How did Newcastle United's new guys do?

How did Newcastle United’s new guys do?

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 4: Newcastle United's Goalkeeper Matz Sels dives for the ball during the Newcastle United training session at the Newcastle United Training Centre on August 4, 2016, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 5: Dwight Gale of Newcastle United (09) looks to run to the ball during the Sky Bet Championship Match between Fulham and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on August 5, 2016, in London, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) /

Dwight Gayle

All I can really say about Dwight Gayle’s performance against Fulham can be summed up in one word:

meh.

The physicality wasn’t there, and neither was the speed. The opportunities opened up by fellow debutant Matt Ritchie were never capitalized on. Dwight Gayle was given the no.9 shirt right before the season began. Not every night is going to be a showcase of talent and skill, but Fulham should have been the grand event for Gayle to prove himself right off the bat.

Dwight Gayle did not exert himself as much as he should have and was one of the biggest disappointments for me.

Next: Matt Ritchie