Intriguing to learn via these BBC Sport feedback, following on from Newcastle United’s draw towards Manchester Metropolis.
The feedback from neutrals particularly telling…
Loads of it completely different to what Newcastle United followers had come to anticipate from the BBC Sport ‘neutrals’.
The BBC Sport feedback from neutrals up to now had been overwhelmingly a list of abuse geared toward NUFC supporters.
Notably stuff concerning the Newcastle United homeowners and the media impressed pile-ons that NUFC followers have grow to be used to, when blamed for who now owns their membership.
On this event although, the politics completely absent.
As an alternative, what occurred on the pitch dominating the controversy…
The BBC Sport readers feedback from neutrals, Manchester Metropolis followers and the odd Newcastle supporter additionally contributing:
‘The commentator mentioned Grealish is completely satisfied to play the pantomime villain. I believed, Oh no he’s not.’
‘I beloved the way in which Tonali messed him up as we speak, spotlight of the match.’
‘What an athlete Haaland is.
Performed via a damaged sock.’
‘Extraordinarily poor document towards Newcastle. Haaland solely scored as soon as I believe.’
‘All the time open sport of soccer towards Newcastle. Properly finished Toon for coming again. See you on the Etihad.’
‘Good sport, truthful consequence. Credit score to Newcastle, not less than they maintain taking part in soccer, not like a small membership with a small membership mentality.’
‘Solely as a result of Metropolis don’t park two buses. Newcastle have been lined up 631 after they didn’t have the ball, the very definition of anti-football.’
‘It’s completely smart to guard your penalty space and objective whenever you don’t have the ball. It’s known as defending.’
‘Go on then, what did Newcastle do fallacious? Darkish arts? Park the bus? Don’t they know they need to’ve laid down and play the precise means pep what’s them to play?
Disgusting behaviour.’
‘Newcastle followers can downvote me all they like, however you recognize deep down that Gordon is the worst diver within the league, and also you’d hate him if he did it towards your membership.’
‘Clearly proven on tnt the keeper made contact with hand to foot however dont let precise proof get in the way in which.’
‘Corridor is man of the match by a rustic mile. His marking was wonderful. His first contact wonderful.
Properly performed younger man.’
‘Noticed him at Chelsea and thought he would have been signing for Metropolis, Newcastle have a few full backs for the following decade with him and Livramento.’
‘Get him within the England squad, we want , match left again.’
‘It’s evident that the Newcastle squad need to maintain Eddie. Reaching that vs. Metropolis with out Isak or Wilson is fairly particular.’
‘Haaland had a few possibilities, however messed them up. I argue Pope was extra influential in solely conceding 1.’
‘Ederson was being pressured and having to distribute too rapidly or too lengthy over the entire match, very uncharacteristic for a Man Metropolis goalkeeper. Obtained caught by Gordon a few occasions earlier than the penalty.’
‘Greatest Newcastle efficiency this season…. Wanted to be.’
‘Appears to be lots of people who’re visually impaired right here. Settle for that it was a transparent penalty and develop up.’
‘Metropolis fortunate to get one other draw, Newcastle way more thrilling as we speak.’
‘Newcastle United,an actual soccer stadium stuffed with native loyal followers.
A improbable sport to look at for the viewer.’
‘I’ve by no means seen Ederson kick so many lengthy balls in a Premier League sport. Good urgent by Gordon & co.’
‘Good sport and the draw was a good consequence. The primary objective was effectively taken and the penalty was not unsure.’
‘Erling who? Massive Dan Burn is the Daddy.’
‘Poor little Man Metropolis. One other two factors dropped. Have been Newcastle utilizing the Darkish Arts?’
‘Newcastle performed effectively, missed Isak up entrance somewhat however deserved some extent not less than.’
‘Metropolis confirmed themselves up as we speak, fouling, diving and searching simply to spoil the sport for Newcastle, Pep not no genius on techniques as has not obtained a clue who to play instead of Rodri, No champions league finalist right here. Newcastle appeared actually good simply want a couple of extra breaks.’
‘Gordon’s penalty was doubtful, however truthful award seeing because the ref utterly missed Gvardiola wrestling Schar to the bottom, and Joelinton being hoofed within the leg within the field too.’
Newcastle 1 Manchester Metropolis 1 – Saturday 28 September 12.30pm
(Stats through BBC Sport)
Objectives:
Newcastle United:
Gordon 58 pen
Man Metropolis:
Gvardiol 35
Possession was Newcastle 38% Man Metropolis 62%
Complete pictures have been Newcastle 11 Man Metropolis 16
Pictures heading in the right direction have been Newcastle 4 Man Metropolis 6
Corners have been Newcastle 5 Man Metropolis 6
Touches within the field Newcastle 25 Man Metropolis 39
Newcastle United crew v Man Metropolis:
Pope, Trippier (Livramento 78), Schar, Burn, Corridor, Joelinton, Bruno, Tonali (Longstaff 77), Barnes (Willock 76), Gordon, Jacob Murphy
SUBS:
Dubravka, Krafth, Osula, Almiron, Kelly, Alex Murphy
(Anthony Gordon will get very emotional about assist proven to him by Newcastle United followers – Learn HERE)
(Newcastle 1 Manchester Metropolis 1 – Newcastle United fan / author response – Learn HERE)
(Newcastle 1 Manchester Metropolis 1 – Honours even, a good consequence and this was my man of the match – Learn HERE)
Newcastle United upcoming match schedule, confirmed to this point to finish of November:
Tuesday 1 October 2024 – AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle (7.45pm) Sky Sports activities+ (To be performed at St James’ Park)
Saturday 5 October – Everton v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports activities
Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)
Sunday 27 October – Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports activities
W/C Monday 28 October – AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle v Chelsea
Saturday 2 November – Newcastle v Arsenal (12.30pm) TNT Sports activities
Sunday 10 November – Forest v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports activities
Monday 25 November – Newcastle v West Ham (8pm) Sky Sports activities
Saturday 30 November – Crystal Palace v Newcastle
