Newcastle United's English midfielder #15 Harvey Barnes (R) celebrates with Newcastle United's English midfielder #23 Jacob Murphy (L) after scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on August 12, 2023. (Photo by Ian Hodgson / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by IAN HODGSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy admits he was fuming at Eddie Howe for not having enough game time this season for Newcastle United.
Murphy was pivotal player for the Magpies last season but has failed to feature consistently for Newcastle this term.
“To not be featuring in the early part of the season… yeah, I was a bit gutted,” he said.
“But I knew at some point the manager would rely on me, would call upon me, and it’s always about being ready. There’s no point sulking. I know my value within the team. I knew to keep working hard and my moment would come.
“It came in an exciting way in starting the first Champions League game for two decades for my team.”
The 28-year-old has started only two games for Newcastle so far this season.
