Newcastle United played out a drab goalless draw with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday at Saint James’ Park, and the fans weren’t happy about it. The Magpies had their chances but couldn’t make the most of them, and manager Steve Bruce has to find a way to get his men firing on all cylinders. One of the few positives of the game was Andy Carroll’s second debut. The English striker rejoined Newcastle on summer transfer deadline day after becoming a free agent upon his release from West Ham United.
Carroll left Tyneside for Liverpool in January 2011, spending one-and-half years with the Anfield outfit before linking with the Hammers.