BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Interesting on Newcastle United after 5-0 v Crystal Palace | OneFootball

Interesting to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United winning 5-0 at home to Crystal Palace.

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 the politics (almost!) entirely absent, concentrating instead on matters on the pitch.

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

‘Newcastle at the moment are the best team in the league. They will be going for the title next season.’

‘I’d rather see Newcastle, Forest & Villa in 2nd/3rd/4th

Man City and Chelsea deserve to miss out on CL and see the chaos and excuses for their FFP/PSR rules.’

‘Well done Geordies from a Forest fan – you’ve got such a strong team. I just hope it’s you, Villa and ourselves keeping out City and Chelsea. Enjoy the rest of a fantastic season.’

‘Generous remark considering your brilliant season is now under threat.’

‘I find this to be the hardest thing to say but Newcastle are the best team in the Premier League at this present time. SUNDERLAND SUPPORTER.’

‘Palace had little to offer, Newcastle were clinical until they eased off. They do need a stronger squad though as Wilson and Longstaff offered little when they came in in a comfortable winning position.’

‘Well played Newcastle – you thoroughly deserved that win. You were tactically better than us in all areas of the pitch. No complaints- you were great, we were awful!

Sometime you just have to accept that the better team won.

Now…a long journey back to South London.’

‘LOVE Newcastles rise as a team, great to see a northern side turn into a real force.

Rooting for Newcastle every game, brilliant support, from a Leeds fan.’

‘Financial ( doping ) support?’

‘How??? With PSR.’

‘There goes sour grapes.

Newcastle were filling their stadium during the Ashley days in the championship.’

‘There’s very little ‘northern’ to do with their team and they have players who only ever joined for Saudi money, but I agree. Their support deserves it and they are a good side.’

‘No, a decent well organised team with a fan base that creates REAL atmosphere.’

‘Right fair they are great at the moment. From an Arsenal fan you should be looking at second. Our eyes are elsewhere and you are in brilliant form. A trophy and top 2/3 is a brilliant brilliant season so well done!’

‘Are Newcastle and their entire fan base living rent free in someone’s mind, certainly sounds like it… YNWA.’

‘High five from Newcastle United to their manager.

Get well soon

Notts county fan.’

‘Harvey Barnes and Tonali on fire.’

‘Hard to think of more superlatives… but Newcastle currently playing with an even greater freedom since getting the trophy monkey off their back.’

‘They are playing for their club, supporters and their ill manager. What better tonic to help Eddie on the mend . Wish him well.’

‘Gotta say though

That was NEVER a penalty

Shocking decision.’

‘Murphy pulling his best Tonali impression, and Barnes showing class again. Jason is keeping things ticking along quite nicely.’

‘Every game Sandro looks more and more like a genuine worldie!

Don’t even want to single him out because there is so much talent in the squad. Brilliant display of commitment, hard work and belief from everyone involved.’

‘Neutral fan here Well done Newcastle United.’

‘Perhaps one of the worst VAR/ref contrived penalty decisions ever.’

‘Palace have been tearing teams apart recently but the Toon were pretty much unplayable tonight. Thoroughly deserved win. WTF was that pen all about Ebs?’

‘Well done Newcastle.

This time in Europe it will be fairer for you in the Champions league and hopefully you will go a lot further this time (Everton fan).’

‘Palace fan here – well played Newcastle, you thoroughly destroyed us and deserve all the plaudits tonight – hope both you and Forest finish in the Top 4.’

‘We scored five and Isak missed three decent chances. Mental. Playing glad all over at the end was genius too.’

‘Newcastle United were absolutely fantastic all across the park but Tonali is an unbelievable talent, there is no better midfielder in the league.’

‘Palace must be glad it’s all over.’

Newcastle 5 Crystal Palace 0 – Wednesday 16 April 2025 7.30pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Murphy 14, Guehi OG 38, Barnes 45+2, Schar 45+8, Isak 58

Palace@

Possession was Newcastle 60% Palace 40%

Total shots were Newcastle 14 Palace 11

Shots on target were Newcastle 7 Palace 4

Corners were Newcastle 5 Palace 4

Touches in the box Newcastle 18 Palace 28

Newcastle team v Palace:

Pope, Trippier (Krafth 79), Schar, Burn, Livramento, Joelinton (Willock 62), Tonali, Bruno (Longstaff 72), Barnes, Isak (Wilson 72), Murphy (Gordon 62)

Unused subs:

Dubravka, Targett, Osula, Miley