da betcris: Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle could miss the rest of the season after picking up a hamstring injury in the 2-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
da supremo: The Magpies’ top goalscorer – who has netted 22 Championship goals for the club this term – limped off in the 29th minute and is set to undergo tests on the problem.
If it is a hamstring tear, then the 27-year-old will be absent for the rest of the campaign as Rafa Benitez’s side look to seal an instant return to the Premier League.
Despite their loss to the Owls, United are still 10 points clear of third-placed Huddersfield Town with just six matches of the campaign remaining for the Terriers.
Newcastle supporters were quick to take to social media to give their views on the injury update, and while some thought the club would be able to cope for the rest of the season, others feel that it is a major blow to their promotion hopes.
Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction to the news…