Newcastle started the season off badly with a 1-0 defeat at Fulham on the first day of the season last Friday – something most of us did not expect.
But we have to remember that Reading were beaten in their first game in their famous promotion season back in 2005-2006 when they got a massive 106 points – a record.
Steve Coppell in 2006 when Reading manager
Under then manager Steve Coppell, Reading got 31 wins and 13 draws in the Championship in 2005-2006 and they also lost their first game of the season – at home to Plymouth 2-1.
But they came storming back and then won 9 of their next 12 games and drew the other three.
Reading lost only one more game in the league that season to Luton Town 3-2 in February of 2006.
Newcastle managed 102 points under Chris Hughton in 2009-2010 when we had 30 wins and 12 draws and 4 defeats – and we drew our first game 1-1 at West Brom after being 1-0 down at half time.
But things are a lot tougher these days in the Championship and we have to realize it’s not going to be easy by any means.
However, it’s worth remembering the Reading experience – and Newcastle simply need to win as many games as possible this season.
And it just so happens Reading visit St. James’ Park next Wednesday night.
Hopefully we can win both of our upcoming home games.
Comments welcome.
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Slank
Aug 11, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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Toontaf
Personally I don’t think we have problems especially when seen from the fans of all the other clubs in this league.
We have a world class manager who is well liked by probably almost all the fans (there’s always some who are never happy).
We have more quality players than any other club in this league.
We have a happy fully committed squad of players.
We have financial muscle and don’t need to sell to spend.
We have a full stadium every home game.
We have probably the largest contingent of away fans in the league.
Every club has issues. Most clubs in this league would love to have our issues than their own.