hopefully the latter with a camels head under the duvet.
Uncertain Toon
Feb 10, 2020 at 12:11 AM
Comment #125Billson,
I get what you’re saying, however they had potential to win and they did.
Nee potential noo mate. Potential has been throttled.
If Bruce takes us into latter stages of FA cup then that would be massively against the grain. I hope he does, but can’t see it with the teams that are left in the competition.
lesh
Feb 10, 2020 at 1:56 AM
Comment #126Bills son
If winning the FA cup defines success, Wigan Athletic won it in 2013.
If winning the cup, a cup, defines success, you’d be happy that NUFC reach the giddy heights that Wigan’s achieved.
Ffs, for the sake of your own credibility, stop cheerleading for Ashley – go support Wigan Athletic where you look forward to years of mediocrity – with the odd success. As it is, your supporting an owner who’s taking the pi$$, as well as people’s money.