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Hey. I’m Sam, a lifelong Newcastle supporter, and welcome to the primary of (hopefully) many editions of what I’d wish to name Toon Overview! Consider it as a weekly evaluation/round-up piece of the whole lot Newcastle United, from the fixture listing to the hearsay mill. For good measure, we’ll combine in another enjoyable stuff too, so keep tuned! The Toon Overview will often be out the Monday (or on this case the Tuesday) after every match.
Sound good? Let’s get began.
Out of Types in opposition to the Hammers
Sadly, Monday Evening Soccer didn’t go our approach, the place missed probabilities, poor defending and an abject second half show noticed West Ham do a job on us. For a lot of, the sport and defeat appeared eerily much like their residence fixture in opposition to Brighton which a) additionally passed off after a global break and b) noticed us miss early probabilities and struggled to get better after going a aim behind, with each video games that includes toothless second half shows.
Earlier than kick-off, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak serenaded by a powerful show courtesy of Wor Flags, but the star Swede noticed an early aim dominated out after marginally mistiming his run earlier than dinking the ball over Lukasz Fabianski. This was to be the final time Fabianski can be selecting the ball out of his personal internet on the night time, as Isak, Gordon and Willock went on to squander first half probabilities.
While West Ham’s two objectives might have and possibly ought to have been prevented, there’s no denying they managed what was such a flat second half from our perspective. We seemed misplaced, indecisive and largely out of concepts going ahead, indicative of the inconsistency they’ve showcased all season lengthy. Defensively, United had been at fault for each West Ham objectives. Higher marking from Lloyd Kelly might have prevented Tomas Soucek’s headed opener, while it appeared far too straightforward for Aaron Wan-Bissaka to waltz into the field to increase the Hammers’ lead within the second half.
The groans round St James’ Park solely grew louder with the ineffectiveness of Howe’s substitutions; gamers who might usually be trusted to be game-changers off the bench had been mere passengers at greatest. Barnes struggled to make an affect down the left, while Tonali didn’t supply a lot new in midfield. Wilson, upon his return from a prolonged spell on the damage desk, couldn’t mix with Isak to supply a authentic goal-threat and Murphy did subsequent to nothing down the suitable.
A disappointing and flat begin to the week because the Magpies missed out on an opportunity to maneuver sixth and ended a run of three straight wins.
What Howe Mentioned
On this part of the round-up, we wish to take a better have a look at what the Newcastle supervisor has been saying within the press. Instantly following Monday’s defeat, a visibly pissed off and barely sullen Howe met journalists to reply questions on his group’s efficiency, accidents, and what he will probably be engaged on to enhance the Magpies’ fortunes going ahead.
Howe started the press convention by conceding that the sport was “up there” as one of the crucial irritating of his Newcastle tenure to this point, explaining how his aspect “misplaced their approach” after West Ham’s second aim discovered the again of the online. He additionally believes, although, that his aspect had been in actual fact within the recreation for the primary hour no less than.
On the efficiency: “We didn’t deal with the objectives very nicely in any respect. Aside from that, I don’t suppose they gave us that many issues in that first sixty minutes. After that, we grew to become a bit disjointed. We had gamers taking part in out of place as a consequence of a few accidents. It was a disappointing final half an hour.”
On the worldwide break: “There’s all the time that concern since you lose contact time with the gamers. Often, we’ve been superb in that respect. Related kind feeling [to the Brighton match]. I believed we performed nicely in each. However once more we’re not scoring sufficient for the possibilities we’re creating. It’s one thing that we now have to repair.”
On Joe Willock’s damage: “Joe took a knock to the leg and didn’t really feel 100%.”
On Dan Burn’s absence by means of suspension: “He’s a giant miss. You see the primary aim and I feel Dan’s presence helps us in these conditions for certain. His management qualities on the pitch can’t be underestimated.”
On missed alternatives within the last third: “We’ve had huge moments right now. We’ve had the alternatives. There’s nothing like objectives to create confidence within the group.”
On Wilson’s penalty shout: “Yeah, probably. It’s troublesome for me to say. I’ve checked out it as soon as. I haven’t seen it once more. I felt it was a extremely good shout for a penalty.”
KEY QUOTE: “I actually didn’t like us within the final half an hour.”
On this present day: twenty sixth November
On this present day in 2000, Sir Bobby’s Newcastle defeated Liverpool 2-1 at St James’ Park. Midfielders Nolberto Solano and Kieron Dyer obtained the objectives for United, whereas Emile Heskey added a comfort for the visiting Reds.
A sit up for Saturday
Saturday will see Howe’s aspect journey to Croydon for a great old style 3pm kickoff, the place they may meet second-bottom Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The Magpies misplaced 2-0 the final time the 2 sides met in London, so will probably be trying to avenge that defeat while additionally attempting to get again on monitor after Monday’s disappointment at residence to West Ham. Palace are coming off a really credible 2-2 draw at Aston Villa, and will probably be trying to drag themselves away from a relegation dogfight.
Going into this one, solely Southampton, Everton and Palace have scored lower than our 13 objectives in 12 league video games to this point, so it will be a shock if Saturday’s encounter is a recreation of objectives! Hopefully that theme continues for the hosts and we will enhance defensively, with Burn set for an instantaneous recall after serving his one-game ban.
That brings us to the primary trivia query! Attempt to reply it with out wanting it up; the reply will probably be revealed on the finish of subsequent week’s installment…
Darren Ambrose loved an incredible spell at Palace, however who did Newcastle signal him from initially in 2002?
Thanks for studying – see you subsequent week!
