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Watch out Bamba & Steur: Why the new Anderson is now emerging at Newcastle

Newcastle United have yet another talented youngster on their hands.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 7:10 AM
Watch out Bamba & Steur: Why the new Anderson is now emerging at Newcastle
Key Things to Know
  • Football FanCast argues loanee Rory Finneran could become Newcastle's next Elliot Anderson, challenging Aladji Bamba and Sean Steur.
  • Bamba and Steur have combined for only 252 Premier League minutes across Newcastle's first seven games under Matthias Jaissle.
  • On loan at Notts County, 18-year-old Finneran has recorded 2.4 successful tackles and 6.1 recoveries per 90 minutes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ethan Lamb of Football FanCast argues that 18-year-old midfielder Rory Finneran could emerge as Newcastle United's next Elliot Anderson, posing long-term competition for Aladji Bamba and Sean Steur. The journalist highlights that while summer signings Bamba and Steur have struggled for regular Premier League minutes under manager Matthias Jaissle, Finneran is currently excelling on loan at League One side Notts County.

Lamb notes Finneran has recorded a 67% dribble completion rate, 2.4 successful tackles per 90, and 6.1 ball recoveries per 90 at Notts County. The writer compares this development pathway to Anderson's past loan spell at Bristol Rovers before his eventual rise and transfer to Manchester City.

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