McCormick

Longstaff isn’t press resistant enough to be an effective 6, imo.

You’d imagine if he’s talented enough to be paying 30-odd for, then he’ll be at least getting minutes in a period where we have 3 games in quick succession.

Any danger of Hall getting minutes for this?

I’m one of the worst for bitching in the match threads tbf. But really, if you’re not screaming expletives at your TV when one of your players cocks up, are you even a football fan?

That’s a bit negative. When we’re playing well and getting good results ST. James’ is usually rocking. Still one of the top 3 grounds in England for atmosphere when things are good. Moaning about your team underperforming isn’t unique to Newcastle fans. Constant whingeing is a very British pastime, anyway .

Meh. Football fans are always reactionary, ours in particular get carried away- good or bad. Part and parcel of having a passionate fanbase.

Longstaff is more intelligent off the ball and more aware of which spaces to cover than Joelinton is though. The latter isn’t the most positionally aware (defensively) and mostly relies on his physicality. For me, Joelinton’s best position is on the left wing; he can just run up and down the line without having to really think about where to be.

I think it’s fair to express the opinion that we didn’t show the best version of ourselves on the night but still be relatively happy to salvage a point at the San Siro. I don’t think this Milan team are anything special although -based on our performances this season (granted against some top competition) - neither are we .

Can’t wait to see him, Willock and Bruno in the same team (with Joelinton playing at left-wing and Gordon on the right). Think that’s our most balanced midfield on paper.

We’re not at it. I’ll definitely take the point though.

Our passing ffs.

Christ almighty Longstaff

Touch, Pulisic.

Hall on for Isak for me. Left-side is an issue.

Was gonna say, need cover on the left.

There’s something in this if we can string some passes together.

Almiron and Wilson look like they’re coming on.

Longstaff falling over is so annoying.

AC Milan aren’t anything special (player-wise) imo.

We’re making these look like Man City.

Yikes.

Isak isn’t particularly good at holding up the ball. Wilson is much better in that regard.

We’ve been doing this to all the “big teams” this year, not as brash and in your face as last season.

Giving them way too much respect.

Hanging on now.