When Ryan Fraser joined as a free agent on September 7th, he hadn’t played a match since Bournemouth’s 2-1 loss at Liverpool exactly six months earlier. So Steve Bruce has taken the cautious approach with the winger.
He made his debut with a start against Blackburn in the Carabao Cup. Fraser responded with the deciding goal and got a good 58 minutes under his belt. Fraser was then was brought on for an injured Allan Saint-Maximin in the first half a few days later against Brighton.
Ryan then came on to start the second half at Morecambe when Ciaran Clark suffered an injury. So that made it three appearances in just over a week for the 26-year-old.
That may have been too much too soon as he ended up missing the Tottenham match with a slight injury. However, Ryan returned and play the entire Carabao Cup tie at Newport County before getting a cameo in the Burnley win.
Fraser has been one of seven Magpies (including Achraf Lazaar with Morocco) who has been on international duty these past few weeks.
Ryan came on as a late substitute in Scotland’s penalty shootout win over Israel in the Euro qualifiers. Yesterday, he put in a Man of the Match display in the Nations League win over Slovakia.
Tonight's @BT_UK Man of the Match: Ryan Fraser.#SCOSVK pic.twitter.com/hfgnOIK5cR
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) October 11, 2020
Fraser should be close to full fitness by Saturday when Manchester United come to St James Park for our next league match. Scotland have another Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Wednesday.
So far, the international break has gone very well for Fraser as he seems to be getting his match sharpness back and should be ready to start regularly for Newcastle soon.
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200 comments so far
Mund
Oct 12, 2020 at 7:57 PM
Comment #1Hopefully we see the best of Fraser in the coming weeks as he has looked well off the pace in his recent showings. It’s understandable tho with the little pre season he has had and I’m one of his admirers so I think he will be a plus for us this season.
Got to prove a few of you wrong tho I know that.
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:00 PM
Comment #2He looked pretty good for Scotland at the weekend.
Mund
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:02 PM
Comment #3What is certain during this pandemic is that it has shown how poor the government and the top footballing authorities are.
Some of the decision making from both camps is incredulous and I’m an totally shocked to the core from what I’ve seen with my own eyes.
I have 0 confidence in either to do anything beneficial in both respective roles. It’s a joke and all we can do is sit here and lap it up.
Hopefully by end of January we can see our own club back in a positive light and have faith back in the English game
jane
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:03 PM
Comment #4“Got to prove a few of you wrong tho I know that.”
who you or Fraser?
Mund
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:04 PM
Comment #5EGB
Aye he did like, let’s hope he can replicate it for the toon as him and Maxi could be a frightening thought
JohnReese
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:04 PM
Comment #6Romford & Giimps,
She’ll fall in love with him when she sees him, we had one up until about 5 years ago but after the last dog I fostered myself (a pregnant husky over Christmas) it was decided I was not allowed to make these decisions myself!
He’s an old boy and he’s come from a very abusive home apparently so she’d never dream of turning him away either.
Mund
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:05 PM
Comment #7Jane can you elaborate? Or was it a poor attempt at a joke?
I know Alexa has a bad rep for her jokes but I kinda like them but that was poor.
“Alexa tell me a joke”
Optimistic prime
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:10 PM
Comment #8John
Good on you and your lass when you tell her lol.
Optimistic prime
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:12 PM
Comment #9I don’t have Alexa, its built into my TV, never turned it on.
Them next door do, hear them screaming for songs pissed, nightmare.
JohnReese
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:13 PM
Comment #10OP,
I think she leaves the hospital about 7 so I’ll wait until she should be driving and send her a photo. Technically I’ll have forewarned her so she can’t complain.. right?
Wor Bairle
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:15 PM
Comment #11Just watched our poltical and medical leaders, clear as mud. Done some reading, think I’ve got it now.
JohnReese, you might be self isolating for a while! 😛
Wor Bairle
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:19 PM
Comment #12OP
No need for Alexa in my house, got a teenage daughter, she knows fkn everything.
Wor Bairle
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:22 PM
Comment #1310 pints for the best explanation of…
Chalkin the bleezer
Mund
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:23 PM
Comment #14John
Just make sure you come and let the blog know what happens 😉
Wor Bairle
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:24 PM
Comment #15Ooops
Points not pints.
10 pints is the usual cause
lesh
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:40 PM
Comment #16Mund
You posted:
‘Jane can you elaborate’
You’ll probably have time to have a few drinks when you’re waiting for an answer.
Wor Bairle
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:40 PM
Comment #17On topic
Be interesting to see Fraser in the mix when he’s properly up to speed, looked a yard off the pace up to now. Could be some formidable partnerships developing for us when all fully fit and familiar with each other.
Optimistic prime
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:43 PM
Comment #18https://www.themag.co.uk/2020/10/rick-parry-the-ultimate-hypocrite-have-a-look-at-what-he-said-only-3-years-ago-newcastle-united/
Oh Rick
chancel be a fine thing
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:50 PM
Comment #19Jail, If you’re still struggling with adds, on the browser go into settings and then extensions; look for a search box and type in the name of the extension/addon you want; when the extension appears, plonk your fat thumb on it, then a box should appear with “add” in it and again plonk your thumb on this box. Finally a box with something like allow in private browsing wiil appear, select yes, and the extension should be installed.
uBlock Origin is the one I use. Oh I think there may be another “allow this extension access” type pop up, again say yes.
