Coffee_Johnny

Epitome of a great captain and competitor. Was surprised Ossie got rid. Could have surely helped the masses of young uns he fielded.

0 for 1, meu capitão. Could do better 😉

I know he was at the end of his career/in his thirties, but I really liked Roy Aitken.

Really liked the look of him (and other one obvs) but can’t remember why!

Is this the one who played in the Euros with bleached blonde hair?

☝️ my old PE teacher/coach in that picture. Sadly, not Johan Cruyff (Richie Pitt).

After time to reflect, I thought there was some positives to take from the game. Liked sone of the movement and incisive passes over and through the middle; mainly first half. I was curious re what we’ve been trying structurally/positionally. Felt a bit ‘Foden-England’ish at times (fuck knows why he wants to try that like). With a wide player drifting more centrally (Barnes first half) to play more as a 10. Created a fair few opportunities (against a much slicker mid season side) just let down by final touch/bit of guile. Barnes in particular unlucky not to score. Tino and Hall were very high and were caught out a number of times. Not digging anyone out, but I thought Joelinton, Tino (last three games), Barnes (as mentioned) were all a bit off their game. Guess it is what pre-season is for. Was excited to see Harrison and Sanusi (after read about him when he was in Japan squad). Both showed occasional glimpses but, unlike others, I haven’t seen anything which justifies the excitement/hype yet. Also thought we really missed Little Joe/someone consistently progressing the ball through the middle. Biggest bonus was relief when Isak seemed to shake off absolute clattering by the ‘keeper.

Too right. Time for the reasonable and nice majority to put aside local banter and stand together. Too many extremists conflate nice with soft. Can be a big mistake.

Bruno making positive noises, in post-match interview, about being back with Newcastle.

Sanusi off for Turner-Cooke. Hurt his knee (welcome to the first team!)

Collar (lack of on back) looks a bit odd on third kit.

Harrison on for Joe. Lewis (confusingly) for Hall.

But if unnecessary radge from big Joe.

Lovely ball in from them again. And then Miggy’s blushes…. Both saved by offside.

Yep, corrected it thought it was Miley walking on.

Pope Burn Krafth Hall Ashby Longstaff Joelinton Murphy Almiron Sanusi Parkinson So losing this game 😂

Isak off but probs planned.🤞

Big Joe looks very heavy legged. Heat? Training? Definite difference in normal energy levels with him and with Tino. Both looked like they were running through treacle trying to get back at points.

Fairly even on stats 52-48% possession, and 8 shots (4 on) to 6 (2 on) in their favour. They definitely looked more threatening/coordinated in attack to me though.

Good work out for the lads. A few looking a bit ring rusty.

Would have loved to see him in these games. Invaluable prep missed.

Barnes fluffing again.

They just seem much more match sharp. We’ve created enough opportunities around the box just a touch here and there a bit off.

It’s been coming.

Beautiful through pass from Barnes, Miggy just off. Caught them with that central pass a few times now.