BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Interesting on Newcastle United after Champions League qualification

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·25. Mai 2025

BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Interesting on Newcastle United after Champions League qualification

Interesting to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United losing 1-0 against Everton.

The comments from neutrals especially telling…

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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 the politics entirely absent…

The defeat to Everton not stopping Eddie Howe’s side qualifying for Champions League, as Villa lost at Old Trafford to ensure United finished top five.

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

‘(Everton fan) Really glad Newcastle United qualified for the Champions League.’

‘Congratulations to both Newcastle and Everton. Newcastle for the cup win and qualification for the champions leauge but also to Everton for upholding the integrity of the premier leauge, nothing to play for but gave their all.’

‘(Everton fan) I’m delighted that Newcastle have qualified for the champs league. Would have preferred AV and NF to do so at the expense of city and Chelsea but they got the points so deserve the reward.’

‘Champions League qualification wasn’t by the backdoor, Newcastle got there on merit. Look at the league table.’

‘Very lucky you got that point from the draw at Bournemouth earlier in the season when VAR ruled out the late Bournemouth winner for hand ball. The officials subsequently admitted that they got that one wrong. That point made all the difference to Champions League qualification.

Another triumph for VAR.’

‘You could say that about every team. Literally every single team got a result in some way or another off a bad decision, it all balances out in the end and after 38 games we made the champions league. Dry your eyes lad.’

‘Anyone who thinks it all balances out over the season is deluded and flying in the face of facts. Bournemouth were deprived of two points against Newcastle and lost another two points when they had a player sent off against Man Utd, a red card which was subsequently rescinded. Where were the 4 points gained to balance those bad decisions?’

‘Cheers Geordies. I watched the last 20 mins with a Newcastle fan. All in all a perfect day for us all. Enjoy the riches of Champions League pal. Onwards and upwards for us Toffees.’

‘Best thing of the game – Charly’s goal.

Worst thing of the game – Gordon’s horrible dive.

Also about time Newcastle fans recognise Pickford is a top keeper.’

‘Great away win for the blues …respect to Newcastle …great season.’

‘Congrats on making Europe Newcastle, really good season for you overall – all the best.

For us toffees, decent match – Moyes has made us solid. I love the feeling around the club, it feels like home again.

A few players to exit, some new ones in – looking forward to next season and positive progression.’

‘Have to say well done Newcastle, a trophy and Champions league football. Any doubters that Pickford is a world class keeper? Saved Everton again. Looking forward to Bramley Moore dock with new players and the hangers on gone.’

‘As a Man utd fan so happy for the Toon to get back into the CL. Well deserved and some of the best fans in the world. Good luck guys!’

‘David Moyes is easily in the top 3 managers in the PL right now.’

‘Under Moyes with less injuries & a few fresh players especially a striker! Everton will be a force to be reckoned with.’

‘No they won’t. They’ll likely be 14th to 16th.’

‘Great result for the Blues. A big thank you to David Moyes, he’s given us a bit more backbone and fighting spirit. We now have to push on next season. Congratulations to Newcastle, so glad you made the Champions League and I wish the very best of luck in it.’

‘Double celebration for Jordan Pickford his beloved Sunderland yesterday and Newcastle today.’

‘And Sunderland fanboy Diallo fires Newcastle into the Champions League!’

‘If Everton improve the squad of the summer months, a top third finish is within their grasp.’

‘Champions League should be Champions League.

“Well done to Newcastle , but how on earth do we have a top 5 , plus 17th going into the Champions League . Crazy

What are spurs champions of how many games you can lose and still play in the Champions league?’

‘Fortune has certainly favoured the North East this weekend has it not? Lucky boys!!’

Newcastle 0 Everton 1 – Sunday 25 May 4pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

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