formerly known as ivan Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 What an embarrassing performance from them. Yeah they won but surely they should be offering more than that! Players diving throughout, time wasting, no attacking threat (did they even enter our half in the second half other than the last 5 mins?) and shirt pulling (I believe we should of had two pens for this reason). Ref was certainly favouring the 'big' club today with decisions. Even booking Tomlin for decent yet letting Colback get any with it numerous times. I look forward to these types of games as we aren't expected to win and it promises to be an exciting open game but they made it anything but. Hoping Villa bring more with them next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 That ref must be delighted that he finally got to meet his heroes. At least he was consistent, dissent by us, yellow card, by them, totally ignored. Foul by us, yellow card, by them nothing. Clown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: That ref must be delighted that he finally got to meet his heroes. At least he was consistent, dissent by us, yellow card, by them, totally ignored. Foul by us, yellow card, by them nothing. Clown. Yep. Awful. Apparently he came down on the coach with them, 'cuz he lives nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Embarrassment?! They beat us today without breaking a sweat! Tomlin's weak left footed shot from distance being the only shot on target I can remember from us. They got their goal and then asked us the question and we had no answer. Sure we didn't help ourselves at times but if you had to write a book entitled 'How To Play Away And Win Comfortably' you could write it easily by their performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Yep. Awful. Apparently he came down on the coach with them, 'cuz he lives nearby. He's traveling back with them as well and popping the champagne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 8 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Yep. Awful. Apparently he came down on the coach with them, 'cuz he lives nearby. I presumed you were joking, so looked him up, he's from Hartlepool, for ****'s sake! That is beyond belief, no wonder he was so one eyed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 I thought they managed the game very effectively, limited us to half chances, and showed their quality with one decisive move that decided the game. Despite a spirited effort from City, they rarely if ever looked unsettled. "Embarassing" is certainly not a word I would use to describe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted August 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: Embarrassment?! They beat us today without breaking a sweat! Tomlin's weak left footed shot from distance being the only shot on target I can remember from us. They got their goal and then asked us the question and we had no answer. Sure we didn't help ourselves at times but if you had to write a book entitled 'How To Play Away And Win Comfortably' you could write it easily by their performance. Really? Must have watched a different game as they didn't win comfortably and spent a majority of the game defending, quite desperatey at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 I haven't seen that many long balls from an away team since colins Rotherham showed up. They will be happy because they won but dear me I can't see them staying that way if they keep playing like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatwasclose Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 They didn't even break a sweat and once ahead they challenged us to try and beat them and we had no ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Strange how fans see games differently. I though N'castle managed the game very well after they went 1-0 up. We didn't really threaten them much nor did they threaten us but that was because they knew how to see a winning position out. Our lads could learn from that. One thing that impressed me was their goal. Well made and well finished by Gayle. That's how you play a long ball lads.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Just now, formerly known as ivan said: Really? Must have watched a different game as they didn't win comfortably and spent a majority of the game defending, quite desperatey at times Did any of their players break sweat or get out of 2nd gear? They didn't dominate us, but they were comfortable. Other than one half chance Flint header from a set piece we didn't threaten once. Why? Because they were organised and knew their jobs etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 They weren't poor at all. We are a good side that plays some good football. Calling them an embarrassment does us a disservice. We had 2 shots on target and they weren't memorable. They defended comfortably. They countered comfortably. They passed it around comfortably. They will do that against most teams. We played well. They matched it and their better players made one outstanding pass with a good finish. It won't be a famous win but I don't think they'll feel they were in any sort of real trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, Robbored said: Strange how fans see games differently. I though N'castle managed the game very well after they went 1-0 up. We didn't really threaten them much nor did they threaten us but that was because they knew how to see a winning position out. Our lads could learn from that. One thing that impressed me was their goal. Well made and well finished by Gayle. That's how you play a long ball lads.... Could I argue that actually it was a long pass as it wasn't a blind hoof but a beautifully weight ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemmyredjeff Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 21 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: What an embarrassing performance from them. Yeah they won but surely they should be offering more than that! Players diving throughout, time wasting, no attacking threat (did they even enter our half in the second half other than the last 5 