Newcastle United 2-0 Nottingham Forest (06/08/2022)

[tomlynnherrington]

BDB was immense today.Don’t underestimate his ability to release the ball quickly.I knownthey’re what you would call simple passes but think back to the day’s of Lascelles 3 poor touches before passing behind his team mate.

[tomlynnherrington]

Just now, 54 said:

 

 

Is that Exile acting as a steward?

[Skeletor]

Reading other forums to see how our performance was viewed and the overwhelming comment I see on every forum is "Why haven't Newcastle spent more this season/signed anyone?"

[Ameritoon]

Cant imagine being as confident in my recently promoted team as Forest fans were. What the fuck did they expect, especially with our form after January.

[Skeletor]

Just now, Ameritoon said:

Cant imagine being as confident in my recently promoted team as Forest fans were. What the fuck did they expect, especially with our form after January.

 

Looking at their forum and their 180 on us, I'd suggest they didn't watch any PL games last season.

[gjohnson]

26 minutes ago, Dokko said:

Anyway, now that's done; I really hope Forest have a good season, and make a fight of it (at least)

 

I do have a soft spot for them.

I wish nothing but misery on them, as my ex keeps trying to get the boy to support them

[samptime29]

Expected more from Forest. Nothing wrong with sitting in and hitting us on the counter but the quality of their counter attacks was poor tbh.

[David Edgar]

Where was JLingz? 

[Gaztoon]

Just now, David Edgar said:

Where was JLingz? 

 

Checking his online banking

[The Prophet]

2 minutes ago, David Edgar said:

Where was JLingz? 

 

Getting physically, mentally and spiritually dominated by Big Joe.

[wormy]

6 minutes ago, Skeletor said:

Reading other forums to see how our performance was viewed and the overwhelming comment I see on every forum is "Why haven't Newcastle spent more this season/signed anyone?"

 

I know it's irrational but such musings piss me off. If we had spent money half of them would be fuming at us 'buying' success.

 

Proper fuck 'em all mentality only enhanced by a lovely, confident opening day. 

[OoOGazOoO]

Those 2 goals were quality!!

 

An absolute worldie from Schar and such a clever finish from Wilson, that amazing strikers instinct he displayed there.

 

Cracking start.

[Doc]

26 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said:

Don't think much of that Brennan Johnson. Never seen a more invisible player. 

Is confusing me here, must admit I've had a couple.

[Dinho lad]

two lush goals. 

[andyman]

Fantastic start to the season! Can't remember last time I felt less nervous throughout a game.

[Tiresias]

has anyone started a comparative points graph with last season

[KaKa]

8 minutes ago, wormy said:

 

I know it's irrational but such musings piss me off. If we had spent money half of them would be fuming at us 'buying' success.

 

Proper fuck 'em all mentality only enhanced by a lovely, confident opening day. 

 

I love it. They were all expecting us to spend like crazy so they could not give us any credit for any good play this season, but instead scream about Saudi riches.

 

Instead they will be forced to recognise the amazing job Howe and the players have done when we end up doing well this season without going mad in the transfer market.

[alexf]

Absolutely smothered them all game. 

Bruno and Joelinton are great. 

Really liked how we moved the ball around and got it to saint-maximin and Almiron in good areas. 

Only concern was our finishing was poor at times and Wilson seemed to be on his heels alittle too much today, especially first half.

But couldn't ask for a better opening day performance really from all involved.

[joeyt]

44 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said:

Don't think much of that Brennan Johnson. Never seen a more invisible player. 

 

Aye let's write off one of the best young talents after his first Prem game

[RodneyCisse]

Should we have been worried given they had Colback starting…

[samptime29]

We definitely got the ball wide effectively at times. Some nice shielding and quick lay offs aswell.

[PRL]

Got to go back to when we did Stoke 3-0 in the season we finished 5th for the last time I’ve seen us that dominant at home.
 

Wilson looked a little unfit but still dangerous throughout. Pope had a couple of flaps. Other than that thought we were pretty much flawless. Atmosphere was great, ASM was absolute quality and forest could handle us from minute 1 to 90. 
 

Hot take - unless forest do something, they could be in running for a record low points total 

[Paullow]

7 minutes ago, Tiresias said:

has anyone started a comparative points graph with last season

 

We've picked up as many points already as Bruce did in his 8 games prior to his sacking 

[buzza]

Stand outs today for me were the five midfielders.

defence was solid and not worried by forest.

nice goal by calum otherwise I would have said he had a very average game

[Kanj]

Not sure how anyone here could say a negative word about any of those performances today.- it was the first match of the season and we pummeled them. We suffocated and dominated and pushed and tried different ways to get that ball into the box. We were patient at times - working the ball around the box and trying to drive in and deliver crosses etc. 

 

Sure, a few rolls across the box to Wilson and we’d have been free and clear but the fact we are constantly and finally passing and moving is fantastic. Miggy is a fucking handful! Willock was floating all over the pitch and trying to make things work. Bruno and Joelinton were dominant. I loved the effort. We looked confident, the crowd did not get on their backs and get frustrated either. 

 

We’re going to be a force at home ffs.