During a year as a Newcastle midfielder under Rafael Benítez, Mikel Merino struggled to settle in the north-east and departed for Real Sociedad without offering Tynesiders more than a few glimpses of his best work.
Much to Eddie Howe’s chagrin, Merino jogged a few memories here as, seven years after leaving St James’ Park, he trotted on as an Arsenal substitute and promptly headed a vital equaliser.
Continue reading…During a year as a Newcastle midfielder under Rafael Benítez, Mikel Merino struggled to settle in the north-east and departed for Real Sociedad without offering Tynesiders more than a few glimpses of his best work.Much to Eddie Howe’s chagrin, Merino jogged a few memories here as, seven years after leaving St James’ Park, he trotted on as an Arsenal substitute and promptly headed a vital equaliser. Continue reading…
