Steve Bruce needs to wake this team up at half-time, or this is going to go down as another unacceptable performance. Southampton have had the better chances with Newcastle being far too casual in possession, which again has not been often.
We started with a couple of awful passes. Jetro Willems squandered an early break with a poorly played cross. Then Jonjo Shelvey also gifted Southampton a break with a terrible pass.
In the 18th minute, Jetro Willems played a ball across the pitch that was intercepted by Nathan Redmond, who was through on Martin Dubravka. The Slovakian came through again for Newcastle by making the save. On the subsequent corner, Redmond got a clean strike that Martin was also able to save.
Allan Saint-Maximin has made a few runs and again is our most threatening player. However, he is really struggling with his ankle.
Joelinton again is far too isolated and really has not played well at all. Jetro Willems has also had a few lapses in judgment while on the ball.
We’ve just been far too lackadaisical in our approach, and that has to change for the second half. It’s still scoreless but this is just not good enough and we expect a better display in the second half.
187 comments so far
toonbrother
Dec 8, 2019 at 2:54 PM
Comment #1if we continue at this rate we’ll never score
atsu or schar on for dummett please
ChicoUSA
Dec 8, 2019 at 2:54 PM
Comment #2The horror!
RolandoOverhead
Dec 8, 2019 at 2:55 PM
Comment #3What does Joelinton bring to the team other than a few headers in midfield.
Rather have Gayle or Mutu up front, they score occasionally.
Mag :P
Dec 8, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Comment #4Mag 😛
Dec 8, 2019 at 2:55 PM
Comment #125
1st thing of note is how lethargic we look. Not getting to any loose balls at all.
Willems looks shattered unsurprisingly, most likely the reason for his subpar showing this far.
Hayden is great for us however I wish he would take his time on the ball when he receives it in a good area instead of the instant pass backwards, it’s too negative and its rubbing off on all the players.
Our back 3 have been woeful with possession so far aswell. This constant negativity is hurting us. Need Schar back in this team because the difference is actually astounding.
Phil K
Dec 8, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Comment #5That was worse than the toothless first half against Sheff U – and Sheff U are clearly better than these
JP...from The Rock
Dec 8, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Comment #6Spot on Neil. We’ve been far from good with only Saint-Maximin trying to make things happen. Far too many long balls to nowhere with Dummett and Fernandez the most guilty in doing so. Though I can’t tell that Saint-Maximin is injured.
West Lancs Geordie
Dec 8, 2019 at 2:57 PM
Comment #7Front three cost £70M. Back Five about £12M. We are just sitting back and soaking it all up. Typical NUFC to throw away points today in a game we should win. Badly need a proven goalscorer in January.
jane
Dec 8, 2019 at 2:57 PM
Comment #8up to 9th as it stands 🙂
dougie
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Comment #9Absolute garbage first half.Joelinton and Almiron look hopeless and need to be replaced ASAP.Dubravka keeping us in the game at the minute.Zero threat upfront except Max with flashes of skill here and there.Looks like one of the defenders will have to nick a goal for us.Its got to be better second half.
Lindisfarne
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Comment #1040% possession, thats way too much for us to handle.
davetoon
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Comment #11Maybe we should put Schar on upfront. 🙂
DaveD1000
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Comment #12smaxi looking like he is carrying a knock
DeanToon88
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:01 PM
Comment #13Joelinton was a complete waste of £40 million, we need to sell him get a good striker who can score more goal and run more
We played far far better with Carroll up top on Thursday.
Essex Geordie Bill
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:01 PM
Comment #14Told Ya! 🙂
Joelinton has won a few headers but nowt else.
AC can do that better, an obvious 2nd half change, Brucie.
Schaar or Longstaff on for on for Willems would improve our possession.
West Lancs Geordie
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:01 PM
Comment #15It’s as if we’ve come out today for a point and probably won’t get it. Fresh legs needed second half with three from Carroll, Schar, Longstaff and Gayle for me.Although no doubt it’ll be the predicted Atsu for ASM and Carroll for Joelinton.
jane
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:02 PM
Comment #16i agree we need to reduce the possession so we can hit them on the break more.
Essex Geordie Bill
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:02 PM
Comment #17DaveD
He always looks like that!
jane
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:02 PM
Comment #18not joking by the way.
Neil Harrison
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Comment #19Looks like Schar is in for Clark.
Jammydodger
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Comment #20You joke at Schar upfront, he can score and he can win headers . . . . . Joelinton cant do either
DubaiMicky
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Comment #21Anyone else watching https://www.vipstand.se/tag/newcastle-united-live-sports-stream stream?
Highly amusing for me to see adverts for Brandy, Vodka and the like.
Anyway, back to the match….
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Comment #22We can’t keep playing like this and expecting to collect points!
This is woeful if it wasn’t for the back 3 and keeper we would be 3 down we hardly put any pressure on Southampton in midfield to win the ball back and then we just hoof it when we get it pretty much the same as every game this season…..
We badly need to get Longstaff in there with Hayden and Shelvey but its going to take a formation change I would take Dummett, Joelinton and ASM off who is carrying an injury for Longstaff , Gayle and Atsu and change to 4231
Ketsbaia9
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Comment #23I can’t believe Joelinton is a professional footballer. Absolutely useless. Needs to be sold asap.Take the loss and move on. We need 2 quality midfielders, Jarrod Bowen and 3 strikers.
Lindisfarne
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Comment #24Push Willems up and go 442 with Maximin closer to Joelinton. Then if nothing changes get Gayle on.
Ron Knee
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Comment #25Attendance: 42,303 #nufc
Munster Mag
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:04 PM
Comment #26Come on Bruce give them a bollocking and shake it up ffs
Ketsbaia9
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:05 PM
Comment #27Poor league this is this year. Can’t believe we’re 9th with this squad. We have a good defence, a good goalkeeper and 2 decent wingers. That’s it.
West Lancs Geordie
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:05 PM
Comment #2840per cent possession at home – woeful and what’s more when we get the ball the passing is just atrocious and most of the time it’s just launched forward.
TomaKaThor
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:05 PM
Comment #29Id off kept clarke on, hes our best threat SERIOUSLY
West Lancs Geordie
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:06 PM
Comment #30Agree Ketsbaia but who is going to pay good money for a useless No 9? The loss would be about £35M!
Hail Wor Ashley
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:07 PM
Comment #31Joelinton so poor in front of goal. Sorry but he gets plenty of chances to get shots off, he just never manages to do it.
Ketsbaia9
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:09 PM
Comment #32Need fast strikers and fast midfielders that run directly.
ilovetoon8788
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:09 PM
Comment #33Can’t blame the fans for the atmosphere. Not like we are playing any football.
TomaKaThor
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:09 PM
Comment #34More instinct and linton scojld of got a snap shot away, he wants far to much time..even his only goal v spurs he did it all in slow motion lol
davetoon
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:10 PM
Comment #35Came from behind Fernandez there
Mindshaft
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:10 PM
Comment #36Game over
Toon Tang
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:10 PM
Comment #37Well thats been coming all game hasn’t it.
Hail Wor Ashley
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:10 PM
Comment #38FFS Almiron you;re doing their attacking for them! Receives it on the wing 50 yards out and runs back to our goal until he;s 20 yards out.
Mindshaft
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:10 PM
Comment #39Need a favour from var
dougie
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:11 PM
Comment #40Pathetic