Whilst I wouldn't disagree with your post,,, a suppose Newcastle were faced with a couple of options. An extra ride from, Matty, Ully, Lasse and Max, or 4 rides from someone like, say Doolan, so it's about weighing up those options.
Whereas, Redcar can bring in a replacement that could easily score more than the guy he's replacing.
No disrespect to MPT, btw,,,, wish we could have got his services and wish him well in his recovery.