BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Interesting on Newcastle United after Brighton defeat

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·21 de octubre de 2024

BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Interesting on Newcastle United after Brighton defeat

Intriguing to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United’s defeat to Brighton.

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 though, the politics almost totally absent.

Instead, what happened on the pitch dominating the debate…

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

‘Get well soon Danny Welbeck! All of us, here on Tyneside, wish you well!’

‘A typical Geordie comment. What brilliant people you are.’

‘Thoroughly decent comment from a decent fan of a first class football club! From a Brighton fan..’

‘Very close match – as a Brighton supporter I thought Newcastle played well and it could easily have ended up differently ..’

‘Bit of a smash and grab tbh by us.’

‘Well that was some game great defensive performance from Brighton while it was wave upon wave of Newcastle attacking then one very good goal completely against the run of play, a smash and grab performance from Brighton.’

‘To be honest it was nice to see wave upon wave of Newcastle attacking for the first time this season.

The only thing missing really is the goals. With the players we have I can’t see them being missing for long.’

‘Unfortunately it’s goals that win games

Newcastle fans are the greatest optimists and always expect ….. sadly their team never delivers’

‘What is this wizardry you speak of… scoring goals wins games?

Most NUFC fans are honest enough to admit our team needs to be more clinical in front of goal!’

‘Fun fact, over a season clubs that do wave after wave of attacking in every match, dominate games and have loads of shots score more goals than clubs that don’t!

I know! It’s weird!!! It goes against all intuition, right?’

‘Brighton fan living in Tynemouth now. Newcastle have such a great set of fans. Very friendly and what a ground. We got lucky in the first half – goal was against the run of play but more even in the second. We defo rode our luck on some of them balls over the top. Hope both teams do well this season.’

‘Wish welbeck a speedy recovery. Newcastle never deserved to lose this game but that’s football. Take it on the chin and move on.’

‘BBC final score an absolute disgrace, not a mention of any news on Danny Welbeck and no mention that Brighton won at Newcastle one of the hardest grounds to go to.’

‘Got to love a gritty 0-1 away win thought Newcastle were the better team in the first half but Brighton could of actually added a couple more late on,fingers crossed for Danny,seemed in a lot of pain.’

‘The closer to the end of the match the more Newcastle pushed forward, which will naturally leave gaps at the back. Happens so often in football.’

‘Very hard game – Brighton played quite well but had to defend very resolutely with Bart making some good saves but probably not world class required. The type of game Brighton would have lost a couple of seasons ago but they have more steel in the side now so can mix it better with physical teams. Newcastle look a good side & both will be in & around the top 6 I think come end of the season.’

‘The Seagulls once again show other sides who have spent a lot more money how to construct a real team !’

‘Verbruggen MOM with 3 outstanding saves and a commanding performance.’

‘No finesse in this Newcastle side- just brute sloggers like Dan Burn, Guimaraes, Joel Linton etc. Well and truly taught a lesson today by superior opposition’

‘Is this the same Dan Burn who “tamed” Mbabbe and recently had Haaland in his pocket you’re talking about?’

‘Not sure about Howe for England he’s not doing so well with Saudi.’

‘Eddie Howe doesn’t manage Saudi…’

Newcastle 0 Brighton 1 – Saturday 19 October 3pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Brighton:

Welbeck 35

Possession was Newcastle 60% Brighton 40%

Total shots were Newcastle 21 Brighton 10

Shots on target were Newcastle 6 Brighton 5

Corners were Newcastle 9 Brighton 4

Touches in the box Newcastle 45 Brighton 12

Newcastle United team v Brighton:

Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall (Osula 90+2), Joelinton, Bruno (Almiron 85), Tonali (Willock 65), Gordon (Longstaff 85), Jacob Murphy (Barnes 65), Isak

UNUSED SUBS:

Krafth, Kelly, Lewis Miley, Vlachodimos

(Match Report – I haven’t given up on this season this early, honest, but… – Read HERE)

(Newcastle 0 Brighton 1 – Match ratings and comments on all Newcastle United players – Read HERE)

(Matches like this prove which Newcastle United fans have a clue and who are clueless – Read HERE)

(Newcastle 0 Brighton 1 – Instant Newcastle United fan / writer reaction – Read HERE)

Newcastle United upcoming matches confirmed to end of January 2025:

Sunday 27 October – Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 30 October – Newcastle v Chelsea (7.45pm) Sky Sports+

Saturday 2 November – Newcastle v Arsenal (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Sunday 10 November – Forest v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Monday 25 November – Newcastle v West Ham (8pm) Sky Sports