Callum Roberts earned a point for Newcastle United as they began their Division 2 campaign with a 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion.
A Stefan O'Connor own goal gave the Baggies an early lead but Roberts, a 21-year-old winger, equalised in the second half from captain Owen Bailey's cross.
It was a special match for Newcastle's Liam Gibson (pictured) who made his first competitive appearance since May 2017 after battling ulcerative colitis.
Last week the 21-year-old defender spoke to Newcastle's official website about his battle back to action.
🎥 Defender Liam Gibson spoke to NUFC TV after making his first competitive appearance since May 2017 yesterday. The 21-year-old bravely opened up about his battle with ulcerative colitis last week.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 14, 2018
Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/Wevl8hccpc #NUFC pic.twitter.com/jnO9uc7Gg7
See: West Brom report | Newcastle report
