Nick Pain
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BARCELONA 7 NEWCASTLE Eddie Howe described this game as the biggest game in Newcastle’s history. We conceded SEVEN goals. SEVEN!!!! The massive weakness Eddie Howe has left in this side despite spending £450m has been exposed many times this season but this time it was a total humiliation. One that can’t be ignored any longer. It’s very important the stupid people out there don’t cover for Eddie with “well it’s Barcelona” and take away from the brutal truth about the squad Eddie has built. The reality is we’ve conceded 3 against Brentford (twice) Everton & West Ham. This is a team that’s very easily beaten - only the bottom 5 PL sides have lost more. Defensively we are a shambles. It’s not just because it’s Barcelona it’s because Eddie Howe has NOT learned from past mistakes in building a squad for 2 games a week. The lesson is simple: Technique > Athleticism. This result (along with many this season) is what happens when you assemble a team of runners who come up against proper footballers. They cut through our press with ease and on the ball, without the same energy we had early on, we are CLUELESS under Eddie. The EXACT same thing happened against Liverpool at Anfield, we had a good half an hour there also but the lack of technique in this side, just gets exposed when our legs slow down after half an hour of pressing, and exactly like the Liverpool game, we were ripped to shreds. This is why we fade so much after half time under Eddie, it’s because the entire profile of this squad is massively reliant on energy rather than skill, which is the same reason why we can’t cope with more than one game a week. Something the pathetic journalists constantly give Eddie an easy ride on despite him spending £450m!!!! Anthony Gordon missed 2 sitters up front, but that’s what you get for playing a winger as a striker purely because he’s fast. Technique > Athleticism Eddie’s infatuation with runners cost us again as Nick Woltemade rots away on the bench when he’s not being wasted in midfield. Eddie is an idiot for that entire situation. Gordon didn’t hold the ball up and offered absolutely nothing all game. Starting him ahead up front of Woltemade is a DISGRACE. Eddie got what he deserved for his own stubborn stupidity and inability to learn and evolve. His level has been exposed many times this season, especially tonight! He’s taken this club as far as he can. #NUFC
Gabriel Magalhães was ‘fouled’ more than anyone else in the pitch during Arsenal 2-0 Everton (3 times) Tells you everything about today’s Football
FOOTBALL IS DEAD ❌❌❌ Nothing more annoying than these getting given as “fouls” 😤
I've supported #nufc for over 50yrs now. I've seen some absolute shite and some great football. These last 4 yrs under Eddie Howe have undoubtedly been the best I've seen at St James'.Eddie and the lads are going through a tough time atm. I will support them through it. ✊️
"Mike Ashley was very good to me" ⚫️⚪️ 🗣️ Steve Bruce says he’ll never regret his time in charge of Newcastle. #BBCFootball #NUFC
It gets worse every time you watch it. 🤦♂️
Newcastle didn’t get a penalty for this Gabriel handball btw 💀 x.com/CenterVAR/stat…
⚡️Back in Black (and white) ⚫️⚪️ Class @worflags 👏👏