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Chris Dunlavy: Forgotten Isaac Hayden can make his mark at QPR

Isaac Hayden was due a testimonial at Newcastle United next season. With the exception of club captain Jamal Lascelles, the 30-year-old midfielder was the Magpies’ longest-serving player.

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Chris Dunlavy
31 August 2025

Isaac Hayden in his previous spell at QPR

By Chris Dunlavy - A fresh take on football

Isaac Hayden was due a testimonial at Newcastle United next season. With the exception of club captain Jamal Lascelles, the 30-year-old midfielder was the Magpies’ longest-serving player.
Yet if you’d asked the average Toon fan about Hayden’s whereabouts this summer, they’d probably have shrugged. What, Hayden? Is he still here?
Harsh? Yes. Hayden - who this week joined QPR - made over 150 appearances for Newcastle after arriving from Arsenal in 2016 and was a key component of the side promoted from the Championship under Rafa Benitez ten mont...

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