Newcastle (A) Post-Match Thread

[mexico1970]

We played well tonight but watching it was a mindnumbing experience, the pundits on the beeb seem to have eased up on us since their chosen ones have won the tirle.

 

[BlueAnorak]

Yes it has, our domination of the first half was ridiculous, but at half time our reward was to be in front because of an act of stupidity from the other team, not because we were great.

I was annoyed that having been so dominant, but we only had a penalty to show for it, its been a common theme all season, that we haven't turned dominance into winning positions, see last Thursday, where we dominated for much of the game, especially in the first half and yet lost.

Totally agree.
Then all you have to do is add a poor piece of defending to the mix and then we then have problems.

 

[lasereyes]

I agree about mental strength. The only reason Liverpool have won the league is because of mental strength and that's why they won the Champs League last season. That said there is no way Newcastle would have won today even if they had scored the sitter.

Mental strength yes. Shame we could never do anything like winning 14 on the trot to take the title by 1 point

 

[cleavers]

Then all you have to do is add a poor piece of defending to the mix and then we then have problems.

And Otamendi tried twice, but for once failed.

 

[BringBackSwales]

And be ably assisted by the incompetent officials!

It was so fucking blatant, it had our seven year old grandson in tears.

My eldest was 10 at the time, David has always been his favourite player, he thought Arsenal were disgusting. Nice to know that 7 & 10 year olds have more morals and understanding of how to play football properly than that devious scumbag Wenger

 

[BlueAnorak]

And Otamendi tried twice, but for once failed.

Aside from Walker and Laporte we need a new defence. Maybe another DM as Rhodri doesn't totally convince me and Fern is starting to find trouble against pace.

 

[Esteban de la Sexface]

Sterling was top drawer today. Jesus is looking bereft of confidence.

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

Enjoyed tonight, but despite some sublime football it's still a concern that so many chances produced so few goals, and our defence only looks good when we have possession in the other half. No one in the FA cup that we can't beat if we turn up, but it will take a slice of luck to land CL.

 

[cleavers]

Aside from Walker and Laporte we need a new defence. Maybe another DM as Rhodri doesn't totally convince me and Fern is starting to find trouble against pace.

Fern needs replacing soon for sure, but he knows that. Rodri is fine, and Mendy just needs games and fitness for me, so I don't think it's that bad, we do need another quality CB though, even though I think that both the kids will grow into it.

 

[cleavers]

Sterling was top drawer today. Jesus is looking bereft of confidence.

I thought Sterling was mostly shite until the last 30 minutes, and Jesus worked his arse off whilst not getting much service from his team mates.