toontownman

Beautiful break. Unlucky

They have been odd like. Strong in the tackle and air one minute then panicking and shitting the bed a bit the next.

Better from wood.

Remember when Bowen was desperate to come to us but we wouldn't pay.

Lucky there.

It's like Moyes has told his players to hold off to save fitness to counter act our improved fitness levels. They haven't even started the car, let alone get out of first gear.

Big Joe with the steal.

To be fair if everyone else was playing at shelvey speed that would have been a supremely well timed tackle. It's all relative.

Tight call. Definitely nudge to the back or Dawson is off.

This is an odd feeling. Shouldn't we be running around like headless chickens in a high press. What is this posession based,control the tempo of the game malarkey?

POSESSION

Bloody eck. Really close.

Solid start.

Time to step up. Huge responsibility and reliance on Krafth and Murphy. Thought miggy would come in for aSM. Shocked.

He is clearly loved by everyone but maybe a bit of luxury player for what we need now and the victim of Fraser getting back into the side. Miggy will have a part to play yet this season. No doubt.

Keeping everything crossed for his recovery. Manq will fill in just fine for Trippier with Targett on the left.

Feel sick every time I see this news. Rest up and get fit soon Captain, my captain. Hope we put him on the touchline with the staff and players while he is out lol

Didn't even notice he was playing. Honestly don't remember him being mentioned all game.

Fingers crossed on Manq being OK. That would soften the trippier blow considerably.

It's just a flesh wound. Keep the faith. He will be back on the pitch with one leg on Saturday.

He is a gem. Ominous update from Howe. Hope it is better than it sounds. "I think Manquillo landed awkwardly on his ankle, so I think his is a ligament problem." https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/eddie-howe-issues-worrying-kieran-trippier-injury-update-3566502

According to Howe - Stamped on his foot and hoping its not any broken bones...awaiting x-ray results . https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/eddie-howe-issues-worrying-kieran-trippier-injury-update-3566502 Also a likely shitter -> "I think Manquillo landed awkwardly on his ankle, so I think his is a ligament problem."

Good god. This sounds bad. Rest up sweet prince. We need you!

Howe - Still see's him as an attacking player Joelinton - Doing everything he can to show he should never be played near the opposition penalty box. Honestly he is an absolute stud as a DM. He is undroppable. Incredible.

It is incredible this is largely the same players that started the season. We were by some distance the worst team in the league over the last year or so. Badly organized, lazy, apathetic and soft. The high press, while we faded today, is intense and really gives me positivity every time we play. Our press and relentless intensity will give ANY team a problem and tough day at the office. We deserved a bit of luck today but Howe turning this squad around, albeit with some canny character additions, is hugely impressive. Long way to go but glad Howe is finding hard work paying off finally. Long may it continue.