Calls for Newcastle United to launch a January move for Juventus star Aaron Ramsey have moved up a notch on Friday evening.
Czech Republic 2-2 Wales
Ramsey was of course back in action a short time ago.
This came as Wales made the trip to Prague, for a World Cup qualifying showdown with the Czech Republic.
Robert Page’s men headed into proceedings aware that a positive result was a must, to ensure that ground was not lost on the Czechs in the race for 2nd spot in the Group E table.
And, when all was said and done at the Eden Arena, the Dragons, to their credit, managed to emerge with a credible share of the spoils.
A pulsating 90 minutes ultimately played out into a 2-2 draw, after the hosts’ turnaround either side of half-time was cancelled out courtesy of a fine finish on the part of Dan James:
DAN JAMES! ⚡️
Really slick goal from Wales! 🏴
Brilliant ball by Harry Wilson! 🎯#CZEWAL | #WCQ pic.twitter.com/09PCcxLGBL
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) October 8, 2021
It was not James, despite his equaliser eventually proving telling, who in fact went on to take the headlines in the post-match chatter, however.
Instead, this honour was reserved for Welsh captain Aaron Ramsey.
A central role in Danny Ward’s costly own goal aside, midfield all-rounder Ramsey proved hugely impressive across the 90 minutes tonight, looking full of guile and vigour when on the ball, and running and endeavour without it.
The 30-year-old’s most telling contribution came late in the first-half, when Ramsey showcased wonderful composure to take the ball under control, before slotting home the game’s opener in style:
🚨 GOAL 🚨
Czech Republic 0-1 Wales (Ramsey, 36)
📺 Watch live on Sky Sports Football pic.twitter.com/Gedk5kV4kE
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 8, 2021
St. James’ bound?
And, as outlined above, the latest fine display on the part of Wales’ talisman has since set tongues wagging, when it comes to Ramsey’s future.
The ex-Arsenal man continues to represent something of a peripheral figure at Serie A heavyweights Juventus, a situation which looks unlikely to change any time soon under Max Allegri.
In turn, viewers of Friday’s action, both of a Magpies persuasion and not, have taken to social media in their numbers, to call for newly-minted Newcastle United to launch a January swoop to bring Ramsey back to the Premier League:
Honestly Aaron Ramsey is so good, please sign him @NUFC #Ramsey #NUFC
— Jaime Hopkins (@Jaimehop32) October 8, 2021
Ramsey is class.
Insane finish.
Can we sign him, please?
🤔 🤔 🤔#NUFC #NUFCTakeover 🏴 🏳️
— Mouth of the Tyne (@ToonMouthTyne) October 8, 2021
Get Aaron Ramsey to Newcastle asap
— Connor Dang (@Connor_nufc) October 8, 2021
Aaron Ramsey to Newcastle in January would be a savvy move.
— G🔴⭕ner Since 1886™ (@BP_Rodgers) October 8, 2021
Maybe he will end up at a different team in Black & White in January, what do you think Tom?
— Paul Milloy (@Milloy11NUFC) October 8, 2021
Pree the composure, he’s still got it. Bring Ramsey to Newcastle I beg https://t.co/t4BGpFeLn4
— C (@AFC_Carys) October 8, 2021
Ramsey to Newcastle 🤞
— Ken (@benkehoe23) October 8, 2021
I would not be disappointed if we grabbed Aaron Ramsey in January as well. All depends on the pull of the manager.
— Bryan Sumner (@bryan_sumner) October 8, 2021
Aaron Ramsey has got Newcastle United written all over him. Exactly the kind of January signing you’d expect them to make.
— Ben Lockwood (@Loko1912) October 8, 2021
Ramsey X And Willock in a 4-3-3 brings Newcastle an Fa Cup https://t.co/ZOwtj2fCWW
— 🐆 (@Goat3d_Willock) October 8, 2021
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Premier League table
| # | Team | MP | D | P |
| 1 | Chelsea FC | 7 | 12 | 16 |
| 2 | Liverpool FC | 7 | 11 | 15 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 7 | 11 | 14 |
| 4 | Manchester United | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 5 | Everton FC | 7 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 | Brentford FC | 7 | 4 | 12 |
| 8 | Tottenham Hotspur | 7 | -4 | 12 |
| 9 | West Ham United | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | Arsenal FC | 7 | -5 | 10 |
| 12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 7 | -1 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester City | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 7 | -3 | 7 |
| 15 | Watford FC | 7 | -3 | 7 |
| 16 | Leeds United | 7 | -7 | 6 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 7 | -5 | 4 |
| 18 | Burnley FC | 7 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 | Newcastle United | 7 | -8 | 3 |
| 20 | Norwich City | 7 | -14 | 1 |
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 6 |
| Vardy, Jamie | Leicester City | 6 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 5 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 4 |
| Mane, Sadio | Liverpool FC | 4 |
| Maupay, Neal | Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 |
| Sarr, Ismaila | Watford FC | 4 |
| Townsend, Andros | Everton FC | 3 |
| Benrahma, Said | West Ham United | 3 |
| Son, Heung Min | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 |
| Gray, Demarai | Everton FC | 3 |
| Ronaldo, Cristiano | Manchester United | 3 |
| Lukaku, Romelu | Chelsea FC | 3 |
| Calvert-Lewin, Dominic | Everton FC | 3 |
| Jota, Diogo | Liverpool FC | 3 |
| Hwang, Hee-chan | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3 |
| Raphinha | Leeds United | 3 |
| Greenwood, Mason | Manchester United | 3 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 2 |
| Jesus, Gabriel | Manchester City | 2 |
| Player | Team | Red Cards | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 0 | 4 |
| Skipp, Oliver | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 4 |
| Pogba, Paul | Manchester United | 0 | 3 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 0 | 3 |
| Rice, Declan | West Ham United | 0 | 3 |
| Cooper, Liam | Leeds United | 0 | 3 |
| Norgaard, Christian | Brentford FC | 0 | 3 |
| Tarkowski, James | Burnley FC | 0 | 3 |
| Veltman, Joel | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 3 |
| Brownhill, Josh | Burnley FC | 0 | 3 |
| Etebo, Oghenekaro | Watford FC | 0 | 3 |
| Djenepo, Moussa | Southampton FC | 0 | 3 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 0 | 1 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 0 | 2 |
| Maupay, Neal | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 2 |
| Jimenez, Raul | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | 2 |
| Raphinha | Leeds United | 0 | 2 |
| Gallagher, Conor | Crystal Palace | 0 | 2 |
| Alonso, Marcos | Chelsea FC | 0 | 2 |
| Ward Prowse, James | Southampton FC | 1 | 1 |
| Player | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| Pogba, Paul | Manchester United | 7 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 4 |
| Jesus, Gabriel | Manchester City | 4 |
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 3 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 3 |
| Saint-Maximin, Allan | Newcastle United | 3 |
| Kovacic, Mateo | Chelsea FC | 3 |
| Townsend, Andros | Everton FC | 2 |
| Benrahma, Said | West Ham United | 2 |
| Ings, Danny | Aston Villa | 2 |
| Toney, Ivan | Brentford FC | 2 |
| Jimenez, Raul | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2 |
| Bamford, Patrick | Leeds United | 2 |
| James, Reece | Chelsea FC | 2 |
| Azpilicueta, Cesar | Chelsea FC | 2 |
| Gross, Pascal | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 |
| King, Joshua | Watford FC | 2 |
| Pereira, Ricardo | Leicester City | 2 |
| Alexander-Arnold, Trent | Liverpool FC | 2 |
| Rice, Declan | West Ham United | 2 |
