Creativity

Though Ayoze Perez has largely played his way into the hearts of the St. James’ Park faithful, the Spaniard is all too predictable at times.

At fault for the second goal on the weekend, his hanging on to the ball cost the Toon dearly.

Well, Judge is a box of tricks.

Able to run at Championship defences and create something out of nothing, the Irishman would give urgency to an at-times-labouring midfield.