toontownman

Sounds about right. Overly excited about him coming here, gutted we now miss out, still dont know anything much about him or seen him play to merit either extreme feelings!

Bruce isn't on Pardew levels for me.....yet. Ah the glory years of us having some quality players to score goals and then Pards nailing them to sit back deep deep deep to defend the 1-0 lead for the rest of the game.

Choudhury is probably better than who we will end up with but much more like it in comparison to who we have been linked with. I'd be surprised if we get a CM this window. An emergency LB will likely redirect our attention before they settle on sticking with Ritchie and dummett for the rest of the season. Lazaro on the bench today. Inter pissed at his agent? Certainly cant be as close to a deal as reported. Literally no idea where we are going for a striker either. At the minute I would expect nowhere. Gayle and Muto likely wont get a move while injured. Maybe we will pay for Bowen then use him as a lone striker and ruin him. Look forward to another whole host of names this week either way!

This. What a gutter. Been a pleasure but this is likely the end for him in a Newcastle shirt :*(

Thought he worked hard in the first half. Was gassed in the second. Also put down longstaff looking lost to the lack of communication from jonjo. Should have stepped up and been a leader and communicated but he was done. Was better when shortstaff came on as they obviously talk.

My goodness. Just know this is the same thing you're going to be saying throughout Bruce's tenure here. I think it is absolutely repulsive that playing this way game in game out is accepted. I dont have a problem with the comparisons to how we played last year. They key difference between both is that we always knew given the time to build or just basic board support Rafa had the ability to put a more attacking side together. This is Bruce's limit.

It is extraordinary and quite nightmarish that we are currently morphing Joelinton into the very worst of Shola Ameobi. The last thing I need right now is to have to remember that joker every time I watch this wretched team. This whole thing is so torturous at the minute. To be fair to him he isnt constantly grinning like a Cheshire cat when we are losing or he is playing shit. He looks legit pissed off it's not working for him.

To be fair there were some excellent subs and tactical changes. We havent seen the likes before and likely wont again from Bruce. But fair play.

We did it!

Good ref

Doesnt look like there is any communication in midfield or upfront.

Well we have somehow managed to sink deeper and retreat further. Will be playing in the stands soon.

Fuck me. That is actually a good sub. There is actual thought involved like the coaching staff have watched the game, seen a big weakness and reacted. A true rarity.

Absolutely woeful. Basic passing and decision making is shocking. Transfer absolutely stinks.

Stonewall penalty for palace turned down by ref and VAR. What's the point? That said it's not a goalscoring position but the defender doesnt get the ball and goes though the player. Player is Zaha though so..

Lovely stuff. Congrats to you all!

Will never get both. Lazaro surely fall back for Bowen. Would definitely be sweet getting them both and jettisoning Atsu.

Fully expect Joelinton to go on a scoring rampage now. Can definitely see him getting another goal before the end of the season.

Gold

Quick Sell Sell Sell while he is at his peak! Genuinely though. Hopefully he does actually get some confidence from this. Celebration must have been classic lol

Can't believe he was even on the bench let alone risked during this game. Bruce deserves what he gets sometimes. Guess he doesn't consider him the main striker. Well he isn't but still find it bizarre. Likewise with Shelvey. Why risk both with all our injury problems? It's not pre-season. Could have put Allan and Fernandez on.

Can't believe he was even on the bench let alone risked during this game. Bruce deserves what he gets sometimes.

Wait we actually have a chance of progressing and then another chance in the next round.. finally get decent draws and we have Bruce to mastermind our progress? Guess we could still throw this one 3-4

Miggy is on fire. Hopefully not literally. Get him and anyone else half decent off immediately and wrap them in cotton wool. Actual scratch that. Fire hazard.

Its nice when we can comfortably make bets and already know the injury count will be higher than our goals scored.