Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[The Edge]

I've just watched motd. The most biased coverage I have ever seen. I must of imagined the many chances we had in the first half. As crap as we were second half they didn't show anything positive at all from a Villa perspective. Just a Newcastle wankfest for Shearer to drool over. Totally ignored the very debatable second goal. Not a word. I fucking hate BBC and it's biased agenda.

[Villan82]

I don't know why but we have never been a media darling despite having actual trophies in the cabinet since colour television and an actual beautiful ground throughout our history (not, just, since the early 2000s).

[dave.woodhall]

I don't know why but we have never been a media darling despite having actual trophies in the cabinet since colour television and an actual beautiful ground throughout our history (not, just, since the early 2000s).

Because we never bother courting them. We never say we're a Big Club with Best Fans or a Sleeping Giant. We rarely have big names who transcend football - Stan Collymore, God help us, was probably the last - or are respected throughout the game.

[Risso]

I must of imagined the many chances we had in the first half.

I think you probably have to be fair.

[eamonn]

I must of imagined the many chances we had in the first half.

I think you probably have to be fair.

Heh /gnasher

What about some of our lovely approach play?! The Beeb should be balanced!

[VILLA MOLE]

I only watched the first half , but thought we held are own mainly. Although i did feel if they scored one they would score more . They are a well drilled confident quite workmanlike team . 

We are not having a new manager for nothing so i won’t get too down on things

[Paul.S]

Thank god a new era starts next week
That second half was as bad as it gets
With the exception of Mings and Young everyone else should be ashamed
I do not think we got into their area in the second half

It’s the lack of being able to fight back and dig in that’s just not acceptable. Yes confidence is a big key but the “over my dead body” attitude isn’t there and hasn’t been for quite a while. We’ve employed a top coach but he will have to work his magic both tactically and in the January transfer market to sort this out.

[Mister E]

Watched the Liverpool / Dirty Leeds game yesterday. Apart from poor possession from both sides, the distinguishing factor in the game was Leeds' energy and quick transition. This has been a factor in our game since the early Prem days of Deano - we do not have the energy and speed to impose our game on others; nor do we seem to have the strong, imposing players in midfield to go toe-to-toe with opponents.
These issues have to be a key focus for Dick - and they are things that can be addressed quickly, as long as the players buy in and get with the programme.

[Pete3206]

Why was Southgate gurning like an idiot when Newcastle scored? Insufferable twat.

[RamboandBruno]

What Howe was very smart at,  was getting some grafters with quality in, very early in his tenure. Trippier being the main example, is a quality experienced player, who is also a leader and has that winning mentality.
In reality its going to have to be more evolution than revolution and no club would be able to bomb out 5 or 6 in one go for new players and have any sort of coherency. I do think though one or two of those quality leaders on the pitch in January, combined with better coaching and tactical nouse, will make a huge difference post world cup.

Im looking forwards to seeing how Kamara and Luiz do together if Emery decides to take this route, i would also love to have another wing option and an old fashioned dogs of war type forward, in the mould of Carew.

[ChicagoLion]

What Howe was very smart at,  was getting some grafters with quality in, very early in his tenure. Trippier being the main example, is a quality experienced player, who is also a leader and has that winning mentality.
In reality its going to have to be more evolution than revolution and no club would be able to bomb out 5 or 6 in one go for new players and have any sort of coherence. I do think though one or two of those quality leaders on the pitch in January, combined with better coaching and tactical nouse, will make a huge difference post world cup.

Im looking forwards to seeing how Kamara and Luiz do together if Emery decides to take this route, i would also love to have another wing option and an old fashioned dogs of war type forward, in the mould of Carew.

[kippaxvilla2]

I think it’s the biggest rebuild job in recent years.  When McGinn was regularly starting with Luiz and Ramsey that whole midfield cost a total of £17m.  Paltry by these standards.  Is it any wonder then that it’s the worst area Of the pitch?  As for the strikers Jesus what a waste of money they were.  Then you go to the defence.  Mings and Konsa are probably useful squad players at best.  This is massive turnaround job.  I just hope he’s given the time.

[VILLA MOLE]

Why was Southgate gurning like an idiot when Newcastle scored? Insufferable twat.

i think you answered your own question

[LukeJames]

As crap as we were second half they didn't show anything positive at all from a Villa perspective.

What could they have possibly used?

[Skerra]

They probably didn’t want to show up Watkins with his crap touches, Buendia for being too slow to shoot or Ings for just not showing up.