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Fan Sentiment (−1 negative → +1 positive)
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Story Arcs Identified
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Live Debates
Executive Summary
Newcastle United supporters are engaged in a fractious debate about their team's actual capability and competitive conduct, with accusations of "dirty play" and Financial Fair Play violations flying around whilst others dismiss these claims as obvious bait designed to wind people up. The discussion is characterised by sarcasm and eye-rolling frustration rather than constructive analysis, suggesting fans are more interested in scoring points against one another than genuinely examining what's happening on the pitch.
Newcastle Fans Clash Over Team Performance and Rules
Newcastle Fans Turn on Eddie Howe Over Inconsistency
Chaotic Debate Over Player Conduct Descends Into Mocker…
Messy Win Sparks Mixed Emotions Among Fanbase
Newcastle Fans Turn On Manager After Defeat
The Biggest Story Right Now
Newcastle Fans Clash Over Team Performance and Rules
Newcastle United supporters are engaged in a fractious debate about their team's actual capability and competitive conduct, with accusations of "dirty play" and Financial Fair Play violations flying around whilst others dismiss these claims as obvious bait designed to wind people up. The discussion is characterised by sarcasm and eye-rolling frustration rather than constructive analysis, suggesting fans are more interested in scoring points against one another than genuinely examining what's happening on the pitch.
Most Discussed Terms
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Fan Emotion — By Team
NEW Fan Reactions
56.4%
Annoyance
Annoyance
56.4%
Disappointed
13.9%
Disapproval
12.3%
Angry
11.0%
Sadness
6.4%
SUN Fan Reactions
47.3%
Admiration
Admiration
47.3%
Joy
14.8%
Amusement
14.5%
Excitement
12.7%
Love
10.7%
Who's Taking the Heat
fAr — Fan Approval Rating Scale
Bars and scores show fAr per category, filtered to posts specifically about each team.
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SUN
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"officiating" is taking the most heat
Fans are most negative about officiating with 65% of mentions being critical.
fAr: 2.4/10
Big gap between "officiating" and "commentator"
3.1 point fAr spread between the most criticised and most praised categories.
officiating: 2.4 vs commentator: 5.4
"Howe" is the lightning rod
"Howe" (manager) is receiving the harshest criticism with 53 mentions.
fAr: 0.9/10
"players" dominates the conversation
60% of all mentions are about players. This is where most of the discussion is focused.
2,126 mentions
SUN
"officiating" is taking the most heat
Fans are most negative about officiating with 100% of mentions being critical.
fAr: 0.8/10
Big gap between "officiating" and "tactics"
4.7 point fAr spread between the most criticised and most praised categories.
officiating: 0.8 vs tactics: 5.5
"offside" is the lightning rod
"offside" (officiating) is receiving the harshest criticism with 4 mentions.
fAr: 1.4/10
"players" dominates the conversation
83% of all mentions are about players. This is where most of the discussion is focused.
302 mentions
Team Verdicts
Who's Up, Who's Down
Fan-rated positives and negatives per team. Higher fAr = more positive fan reaction.
Newcastle United
↑ Best Rated (10)
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Fabian Schärplayer 41 mentions6.0"@Futbol_Analiz19 @NUFC Botman is a championship player. Schar is our best defender" x
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Lewis Mileyplayer 5 mentions4.9"I'd miss Bruno, Trip and Burn - regardless of today they've been important for us. Same way I miss Lascelles. Miley would be a shame to lose as well." reddit
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William Osulaplayer 80 mentions4.8"Chasing a goal and you put on Willock and Murphy. Pretty uninspiring, would rather see Osula way sooner." reddit
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Lewis Hallplayer 99 mentions4.7"Barnes was marked out of it, Hall was the right move imo" reddit
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Jacob Ramseyplayer 107 mentions4.7"I will never stop glazing Lewis Hall, best player on the pitch yet again. Also I've become a massive fan of Ramsey, just an excellent footballer." reddit
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Anthony Elangaplayer 131 mentions4.7"Close one for Elanga, don't blame him for trying it" reddit
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Nick Woltemadeplayer 169 mentions4.5"That’s dogshit play from them but great work by Woltemade and exactly who we needed it to fall to" reddit
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Bruno Guimarãesplayer 3 mentions4.4"@ToonArmyMIA @NUFC @UTDConnor__ bruno guimarães is going to look beautiful in red next season" x
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Sean Neaveplayer 45 mentions4.4"Lovely attack, nice play by Elanga then the midfield it to transfer it right to left." reddit
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Joelintonplayer 107 mentions4.3"Just need a Joelinton red card on the bingo card now" reddit
↓ Worst Rated (10)
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Kieran Trippierplayer 81 mentions3.0"@NUFC This is why Lewis hall needs to be on all dead balls. Trippier has been horrific for years." x
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Sven Botmanplayer 87 mentions3.0"Thought Botman had one leg in his shorts for most of the half and as long as two of Hall, Burn and Trippier don’t wander off at the same time it’s enough to shut them out We need…" reddit
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Dan Burnplayer 80 mentions3.1"Burn is so fucking shit him, Trips, Murphy, Pope and Howe need to fuck off" reddit
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Eddie Howemanager 926 mentions3.1"Howe seems to make absolute dogshit substitutions time and time again." reddit
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Harvey Barnesplayer 90 mentions3.6"They're actually playing better than us here. We need to relax on the ball and get them stretched. Barnes slowing the ball down too much every time we play out to the left." reddit
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Malick Thiawplayer 31 mentions3.7"Disgusting second half performance and we have the absolute shittest, weakest defence and mentality in the league bar relegation fighters." reddit
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Aaron Ramsdaleplayer 114 mentions3.8"Ramsdale is fucking wank. Ridiculous corner to concede when jt was straight at him and then that. Pope and Ramsdale are shite but I’d have Pope over this twat every day of the week…" reddit
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Joe Willockplayer 153 mentions3.8"That all starts with the shit play of Joe Willock" reddit
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Tino Livramentoplayer 80 mentions3.8"I feel like Hall and Livramento are two of the most overrated players in the league." reddit
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Sandro Tonaliplayer 29 mentions3.9"Ask Howe that when he had ran Bruno and Tonali to the ground by November" reddit
Sunderland
↑ Best Rated (10)
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Granit Xhakaplayer 39 mentions5.6"@SunderlandAFC The bigger Tyne Wear club won. Granit Xhaka is an absolute legend." x
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Simon Mooreplayer 3 mentions5.2"@SunderlandAFC You lot have Kieffer Moore to thank for this" x
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Robin Roefsplayer 10 mentions5.2"We are desperate for Roefs to get back to fitness" reddit
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Brian Brobbeyplayer 116 mentions5.2"@SunderlandAFC Elkborg is shit pure n simple!!! We grew into the game give the ball to talbi and let him proper go at em, brobbey has been spot on leading the line spot on!" x
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Chemsdine Talbiplayer 14 mentions5.1"Couldn't believe that one didn't go in until Talbi rectified it." reddit
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Trai Humeplayer 12 mentions5.0"Without a doubt, the one vs Arsenal WAS my favorite up until about 15 mins ago. You can’t match up to him with one CB he’s far too strong and his first touch is top quality. Genera…" reddit
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Lutsharel Geertruidaplayer 10 mentions5.0"Without a doubt, the one vs Arsenal WAS my favorite up until about 15 mins ago. You can’t match up to him with one CB he’s far too strong and his first touch is top quality. Genera…" reddit
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Régis Le Brismanager 10 mentions4.8"@SunderlandAFC No subs when we’ve been shite. Well done Le Bris." x
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Anthony Pattersonplayer 6 mentions4.8"@bigtime783 @SunderlandAFC Agree, I’d rather Patterson in this game, admittedly. But we weren’t know Roefs would pick up a knock and I suspect the lad wanted to play. Ellborg is …" x
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Habib Diarraplayer 7 mentions4.7"@SunderlandAFC Hope the subs aren't late for us, first change has to be diarra" x
↓ Worst Rated (8)
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Melker Ellborgplayer 16 mentions3.2"@SunderlandAFC Ellborg is fucking awful doesn’t know how to command a box or kick a ball gives me the fear" x
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Noah Sadikiplayer 5 mentions3.3"@SunderlandAFC Really thought Sadiki fucked that up all worked out" x
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Dan Ballardplayer 6 mentions3.7"@ScottHa65276974 @SunderlandAFC They're all slow at the back. Alderete always weak with the ball. If he'd have slid for Gordon's shot he could have blocked it. Without ballard hes …" x
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Luke O'nienplayer 17 mentions4.4"Very good composure from Gordon there. Horrible stuff from O'Nien; pressure definitely got to him." reddit
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Reinildo Mandavaplayer 3 mentions4.5"Without a doubt, the one vs Arsenal WAS my favorite up until about 15 mins ago. You can’t match up to him with one CB he’s far too strong and his first touch is top quality. Genera…" reddit
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Chris Riggplayer 12 mentions4.6"@SunderlandAFC Newcastle really thought Rigg was signing for them… here he is handing them another skelping hahahahahah" x
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Wilson Isidorplayer 7 mentions4.7"Hopefully second half shapes up a bit better, Sunderland lacking in the final third so you'd hope Isidor and Le Fee can help that" reddit
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Enzo Le Féeplayer 20 mentions4.7"@SunderlandAFC Nordi and le fee have to come on if we want anything for this, even if it means they’re out for the rest of the season they’ve simply got to come on" x
Events
Positive & Negative Events
Taxonomy-tagged events (actions, goals, fouls, etc.) ranked by fan approval. Click an event to see fan comments.
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↑ Positive Events (4)
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Time-Wasting Frustrationaction5.0"Eddie making Wissa sit back down to play Connect 4 with two minutes left to play, fuck off man" reddit
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Opening Goal Scoredgoal4.7"1-0 lead, but not our best performance. Improved towards the end of the half, but after we scored Sunderland had a spell of 15 mins where they looked the better side and we struggled. Trippier has not been great and our CBs are struggling a bit with Brobbey. Didn’t win the second ball during that period. We’re struggling to get our midfield involved as well in our build up, but it got better towards the end. Joelinton quite anonymous so…" reddit
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Showboating Criticismshowboating1.8"@NUFC Dreadful played off the park by a team who had more ability and wanted it more, and we have a one trick pony manager and his trick isn't working anymore" x
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Weak Performance Called Outperformance0.1"@NUFC Elanga, Nick, Barnes absolutely weak no fight awful weak players dont know what a derby is rest of the team carry you" x
Ratings
Team Sheets & Fan Ratings
Lineups and substitutions from the match. Click any player row to see fan sentiment and quotes. fAr = Fan Approval Rating (0–10).
