The penalty decision was just as bad to be honest. Cash was really close to the player, and had his back to him. You know, exactly the sorts of decisions that they said wouldn't be given any more.
And VAR was decided within 30 seconds !!
I dont want us to become a team that other fans think we just whine about VAR decisions (although there is enough evidence to prove we have had some shockers against us) as they will always throw the Sheffield united "ghost goal" against us.
So - onto the game
Martinez - probably the best keeper in the league - as good with his feet as his hands 9/10
Targett = Most improved player by a country mile - not a lot of attacking flair last night but he was up against Sterling so last thing you needed was to give him space. The biggest difference is 50/50 balls - i used to wince everytime he seemingly bottled them - now i am surprised if he does not win them - fair play. Only LB better than him is Chilwell 8/10
Mings - i do think he has a cock up in him each game and sometimes thinks he is better than he actually is - but nothing bit praise how he led his warriors into battle last night. Awful ref decision decided the goal not him 8/10
Konsa - Just did what we expected - unassuming, totally professional 7.5/10
Cash - Love the guy but was targeted due to lack of support from Bert - Like MIngs let down by shit ref rather than himself 8/10
McGinn - worked tirelessly but air shot was awful after great opening created - be interesting now if Ramsey picks up the baton Saturday and claims the shirt - 7/10
Luiz - Clean and tidy in possession and works his nads off - great bit of professionalism to take one for team with an important foul when they broke. 7.5 / 10
Jack - Quiet for him but work very hard to help Targett - really wish Ross had put him in 1st half - great pass to SJM - 7.5 / 10
Bert - Typified his game - some tremendous bits some lazy bits - i think he could tear Jawdies a new arse - 7/10
Ross - obviously started to tire but first half was pulling city back line all over the place - sometimes tried a trick too far or a touch too much but match sharpness will return 7/10
Ollie - worked as usual with not a lot to feed on but never let the defence rest 6.5/10
Deano - fir play to him - love his passion and steely resolve even in the face of proper arsehole officals
This team and my love for them 2000000000000000 / 10
Bottle, guts, team work, work ethic, togetherness - been a long time coming but loving every minute of it
I want Newcastle to look like their manager face when we have finished with them