Newcastle United continue to be hindered by injuries, and that is why Alan Shearer thinks the Magpies are conceding so many goals. Our defensive frailties were exposed again on Saturday night, although it did not stop us from picking up all three points against Nottingham Forest. Bruno Guimaraes’ heroics meant we won 3-2, but that did not tell the whole story. Newcastle were far from imperious at the back, while we saw Forest target Dan Burn and his lack of pace, which resulted in Anthony Elanga scoring. Time and time again, the Toon midfield was bypassed, leaving the defence exposed. It was r…