This is from memory, and may vary slightly from browser to browser, but the gist is covered I think.
In browsers that are firefox based they are called addons and in chrome based they are called extensions, but are the same things.
Did make me chuckle when you said you trust chrome. Google are only the largest thieves of data on the planet.
Romford mag
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:50 PM
Comment #20JohnReese
Fair play to you bud 🙂
No animal should suffer abuse , and should always be loved . I’ve got nothing but admiration for you mate , for fostering him thumbs up emoji 🙂
Optimistic prime
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:51 PM
Comment #21So if the Wham deal for Benramha falls through we’re ready to swoop.
Charnley will strike with the speed of a sloth.
giimps
Oct 12, 2020 at 8:57 PM
Comment #22Chairkin the bleeza, an Ashington term for falling out with the missus (JohnReese, although hopefully never for doing a good deed) and leaving messages on the flat part of the coal fire acceleration device for each other, till hostilities have passed…..i think that just about covers it
jane
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:02 PM
Comment #23lesh you’re obsession with my posts is obvious for all to see.
you comment negatively on most of my posts. why?
Optimistic prime
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:04 PM
Comment #24Jane
He fancies you
giimps
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:06 PM
Comment #25Leah and Jane sitting in a tree
giimps
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:06 PM
Comment #26Lesh even…bloomin autocorrect
Mund
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:08 PM
Comment #27Jane
I’m pretty sure that’s would you do to mine most the time
chancel be a fine thing
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:08 PM
Comment #28JohnReese, I liked your idea about loan players you posted earlier and it inspired a similar thought:
All players clubs want to loan out go into an auction, and clubs bid for the players they want. Perhaps a ‘Dutch auction’s might work best. This auction could be strung out over a week or more, maybe two hours a day/evening and broadcast on SkySports who could pay for the rights (lots of advertising revenue). The money from the TV and the player ‘sales’ could be divided amongst the lower leagues. Like you said, the parent club would be responsible for wages. Any club would be allowed to offer/buy loans, even European clubs, but all proceeds shared evenly throughout the lower English leaugues.
Wor Bairle
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:09 PM
Comment #29giimps
Full 10 points plus an extra bonus point for “coal fire acceleration device”
Quality.
jane
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:16 PM
Comment #30“I’m pretty sure that’s would you do to mine most the time”
sorry for bullying you.
Optimistic prime
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:20 PM
Comment #31https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/premier-league-project-big-picture-22834501
Worth a look
JohnReese
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:29 PM
Comment #32The dogs firmly entrenched on my spare bed so if my wife kicks me out our bed, I’ll be on the couch!
Chancel,
Something definitely needs to be done about it. I don’t believe B teams to be the best solution as it dilutes the competition in those leagues as far as I’m concerned. Like you say, if teams got a list of every player available and they could essentially bid on the young players in positions they need, you’d hopefully not have issues with youngsters going out and not getting game time, Sorensen springs to mind.
lochinvar
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:29 PM
Comment #33Cozy coincidence or well planned strategy that the three also ran clubs asked to sit at the high table of the proposed new masters of the Premier League are all in the ascendency financially
Southampton FC
Southampton are in talks with former Bordeaux owner Joseph DaGrosa over a £200million takeover of the club.
Everton
Mega bucks owner with new stadium on the horizon and we couldn’t leave them out as we need the local derby in Livetpool don’t we. All part of the cozy Merseyside-Manchester Northern powerhouse and HS2 transport network.
West Ham
State sponsored stadium catering for Far East tourists and ensures seats to see Man U and Liverpool play in London. Sell loads of red shirts that way as well.
Smell a rat?
According to the news rats are getting bigger
You can say that again
Wor Bairle
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:35 PM
Comment #34OP
My favourite line…
“Chelsea, City, Arsenal and Tottenham appear to be keeping a distance until knowing the fall-out.”
Captain Manwairing to the troops “All volunteers take one step forward”
Liverpool and Man U left out on a limb as everyone steps back. lol
JohnReese
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:38 PM
Comment #35Lochinvar,
I do find it laughable that in a season when West Ham look to be struggling with relegation, that they’re included. Definitely the kind of dodgy deal you could see Gold and Sullivan trying to get involved with though.
If I remember rightly the Everton ownership have very clear ties with Arsenal so perhaps that has helped to have them included?
I saw earlier today that an unnamed source at West Ham came out denying any involvement. Of course you would, after the negative reaction it would be suicidal for any of them to come out and say, yeah we’re backing this.
lochinvar
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:39 PM
Comment #36Looney tunes is at it again.
Richard Keys speaking about Man City’s defensive issues. He’s genuinely suggested Pep Guardiola should bring former NUFC boss Sam Allardyce in on a “temporary basis” to help sort out his woes at the back.
Quack quack quack
Optimistic prime
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:41 PM
Comment #37The other 18 clubs should vote to take away Manuire and the Bibdippers voting rights.
If Carlsberg did EPL meetings.
lochinvar
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:42 PM
Comment #38Perry, Masters and Keys
have formed a boy band, to be known as
Ricky, Dicky and Tricky
jane
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:46 PM
Comment #39“He fancies you”
no he fancies ‘Jiblets’.
lochinvar
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:48 PM
Comment #40JohnReese
Know the scenario.
Bad backs, snoring, shift work and more and you end up in the spare bed with the dog. Try to move the dog, nae chance