Newcastle Utd fans dont have much to thank Sam Allardyce for from his time in charge at St James Park, however there is one shining light that Big Sam brought to the club during his fateful time in charge in the northeast.
The name Jose Enrique was not one that would have been on everyone's mind when he signed for Newcastle on 6th August 2007 from Villarreal for £6.3 Million pounds, however the performances of the Spanish left back have recently seen him linked to the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool.
I would quite happily put my head on the line and say that the Newcastle left-back is the best in the Premier League. Consistant and always an eye to get forward when possible is all the attributes of a World Class full back.
He has this season played a vital role in what has been a superb season so far for the Toon, and again showed his World Class ability against Birmingham City on Tuesday evening as the Newcastle become only the fifth side to leave St Andrews with all three points since the Blues return to the Premier League two seasons ago.
Toon boss Alan Pardew has recently called for his Left Back to be called into the Spanish National side and if performances like the one at St Andrews continue, you can safely say that the phonecall will be sooner rather than later.
Newcastle have said they will open contract negotiations with Enrique once their Premier League status is confirmed, and after the three points against Birmingham I would say that is nearly assured.
So if I was Mr Pardew or Mr Ashley I would sit down with the Spanish star tomorrow because losing this player might just be a lot more damaging than the last.
Let me know what you think as always. Would losing Jose Enrique be more damaging than Andy Carroll? Would you want your club to sign the Left Back?
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