Officials
Referee & VAR
Fan verdict on officiating. Scored 1–10 based on post sentiment towards officials.
Referee Performance
4.1 / 10
Based on 151 mentions
VAR
3.9 / 10
Based on 23 mentions
Fan Verdicts
Who Got Blamed, Who Got Sympathy, Who Got Credit
Based on how fans grammatically framed each player in their posts — not just whether mentions were positive or negative, but what role they assigned them in the story.
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Blamed
Named as the cause of something that went wrong.
Eddie Howe
44×
Anthony Gordon
11×
Tino Livramento
6×
Alex Murphy
4×
Kieran Trippier
4×
Sympathy
On the receiving end — fouled, dropped, let down.
Eddie Howe
9×
Sven Botman
3×
Anthony Elanga
2×
Credit
Who benefited or made the difference.
No clear credit signal
SUN
Blamed
Named as the cause of something that went wrong.
Brian Brobbey
3×
Sympathy
On the receiving end — fouled, dropped, let down.
Granit Xhaka
2×
Credit
Who benefited or made the difference.
No clear credit signal
How these roles work
Blamed (Causer)
Fans named this player as the direct cause of a negative outcome. Examples: "Maguire gave away the penalty", "Ten Hag's formation cost us". Scores are amplified when the causer is blamed clearly.
Sympathy (Victim)
This player was on the receiving end of something — a foul, a bad decision, being dropped, or let down by teammates. Fans feel for them rather than against them.
Credit (Beneficiary)
Fans gave this player clear credit for a positive outcome — a goal, an assist, a key moment. Includes players who enabled something good to happen. This is the co-winner of a match moment.
Debate Fuel
The Big Arguments
Top debates happening in fan comments right now. Each one is a question your video could answer — or a fight you could referee.
1
Sunderland Fans Celebrate Victory Over Newcastle
Controversy
10/10
For · 46%
Fans against
"What the flying fuck is going on man… I wanna see more fucking fight man. Fuck these sub-human mackem fucks"
Against · 36%
Fans in support
"Go on the Mackems!! Much love from the Merseyside Mackems 😉"
2
Derby Defeat Sparks Divided Fan Reactions
Controversy
10/10
For · 41%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"@SunderlandAFC You made us proud, proper derby https://t.co/T38qftjxaF"
Against · 33%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"@NUFC You lost the derby! You are a disgrace"
3
Elanga's Form Divides Fan Opinion Sharply
Controversy
9/10
For · 38%
Decision was wrong / controversial
"Jesus fucking Christ Elanga is fucking canny slow like "
Against · 28%
Decision was correct / justified
"Fantastic movement from Elanga that."
4
Fans Celebrate With Cautious Optimism and Banter
Controversy
9/10
For · 39%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"Fuckin hell. Had the worst weekend and this caps it off at 1am in Aus. "
Against · 29%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"Yep it’s been good but all good things etc "
5
Murphy's Mixed Performance Divides Fan Opinion
Controversy
8/10
For · 40%
Mixed opinions
"@NUFC Murphy’s bloody useless"
Against · 27%
Decision was correct / justified
"Great effort from Murphy there"
6
Ramsdale Under Fire for Poor Goalkeeping Display
Controversy
8/10
For · 47%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"Ramsdale is terrible. "
Against · 22%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"@NUFC Great goalkeeping by ramsdale again"
7
Chaotic Debate Over Player Conduct Descends Into Mockery
Controversy
8/10
For · 45%
Fans against
"Fuck this. Pathetic excuse of a performance. "
Against · 22%
Fans in support
"Hahhhahahhaha omg incredible "
8
Sunderland Complete Double Over Newcastle
Controversy
8/10
For · 41%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"So happy for sunderland ...from everton😉"
Against · 22%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"Oh I'm fuming. Today was just a blip though... Sunderland being a shit hole... thats forever."
9
Season of Disappointment Drains Fan Patience
Controversy
7/10
For · 44%
Fans against
"Season is over now. Absolutely disgraceful season. "
Against · 16%
Fans in support
"I fucking love this team man"
10
Xhaka's Sunderland Move Wins Over Sceptics
Controversy
7/10
For · 39%
Mixed opinions
"He’s fucking awful "
Against · 25%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"Excited to see him at the world cup, he's a real talent "
11
Brobbey's Dominant Display Sparks Debate Over Physicality
Controversy
7/10
For · 45%
Mixed opinions
"Brobbery kicked botman in the head he's a DIRTY player"
Against · 29%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"Love this performance from Brobbey. Such a handful"
12
Sunderland Fans Divided Over Team's Recent Performances
Controversy
7/10
For · 42%
Mixed opinions
"@SunderlandAFC Fucking embarassing, play some football pls"
Against · 22%
Tactical approach is working / smart
"@SunderlandAFC Fucking love it yeeeeeeeeeha"
13
Schar's Standout Performance Sparks Fan Debate
Controversy
7/10
For · 37%
Mixed opinions
"Fuck off, no man should be that hot. It’s literally unfair to the rest of us"
Against · 35%
Fans in support
"His hair is lovely "
14
Anthony Gordon Performance Sparks Mixed Transfer Debate
Controversy
7/10
For · 42%
Mixed opinions
"O'Nien just needed to fucking blast it high, what a shit pass"
Against · 18%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"REKT BY GORDON. Excellent finish!"
15
Messy Win Sparks Mixed Emotions Among Fanbase
Controversy
7/10
For · 70%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"This is a fucking disgraceful 2nd half. "
Against · 13%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"Happy to have that result at half time like, defo"
16
Newcastle's Northeast Dominance in Serious Question
Controversy
7/10
For · 50%
Fans against
"@NUFC All I can do is laugh at us these days. Squad is terrible. Quality is dreadful! Sunderland have been wank and beat us on our turf. Terminate all their contracts."
Against · 17%
Fans in support
"@NUFC Brilliant pressing play from Newcastle United"
17
Newcastle Fans Question Howe's Woltemade Substitution
Controversy
6/10
For · 45%
Mixed opinions
"Fuck that would have been naughty by Wolte "
Against · 28%
Tactical approach is working / smart
"I'm so happy that Woltemessi is staying so high"
18
Wissa Transfer Gamble Divides Fanbase Sharply
Controversy
6/10
For · 42%
Mixed opinions
"Wissa is my least favourite signing of all fucking time.
Lazy bastard, joined for one last hurrah. Should never have signed a lazy cunt who tries to force a move, the only thing he's loyal to is the £££. "
Against · 16%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"Yay, Wissa. Can’t wait to watch the ball bounce off him for the rest of the game. "
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Lewis Hall Debate - Newcastle's Left-Back Question
Controversy
6/10
For · 46%
Mixed opinions
"I'm glad he's not noticeable. Dont want to be reminded of that utter waste of fucking space and money"
Against · 34%
Fans in support
"Lewis Hall is a great player. Really hope he can stay fit because his crosses will be a huge plus at the WC"
20
Eddie Howe's Tenure Under Siege at Newcastle
Controversy
6/10
For · 59%
Decision was wrong / controversial
"Fucking terrible yet again, clueless defending and tactics Eddie thanks for the memories now fuck off "
Against · 15%
Decision was correct / justified
"Thank you for your service and dedication, Eddie. It's been a memorable few years."
21
Newcastle Fans Divided on Dan Burn's Defensive Displays
Controversy
6/10
For · 45%
Mixed opinions
"Burn is so fucking shit. He needs to leave or retire along with Trips, Murphy, Pope and Mr Howe. "
Against · 11%
Decision was correct / justified
"Dan Burn playing as centre back, left winger and right winger today. Love to see it."
22
Newcastle's Disappointing Week Sparks Ridicule
Controversy
6/10
For · 57%
Player is underperforming / criticised by fans
"Also the worst champions league knockout loss by an english team ever. cannot be understated how embarrassing that is "
Against · 15%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"One of the funniest things ever written in this sub. Too bad it will go largely unnoticed. Your literary capacity is the only reason I have today to feel any sense of pride as a Newcastle fan. "
23
Newcastle Fans Debate Goal Quality and Defensive Collapse
Controversy
6/10
For · 54%
Mixed opinions
"Another SHIT goal - fuck FYUCAH=EFGOIPHAFG"
Against · 17%
Player is performing well / praised by fans
"@NUFC who scored? im excited."
24
Fans Question Howe's Tactical Acumen at Half-Time
Controversy
6/10
For · 51%
Tactical approach is flawed / questionable
"@NUFC What a fucking pathetic start to the second half. Eddie Howe half time team talk strikes again."
Against · 14%
Tactical approach is working / smart
"@NUFC Eddie Howe's wonderful team talk again!"
25
Goalkeeper Errors and Ref Inconsistency Spark Fury
Controversy
6/10
For · 45%
Mixed opinions
"Genuinely what is the point of this stupid fucking ref cam? "
Against · 12%
Decision was correct / justified
"Ayoo. Great team goal"
Fan Questions
What Fans Are Asking
Real questions fans are asking in the comments. Use these as YouTube community posts, end-of-video polls, or pinned comments to boost engagement.
1
Howe do you like me now???
General
57 fans asking this
4/10
2
well done to sunderland but judging by that anthony gordon goal, how is o’nien allowed to play prem football?????
Player Performance
44 fans asking this
4/10
3
Not just Eddie. There's a few guilty. Who bought the £250 million worth of Woltemade, Wissa, Elanga and Ramsey?
Player Performance
36 fans asking this
4/10
4
Anyone who still thinks Howe should be in charge is a gonk!
Player Performance
52 fans asking this
4/10
5
How has Howe kept his job? Honestly, its beyond me..He is such a lucky manager
Player Performance
10 fans asking this
4/10
6
Howcome Dan Burn just thinks it’s perfectly normal when losing to just volley players who are already off the pitch.
General
9 fans asking this
4/10
7
Was he interfering?
The keeper got a hand on it, so his vision wasn't blocked and he had room to make the save.
Player Performance
9 fans asking this
4/10
8
What a wonderful example those Newcastle fans were...racism and attacked the players bus. Absolutely shameful and a disgrace to Newcastle
Player Performance
25 fans asking this
4/10
9
Howe needs to go, his tactics are cowardly and his insistent on sticking to “Prem proven” players are bunch of horse shit.
Tactical
11 fans asking this
4/10
10
Who you support then...
Why Newcastle
Not Liverpool selling to Saudi
Or man city
Or man utd sponsors
Or arsenal sponsors..etc
You have a picture of him in a psg shirt..
General
22 fans asking this
4/10
11
What was that from Willock??
General
9 fans asking this
4/10
12
Come on Gordon, knew exactly where that ball was going as soon as he took that touch
General
9 fans asking this
4/10
13
Newcastle are weak when they play Sunderland. They seem to fear Sunderland!
General
29 fans asking this
4/10
14
First cup in how long ? Blame the manager lol utft
General
6 fans asking this
4/10
15
why is Hall not running at them more, look at the teams he's cooked recently, and now he's scared of their back line?
Player Performance
5 fans asking this
4/10
16
@c15rise35 how much have you spent 😂😂😂 750 million our squad cost 9 million that got us promoted that’s every player in it. And as you loved to remind us Trippier cost more than our entire team.
Player Performance
6 fans asking this
4/10
17
You must be mad! Howe is one of the top three managers in the Prem. It's your players that are shite. You get rid of him you will be in the Championship the year after next. Look at Spurs, Chelsea, Notts Forest, West Ham, Burnley, Crystal Palace - what happened to them when they keep changing managers?
Player Performance
6 fans asking this
4/10
18
WHO'S THAT TEAM THEY CALL UNITED
General
23 fans asking this
3/10
19
@NUFC Who is the team we call United?
Player Performance
21 fans asking this
3/10
20
Bruno, Hall, Miley, who’s the 4th?
General
4 fans asking this
4/10
Story Arcs
The Bigger Picture
The narratives running through this match — not just what happened, but what it means. These are the longer-form angles a creator can build a series around.
Captivating Talking Points
I just want to preface by saying my appreciation for Eddie Howe and his team is astronomical. For him to come in at the time he did and lift us out of relegation and transform our team will always stick with me as a fan. He is one of our greatest managers for that alone.
However, I think he just doesn't have the stones to manage us anymore.
Football has evolved massively since he took the helm. …
At least that goal that was ruled out can be my disingenuous excuse for not winning when I see the mackems in my office tomorrow if result stays as is
Genuinely split: 65% believers, 35% challengers. Both sides have a case.
25 accepted
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13 challenged
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241 unclear
Challenger
Look, I honestly couldn't give a fuck who we face, what hurts the most is...
# 21 fucking points dropped from winning positions!!!
Without that, we're fucking second! WTF is wrong with this team!?
Believer
There's a reason why we have the worst record for points lost from winning positions this year. And it's because Howe has absolutely no ability to understand opposition tactics and modify his own to nullify that. Other m…
Until the journalists actually do their jobs in these press conferences. Keith and Craig have become pally pally with Eddie they’ve forgotten they actually have a job to do, which is keeping this manager accountable.
Strong majority (71%) challenged the claim. The original claim was widely rejected.
10 accepted
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24 challenged
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94 unclear
Challenger
Hall actually is our second best player after Bruno and it's not even close. And he keeps getting better. That switch to Trippier on his right foot under pressure a few mins ago was filthy.
Also, it's so so so clear to …
Believer
I'm absolutely desperate for a journalist with a pair of balls to actually hold him to account post match. To ask him why the fuck he insists on sitting back at 1-0 up, does he care, or even know, how much this fixture m…
That's who I'm leaning towards. Doing really well over in Italy and if football follows trends then we can't go much wrong in having an ex world class Spanish midfielder in charge.
Strong majority (75%) accepted the claim. Only 10 comment(s) pushed back — a minority voice worth highlighting.
31 accepted
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10 challenged
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246 unclear
Challenger
Today was the day to put all of it to bed.
All the collapses, all the weak performances, all the questions about mentality. It could have all gone away, if they had the bottle to take it. The opportunity was there, hand…
Believer
2-1. At home. To fucking Sunderland. I am absolutely on the verge of chewing through the furniture.
How the fuck have we managed that then? St James’ Park, derby day, early lead through Gordon after Sunderland gift-wrap…
Daaaaaamn Lewis Hall is certainly our best player this season, no? What does he do wrong? I’ll wait.
Strong majority (74%) accepted the claim. Only 43 comment(s) pushed back — a minority voice worth highlighting.
123 accepted
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43 challenged
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952 unclear
Challenger
Today was the day to put all of it to bed.
All the collapses, all the weak performances, all the questions about mentality. It could have all gone away, if they had the bottle to take it. The opportunity was there, hand…
Believer
'He's certainly offside and interfering with the goalkeeper, but maybe Sunderland got away with one there.'
Truly baffling statement from Alan Smith, it's clearly the right decision.
Algorithm Inversion
8795 posts scored —
7 hidden gems,
7 algo-amplified
◆ Hidden Gems — Buried by the Algorithm
That's who I'm leaning towards. Doing really well over in Italy and if football follows trends then we can't go much wrong in having an ex world class Spanish midfielder in charge.
Has anyone noticed this stupid commentator every single match said in the thick of it it’s like he’s trying to make us notice a meme or trend he’s been doing for ages
At least that goal that was ruled out can be my disingenuous excuse for not winning when I see the mackems in my office tomorrow if result stays as is
Eddie Howe is whats wrong with this team. He got to buy his players and cant fucking use them. Shite manager
Daaaaaamn Lewis Hall is certainly our best player this season, no? What does he do wrong? I’ll wait.
I've been an Eddie sceptic for a long time. But this game was an opportunity to silence all that, to bounce back from a humilating defeat with a freebie - a derby at home against a team who embarrassed us a few week ago. If you can't get players up for that then you shouldn't be here.
And, in typical fashion of Eddie Howe's team this season, we pl…
For all the criticism Eddie gets for signing only atheltic runners, he bucked the trend with Harvey Barnes who runs like a 50 year old man with thyroid issues crossing the road in slow moving traffic.
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I don't belong here but this popped up on my feed so....Ha'way the fucking lads 😅
'He's certainly offside and interfering with the goalkeeper, but maybe Sunderland got away with one there.'
Truly baffling statement from Alan Smith, it's clearly the right decision.
Need a massive fucking sit down and a talk as to why we bring big Nick off every fucking game when Murphy comes on and then do 4 million crosses to a tiny striker. I just can't fucking get it.
Jacob Murphy gets a shot away from the edge of the box but it's pushed over the top by Ellborg.
Keep pushing, lads!
[1-1] 67'
A change is needed as Sven Botman is replaced after suffering a head injury.
Speedy recovery, Sven 💪
[1-0] 54' https://t.co/3TJxkpFHKg
@NUFC Respect to Eddie Howe for rebuilding Newcastle, but football moves fast Dropped points vs big and small teams late goals players out of position summer mistakes no Plan B, poor fixture pressure is Howe the man to win trophies or just the man who started it?
#HoweOut #NUFC https://t.co/WZNkGTWAAt
Not just because it’s them, but people surely can’t enjoy the football meta in the PL now? Constant long throws and time wasting. It’s awful
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I just want to preface by saying my appreciation for Eddie Howe and his team is astronomical. For him to come in at the time he did and lift us out of relegation and transform our team will always stick with me as a fan. He is one of our greatest managers for that alone.
However…
Until the journalists actually do their jobs in these press conferences. Keith and Craig have become pally pally with Eddie they’ve forgotten they actually have a job to do, which is keeping this manager accountable.
Sky sports build up seems to just consist of different angles of Wolte’s header..
Look, I honestly couldn't give a fuck who we face, what hurts the most is...
# 21 fucking points dropped from winning positions!!!
Without that, we're fucking second! WTF is wrong with this team!?
I respect you know it's disingenuous at least.
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Fan Narratives
Newcastle Fans Clash Over Team Performance and Rules
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Newcastle United supporters are engaged in a fractious debate about their team's actual capability and competitive conduct, with accusations of "dirty play" and Financial Fair Play violations flying around whilst others dismiss these claims as obvious bait designed to wind people up. The discussion is characterised by sarcasm and eye-rolling frustration rather than constructive analysis, suggesting fans are more interested in scoring points against one another than genuinely examining what's happening on the pitch.
Newcastle Fans Turn on Eddie Howe Over Inconsistency
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Newcastle supporters are increasingly questioning Eddie Howe's future at the club, citing alarming inconsistency—particularly embarrassing home defeats and a failure to secure a centre forward in the transfer window. Fans argue that despite the club's vast resources and Saudi backing, Newcastle are regressing rather than progressing, with poor defending and a lack of intensity suggesting the manager has lost control of the dressing room.
Chaotic Debate Over Player Conduct Descends Into Mockery
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Controversial
Fans are divided over whether a player's behaviour represents genuine rule-breaking or just improvisation, but the conversation quickly devolves into sarcasm and insults rather than substantive analysis. The neutral sentiment reflects widespread disagreement with no clear consensus emerging—just a lot of fans taking shots at each other's logic and spelling.
Messy Win Sparks Mixed Emotions Among Fanbase
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Controversial
Fans are torn over a narrow victory, celebrating the three points but heavily criticising the quality of their team's performance, defensive lapses, and the seemingly fortunate nature of their goals. The overall mood swings wildly between relief at getting a result and frustration at how poorly they played to earn it.
Newcastle Fans Turn On Manager After Defeat
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Newcastle supporters are deeply divided over their manager's future following a humiliating loss, with some calling for his sacking whilst others defend him against what they see as fickle criticism. The debate reveals frustration with the team's tactics and overall direction, with speculation already mounting about potential replacements.
Goalkeeper Errors and Ref Inconsistency Spark Fury
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Controversial
Fans are tearing into goalkeeping mistakes from a Newcastle versus Sunderland clash, particularly the decision-making around catching versus punching the ball, whilst simultaneously questioning why referees apply VAR rulings inconsistently week to week. The broader frustration centres on modern keeper technique and officiating standards, with supporters convinced both have dropped dangerously.
Sunderland Fans Divided Over Team's Recent Performances
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Supporters are locked in a heated debate about Sunderland's display following their Barcelona match, with opinions sharply split between those blaming individual players for poor effort and tactical execution, whilst others defend the manager's approach. The discourse reveals genuine frustration at inconsistent performances, though fans remain broadly conflicted rather than unified in their criticism.
Newcastle Fans Turn On Manager After Poor Week
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Newcastle supporters are calling for their manager's sack following a disappointing result, with frustration centred on squad composition, tactical decisions, and perceived underperformance despite significant investment. The debate touches on structural limitations—wage bill disadvantages against rivals—but the dominant sentiment is that managerial change is now necessary to arrest the club's trajectory.
Sunderland Complete Double Over Newcastle
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Sunderland fans are celebrating a dominant performance and double over their local rivals Newcastle, with the victory being framed as particularly emphatic given Newcastle's recent struggles. The discussion centres on Sunderland's superiority in the fixture and dismissive banter towards Newcastle, with even neutrals acknowledging the quality of Sunderland's display.
Anthony Gordon Performance Sparks Mixed Transfer Debate
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Fans are divided on Anthony Gordon's display, with some arguing Liverpool should have signed him whilst others criticise his finishing and overall impact. The discussion reflects broader frustration about attacking recruitment, with Gordon's performance raising questions about whether he's genuinely a solution to clubs' forward problems.
Brobbey Impresses But Sunderland Steal The Show
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Fans are celebrating Brian Brobbey's solid performance and positive attitude on the pitch, though there's genuine recognition that Sunderland—particularly young talent Chris Rigg—actually got the better of the contest and deserve credit for how they played. It's a mixed verdict where individual performances are praised, but the overall narrative tilts toward Sunderland having nicked something from the game.
Sunderland Fans Celebrate Managerial Return
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Sunderland supporters are expressing enthusiasm—likely over a manager's comeback to the club—with celebratory posts and engagement, though some rival fans are interjecting with scepticism about whether the appointment represents genuine ambition or merely accepting mediocrity.
Sunderland Fans Divided On O'Nien's Inconsistent Display
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Supporters are sharply split on defender O'Nien following a mixed performance that included an early defensive howler but a solid second-half recovery, with critics questioning his Premier League standard whilst others acknowledge his resilience under pressure. The debate reflects frustration at his occasional lapses in decision-making and positioning, though some fans recognise he's still adjusting to top-flight football at just 22 years old.
Confusion Over Which United Team Fans Support
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Fans are playfully ribbing each other about which "United" club they actually support — with cheeky jabs at Chelsea thrown in for good measure — whilst the thread devolves into comedy as people reference everything from PSG ownership to American football, creating pure chaotic banter rather than serious discussion.
Newcastle's Northeast Dominance in Serious Question
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Rival fans are mercilessly mocking Newcastle United's recent struggles, particularly after a disappointing result against newly promoted Sunderland, with critics suggesting the club's grand ambitions of becoming "the world's best by 2030" ring hollow given their current form. The discussion centres on Newcastle losing their status as the region's premier club, with opponents gleefully pointing out that even their airport is partly owned by their rivals.
Xhaka's Sunderland Move Wins Over Sceptics
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Fans across multiple clubs are praising Granit Xhaka's performances since joining Sunderland, with even rival supporters acknowledging his quality and impact as one of the season's standout signings. The discussion centres on how the midfielder has silenced doubters and proven himself to be underrated, with supporters crediting him as a transformative figure for the club.
Newcastle Fans Despair Over Predictable Second Half Collapse
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Newcastle United supporters are absolutely fuming about their side's disastrous second-half performances across recent matches, with particular anger directed at the team's inability to maintain leads and their pedestrian, defensive approach. The overwhelming negativity suggests fans have lost patience with both the tactical setup and the players' execution, with one poster even suggesting European qualification is now completely off the table.
Eddie Howe's Tenure Under Siege at Newcastle
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Newcastle fans are overwhelmingly calling for manager Eddie Howe's sacking, with the vast majority convinced his time is finished after a disappointing season marked by poor tactical decisions and wasteful spending on average players. The frustration centres on the club's inconsistent performances, collapse against rivals like Sunderland, and the sense that significant talent like Bruno Guimarães and Tonali will leave because Howe cannot deliver the next level.
Newcastle Fans Turn on Eddie Howe's Management
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Newcastle United supporters are calling for manager Eddie Howe's departure, frustrated by expensive transfer signings who haven't delivered and performances lacking urgency or tactical flexibility. Whilst acknowledging his prior achievements, fans argue his time at the club has run its course and immediate resignation is needed.
Promoted Club Fans Defend Spending Against Wealthy Rivals
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Fans of a newly promoted team are fiercely defending their club's transfer spending and dismissive of criticism from a wealthier rival, arguing their investment relative to their modest squad cost is entirely justified whilst pointing out the disparity between what they've spent to climb the divisions versus the astronomical sums their critics have invested. The discussion reveals frustration that their promoted side's underperformance is being scrutinised by fans of clubs with vastly greater financial backing, with supporters sarcastically highlighting how individual players at the bigger club cost more than their entire squad combined.
Newcastle Fans Question Howe's Woltemade Substitution
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Newcastle supporters are frustrated that manager Eddie Howe withdrew Woltemade from the match and kept Allan Saint-Maximin's link-up partner on the bench, instead opting for a cross-heavy approach with Gordon at striker despite his poor finishing. Fans believe a different tactical setup—moving Gordon to the wing and playing Woltemade centrally—would have been far more effective and are questioning why this recurring pattern of questionable substitutions continues to happen.
Brobbey's Dominant Display Sparks Debate Over Physicality
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Fans are overwhelmingly praising Brobbey's powerful performance and physical strength in a recent match, though some debate has emerged around controversial contact involving opposing defender Botman. The conversation centres on whether Brobbey's aggressive style and strength—which supporters celebrate as his greatest asset—crossed into foul play, with disagreement over who was genuinely at fault in the physical clash.
Newcastle's Disappointing Week Sparks Ridicule
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Newcastle fans and rivals are laying into the Magpies following a series of poor results, with particular mockery directed at their losses to newly promoted North East competitors and their overall inconsistent performances. The sentiment captures a broader frustration that Newcastle, despite their investment and ambitions, are failing to deliver and have become the butt of jokes amongst opposition supporters.
Dressing Room Mysteries and Free Kick Frustrations
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Fans are puzzled by their team's inability to score direct free kicks despite having technically gifted players like Trippier supposedly capable of it, whilst also expressing curiosity about what actually happens behind closed doors during half-time team talks. There's a lighter undercurrent of banter about post-match team photographs and fan engagement, suggesting supporters are looking for more transparency or entertainment around match day rituals.
Fans Celebrate With Cautious Optimism and Banter
Controversial
Supporters are praising their team's performance with the classic "lads" chant, mixing genuine encouragement with sarcastic digs at how long it's taken to see improvement after years of underperformance. The tone is celebratory but grounded—this feels like a moment of relief rather than unbridled euphoria, as if fans are saying "finally, but let's not get ahead of ourselves."
Sunderland vs Newcastle - Size and Status Debate
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Fans are locked in a heated rivalry discussion about whether Sunderland or Newcastle is the bigger club in the north east, with Sunderland supporters pointing to recent form and trophy cabinet whilst Newcastle fans push back on the comparison. The conversation touches on geography, historical success, and Sunderland's promotion season performance against their rivals.
Sky's Coverage Ruins Fan Atmosphere Moments
Fans are furious that Sky Sports is cutting away from spectacular fan displays and match atmosphere to show advertisements and irrelevant on-screen graphics, with complaints that broadcasters deliberately minimise non-Big Six club celebrations and stadium energy. The overarching frustration is that fan-funded tifos and pre-match displays—hard work by supporters—are getting milliseconds of airtime before being buried under ad breaks and corporate content.
Sunderland's Big Win Has Fans Buzzing
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Sunderland supporters are celebrating a significant victory, with fans praising the team's performance and particularly highlighting Kieffer Moore's contribution to the win. The positive mood is evident across the discussion, though some rival fans are taking playful digs at Newcastle and other teams in the backdrop of what's been a successful week for the Black Cats.
Schar's Standout Performance Sparks Fan Debate
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Controversial
Fans are buzzing about Schar's impressive display in the recent match, with many praising his physical prowess and suggesting he deserves coverage on Match of the Day. The discussion is largely positive, though some are joking about his muscular build and wondering whether Shearer will feature on the post-match show.
Newcastle Fans React to Full Time Whistle
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Newcastle United supporters are expressing mixed emotions following the final whistle, with some dreading the result whilst others celebrate a performance or victory, particularly praising player Anthony Gordon. The discussion reflects the typical post-match atmosphere where fans process the outcome through reactions ranging from frustration to satisfaction.
Fans React to Controversial Refereeing Calls
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Supporters are divided and largely dismissive of debate around a referee decision, with most comments mixing playful banter, team allegiances, and reactions to match highlights rather than engaging seriously with the officiating controversy itself. The overall tone is light-hearted confusion rather than genuine outrage, suggesting fans aren't taking the decision row particularly seriously.
Newcastle Fans Divided On Eddie Howe Future
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Newcastle United supporters are split on manager Eddie Howe's position, with a significant portion calling for his removal whilst a smaller contingent backs him to stay. The discussion reveals genuine fracture among the fanbase, though the emerging nature of this debate suggests it's only beginning to gain traction.
Newcastle Fans Demand Joe Willock Exit Immediately
Supporters are absolutely fuming with Joe Willock's performance and consistency, demanding the club sell him after another dreadful display where he gave the ball away repeatedly and directly contributed to goals against them. The consensus is brutal—two seasons without league goals, minimal assists, and a complete inability to impact games positively means he's become dead weight that's actively hurting Newcastle's ambitions.
Elanga's Form Divides Fan Opinion Sharply
Controversial
Fans are locked in debate about Anthony Elanga's performance, with some arguing he's finally finding his stride whilst others insist he remains a liability who's regularly losing possession and making poor decisions. The neutral sentiment reflects genuine disagreement among supporters about whether he deserves to stay on the pitch or be replaced.
Wissa Transfer Gamble Divides Fanbase Sharply
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Fans are heavily criticising Wissa's £60m transfer fee and inconsistent performances, with many arguing the club wasted money that could've gone to better targets like Strand Larsen. The debate centres on whether he's simply not worth the price tag or genuinely unfit for the Premier League, creating a frustrated, divided atmosphere around his involvement.
Newcastle Fans React With Chaos And Laughter
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Newcastle United supporters have flooded social media with a wave of laughing and crying emojis in response to something the club posted, though the actual substance of what sparked the reaction remains completely unclear from the emoji-only responses. This is classic football Twitter behaviour — 83 posts of pure reaction with virtually zero explanation, leaving everyone else to guess whether it's hilarious, embarrassing, or both.
Sunderland Fans Celebrate Victory Over Newcastle
Controversial
Mackems supporters are revelling in what appears to be a recent win, with particular praise for goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and their defensive display. The discussion is heavily tinged with local derby bragging rights, as fans take aim at Newcastle supporters and emphasise the Wearside club's superiority in the fixture.
Playing Out From Back – A Tactical Disaster
Fans are furious with Premier League teams attempting to build play from deep defensive positions, arguing the tactic repeatedly leads to costly mistakes and goals. The overwhelming consensus is that English clubs lack the technical ability and composure to execute this style safely, and should abandon it entirely in favour of more direct approaches.
Can They Still Salvage a Respectable Season?
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Fans are locked in debate about whether their team's inconsistent campaign—highlighted by lucky wins and poor performances—can still deliver something worthwhile, with some clinging to the possibility of European qualification whilst others argue they're realistically battling for mid-table obscurity. There's underlying frustration at the season's direction, mixed with grudging acceptance that given pre-season expectations, survival and a potential late surge might constitute relative success.
Newcastle Fans Debate Goal Quality and Defensive Collapse
Controversial
Fans are discussing Newcastle's goalscoring output this season, with particular frustration around the quality of recent goals and an alarming defensive record that's seen them concede nine goals in a week. The conversation ranges from questioning whether goals are legitimate to broader concerns about the team's defensive vulnerabilities and comparisons to other players' scoring records.
Lewis Hall Debate - Newcastle's Left-Back Question
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Newcastle fans are divided on Lewis Hall's form and future at the club, with some praising him as their best left-back whilst others criticise defensive vulnerabilities and suggest he'll leave. The discussion centres on whether Hall or O'Reilly should start, revealing genuine uncertainty about the club's defensive setup rather than consensus opinion.
Tino's Shocking Decline Sparks Fury Among Fans
Fans are absolutely seething over Tino's recent performances, claiming the once-brilliant defender has completely lost his edge and appears mentally checked out of the club. The discourse has spiralled into calls for his departure, with supporters also questioning the quality of the set-piece coaching and suggesting it's time for a defensive rebuild.
Botman's Injury Woes Spark Defensive Concerns
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Newcastle fans are frustrated by Sven Botman's repeated injury problems, particularly a head injury that forced him off as a concussion substitute and seemingly derailed their defensive stability in a recent match. The discussion centres on whether the club's backline falls apart without him and growing concern about his durability at this level.
Arsenal's Added Time Controversy Sparks Debate
Fans are discussing Arsenal's match where added time appeared insufficient, with supporters arguing that multiple stoppages—including injuries, substitutions, a goal, and a disallowed goal—warranted far longer than the two minutes actually given. The conversation also touches on Arsenal's pattern of similar issues throughout the season, though opinions remain mixed on whether the referee's decision was genuinely problematic.
Season of Disappointment Drains Fan Patience
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Controversial
Supporters are expressing exhaustion and disillusionment with a deeply underwhelming campaign, torn between occasional flashes of quality and relentless disappointment that has eroded their emotional investment. The fanbase appears fractured—some clinging to small positives like survival or cup runs, whilst others have emotionally checked out entirely, resigned to a forgettable season and bracing for summer departures.
Ramsdale Under Fire for Poor Goalkeeping Display
Controversial
Fans are heavily criticising Aaron Ramsdale's performance, with many questioning his quality as a Premier League goalkeeper and suggesting he belongs in the Championship rather than the top flight. The discussion ranges from direct attacks on his ability to acknowledgement that defensive lapses have also contributed to conceded goals, though sentiment leans firmly negative toward the keeper himself.
Sunderland Fans Demand Traditional Dressing Room Photo
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Sunderland supporters are clamouring for the club to post their customary dressing room photograph after what appears to be a victory, with fans treating it as a cherished post-match tradition. The requests carry a playful, wind-up edge, with some explicitly wanting the image to "piss off" rival fans, suggesting this particular shot has become a source of friendly banter in their fixture rivalries.
Newcastle Fans Rage Over Refereeing Inconsistency
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Fans across multiple languages are venting frustration at Newcastle United, with many directing anger at what appears to be poor refereeing decisions or unfair treatment in matches—possibly following a heavy defeat. The discussion reveals global support questioning the club's officiating luck and competitive fairness this season.
Derby Defeat Sparks Divided Fan Reactions
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Fans are locked in debate following a recent derby loss, with some dismissing their rivals' derby credentials as irrelevant whilst others emphasise the importance of the result and call out their team's poor performance. The discussion reveals a fanbase split between those who downplay the fixture's significance and those demanding accountability for the home defeat.
Newcastle Fans Mock One-Sided Defeat With Horse Jokes
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Supporters are expressing frustration over another heavy loss with darkly humorous posts referencing the infamous incident where Newcastle fans damaged police horses during a protest outside the manager's home. The repeated horse jokes serve as a cynical commentary on both the team's poor performance and the club's troubled recent history.
Bruno and Tonali Summer Exit Talk Intensifies
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Newcastle fans are convinced midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and Tonali will depart in the summer transfer window, with supporters expressing frustration at the club's inability to compete and arguing the players deserve moves to bigger clubs. The discussion reveals divided sentiment—some sympathise with the players' likely exit, whilst others criticise their commitment, but overall there's a gloomy consensus that Newcastle's project is stalling without significant investment or managerial change.
Half-Time Collapse Mystery Frustrates Fans
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Supporters are baffled and exasperated by their team's consistent second-half collapses, with many directly questioning what manager Eddie is saying (or doing) during the interval that seemingly transforms their promising first-half performances into abject second-half showings. The recurring pattern has sparked genuine concern that something fundamental is going wrong tactically or psychologically at half-time, with fans oscillating between frustration and dark humour about what could possibly be causing such a dramatic shift in performance week after week.
Newcastle Fans Divided on Dan Burn's Defensive Displays
Controversial
Newcastle supporters are split down the middle on centre-back Dan Burn, with some defending his contributions whilst others blame him as a consistent weak link in the defence, particularly when he partners with certain teammates. The discourse centres on whether Burn's individual errors and rash decision-making are undermining what should be a solid backline.
Fans Unite Against Racist Abuse at Stadium
Following a match with strong atmosphere and standout individual performances, fans have coalesced around condemning racist abuse directed at players, demanding lifetime bans and removal of offending supporters from the club. The discussion reveals widespread frustration that such behaviour persists at professional football grounds, though some acknowledge racist elements likely exist across all clubs, often undetected.
Newcastle Fans Call For Eddie Howe's Departure
A significant wave of Newcastle United supporters are demanding the removal of manager Eddie Howe, with the hashtag #HoweOut dominating discussion across social media. The campaign reflects frustration amongst the fanbase, with some expressing disappointment that the club's Saudi ownership appears unmoved by the mounting pressure for change.
Sunderland's Survival Battle Divides Fanbase Optimism
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Fans are locked in a heated debate about whether Sunderland can avoid relegation next season, with some dismissing them as a "Championship team" trapped in the Premier League and others fiercely defending the club's ability to stay up. The conversation reveals deep tension between rival supporters, particularly Newcastle fans, alongside internal disagreement about whether the club has what it takes to compete at the top level.
Saudi Millions Cannot Buy Success
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Newcastle United fans are venting frustration at the Saudi-backed ownership's catastrophic transfer strategy and apparent loss of direction, pointing to over £200 million in panic spending that's failed to deliver results. The dominant complaint is that despite vast PIF resources, the club's hierarchy has bungled recruitment and dodged accountability whilst fans foot the bill through their support.
Murphy's Mixed Performance Divides Fan Opinion
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Fans are debating Jacob Murphy's contribution during the match, with opinions split between those who felt he was Newcastle's standout performer in the second half and those questioning his decision-making and positioning. The overall neutral sentiment reflects a fanbase unable to agree on whether Murphy delivered a genuinely good display or squandered opportunities through poor play and positioning.
Fans Question Howe's Tactical Acumen at Half-Time
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Newcastle supporters are venting frustration about manager Eddie Howe's apparent inability to inspire or tactically adjust the team during half-time intervals, with fans sarcastically suggesting his motivational speeches consist of little more than generic encouragement. The criticism centres on a disjointed first-half display where the team failed to capitalise on promising moments, leaving fans questioning whether Howe understands how to break down opposition defences or make meaningful tactical tweaks.
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@NUFC That just sums this disgrace of a season up. Utter failure.
You don't deserve Europe at all.
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@NUFC WHO’S THAT TEAM WE CALL UNITED https://t.co/WAk55lnwOZ
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@NUFC WHICH CLUB IS CALLED UNITED AGAIN ?
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@NUFC Who’s that team we call United 😂
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Glad Sky showed us this for all of 2 seconds and had 20 billion adverts and whatever the fuck “fanalysis” is on the screen instead!
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I don't belong here but this popped up on my feed so....Ha'way the fucking lads 😅
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'He's certainly offside and interfering with the goalkeeper, but maybe Sunderland got away with one there.'
Truly baffling statement from Alan Smith, it's clearly the right decision.
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I just want to preface by saying my appreciation for Eddie Howe and his team is astronomical. For him to come in at the time he did and lift us out of relegation and transform our team will always stick with me as a fan. He is one of our gr…
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⚽ Goal · Anthony Gordon · 10' · NEW
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"@Futbol_Analiz19 @NUFC Yes, Newcastle are winning 1-0 vs Sunderland! Anthony Gordon scored in the 10th minute (assisted by Woltemade). St James' Park is rocking."
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"Nick Wotlemade capitalises on a bad pass from O'Nien and gives it to Gordon who slams the ball into the net!
YESSSSS! 😍 https://t.co/m48IXwK0Vp"
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"@NUFC Gordon the Precision Archer scores! 🏹🔵
Newcastle goal — bullseye!
#NUFC #AnthonyGordon #RenaissanceReimagined
Made with @grok https://t.co/QBtDnSSDm1"
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"@kat_d_executor @NUFC Brilliant! Gordon as the Precision Archer nailing that bullseye in Renaissance style – pure magic. Captures the strike perfectly. Love this creative take on the Toon goal! 🏹🔵"
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"Gordon loves us don't give a fuck what anyone says. "
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🟨 Yellow Card · Trai Hume · 44' · SUN
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"Was anyone else booked then? Or just Hume?"
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"elanga’s bad first touch saved by that hume foul"
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"@SunderlandAFC Hume, Rigg and Onien out. Reinildo, Mukiele and Isidor in ASAP!"
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"@SunderlandAFC Idc if they have one leg, Mukiele for ONien and Rei for Geertruida and shift Hume to to the right."
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"That being the first card is kinda mental tbh "
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🔄 Substitution · Malick Thiaw · 54' · NEW
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"@NUFC BOTMAN is so injury prone man, pathetic. Ruining my fantasy getting Thiaw on lads 😂😂😂"
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"This is a big test of Thiaw. He's been prone to mistakes under the pressure of big games. Needs to be his best coming in cold here. "
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"Thiaw for Botman is a solid sub to have on deck"
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"Oh look at that we don't do anything second half and conceded fucking joke and thiaw loses his header "
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"Thiaw comes on, immediately waltzes out of position, leaves a massive gap for Sunderland to attack and get a shot off, and then we concede from the corner. Class."
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⚽ Goal · Chemsdine Talbi · 57' · SUN
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"FUCKING GET IN TALBI LAD! The one time we actually shoot we force a corner and score from it."
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"LEVEL AT ST. JAMES' PARK 😍
The ball breaks to Chemsdine Talbi and he fires home!
[1-1]
#NEWSUN https://t.co/pHkZXsiD4Y"
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"Couldn't believe that one didn't go in until Talbi rectified it."
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"Wins AFCON midweek and now this. Well done Talbi "
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"@NUFC Sunderland equalised at Newcastle. 57 minutes.
They were in League One three years ago.
Now Talbi is scoring at St James' Park.
Granit Xhaka left Arsenal for this moment.
The promoted side refused to be tourists."
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🔄 Substitution · Tino Livramento · 65' · NEW
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"Trippier throws the captain’s armband to Burn and goes off for Livramento giving him a double high five."
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"Why is our corner going to Livramento to have a 35 yard strike come on that’s not smart."
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"There are no mandatory vaccines in the UK. They're *offered* to everyone but you're not forced to accept them. Even the COVID ones weren't strictly mandatory."
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"I don’t think Barnes has beaten his player once. "
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"I mean I’m pretty fucked off with a draw in all honesty "
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🔄 Substitution · Joe Willock · 65' · NEW
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"Willock already a better performance than Joelinton or Ramsey since he's at least played a forward pass. "
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"I would have switched Gordon out left, Wolte up top, Murphy, and Willock on tbh. "
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"Joe Willock is a professional footballer ladies and gents "
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"We need guys that don’t rely on Joe Willock in 2026"
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"And now it’s down to willock and Murphy to save the day 🤬"
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🔄 Substitution · Jacob Murphy · 65' · NEW
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"@NUFC You need a goal and you bring on Murphy😭"
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" Jacob Murphy long shot, nice entrance to the game."
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"Murphy immediatly making a bigger contribution than Elanga "
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"Need everyone else to do what Murphy just did.
Their keeper is flapping at everything "
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"That's exactly what we need from Murphy, someone take a risk from that position."
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🔄 Substitution · William Osula · 76' · NEW
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"@NUFC @WilliamOsula Thank fuck. Barnes needs benching til he can contribute at both ends."
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"@NUFC @WilliamOsula I swear it's like we have one less man...they always have a player completely free"
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"@NUFC @WilliamOsula seriously??? One goal and everyone’s acting like he’s the Messiah. Newcastle fans need to chill; it’s 1-1, not a miracle. Overhype is real🤮"
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"@snavelevans @NUFC @WilliamOsula I wouldn't mind him contributing at one end but that rarely happens"
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"@TomCutter10 @NUFC @WilliamOsula That's because we have willock on. The man who makes the easy things seem really hard"
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📺 VAR · None · 76' · NEW
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"Newcastle have the ball in the back of the net, but it's ruled out for a foul."
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"That was like when Cissé scored then Pardew celebrated but it was offside."
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"physical challenge with the keeper while offside
stonewall"
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"Player in an offside position pushing our keeper into the net. Absolutely the right decision to rule that out."
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"He was offside impeding the keeper directly, pretty blatant"
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🟨 Yellow Card · Omar Alderete · 82' · SUN
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"Those are so annoying, I know you can’t give reds but they are more severe than yellows "
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"the stadium rocking for a yellow is objectively funny, the camera shaking was great"
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"I've defended Luke O'Nien so many times and then he goes and does that! Can't defend the guy any more. Also thought Alderete could have thrown himself at Gordon there. Give away the penalty."
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"@ScottHa65276974 @SunderlandAFC They're all slow at the back. Alderete always weak with the ball. If he'd have slid for Gordon's shot he could have blocked it. Without ballard hes also a liability"
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"@SunderlandAFC That’s probably the easiest second-half we could’ve ever asked for. They were shocking, but we ran off the ball, and these players showed they wanted to take the game to them.
Brobbey, Geertruida, Alderete, Rigg, all incredible."
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🔄 Substitution · Enzo Le Fée · 85' · SUN
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"Lads just need to settle and we’ll be okay. They’re trying to play as if there’s 30 seconds left and not using their brains "
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"After all the money spent. We can’t put two passes together.
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"Glad Eddie got his nephew in to throw away all our money, good stuff. "
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"Howes gonna get sacked man at this rate"
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"Don't think this is going to end a draw."
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🔄 Substitution · Yoane Wissa · 89' · NEW
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"Wissa on to join our low block for the last 90 seconds"
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"Splashing the Isak money on Wissa and Elanga was certainly a choice..."
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"Mr. Wissa. Someone told me you were dead"
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"Wissa getting plenty of time to affect change here..... "
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"Eddie making Wissa sit back down to play Connect 4 with two minutes left to play, fuck off man"
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🟨 Yellow Card · Brian Brobbey · 90+1' · SUN
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"In other news, Brobbey is fucking hot 🔥 "
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"wow
how has he got that into Brobbey"
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"I Bloody love you Brobbey can't wait to see you at the National team"
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" No less than they deserve, they’ve been the better team second half. Poor giveaway, easy attack for them with players in the pocket free, Livramento doesn’t bother marking Brobbey in the box. "
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"They couldn’t handle Brobbey all 2nd half. To big to strong first touch is to good."
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🟨 Yellow Card · None · 90+1' · SUN
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"yeah that was on the cards from 45th minute onwards"
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"Second best all game. Absolutely washed team.
If the scorecard was covered you’d never tell this was a derby, playing like this is Fulham or something. Embarassing "
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"All my bet was missing is a Newcastle card, while Sunderland have had five"
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"@NUFC 0 bookings on Derby day, yous obvs didn’t wait it 😂"
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"Sack him, let someone else decide who needs culling from the squad and move on to the next chapter post takeover.
It’s week in week out this team folds like a pack of cards and at some point the manager has to be held responsible."
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🔄 Substitution · Eliezer Mayenda · 90+3' · SUN
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"@NUFC Well you might as well have put me on for all the good this one is !"
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"and melts like /u/grmthmpsn43 will tell you to support another club if you dont support Eddie Hughes"
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"Whatever freaks are still defending Howe need their heads checked, don’t even call yourself a fan"
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"Whose fault was that then Willock?
Lazy pass across the pitch then mindless jogging back marking no one"
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"What tactical changes has Sunderland made in the second half?"
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🟨 Yellow Card · Lutsharel Geertruida · 90+4' · SUN
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"yeah that was on the cards from 45th minute onwards"
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"Second best all game. Absolutely washed team.
If the scorecard was covered you’d never tell this was a derby, playing like this is Fulham or something. Embarassing "
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"All my bet was missing is a Newcastle card, while Sunderland have had five"
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"@NUFC 0 bookings on Derby day, yous obvs didn’t wait it 😂"
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"Sack him, let someone else decide who needs culling from the squad and move on to the next chapter post takeover.
It’s week in week out this team folds like a pack of cards and at some point the manager has to be held responsible."
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⚽ Goal · Brian Brobbey · 90' · SUN
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"@bad_eben @NUFC This 1-2 scoreline at 90' means Newcastle are losing to arch-rivals Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at home. Gordon gave them a 1-0 HT lead, but Talbi equalised on 57' and Brobbey struck late for the winner. Crushing blow for the Magpies."
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"@NUFC Sunderland were losing 2-1 in added time.
Brobbey scored in the 90th minute.
Sunderland win 2-1 at St James' Park.
They were in League One three years ago.
The most dramatic derby ending of the season. 💀
Did you see that coming? 👀"
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"@SunderlandAFC Sunderland were losing 2-1 in added time.
Brobbey scored in the 90th minute.
Sunderland win 2-1 at St James' Park.
They were in League One three years ago.
Today they came to Newcastle and took all three points.
The most dramatic derby ending of the season. 💀
Did you see that coming? 👀"
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"Livramento watched Brobbey run in front of him and stood there and watched him get 2 bites at the goal and made no motion whatsoever."
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"@SunderlandAFC Get in the Makems. Brobbey has been brilliant for you."
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🔄 Substitution · Reinildo Mandava · 90+3' · SUN
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"@NUFC Well you might as well have put me on for all the good this one is !"
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"and melts like /u/grmthmpsn43 will tell you to support another club if you dont support Eddie Hughes"
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"Whatever freaks are still defending Howe need their heads checked, don’t even call yourself a fan"
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"Whose fault was that then Willock?
Lazy pass across the pitch then mindless jogging back marking no one"
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"What tactical changes has Sunderland made in the second half?"
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🟨 Yellow Card · Reinildo Mandava · 90+9' · SUN
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"yeah that was on the cards from 45th minute onwards"
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"Second best all game. Absolutely washed team.
If the scorecard was covered you’d never tell this was a derby, playing like this is Fulham or something. Embarassing "
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"All my bet was missing is a Newcastle card, while Sunderland have had five"
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"@NUFC 0 bookings on Derby day, yous obvs didn’t wait it 😂"
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"Sack him, let someone else decide who needs culling from the squad and move on to the next chapter post takeover.
It’s week in week out this team folds like a pack of cards and at some point the manager has to be held responsible."
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🟨 Yellow Card · Noah Sadiki · 90+4' · SUN
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"a word for Sadiki nearly killing that move with a terrible weight of pass"
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"@SunderlandAFC Really thought Sadiki fucked that up all worked out"
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"yeah that was on the cards from 45th minute onwards"
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"Second best all game. Absolutely washed team.
If the scorecard was covered you’d never tell this was a derby, playing like this is Fulham or something. Embarassing "
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"All my bet was missing is a Newcastle card, while Sunderland have had five"
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🟨 Yellow Card · None · 90+8' · SUN
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"yeah that was on the cards from 45th minute onwards"
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"Second best all game. Absolutely washed team.
If the scorecard was covered you’d never tell this was a derby, playing like this is Fulham or something. Embarassing "
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"All my bet was missing is a Newcastle card, while Sunderland have had five"
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"@NUFC 0 bookings on Derby day, yous obvs didn’t wait it 😂"
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"Sack him, let someone else decide who needs culling from the squad and move on to the next chapter post takeover.
It’s week in week out this team folds like a pack of cards and at some point the manager has to be held responsible."
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The best fan quotes from this match — the funny, the sharp, the viral. These are ready to use in your video, in subtitles, or as thumbnails.
"Peak performance from the BC's. Horror show first goal, but like the battlers SAFC are you turned it around. As a lifelong Millwall fan I know what "Till I Die" means to your club. You did the double boys !!!"
"Freestyle*.....not following certain rules..made up on the spot.....
You're welcome."
"Brilliant performance and win against the scum"
"Brobbey is an absolute tank and a top humble guy respect what a goal ❤❤"
"Fair play that was an impressive win (MUFC fan)."
"damn this guy is Ronaldo's long lost twin 😂😂😂"
"Amazing the motivation you get when people are trying to smash your coach windows in...
Hopefully no horses were injured also 🎉"
"Imagine being a football club and a midweek 7-2 loss is not your worst loss of the week ! 🤣 Sunderland do the double 👌"
"Cheers for the 6 points mugs"
"6 easy points lol."
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"Newcastle fans said at the start of the season it would be 6 easy points. Oh how right they were 🔴⚪🔴"
"Newcastle fans said at the start of the season it would be 6 easy points. Oh how right they were 🔴⚪🔴"
North East is red just like north london
Shite goals yous have scored. Just pure luck and lies
@thecircularmoon Newcastles first goal wasnt luck? I have never seen a bigger gift be given to the other team
@EnzAFCStop forcing a friendship
@BeagleGuy6969he's just a rattled Geordie😂
@thecircularmoon ahh someone's emotional 😭😂😂😂
@thecircularmoonyou Geordies are deflated 😂
Yeah tbh yous have smashed it this season dropped off a bit but overall you turned over your rivals hahah and turned over some of the bigger clubs and your staying up too
@thecircularmoon how many wins is that since 2010 I’ve lost count now 9 yes 2 for you 😢 aw how sad.
@BillySmallz-x6k realistically it's an excellent season for us. I was keeping my fingers crossed for 17th at the start of the season.
"Richest owners in world football by a country mile and still get done over twice by their local rivals lmao you love to see it
Sports wash those tears off your face 🙏"
"Richest owners in world football by a country mile and still get done over twice by their local rivals lmao you love to see it
Sports wash those tears off your face 🙏"
A Man U fan crying about rich owners? Now I've seen everything
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You've seen nothing because apparently you're a complete moron lol
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The Glazers have taken money from United, not funded them.
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The glazers have taken approximately 1.5bn out of the club without a single penny invested
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I don’t understand this point? Uniteds wealth is all self generated, they would actually be a hell of a lot richer if they weren’t paying off the glazers dept
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"Self generated"? Wealth generated from selling shirts prepared in sweatshops should not be celebrated.
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I mean this is capitalism, I agree it’s disgusting but unfortunately this is 90% of every successful business in the world
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Newcastle are the wrong type of capitalism
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Shirt sales bring in fuck all for the club.
Sports wash vs the unwashed
"Quite incredible that Sunderland managed to do the double with significant less backing than Newcastle. 15 players for Sunderland was the same cost as Ramsay, elanga, and wissa…"
"Quite incredible that Sunderland managed to do the double with significant less backing than Newcastle. 15 players for Sunderland was the same cost as Ramsay, elanga, and wissa…"
Significantly less backing, they spent the most un history for a promoted side. Thats serious backing
Sunderland came up and spent 100m+ in there first season back, lets not get carried away😂
@Rrr20058bvscAnd newcastle have spent how much over the past few years? 😂
@andyr6648 around 750 million lol
@c15rise35 how much have you spent 😂😂😂 750 million our squad cost 9 million that got us promoted that’s every player in it. And as you loved to remind us Trippier cost more than our entire team.
@Rrr20058bvscNewcastle spent £60m on Wissa alone
I love how people just jump on short term successes. Alot of team can pick up players for cheaper than team X. It's when there's an expectation to get better and better, that's when the real problems can occur.
Seen this so many times with clubs.
Almost £150M on those 3. Don’t forget Woltemade was another £79M. Howe has wasted lots of money!
@adrianbennett3761what do you think actually happens? Howe goes out there, gives a list and negotiates the transfer fee and wages??😂😂
@andyr6648and achieved a league cup and qualification for CL, compared to before where they were relegated and fighting relegation. Not sure what you're flexing over.
"2-1. At home. To fucking Sunderland. I am absolutely on the verge of chewing through the furniture.
How the fuck have we managed that then? St James’ Park, derby day, early lead through Gordon after "
"2-1. At home. To fucking Sunderland. I am absolutely on the verge of chewing through the furniture.
How the fuck have we managed that then? St James’ Park, derby day, early lead through Gordon after "
Don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel.
One of the funniest things ever written in this sub. Too bad it will go largely unnoticed. Your literary capacity is the only reason I have today to feel any sense of pride as a Newcastle fan.
Incredible
Did you use chat gpt to write this ?
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I’m not sure AI could conjure this up, it’s too good and on point. Zero AI jargon.
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I dunno man it’s getting better by the day , some of the stuff I’ve seen it do lately blows my mind
Poetry.
You're getting a lot of shit for the length of the message but you have a lot right there. Atmosphere went to shit even in the first half and the players haven't even remotely turned up. I'd be absolutely fuming too if it was the other way round
Amount of money spent on that shite, unbelievable
Cheers for 6 points mate, all the best
Babe, new copypasta just dropped
"Look, I honestly couldn't give a fuck who we face, what hurts the most is...
# 21 fucking points dropped from winning positions!!!
Without that, we're fucking second! WTF is wrong with this team!?"
"Look, I honestly couldn't give a fuck who we face, what hurts the most is...
# 21 fucking points dropped from winning positions!!!
Without that, we're fucking second! WTF is wrong with this team!?"
That's not how it works, every other team dropped points from winning positions as well.
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Now is not the time for mental gymnastics, now is the time for seething so hard you stick the kettle on and watch it boil.
No sexy fabby
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This is almost word for word the explanation my wife gave too.
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But seriously i think the inconsistency at CB had been a huge issue. Botman cant stay fit so he's constantly in and out of the team. Doesnt allow a good partnership to develop
Exactly. It's one thing to do it today - we could be 15 clear at the top and it would still be rage inducing to have done that. But giving up over 20 points from winning positions is absolutely diabolical. It's practically self sabotage and it's a trend we're not learning from
Even if we say, dropped 10, we'd be right up in the top 6. Not sure what the fuck is going on.
Hell even if we still dropped points but it was half that we are in a CL spot. A far cry from the first couple full seasons where we got a lead and you knew we had virtually secured the 3 points because we stonewalled teams.
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Exactly! Half would have us 4th!
Never in my wildest nightmares when I watched that liverpool teenager bag late on against us in August did I think I’d have to relive something similar about another 10 times this season
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IT'S HAPPENED AGAIN 🤣🤣🤣
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VICTORY AT ST. JAMES' PARK 😍
#NEWSUN https://t.co/45DhwoENlj
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'TIL THE END. https://t.co/Fp4CF3auBv
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Full-time. https://t.co/oafkJyGH9A
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TWO-ONE TO THE VISITORS 😉 https://t.co/AFEXfSBpq5
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#6
New cover photo 😉
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SUNDERLAND'S NUMBER NINE IN THE 90TH MINUTE AT ST. JAMES' PARK https://t.co/isBriGqvBF
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#8
Goal.
[1-2] 90'
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#9
RÉGIS LE BRIS. https://t.co/6LIE59F4h7
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#10
But seriously… 😅 https://t.co/bttycQ0heF
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#11
OH MY WORD BRIAN BROBBEYYYYYY
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#12
PASSION 😤 https://t.co/gelD2ccH33
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#13
THAT DERBY DAY FEELIN’ 🤩 https://t.co/sxnFxWQWz1
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#14
FULL-TIME ON TYNESIDE
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#15
WHAT A PERFORMANCE 😍 https://t.co/r7iqZ2HSB9
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#16
Scorer 🤝 provider https://t.co/VJU9O4z55g
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#17
@SunderlandAFC Proper derby, proper game of football 👏🏽 https://t.co/4uCnBRGxKQ
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#18
Nick Wotlemade capitalises on a bad pass from O'Nien and gives it to Gordon who slams the ball into the net!
YESSSSS! 😍 https://t.co/m48IXwK0Vp
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#19
COME ON, LADS ✊ https://t.co/F7Id5B54JJ
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#20
We lead at the break! 🙌 https://t.co/BWmkYp2kpG
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#21
LEVEL AT ST. JAMES' PARK 😍
The ball breaks to Chemsdine Talbi and he fires home!
[1-1]
#NEWSUN https://t.co/pHkZXsiD4Y
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#22
@SunderlandAFC 😅
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#23
@SunderlandAFC great job lads https://t.co/V1ER4AmzMQ
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#24
@SunderlandAFC @DainUtd Cooks those guys https://t.co/zPpUX2SmxW
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#25
@NUFC Match highlights! https://t.co/b6duy1fRVa
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#26
@NUFC That just sums this disgrace of a season up. Utter failure.
You don't deserve Europe at all.
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#27
@NUFC WHO’S THAT TEAM WE CALL UNITED https://t.co/WAk55lnwOZ
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#28
Newcastle have the ball in the back of the net, but it's ruled out for a foul.
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#29
6 easy points eh lads
Sold your soul and still can't beat us, even when we've got 8 players out
Thick Geordie cunts
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#30
@SunderlandAFC Granit ❤️❤️❤️
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#31
HOWAY THE LADS! 🔊🔊 https://t.co/a6ZzopW01I
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#32
The hosts take the lead. 1-0.
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#33
Get promoted. Smash Newcastle home and away. Refuse to elaborate.
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#34
Back underway in the Tyne-Wear derby... ▶️
HOWAY NEWCASTLE! 👊 https://t.co/xZPU0CXKcN
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#35
@NUFC WHICH CLUB IS CALLED UNITED AGAIN ?
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#36
What a save, Aaron Ramsdale! 👏
[1-0] 24'
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@NUFC There'll be no dressing room photo then https://t.co/MTlZlcAVq0
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#38
We make our first change of the afternoon 🔄 https://t.co/GhWgIheu1I
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@SunderlandAFC Is it a derby when there is only one side always winning? https://t.co/rTmFTIy4kr
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#40
@NUFC This has gotta be the most 1 sided derby in the country easy
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#41
SO close to the equaliser, but Talbi's curling strike is clawed away by Ramsdale 😩
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#42
@NUFC If you’re not Howe Out
You are a fucking clown
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#43
@NUFC Your ‘project’ is an international embarrassment, looking forward to Bruno Guimares getting to play for a proper football club. 👍 https://t.co/uUDfyS28cO
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#44
Botman hits the post! 😫
[1-0] 43'
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#45
@SunderlandAFC @mainosxn I too love this admin, don’t stop please https://t.co/qsoEWr0dbM
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#46
@SunderlandAFC Racists get battered, well done lads
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#47
CLOSE! Elanga gets his head on Hall's cross but nods just over the top
Positive start, lads! 💪
[0-0] 4'
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#48
I would like to humbly thank Newcastle for their 6 point contribution this season. All money no class hahaha.
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#49
▶️ Back under way...
COME ON, LADS! 👊
#NEWSUN https://t.co/jTg9ZABlHb
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#50
Girlfriend cheated on me yesterday.
Now this.
Banner week in this household.
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#51
@NUFC Who’s that team we call United 😂
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#52
@NUFC Newcastle fans after the 7-2 loss at Barcelona https://t.co/f9gNZQxHBY
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#53
HA'WAY THE LADSSSSSS 🗣️
#NEWSUN https://t.co/n6dzjmwnsC
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#54
Talbi scores.
[1-1] 57'
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#55
I know he's well liked, but this has to be a signal the Howe era needs to end.
Today's performance wasn't unique. We've seen this multiple times over an extended period. This isn't a reaction to today's result, but something I've felt for a while.
The summer was handled poorly…
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#56
Look, I honestly couldn't give a fuck who we face, what hurts the most is...
# 21 fucking points dropped from winning positions!!!
Without that, we're fucking second! WTF is wrong with this team!?
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#57
Newcastle fans were right, 6 easy points
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#58
Newcastle look sports washed, what a ride for Sunderland this season
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#59
Not sure Howe's going to be able to survive much longer.
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#60
Game's back.
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#61
Mental midgets
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#62
Eddie Howe's cack and shite army
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#63
*Sticks around to do it again next year*
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#64
John from Dallas Texas here. I am a new Football fan (let's go Miami, love Messi). I was told by some woke liberal friends at the University of South California that Newcastle are a 'sportswashing' project funded by the journalist-killing regime of Saudi Arabia. However, I am con…
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#65
Howe’s credit in the bank has completely evaporated.
To spend hundreds of millions and have Sunderland do the double over you is unforgivable as a Newcastle manager.
Not one bloody player had the fire in the belly needed today to smash into these cunts, especially in the seco…
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#66
Richest owners in world football by a country mile and still get done over twice by their local rivals lmao you love to see it
Sports wash those tears off your face 🙏
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#67
I'd be surprised if they sack him now, but they'd be mad to keep him on next season.
I think he gets thanked for his efforts and let go at the end of the season.
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#68
I’m more sad than I am angry. I think a change will be for the best long-term but I can’t get behind any of the personal abuse I’ve seen towards Eddie. One year ago he gave us the greatest day of our lives so there’s just sadness at how it’s unraveled since then.
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#69
Looks good but Sunderland nicked that hat and ran
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#70
I'm sorry to hear that pal. Big summer incoming. New manager, new girlfriend. Keep your head up.
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#71
*Deservedly booed off
Fixed it for you
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#72
Need a massive fucking sit down and a talk as to why we bring big Nick off every fucking game when Murphy comes on and then do 4 million crosses to a tiny striker. I just can't fucking get it.
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#73
Sunderland unbeaten in 11 straight games against Newcastle is insane!
Edit: Won 8, Drawn 3.
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#74
Hall of shame cameo from Joe Willock, one of the worst sub appearances I’ve seen in a while.
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#75
He came in and complete changed the mentality of the club, top to bottom. Now it's going the other way.
We are mentally one of the most fragile sides in the league.
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#76
Unacceptable. Unforgivable. Simple as that.
Nowhere in the league. Let the Mackems do the double over us. Completely embarrassed by Barcelona.
Season over. And that should be Howe’s time over.
Club needs to start putting succession plans in place now. New manager and a massiv…
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#77
I’ve never seen a fucking team capitulate like we do, it’s almost impressive how pathetic it is.
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#78
Happy clapper until today.
Serious SERIOUS questions must be asked now.
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#79
It’s like putting the family dog down, you don’t want to do it but it’s for the best
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2-1. At home. To fucking Sunderland. I am absolutely on the verge of chewing through the furniture.
How the fuck have we managed that then? St James’ Park, derby day, early lead through Gordon after Sunderland gift-wrap us a goal, crowd up, tails up, chance to put these back in …
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Newcastle fans back in December after losing to Sundelrand 1-0: you can't make this up to us next week, make this up to us in March when we play them again
Loses 2-1 at home to them...
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#82
You will bounce back, king ❤️
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#83
I’d love to see a single person defend that. Hate to say it but it’s time for Eddie to go, even if it’s just to stop his legacy completely cratering
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#84
Glad Sky showed us this for all of 2 seconds and had 20 billion adverts and whatever the fuck “fanalysis” is on the screen instead!
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#85
It's 22 :)
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#86
Birds come and go. Magpies shit on you forever
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#87
Putting this amount of energy into a post instead of scrapping a pony. Game's gone.
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#88
Tell you what, Tino absolutely stunk when he came on, shambles of a performance.
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#89
All I can think about is the B99 episode with Jake and Captain Holt having the mumps
Get better soon Bruno!
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#90
Someone is touching himself tonight
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#91
Poor Bruno. Travels half the world to support them in Barca, watches them get hammered and comes away with Mumps. Proper Geordie luck he's got there mind
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born too late to explore the world, born too early to explore the universe, born just in time to see the mags get battered every time we play them
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#93
Sunderland fans eating good tonight, doing the double over Newcastle this year
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#94
The club fucking sucks.
But you don’t, keep your head up lad.
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#95
I'm happy for you. Or sorry that happened.
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#96
Newcastle seems to be owned by the city of Sunderland.
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#97
Selling out to the Saudis suddenly worked out. Where are the fans with the towels strapped to their heads now?
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#98
Funny that when Ukraine got invaded, Chelsea and us suddenly landed in the shit (due to Usmanov and Abramovich). They are just lucky that the Middle East is at peace right n...
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#99
Cheers, bairns crying.
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#100
Cheers lads - same time next season?
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r/NUFC u/melvinlee88 ↑ 15
I've been a Eddie Howe Out truther ever since Christmas.
My issue is the man has not shown he's been able to adapt to anything. And this game is yet again evidence of it.
I'm sick of a manager who only knows one way to play and has handicapped our highest transfer fee strikers to do so.
In this game, he subbed on Willock, Osula and Murphy when we needed a goal. Guess what? He fucking did that…
Post match thread: Newcastle United 1 - 2 Sunderland | Premier league 25/26 - 31 of 39
View on Reddit ↗ r/NUFC u/RelationBig7368 ↑ 3
"Eddie's 30-minute Mags"
Time to resign and join the Baller League with Speed and those other YouTuber cunts.
Why? Games last 30 fucking minutes. The exact amount of time that your teams can seemingly play football for.
Sick. Of. It.
Post match thread: Newcastle United 1 - 2 Sunderland | Premier league 25/26 - 31 of 39
View on Reddit ↗ r/NUFC u/MichaelAndretti ↑ 1
Steve Bruce, with the squad he had, would’ve probably served up the same sort of footy like. But might’ve scraped slightly better results, mind. Eddie Hughes out.
Post match thread: Newcastle United 1 - 2 Sunderland | Premier league 25/26 - 31 of 39
View on Reddit ↗ r/NUFC u/Mundane-Ad-4010 ↑ -1
Everybody blaming Howe when the real culprits are the mercenary couldn't give a shit players. Hopefully we can have a good clear out of the rotten bunch in summer and get some guys who actually care about the club more than seeing it as a paycheque.
Post match thread: Newcastle United 1 - 2 Sunderland | Premier league 25/26 - 31 of 39
View on Reddit ↗ r/NUFC u/TheLegendOfIOTA ↑ 121
Howe’s credit in the bank has completely evaporated.
To spend hundreds of millions and have Sunderland do the double over you is unforgivable as a Newcastle manager.
Not one bloody player had the fire in the belly needed today to smash into these cunts, especially in the second half. It was so tepid. In a bloody derby.
Truly pathetic. If Howe can’t get these players up for a derby he needs…
Post match thread: Newcastle United 1 - 2 Sunderland | Premier league 25/26 - 31 of 39
View on Reddit ↗ r/NUFC u/IvanThePohBear ↑ 5
Why are we so bad in the second halfs?
Is it our fitness?
Or what
Post match thread: Newcastle United 1 - 2 Sunderland | Premier league 25/26 - 31 of 39
View on Reddit ↗ r/NUFC u/JG_92 ↑ 176
Look, I honestly couldn't give a fuck who we face, what hurts the most is...
# 21 fucking points dropped from winning positions!!!
Without that, we're fucking second! WTF is wrong with this team!?
Post match thread: Newcastle United 1 - 2 Sunderland | Premier league 25/26 - 31 of 39
View on Reddit ↗ r/NUFC u/big_beats ↑ 175
I know he's well liked, but this has to be a signal the Howe era needs to end.
Today's performance wasn't unique. We've seen this multiple times over an extended period. This isn't a reaction to today's result, but something I've felt for a while.
The summer was handled poorly. The tactics are one dimensional. And it looks like Howe is out of ideas.
Post match thread: Newcastle United 1 - 2 Sunderland | Premier league 25/26 - 31 of 39
View on Reddit ↗Howe out. For real this time.
— ToonGambit (@ToonGambit) March 22, 2026
Newcastle fans after the 7-2 loss at Barcelona pic.twitter.com/f9gNZQxHBY
— Sleeper Football (@SleeperFooty) March 22, 2026
— Luvo (@kasi_tsaka) March 22, 2026
Policed terribly, letting fans walk side by side there was always going to be trouble.
— Gary Smith (@geordiegaz83) March 22, 2026
WAIT FOR THE GUY IN THE WHEELCHAIR 😂😂😂
— The 44 ⚽️ (@The_Forty_Four) March 22, 2026
The BEAUTIFUL game is so back..pic.twitter.com/sKtuFTjasx