This weekend's draw at Nottingham Forest left Newcastle United fans with more questions than answers—and that's saying something for a season that started with so much promise.

Remember when we kicked off this campaign buzzing about Champions League nights, cup runs, and watching our young stars develop? Those feel like distant memories now. Instead, we're just relieved to be mathematically safe from relegation. How the mighty have fallen.

The numbers tell a painful story: 27 points dropped from winning positions this season alone. That's not just a stat—it's a pattern that's costing us dearly. You'll never sing that, indeed.

But let's talk about the real head-scratcher: the team selection. I'll admit, I was wrong about the Brighton lineup—we won that game despite my doubts. So when I saw what looked like a back five against Forest, I thought, "OK, let's see where this goes."

Except we never really tried it. Instead, Lewis Hall—arguably England's best left-back right now—was deployed at right-back. Meanwhile, Nick Woltemade got a start up front with William Osula, which was a nice nod to the future. But then Woltemade seemed to drift into a fluid midfield role, leaving me wondering what exactly his job was supposed to be.

Eddie Howe's post-match comments have been particularly intriguing lately. After Brighton, he said he picked players he could "trust"—a pointed phrase from a manager who usually chooses his words carefully. After Forest, he mentioned selecting players based on who would be here in the future. That was clearly aimed at Kieran Trippier, who's announced his departure, but it also raises questions about Anthony Gordon's absence.

Another game, another press conference, and somehow we're left with even more questions than when we started. The only certainty? This team needs answers—and fast.