Interesting to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United winning 2-1 against Manchester City.
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, some Man City fans, plus the odd Newcastle supporter also contributing:
‘It seems reports of Eddie Howe’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.’
‘Well played Newcastle , top result. Great weekend all round with both 115 and Liverpool getting tucked up. You played some top football and kept at it for the 90 plus pep time. Well done.’
‘Well played Newcastle, a proper club with proper fans… this result should please most people.’
‘Proper club? They are owned by the PIF
I’d agree about great fans’
‘So newcastles oil money is different to city’s oil money?’
‘I am a neutral here. I have to say though Doku us a disgrace. Would fall over writhing in pain if my Gran wafted a teatowel half a mile away.’
‘Seriously? So the Newcastle players didn’t go down at every slight touch. They were the disgrace, its getting embarrassing how the refs get conned so much.’
‘Bad loser Pep kicking off at the end .’
‘Klopp used to do the same. It’s easy to come across as gracious and dignified when you win every week, their real personalities are revealed after a loss’
‘On way home now. I love a game where both sides go for it, rather than a low block. It was the same when City played Klopp’s ‘Pool – high-octane stuff. Loved it whatever the result. Well done Newcastle. Not the result I wanted but good fun.’
‘Ugly attitude to losing. You don’t have to like it but Pep and Donna need to wind their neck in. That attitude shows who they are as a club. Plus of course all the cheating and financial manipulation but one thing at a time…’
‘Well played Newcastle .Stay humble.’
‘We’re 14th, we’re not shouting from any rooftops any time soon.
A few more wins like that though, we might reconsider!’
‘Wow
That’s made our game against Spuds a must win tomorrow
Brilliant Newcastle and brilliant Forest.’
‘That was rubbish from city, another half hearted away performance just like at villa. With Newcastle being just above the relegation zone we should have really put the pressure on from the off but no our goalie was saving us from the kickoff with our defence giving away chances all too easily. Well done to Newcastle who wanted it more.’
‘City are improving after an imperfect squad transition. Losing to NU, in their gaff – that’s no great shock. NU are a super club, with a very strong team and a top manager. Most teams will drop points at Newcastle. Come the end of the season, there will be a lot of clubs closely packed, with quite a few dropped points. City will be at the upper end of that. Looks like Arsenal will be well clear.’
‘Newcastle delivered a disciplined performance.
City looked like a one‑man team.’
‘No arguments from me, Newcastle deserved it and but for Donnaruma it may have been more, we had our chances but not today for us.
Always a good game at SJP and the Geordies are good hosts.’
‘All hail Saint Harvey! All of Arsenal salutes you. A big moment in the title race, if Arsenal can capitalise on it.’
‘The two young fullbacks make such a difference to Newcastle’s ability to both cover of opposing wingers and speed on transition. Both gave a wonderful performance. These were two excellent teams. Where has this Newcastle been?’
‘I totally agree Newcastle are a much better team with those two young lads, hopefully they will stay fit and injury free.’
‘Newcastle played very well but the officials decided the game not the players.’
‘If the players don’t put the ball in the net, the officials don’t have any decisions to make. All three goals were scrutinised and checked and ruled legal.’
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