BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Interesting on Newcastle United after 2-1 Fulham win | OneFootball

Interesting to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United winning 2-1 against Fulham.

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 entirely absent, concentrating instead on matters on the pitch and Newcastle United winning in the Champions League…again!

The BBC Sport readers comments from neutrals, some Fulham fans, plus the odd Newcastle supporter (and Sunderland fans!) also contributing:

‘Murphy once again making the difference. What an underrated player he is.’

‘With his missed chance easier than goal scored?’

‘Still making the difference by taking a harder chance…

Some bizarre trolling by you.’

‘A Mackem… get a grip son enjoy it while you can…. it will be short lived.’

‘Better team won. Can’t understand why Fulham pick Traore who is pretty useless.’

‘You know how bad the London clubs are when both the North East clubs, famous for being pub teams, can beat them.’

‘Totally agree about Murphy but nowhere near the England set up.’

‘I mean he has more assists and goals than almost all the other England wingers, but hey, why let stats get in the way.’

‘Fulham have zero luck with anything this season.’

‘Sunderland in second.’

‘And?’

‘Newcastle didn’t stop pushing, lucky maybe, but the more you push the luckier you become….’

‘Lucky? Hit the post twice and should have converted a few other chances.’

‘Sunderland 2nd 6 points against u coming up.’

‘Let’s get this into perspective, we’ve had a rubbish start to the season yet we’re only 5 points behind you. Give your head a wobble Mackem.’

‘Will Osula made a big difference with his enthusiasm and hard work today. Too much sloppy play for much of the game from Newcastle.’

‘Fulham and the Ref were a tough test for Eddie’s boys.’

‘Thiaw was my MOTM. Was mopping up everything late in the second half to help keep pressure on and maintain momentum. Classy player.’

‘Good effort Fulham with a depleted side,cut out the mistakes and we climb the table COYW.’

‘Referee was shocking.’

‘Newcastle are very lucky with results and deserve to be in the championship.’

‘Thanks for your considered opinion. I’m sure Eddie will be devastated you think like that.’

‘seagulls beware, the mackems are in the mood.’

‘You feel a bit for Calvin Bassey – losing possession twice with both occasions leading to goals. Everyone made lots of mistakes today, but his just happened to turn out particularly costly.

It doesn’t mean he’s a bad player, it just shows that whether you get away with something or pay a costly penalty is often just a question of luck. Can happen to anyone.’

‘Bassey had a great run for Rangers in Europe a couple of seasons back, a decent player and won’t be the first/last to be caught by Newcastle’s press.’

‘Stats encouraging but result not. Keep losing these tight games . Never seem to get the vital second goal. Home points are now vital. Ref Teeside. Short trip home.’

‘Tony Khan might get an adrenaline thrill from dancing on the cliff edge of the transfer window but if he doesn’t open his wallet and buy the players Marco needs then I can see us going down come May.

Frustration edging towards despair. It doesn’t help that injuries have left him with a depleted squad.’

‘Great 3 points. Fulham well coached side. Nightmare opponent after a midweek game. Eddie got the big calls spot on.’

‘Is there not a PL rule preventing the coach driver from the opposing team from being the match referee? As a neutral. today was the poorest performance from a referee that I’ve ever seen!’

Newcastle 2 Fulham 1 – Saturday 25 October 2025 3pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Murphy 18, Bruno 90

Fulham:

Lukic 56

Possession was Newcastle 51% Fulham 49%

Total shots were Newcastle 18 Fulham 12

Shots on target were Newcastle 7 Fulham 5

Corners were Newcastle 4 Fulham 3

Touches in the box Newcastle 36 Fulham 25

Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman (Schar 61), Burn, Bruno, Joelinton, Miley (Tonali 61), Gordon (Elanga 76), Woltemade (Osula 86), Murphy (Barnes 61)

Subs:

Ramsdale, Krafth, Willock, Ramsey