Newcastle fans made their feelings clear ahead of the opening Premier League match against West Ham.
Announced to the crowd, new signing Joe Willock was given a tremendous reception as St James' Park welcomed the midfielder back to the club, this time as a Newcastle player and not a loan man.
In completing the £25m transfer from Arsenal, Steve Bruce got one of his key targets and secured the services of a player who it is hoped will have a very bright future.
It's a sentiment shared by former Sunderland striker Darren Bent, who has slammed the decision by the Gunners to let Willock leave, while hailing the business done by the Magpies to get the player.
Speaking on talkSPORT Bent said; "It’s brilliant news for Newcastle. They’ll absolutely love him up there. But, for Arsenal, it was the worst decision.
"I don’t know how Arsenal have let Joe Willock go. The guy scores goals from midfield man. I really like him.
"I don’t understand that. Newcastle have done unbelievable well to get him by the way, I think he’s a really good talent.
"He scores goals, he expects to score, he’s a good mover, makes good runs"
Having sat with his family to watch the disappointing opening game defeat to West Ham, Willock will be hoping to make an impact on the pitch this week when Newcastle head to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.
