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Now Simon Jordan is saying that it was just a media narrative that Steve Bruce played bad football with dinosaur tactics, and that the only reason we liked Benitez more was because he dared to challenge Ashley. Oh, and by the way, lets bring up the difference in spending between Howe and Bruce, while also ignoring the difference in spending between Bruce and Benitez. Simon Jordan talking like a Newcastle expert when he clearly didn't even watch our games under Bruce.. Just making assumptions and present them as facts, while creating false narratives himself.. Honestly most people in here could be doing punditry better than these lot, the level is just really low..

I agree, but it's hard to argue with Trippiers impact. Imagine us without Trippier since the first window. I know a similar argument can be made for Botman, but Kieran has been insane.

Dan Burn has featured in every single league game since joining us except for the first one vs Everton right after he joined, meaning 59 games in a row. He has started 56 of them. And for those who thinks his main position is left back: he has played 317 games at centre back (21 with us) and just 90 as a left back (44 of them with us). So basically he has only featured in 46 games as a left back in his entire carreer before joining us.

No, no, stop guys! You're ruining it! The reason he's not performing at his best is because he got forced out and his heart belongs with San Siro! We need to stick with the narrative!

Was it the international break again? What is Sweden doing to him..

This interview is so one sided, literally ignoring many key parts of the criticism. Funny how Jordan always accuse everyone else of having biases, then delivers highly biased interviews like this. Wasn't he the one who were having a go at Piers Morgan because he wasn't being critical enough with Ronaldo in his interview?

Yeah, I was suspicious that they probably had even more painful losses at the end, just coudln't remember and didn't bother to check.

"Terrible manager complains about being treated as a terrible manager" Some unsuccessful people really love playing the victim..

Sheffield United have looked the best out of the promoted sides. Could've had more points, lost at the very end against both Man City and Tottenham.

I know a lot of people want to see Isak as a number 10, but honestly I'd like to see Tonali or Gordon there. From my understanding Tonali can benefit from a more advanced role, and I've heard he's not really a DM by any means. I also remember seeing Gordon as a number 10 in Everton, he was really good there. Working his socks off and creating chances.

Another game of struggling to break down a parked bus. Gonna be fun!

I kind of feel completely clean and sober after my dopamine addiction from last season, followed by some withdrawal symptoms during our 3 losses. I now have the ability to be happy with a draw against Milan, despite them being the better team.

How is Magurie playing instead of Tomori for England..

I don't really see how Muprhy is going to make anything happen this game..

Didn't see much of the game, but why did Raya get 2 bonus other than clean sheet? According to fantasy he only had 1 save. Did he do a lot of other things?

Actually says £20.5m (24m euro) on transfermarkt. Bargain.

I wish we signed Trossard. Not that it necessarily was realistic, but I still wish we did. Same price as Barnes and Gordon.

Players would've had to play games on a regular basis all year in that case.. No break or holiday.

Great today! Also he lasted 105 minutes this time.

Clean sheet

That will get overturned. Hits his head first.

I feel like Bruno has done a lot of good things today, unlucky with the header. Maybe not our best player, but he has been involved a lot and done well for the most part.

Flekken has looked pretty shit this game

Burn

We miss Isak, not ASM. ASM didn't really do that much vs low blocks. He did more when he got space.