mins?) and shirt pulling (I believe we should of had two pens for this reason). Ref was certainly favouring the 'big' club today with decisions. Even booking Tomlin for decent yet letting Colback get any with it numerous times. I look forward to these types of games as we aren't expected to win and it promises to be an exciting open game but they made it anything but. Hoping Villa bring more with them next week. As we offered very little real danger in the final third they never had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, Robbored said: Strange how fans see games differently. I though N'castle managed the game very well after they went 1-0 up. We didn't really threaten them much nor did they threaten us but that was because they knew how to see a winning position out. Our lads could learn from that. One thing that impressed me was their goal. Well made and well finished by Gayle. That's how you play a long ball lads.... Gayle took the goal well, but let's be honest no team should be conceding to those types of passes... was really disappointed with how easy that was for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Simpson Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 11 minutes ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: Embarrassment?! They beat us today without breaking a sweat! Tomlin's weak left footed shot from distance being the only shot on target I can remember from us. They got their goal and then asked us the question and we had no answer. Sure we didn't help ourselves at times but if you had to write a book entitled 'How To Play Away And Win Comfortably' you could write it easily by their performance. WATT. Sorry, have I spelt that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red white and red Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 I thought Newcastle's game management was quality. We huffed and puffed and tried hard but we never threatened them. They had a really solid defence and looked totally comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 minute ago, HOMERSIMPSON said: WATT. Sorry, have I spelt that right? Eh? Sorry if I'm being thick but what are you on about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 22 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Yep. Awful. Apparently he came down on the coach with them, 'cuz he lives nearby. For a split second....I thought you were telling the truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 What did they have to do? I was amazed at how devoid we were and how unforced errors we made. We see how far pure effort can get a team this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 We had to play against 13 men today. We had no chance but I'm happy with our showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 I was thoroughly unimpressed with Newcastle. Saw much better away performances last season. Matt Ritchie in particular didn't impress. Gayle scored his archetype goal and was a great finish. We didn't threaten much but that for me comes down to a bit of a lack of urgency. I think if we were more inclined to 'pot shot' we would have got more from today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Simpson Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 minute ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: Eh? Sorry if I'm being thick but what are you on about? Yes, being thick. But after reading your post, not surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 I'm going to actually give some credit to Newcastle. They did a good job in beating us and the victory was the reward. Should City play an away game this season and perform in the same fashion and win 0-1 then we'd all be cooing in delight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 minute ago, HOMERSIMPSON said: Yes, being thick. But after reading your post, not surprised. Enlighten me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 They won with ease so not sure why they were the embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Can't agree they were an embarrassment. As I said in another thread, Newcastle managed the game completely today. They doubled or tripled up on most our danger men and did just enough to get the game won. Rafa had his tactics and organisation spot on. Forget the BBC stats, the fact was we had 0, and I mean zero clear cut, clean chances all day and that was testament to Newcastle for being as organised as they were, because we know we have players who can threaten, but were nullified today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Newcastle were clinical. One real chance and they took it. Game stayed open until just into the second half when they really shut up shop. They made us play and we didn't have an answer. That's just good football away from home when you're 1-0 up. I'd be well happy if we did the same to other teams. Nobody really stood out for positive reasons but I was irritated by how much they dived. They went to ground for everything. Ref bought it nearly every time. Very poor ref. We've done alright today but just not the quality in the final third. Decent show from Newcastle who we must remember are managed by one of the most successful managers of the modern era. He's got them well drilled. Expect them to be a force this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 41 minutes ago, Robbored said: Strange how fans see games differently. I though N'castle managed the game very well after they went 1-0 up. We didn't really threaten them much nor did they threaten us but that was because they knew how to see a winning position out. Our lads could learn from that. One thing that impressed me was their goal. Well made and well finished by Gayle. That's how you play a long ball lads.... The Newcastle supporters who came along with me thought they were (in their words) "Crap". Shocked at the size of some of our players and actually quite complimentary of the team and very surprised they 'got away with a win' However I saw the game similar to you @Robbored so have a like from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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