Kevin Phillips joined The Debate podcast and discussed Newcastle’s victory over West Brom that punched their ticket for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. It was a rather dramatic night in the end but Steve Bruce and his squad secured a nail-biting 3-2 victory against the Championship leaders and are now into the quarter-finals of the tournament. But according to Phillips, there was one man who stood out for him and that was Miguel Almiron as the 26-year-old attacking midfielder dropped a brilliant display. Here’s what Phillips said on The Debate podcast (4/3/2020): “He’s become more clever in the last year. He’s getting his head up a lot more, he’s showing a lot more composure, of course, the work rate is still there and you can see how much he’s adored by the Newcastle supporters. Tonight he showed a bit of everything – he showed intelligence, his decision making at the right time was spot on, his finishing was outstanding. He looks a top-quality player.” Since these words are basically coming from a West Brom perspective, seeing how Phillips is a former player of the club himself, the praise is just that much more meaningful. Of course, it’s also quite warranted as Almiron netted a brace on the night, definitely doing his part of the job on the pitch and making sure his team advanced into the quarter-finals. This in itself is a great achievement for the Magpies but it remains to be seen if they can do even more. Newcastle fans, what did you think of Almiron’s performance vs West Brom? Do you agree with Phillips’ words? Let us know down in the comments below! Click here to comment on this articleorGive us feedback on your Football Transfer Tavern experience #KevinPhillips #TheMagpies #SteveBruce
