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In a parallel universe this is the Newcastle United team running out at Craven Cottage

I was daydreaming at work and this Newcastle United team came to mind. What might have been. In a parallel universe this Newcastle United team running out at Craven Cottage....You can click here to read the full article.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:49 AM
In a parallel universe this is the Newcastle United team running out at Craven Cottage
Key Things to Know
  • John Martin imagines an alternate Newcastle United lineup that could have faced Fulham at Craven Cottage.
  • The writer attributes the departure of several key players to modern Premier League financial and PSR rules.
  • The hypothetical lineup includes missed targets James Trafford, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Marc Guehi.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writing for NUFC The Mag, John Martin envisions a hypothetical Newcastle United lineup that could have taken the field against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The imagined team features players including James Trafford, Marc Guehi, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, and Alexander Isak.

Martin argues that financial regulations and Premier League PSR constraints forced the departures of stars like Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson, while also preventing Newcastle from competing with Manchester City for key targets.

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