This veteran to arrive at Newcastle United and be the positive influence needed? Sometimes, experience is just as valuable as youth — and Newcastle United could be about to find that out. After weeks of uncertainty, ins and outs, rumours and endless speculation, things are finally beginning to settle down at Newcastle United. With several young players coming into the squad, having an experienced head in the dressing room could prove invaluable. Instead, we should be asking whether another experienced head could be exactly what this new-look Newcastle United needs.