Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson has praised Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce for keeping faith with Miguel Almiron.
Almiron has come under fire after failing to score for United since joining for a then-club record fee from Atlanta United.
But the Paraguayan international raised the roof on Saturday as his late winner against Crystal Palace not only ended his barren spell but also secured a vital three points.
Newcastle are now in the top half of the Premier League table, 10 points clear of the relegation zone and are just one point off the Europa League places.
And Thompson, Liverpool's former assistant manager, believes Bruce deserves credit for retaining his trust in the 25-year-old.
“You could see the delight on all the players,” Thompson told Soccer Saturday.
“It was an absolutely terrific strike. It was wonderful. The smile on his face just lit up St James' Park. He ran towards the corner flag, everyone chased him over there.
“Andy Carroll was lifting him up in the air. He threw his shirt up in the air. Then I have seen Steve Bruce running down the touchline. Not very Duncan Ferguson like. He only got halfway and thought that's a little bit too far.
“He spoke at the press conference, Steve Bruce, about Almiron. You could feel that trust from a manager in a player and that he knows what he brings to the side. You had Andy Carroll up front and Joelinton. Two big fellas, not the quickest, and he has that pace. He can drag it and go 40 and 50 yards.”
