“Newcastle’s SHOCKING New Superstar Set to OBLITERATE Joelinton’s Career in Explosive Toon Takeover!”
Newcastle United’s season has been filled with ups and downs, blending frustration in the Premier League with excitement in Europe.
Despite a strong start from new fan favourite Nick Woltemade, the Magpies have struggled for consistency, winning only two of their first eight league games.
However, Eddie Howe’s side has excelled in the Champions League, following up a respectable loss to Barcelona with a dominant 4-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise and a convincing 3-0 victory against Jose Mourinho’s Benfica.
Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes both scored in what was arguably Newcastle’s best display of the season.
Despite being without Sandro Tonali, Howe’s decision to bench the underperforming Anthony Elanga and Joelinton paid off handsomely.
Elanga is yet to score since his £55m move from Nottingham Forest, while Joelinton’s form has rapidly declined this season.
Joelinton’s story at Newcastle has been dramatic. Signed for £40m under Steve Bruce as a striker, he struggled to make an impact before being transformed into a midfielder under Howe — a move that revitalised his career.
He became a key figure, missing only nine league games last season and playing a crucial role in ending the club’s long trophy drought. However, this campaign has been a disappointment.
His poor outing against Brighton, where he was substituted at half-time, drew heavy criticism from local journalists who claimed he is now “nowhere near his best.”
In response, Howe reshaped his midfield for the Benfica match, pairing Bruno Guimaraes with Jacob Ramsey and 19-year-old Lewis Miley. While Ramsey showed signs of rust, Miley stole the show.
His composure and confidence stood out as he controlled the tempo, completing 90% of his passes, winning key duels, and showing maturity beyond his years.
The young midfielder, hailed as “the next young English superstar,” has now produced two standout performances in a row, underlining his growing importance.
With Miley’s emergence and Ramsey’s return, Joelinton’s place in the side looks increasingly uncertain.
His decline, combined with Newcastle’s rejuvenation without him, could mark the beginning of the end for the Brazilian’s time as a regular starter.
New sporting director Ross Wilson may soon decide it’s time for a fresh chapter — one led by Newcastle’s rising star, Lewis Miley.
