[Albion] Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[The Fits]

Criticism of JP a bit harsh but important to remember he was signed pre RDZ. He doesn't really scream an RDZ CB to me. He asks a hell of a lot from his CBs and JP has hardly played. I don't actually think he'll be here next year as he's a decent traditional CB and we are likely to be getting in at least one CB over the summer.
We need to start being a bit more realistic. RDZ has a very unique way of doing things. Even Webster looks a bit lost, a player that would probably get into a lot of the other better Prem teams. Just like Sanchez and others, not all these players are going to be able to cut it..not because they're not good players but simply because RDZ is a bit insane (in the most fantastic way).
Reckon our data boys are going in pretty hard in preparation for the summer.

 

[Affy]

I don't see any positives from losing or not complaining either. Shit result don't cover it in cotton wool. For gods sake don't accept its little old Brighton, we are trying to qualify for Europe. Don't act like oh well never mind, be a bit more passionate.

I never said it was little old Brighton and I. Well aware we are pushing for Europe. There is passion in positives as well. Maybe we just show our passion in different ways. It’s not like the season is over and we’ve blown it. I prefer to see the positives in any bad situation.

 

[figgis]

Van Hecke is a quality player, and will continue to improve. Can’t believe he’s getting so much grief.

He is absolute dog shit.

 

[Jim in the West]

I thought van Hecke really grew into the game in the second half...started to play some nice balls through the lines. A shame he was fractionally late to step up for the third goal. VERY tough to be up against the likes of Wilson and Isaak, with 50,000 geordies cranking up the volume. Still very young, with lots of time to improve.

 

[zefarelly]

Then tell me what positives we can take from that? Do explain. We were never in it.

Move on, and shove the positives . . .

we're currrently playing youth/U23 players against a toxic oil states cash pumped wankers. What exactly do you expect?

 

[ManOfSussex]

Southampton is a must win, if it wasn’t already

But between full time now and kick off then, we've only got 60 hours to save the squad.

 

[Triggaaar]

Full strength side against Southampton and win, rest against Man City and accept defeat, full strength against Villa and win, job done

Where do I sign?

 

[AmexRuislip]

Move on, and shove the positives . . .

we're currrently playing youth/U23 players against a toxic oil states cash pumped wankers. What exactly do you expect?

There's some fickle fvckers on here tonight

 

[rool]

f*** me the crowing turd of the night, massive equalise with the last kick of the game, and ref has just played loads of fergie time above the 6 mins injury time.

Anti Fergie time tonight

 

[peterward]

Overall I didn’t think he had a bad game, it’s a steep but valuable learning curve. One for the future imo

Who lost the ball on half way line for their 4th? Was it Caicedo or Offiah? if it was Offiah, it might be a blessing in disguise as the game was already done at 3-1, learn more from adversity and all that.......

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

your avatar Mitoma has gone off the boil a little recently, a slight dip in form thats having a bigger effect on our cutting edge.

I genuinely think he is knackered.

 

[Triggaaar]

Everton and Newcastle have shown how to play against us.

Newcastle have shown the rest of the league that all you have to do is play against an injury hit side, whose remaining players are all knackered.

Can't believe no one else thought of it.

 

[brighton_tom]

Newcastle have shown the rest of the league that all you have to do is play against an injury hit side, whose remaining players are all knackered.

Can't believe no one else thought of it.

& invest a load of money into your own squad. Pretty simple really.

 

[rool]

Who lost the ball on half way line for their 4th? Was it Caicedo or Offiah? if it was Offiah, it might be a blessing in disguise as the game was already done at 3-1, learn more from adversity and all that.......

I thought it was Caicedo who also fell over for the third in the same way he did for Everton's fifth.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

I genuinely think he is knackered.

Wonder how much is mental as well? He was suddenly the poster boy of the PL for a while as he was unplayable.

 

[portslade seagull]

Tonight showed where we need reinforcements. CB, RB, midfield if both Mac and Caciedo leave in the summer and that still leaves us short due to Mwepu's enforced retirement. I think Europe could pose all sorts of issues if the squad stays wafer thin

 

[Durlston]

There's some fickle fvckers on here tonight

It's ALWAYS horrible after a defeat.

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

Terrible first 20 set the tone. Annoying but we need the team ready for a huge game Sunday

 

[slimes]

To summarise.. Newcastle are 3rd in the league, we are playing away, we've a depleted and tired team, they bullied and harassed us from the strart. That's what Newcastle do.
I've already moved on .. onwards and upwards!

 

[Hamilton]

The result flattered them a bit but was fair. We lost. Move on.