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I think they're different kind of games. For 89 of the 90 minutes against Leicester and Leeds and whenever there is a last minute winner you kinda of enjoy the game as a spectacle and enjoy the entertainment value as a neutral almost as the game ebbs and flows - then for that 1 minute all the joys of being a fan (and entertained) are there. You them have the big wins, the PSGs and Liverpools in the cup final and what not. Classic underdog kind of stories which ultimately are what being a fan is about...a little bit of delusion and bucket loads of faith and enjoying those sporadic moments with all your friends, family and complete strangers. But in terms of just something you'll never see again that Spurs game has to be it. I have never been at a game before where we went so far ahead, against such high level opposition and so quickly and I likely won't ever again. It was some absolute, next level, sorcery.

I actually love the thought of this conversation. JR: "Alright Eddie our kid. How do? Just ringing as we have a delightful opportunity for you at one of the worlds largest clubs. When do you think you can join?" EH:

Hoping we can get ahead early and demonstrate some control around the game with no silly mistakes and plenty rotation. Love the FA Cup but have some big games ahead yet this month. Can really cement ourselves in the top 6 if we keep a good PL run going and the CL is a financial no brainer.

Was moments like that, that made me think it wasn't tactical by design. I think overall it was though.

All Man United fans should want him. They won't get him though.

Hate those sodding run ups

My Spurs supporting boss always whinges about him but conceded today he'd love him if he were at Spurs.

Normal. Service. Resumed.

King Kev is The Messiah like. He really ignited the flame that is modern day Newcastle United.

I fucking love this guy like so much honestly

Interesting this. Me and my mates were saying the same. His connection runs really deep here like.

Eddie Howe is a football genius man. The coaching he is giving this kid is sublime.

MotM again for me tonight. Joelinton must be sick of him Played 3 positions to good effect. Absolute fucking diamond.

Literally blows my mind when people say Gorodn is a technically sound footballer and Murphy isn't.

Great game between two sides going for it and not being apprehensive. Lots of talking points and Newcastle maybe slightly fortunate winners.

Proper game of football between two proper football clubs with two proper sets of fans from two proper cities. Hats off to Leeds. Even bigger hats off to our lot.

The Jam. Legendary club captain.

Everyone needs a big Jo.

I was made to eat my words tonight. I was criticising Gordon for going inside too much and did wonder whether it was tactical or just of his own accord. It appeared to be the former as time went on. He did excellent for the first goal and in different stages of the game but then again let himself down in others not being in the right place at the right time (wide) to assist Hall and that was really obvious at times how isolated Hall was both in and out of possession. That being said, despite how much he frustrates me he was probably a 7. We all have our likes and dislikes but we need to remain objective. Howe, for me has pulled it our the bag a bit in these last two. Tonight could be monumental for us. It should be. That's upto the team and staff...

Aye. I'd agree with this but realistically isn't likely to come out and say he'd been shite and didn't know why he was in ahead of the Harvester.

It puts Barnes in a good light at least.

Get what you're saying but we had the ball illegitimately in the net twice, hit the bar, Wissa and Willock missed sitters and we scored twice and they had (checks Fotmob) 1 shot on target. So even with that it could have between 4 and 6-1. Was frustrating at times but a professional and deserved win, for sure and that is somewhat down to Howe.

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