Jeff Stelling and Ally McCoist react – Gordon crimson, Wembley blow and who begins now?

Jeff Stelling and Ally McCoist react – Gordon crimson, Wembley blow and who begins now?

Jeff Stelling and Ally McCoist mentioned Anthony Gordon’s crimson card in Newcastle’s FA Cup conflict with Brighton on talkSPORT.

Gordon will miss the Carabao Cup remaining after being dismissed for violent conduct after putting Jan Paul van Hecke within the face late on because the Magpies have been denied a spot within the quarter-finals of the esteemed competitors by the Seagulls.

Eddie Howe is weighing up an attraction for the choice, however because it stands will he might be with out the 24-year-old when Newcastle head to Wembley to face Liverpool – giving the Toon supervisor a variety headache earlier than the ultimate on March 16.

Ally McCoist has inspired Newcastle to attraction Anthony Gordon’s crimson card after his “second of madness” will see him suspended for the Carabao Cup remaining.

The legendary Scottish ahead additionally inspired the Mags to attraction the choice towards the ex-Everton winger – however admitted he has his doubts about whether or not or not it will likely be profitable. 

“I feel they’ve acquired to attraction it, however I feel they’ll lose it,” stated McCoist. “You’ve acquired to attempt it, you’ve acquired to present it your greatest shot. I couldn’t see it at this second in time, having watched it a superb few instances, I don’t suppose there’s any actual grounds for attraction. 

“I really really feel for him, he simply loses his head in a second of madness and that cup remaining simply disappeared earlier than his very eyes with a silly motion.”

His sympathy was echoed by co-presenter Jeff Stelling, who added:  “You marvel what (Gordon) is feeling as he wakes up this morning and realises what he’s executed. The flip aspect of the coin is that his absence goes to present someone else a possibility that they didn’t anticipate to get.”

Left wing isn’t the one dilemma for Howe forward of the ultimate with health considerations throughout the squad. Sven Botman and Lewis Corridor weren’t included within the squad for the Brighton defeat, whereas Alexander Isak was pressured to withdraw early.

Working below the seemingly assumption Gordon’s crimson card is not going to be overturned, Harvey Barnes would be the solely out-and-out left-winger throughout the squad – however Howe could look to a beforehand trusted duo.

Joelinton and Joe Willock have confirmed to be an efficient pair when dovetailing on the left-hand aspect and this can be the strategy of the Newcastle supervisor. In a manner, this could assist thwart the specter of Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold on Liverpool’s proper.

Lewis Corridor, who struggled towards Salah earlier this season however has been one in all Newcastle’s greatest gamers when slot in current weeks, can be a fear for the ultimate. Tino Livramento could be wanted on the left, with Kieran Trippier having to fill in on the best.

How Newcastle arrange towards West Ham on Monday will in all probability not be far off our line-up after we make the journey to Wembley. We are able to’t afford to sacrifice our league standing with a makeshift XI, particularly with Liverpool favourites for the ultimate regardless.