Chris Dunlavy

Forgotten Hayden can make R’s mark

by
The LeaguePaper Team
31 August 2025

Chris Dunlavy
A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL

LOAN RANGER: Isaac Hayden, right, in his previous spell at QPR and, below, in Newcastle colours
PICTURE: Alamy

ISAAC Hayden was due a testimonial at Newcastle 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, Isaac Hayden? Is he still here?
Harsh? Yes. Hayden - who this week joined QPR - made over 150 appearances f...

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