BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Very interesting on Newcastle United after win v Leicester | OneFootball

Intriguing to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United’s 4-0 thrashing of Leicester City.

The comments from neutrals especially telling…

A lot of it different to what Newcastle United fans had come to expect from the BBC Sport ‘neutrals’.

The BBC Sport comments from neutrals in the past had been overwhelmingly a catalogue of abuse aimed at NUFC supporters.

Particularly stuff about the Newcastle United owners and the media-inspired pile-ons that NUFC fans have become used to, when blamed for who now owns their club.

On this occasion though, the politics entirely absent, just concentrating on matters on the pitch… and Newcastle United winning (and Leicester losing).

The BBC Sport readers comments from neutrals, Leicester fans and the odd Newcastle supporter also contributing:

‘Great result for toon and my old Geordie friends deserve the best because they are the best.’

‘Wish Van Nistlerooy had got the Manchester United job. With this type of result he would have been a good fit.’

‘I simply do not believe we have Premier League players for the most part.I know we have injuries, but the likes of Choudary, Ward, Daka, Mavididi, are at best Championship level.’

‘After the trauma of the Ashley years, I still think of this as six wins from safety.’

‘Ha Ha so do I but I think 4 more wins will be enough this season.’

‘It’s just nice to have a semblance of hope going into a game. We might beat Arsenal, might be a bore draw or could lose to Brentford but you it feels like there’s always a chance. Great feeling.’

‘Great performance from Newcastle, although Leicester were very poor today. Lewis Hall seems to get better every game.’

‘Leicester are getting what they deserve, they drove a good manager out, all jumped up and down when they got a minor bounce in results and now are back to getting thumped………..down they go’

‘Difficult to understand why Howe starts games without Tonali!

Italian’s work rate and reading of the game is top notch.’

‘Sandro had a slight niggle last week so Eddie didn’t start with him. He’s otherwise picked him to start recently.’

‘Good performance. Lets keep it up on Wednesday night. Now let’s wait for the alleged NUFC fans calling on Eddie Howe to go!’

‘Eventually luck runs out and reality sets in.Both West Ham and Brighton should have buried Leicester on chances created.Newcastle took theirs ,well done.’

‘Embarrassing performance, a pub side would have given newcastle a harder game.

Championship football needed next season. cannot handle this thrashing every week.’

‘Well it was Newcastle. They are a very difficult team to play, especially when you have just settled in, it’s not an easy match to play.’

‘As a villa fan I was hoping for a Newcastle defeat to keep them away from being competition for Villa.

Leicester, not looking as likely to get relegated due to Wolves demise, despite demolishing by the Magpies.’

‘Lewis Hall was superb today.’

‘I’m fed up of reading how great RvN is after a few half decent results with United and Leicester. People forget about the new manager bounce and players performing to keep their place or get a new contract from a manager that hasn’t yet sussed them out. That soon wanes and you see what a manager is really about.’

‘Well played Newcastle.

Isak is a true striker.’

‘Lewis Hall is the best young player in the league.’

‘Newcastle – dangerous and inconsistent team.’

’52 touches in the box for Newcastle, 27 shots faced, enjoy the Championship again Leicester.’

‘The Mags beat a poor Leicester and they’re world beaters again.

Listening to Total Sport you’d think they’d won the European champions league.’

‘Geordie pile on . Check your trophy cabinet – empty.’

‘The jawwdies have been pretty ordinary before today, has Ruud been found out already?’

Newcastle 4 Leicester 0 – Saturday 14 December 3pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Murphy 30, 60 Bruno 47 Isak 50

Leicester:

Possession was Newcastle 60% Leicester 40%

Total shots were Newcastle 27 Leicester 4

Shots on target were Newcastle 11 Leicester 1

Corners were Newcastle 5 Leicester 2

Touches in the box Newcastle 53 Leicester 9

Newcastle team v Leicester:

Dubravka, Livramento (Trippier 65), Schar, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Bruno (Longstaff 65), Joelinton, Murphy (Barnes 65), Isak (Osula 73), Gordon (Willock 81)

Unused Subs:

Vlachodimos, Targett, Almiron, Kelly

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Newcastle United upcoming matches:

Wednesday 18 December – Newcastle v Brentford (7.45pm) Sky Sports+ (Carabao Cup)

Saturday 21 December – Ipswich v Newcastle (3pm)

Thursday 26 December – Newcastle v Villa (3pm) Amazon

Monday 30 December – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 4 January – Tottenham v Newcastle (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Sunday 12 January – Newcastle v Bromley (3pm) BBC iPlayer (FA Cup)

Wednesday 15 January – Newcastle v Wolves (7.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 18 January – Newcastle v Bournemouth (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 25 January – Southampton v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 1 February – Newcastle v Fulham (3pm)