Intriguing to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United’s defeat at Brentford.
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 losing!!!
The BBC Sport readers comments from neutrals, Brentford fans and the odd Newcastle supporter also contributing:
‘Brentford have now beaten every premier league team they’ve faced (25). Incredible achievement for such a small club.’
‘Don’t forget that they have the best home record in the Premier League as well! All they have to do now is work out how to play away from their fortress…’
‘As a Villa fan, I do not look at Brentford as a small club in the Premier League. I view them as a worthy member of the PL, and getting anything at their fortress is to be celebrated.’
‘They were only playing nothing club Newcastle.’
‘First side out of the bottom eight Brentford have taken points off this season. Newcastle were a step up from most of the teams we’ve beaten at home this season.’
‘Brentford have been brilliant since promotion a few yrs back . Thomas Frank doing a great job.’
‘Best run club in the league by miles.’
‘Newcastle Utd…..The Spurs of the north.’
‘poor eddie can’t achieve a thing unless he gets to spend saudi money the club doesn’t bring in itself’
‘They’ve won twice as many titles as spurs.’
‘As a chelsea fan, it’s a restriction on Newcastle that should not be there , clubs like man utd blocking this because they are running scared.’
‘Newcastle undone by amateurish defending and totally ineffective substitutions.’
‘At least the last 2 games have shown that Newcastle still have a bit of fight left in them, even if neither result went their way.’
‘Not out of ideas, more like has no options.’
‘Shhhh, let them keep the faith in Eddie.
The fans still can’t see he is the one stunting growth.’
‘Simple minded drivel.
The toon haven’t spent a shedload compared to the likes of Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd, Arsenal etc., and the toon came from a much lower level after the Ashley decade than almost all EPL clubs.
There are players from the Ashley era who shouldn’t get new contracts but just might because PSR won’t allow us to replace them with better.’
‘You (Newcastle) will have your chance to get your own back when we play you in the cup; only difference will be this time you’ll be at home! In the meantime, we’re enjoying this rare win against Newcastle.’
‘Oh yes let’s blame Eddie again instead of those responsible – the players on the pitch.
I’ve heard some hilarious stuff recently from critics of Eddie.
Many are clueless enough to think that the likes of Mourinho or Xabi Alonso are waiting in the wings to perform a miracle.
Time they all grew up.’
‘What needs changing is biased referring and VAR when teams like yourselves play against the septic six. Newcastles v Liverpool midweek prime example, at least a minute should of been added to the official 5 minutes. FACT.’
‘Newcastle back to reality after that mammoth result against Liverpool the other night, step up against the big boys and roll over against the lower teams, although it’s a bit disrespectful of me to call Brentford a small team.’
‘That’s entertainment. Could have gone either way in the first half. Flekken’s save taking the ball off Isak’s was a pivotal moment.’
‘It’s a funny old game ! The Bees cannot replicate this when away and the Magpies after a magnificent effort against LFC follow it up with a performance like this !’
‘Just back from the game after yet another goal fest! Three more points in the bag COYB. Newcastle fans full respect for your chanting, no bellies on display though.’
Brentford 4 Newcastle 2 – Saturday 7 December 3pm
(Stats via BBC Sport)
Goals:
Newcastle United :
Isak 11, Barnes 32
Brentford:
Mbeumo 8, Wissa 28, Collins 56. Schade 90
(Half-time stats in brackets)
Possession was Newcastle 56% (53%) Brentford 44% (47%)
Total shots were Newcastle 16 (9) Brentford 11 (4)
Shots on target were Newcastle 3 (2) Brentford 8 (3)
Corners were Newcastle 4 (2) Brentford 3 (1)
Touches in the box Newcastle 40 (19) Brentford 26 (12)
Newcastle team v Brentford:
Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall (Trippier 83), Joelinton (Tonali 60), Bruno, Longstaff (Wilson 73), Barnes (Almiron 74), Isak, Jacob Murphy (Gordon 60)
Unused Subs:
Dubravka, Targett, Osula, Kelly
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Newcastle United upcoming matches confirmed to end of January 2025:
Saturday 14 December – Newcastle v Leicester (3pm)
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)