Another poor display from Newcastle has us lose 2-0 for the second time running. However, this result was to be expected, and to be honest the scoreline could have been much worse.
The massive gulf in quality between the two sides was clearly evident. However, Chelsea never pushed themselves to the limit and settled for a comfortable outing at St. James’ Park. If they had more of a killer instinct it could have been a complete horror show for Newcastle.
All things considered, a 2-0 defeat to the Blues, who move to the top of the Premier League with the win, is not the worst result in the world. But it’s the same Newcastle we’ve seen far too often – outstanding goalkeeping with little else to get excited about.
Karl Darlow, once again, made some outstanding saves. To be fair, Newcastle’s backline held up well but did have some costly moments. Federico Fernandez tapped a cross in for an own goal and Timo Werner carved through the defense on a break on the second goal.
A second bright spot was the play of Sean Longstaff, who had a very good second half. The local lad did the work of two men in the midfield and was unlucky not to open his account for the season with a blast from distance that hit the crossbar.
However, like so often, there was little going for Newcastle once again. We were just outclassed by a very good Chelsea side, who didn’t need to push themselves too hard for a comfortable win.
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60 comments so far
lochinvar
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:29 PM
Comment #1BBC
Chelsea stroll to win over listless Newcastle.
Thanks for nothing Bruce.
I don’t pay a lot of money for two season tickets to watch a once proud club to be trodden on like that.
Nufc-83
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:30 PM
Comment #2I am watching Brighton and Villa both attack so well with all players comfortable and confident just thinking where did it all go wrong!
Check this out Brucie
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:34 PM
Comment #3A slightly improved second half performance has me thinking, the players as inadequate as some are, at lest have a little professional pride. As far as Brucie goes, he can still check out you know what…
Check this out Brucie
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:34 PM
Comment #4*least* not lest
hibbit
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:35 PM
Comment #5all this crap about Bruce being a great man manager,
he couldn’t organise a pissup in a brewery.
#bruceOUT
Uncertain Toon/World
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:37 PM
Comment #6HaHa, Nice one Neil,
Poll for the best player with 2 phots of Darlow!!!
toonluvva
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:39 PM
Comment #7I think Bruceless could fashion a sows ear from a silk purse.
Mund
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:39 PM
Comment #8We live in a messed up word it’s like the upside down
Mund
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:40 PM
Comment #9World*
hibbit
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:42 PM
Comment #10going to take the dogs for a walk and see if i can calm down,
How anyone in there right mind can compares this fake to Rafa is totally beyond me,
#bruceOUT
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:42 PM
Comment #11We did have two great chances to score but the shots were woeful.
Woe, woe and thrice woe!
lesh
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:43 PM
Comment #12Repost – didn’t realise the bus had gone
Getting rid of Bruce is a fine idea but who’s going to come in knowing he’ll be out of the door when the takeover happens or knowing he’ll be working under Ashley’s short-term plans if it fails?
theartfuldodger
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:50 PM
Comment #13To be fair, I thought we were better than we usually are against top 6 opposition…There was actually some movement…but it seems like the players are not used to this…other players moving around…hence passes going haywire…No understanding between players…Looks like they jst started trying this moving business (or doing so aftr a really long time) 🙂
I think this team will do well
Lewis CB1 CB2 Murphy
Fraser Almiron Hayden Longstaff ASM
Wilson
Nufc-83
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:50 PM
Comment #14Lesh if someone who had any knowledge of football had anything to do with the decision instead of the likes of Charnley a good manager could be found. Look at Brighton and Villa managers both would have jumped at the chance to manage Newcastle. The Southampton manager all of these would have come to the club and created a completely different style of play.
Uncertain Toon/World
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:50 PM
Comment #15Someone said before ‘Defend like a counter attacking team without the counter attacking’! Perfect Statement.
Potter at Brighton shows how to counter effectively, as opposed to Bruce hoping StMax does a Ben Arfa or someone else bangs in a 25-30 yarder!
Adamn_92
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Comment #16Leah,
Literally anyone at this point and I don’t say that lightly. Any manager who has a vague idea of how they want to play would be better.
Our fans man honestly, slamming joelinton on Twitter as if he’s the reason we’re doing shite? What did they expect him to do today, he tried one long range which was awful and then missed another chance which wasn’t too bad an effort. Not saying the lad played well particularly but no need to be so harsh on him for today’s match. He isn’t a striker and has no support. Could single out any player who started except darlow.
jezza442
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Comment #17Lesh, someone could come in and make the job his, if a takeover happens with a manager in place who is doing the job well he would probably have a chance of keeping it, same with any players we have, I never understand why these pundits always use a potential takeover as an reason for under performing, if I was at a club in that position I would be thinking, oh my god we could be the next man City and I want too be part of it.
Jail for Ashley
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:55 PM
Comment #18UT/W,
All that effort I put in to your team last night and you never took a blind bit of notice 😀
Adamn_92
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Comment #19Despite what pundits and media say, the Newcastle job is still a fairly attractive position. