PhilT

Thought at the start of the summer that holding on to our top players was the priority and we’ve done that. Disappointed to lose the promise of Minteh and signings in priority positions have been disappointing so: 4/10

Isak needs to use the ball a bit better. A lot breaking down with him. Tonali has been fantastic so far

Cheers

Does tonight’s match count as one of Schar’s 3 game ban or is he eligible?

Very flat for the most part. Barnes made a difference when he came on. Would have been livid if we’d had that goal disallowed. Looked more shoulder than hand. Still a point’s a point away from home.

They’re far more physical and winning every battle. Being more Newcastle than we are.

On his day, he could be absolutely unplayable. I honestly think that Man City signing a player like Doku was after seeing what ASM did to them in the 3-3 draw at SJP a couple of seasons ago. It was probably the consistency that was the issue for Eddie.

Today was depressing. Gutted that we’ll not be playing in Europe next season but also that reminder of what a closed shop the trophy winners club is. United have been awful in the last couple of years but have still managed to add two trophies. Meanwhile, our wait goes on…

Great effort from the lads tonight. Couldn’t have asked anymore given the current injury list. On VAR - they really need to have the refs mics linked to the PA system like in rugby. The refs there have to talk the decision through with the off-field team and come to a joint decision. In football, it seems like the ref is just being told he’s wrong and needs to reverse the decision. It’s too much pressure on the guy in the middle especially with the players and crowd influencing the outcome.

In a foreign language. Fair play.

Great performance. Fucking joke of a penalty. We move on.

Almost up there with the “I would love it if we beat them!” moment from Wor Kev

The goal for me was: 1) Need to see from above to make a decision. Ref played on. Fine. 2) Joelinton was challenging and didn’t see anything more. 3) For me the ball goes backwards or at worst sideways from Joelinton. Can’t be offside. I’m aware of my possible bias.

Never too up and never too down. He’s the perfect manager at our crazy, wonderful club ❤️

Loved his performance tonight. Top class.