Intriguing to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United’s defeat to West Ham.
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 though, the politics almost entirely absent, just concentrating on matters on the pitch…
The BBC Sport readers comments from neutrals, West Ham fans and the odd Newcastle supporter also contributing:
‘If you can’t win at home to West Ham you deserve to be relegated alongside them.’
‘Pen was a massive stroke of luck for us, had it been given the game would’ve swung for sure!’
‘How was Joelinton still on the pitch? What a dirty player.’
‘Agree, foul after foul, unbelievable that he was not even booked. As for the Newcastle crowd being best for atmosphere and getting behind their team……mmmmm’
‘Joelinton is far from being the only dirty player in the Mags side who regularly get away with such thuggery. Burn, Guimarães, Schar, Gordon and Trippier also excel in such antics but avoid punishment by weak officials.’
‘Joelinton is class. End of.’
‘Cool, keep hold of him. He might be handy in the Championship.’
‘To be fair, most west ham fans thought it was an almost guaranteed newcastle win.’
‘West Ham deserved the Win, lot of huff and puff from Newcastle but Fabianski very little to do. International break came along at the wrong time for the toon.’
‘Been a Hammer over 55 years and that was one of the most satisfying, surprising and joyous wins ever. COYI.’
‘Newcastle have won and drawn games they should have lost and lost games they should have won. Inconsistent, awful to watch and sieve like defensively with misfiring strikers and an unsettled midfield.’
‘Finally a match where west ham look like a team. Fair enough i was expecting a right thumping.’
‘Great result, Hammers. Honestly didn’t see that coming. Let’s try and move on with confidence and fight for the fans.’
‘Newcastle looked poor because West Ham’s defence was really good.’
‘Watched the game and the league is far from over, after tonight’s game and yesterday’s vs Southampton which they could have won, it’s millimetres deciding games now. That’s the joy of the premier league this year and it could turn out to be the best year ever. ANY team can beat ANY team on any given day. What fun and how joyous! Football as it should be, competitive. Well done West Ham!’
‘Best performance by far. At last we saw Paquetá play to his potential albeit with the odd stray pass. Bowen’s most effective performance this season and Wan-Bissaka continues to impress. Defensively pretty sound and midfield working really well. Antonio worked hard upfront and worked his socks off. A performance to be proud of against a good Newcastle team.’
‘Why couldn’t Nottingham Forest have played that Newcastle!. Good win for West ham, sure is making the Premier a bit more interesting and competitive..’
‘Much needed win for West Ham.
2 good goals and defended well.
Newcastle not at their best and maybe should have had a penalty.’
‘The bias of commentators for the ‘big teams’ during matches is a PIA to listen to.’
‘Newcastle are not a big team. They haven’t won a domestic trophy for almost 70 years – they are a myth, and their fairweather fans are delusional.’
‘That’s how messed up the league is this season.
Forest thrash West ham, then Newcastle thrash Forest so it was nailed on this would happen.’
‘Howes stubborness to keep playings the likes of Longstaff rather then quality players like Tonali could cost him his job, He has taken Newcastle as far as he can now its time for a proven winner to take over someone like Allegri.’
‘Clearly you didn’t read or understand the positive effect Longstaff has on the team when he plays. Re-read the live feed from the beginning to refresh your memory.’
‘Newcastle perhaps not at their best. But it was a really good performance from West Ham.’
‘Toon poor, West ham picked up every second ball. Toon had them in the first half but overall poor and you can’t give teams in PL opportunities like Newcastle did.’
‘From a neutral, thought West Ham played some neat and ambitious football. Plenty of skill on show
Was expecting more from Newcastle although Hall looks good every time I see him.’
‘Best performance of the season – Newcastle under par given recent results and I’m sure they will kick on.’
‘Not the first time Sky has put us on at 8pm at St James Park.
The PL has never given a damn about fans.
Could only have been a longer away journey if it had been Saints away at Newcastle last night.’
Newcastle 0 West Ham 2 – Monday 25 November 8pm
Soucek 10, Wan-Bissaka 53
Possession was Newcastle 52% West Ham 48%
Total shots were Newcastle 18 West Ham 15
Shots on target were Newcastle 2 West Ham 6
Corners were Newcastle 8 West Ham 3
Touches in the box Newcastle 40 West Ham 17
Newcastle United team v West Ham
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Kelly, Hall; Longstaff (Tonali 57), Bruno (Trippier 84), Willock (Barnes 46), Gordon (Wilson 68), Isak, Joelinton (Murphy 69)
Targett, Dubravka, Almiron, Osula
(Toys out of the pram as usual – Embarrassing – Read HERE)
(We were the dominant team at half-time – Eddie Howe – Read HERE)
(Newcastle 0 West Ham 2 – Instant Newcastle United fan/writer reaction – Read HERE)
(Newcastle 0 West Ham 2 – An international break when we were building momentum didn’t help but… Read HERE)
Newcastle United upcoming matches confirmed to end of January 2025:
Saturday 30 November – Crystal Palace v Newcastle (3pm)
Wednesday 4 December – Newcastle v Liverpool (7.30pm) Amazon
Saturday 7 December – Brentford v Newcastle (3pm)
Saturday 14 December – Newcastle v Leicester (3pm)
Wednesday 18 December – Newcastle v Brentford (7.45pm) Sky Sports+ (Carabao Cup)
Saturday 21 December – Ipswich v Newcastle (3pm)
Thursday 26 December – Newcastle v Villa (3pm) Amazon
Monday 30 December – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports
Saturday 4 January – Tottenham v Newcastle (12.30pm) TNT Sports
Wednesday 15 January – Newcastle v Wolves (7.30pm) TNT Sports
Saturday 18 January – Newcastle v Bournemouth (12.30pm) TNT Sports
Saturday 25 January – Southampton v Newcastle (3pm)
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