Ex-Leeds star hails Harvey Barnes after ‘vital’ moments in Newcastle win: ‘What I love about him is…’

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Former Leeds United defender Danny Mills has hailed Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes for his decisive contribution in the Magpies’ dramatic 4-3 Premier League win over Leeds United at St James’ Park. Mills, speaking after the game, focused on Barnes’ composure in high-pressure moments and his ability to repeatedly deliver crucial interventions in the final third.

The article explains that Barnes scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, as Newcastle came from behind three times to snatch victory. Mills describes those contributions as “vital” to the result, arguing that without Barnes’ cutting edge, Newcastle would almost certainly have dropped points in a match that swung back and forth throughout. He highlights that Barnes does not need many touches or chances to influence a game, praising his movement, timing of runs and instinctive finishing.

Mills goes on to say that what he particularly loves about Barnes is his decisiveness and clarity in front of goal: rather than overcomplicating situations, Barnes is direct, positive and clinical when opportunities arise. This, in Mills’ view, separates him from many wide players who can be dangerous without having the same end product. He also notes that Barnes’ mentality – the confidence to keep demanding the ball and trying to make things happen even when under pressure – is a key asset for a team with top-six ambitions.

The piece underlines how Barnes has quickly become one of Newcastle’s most reliable attacking threats, with his goals and contributions often coming at pivotal stages of matches. Mills argues that performances like this justify Newcastle’s investment in the winger and show why he can be a long-term difference-maker at the club. Overall, the article frames Barnes as a match-winner whose “vital moments” are central to Newcastle’s push for European qualification, with Mills’ admiration centred on the winger’s mentality, efficiency and big-game impact.