Newcastle interest in signing of Brazilian World Cup winner Edmilson was a strange one right from the start, because Sam Allardyce knew from 'Day One' the defender was sidelined for six months.

In the 'real world' you don't sign a crocked player, pay ridiculous wages for six months knowing full well you will get no return.

So is it any surprise the penny has dropped and Newcastle's 'delegation' have arrived back on Tyneside saying they will return to Barcelona in January?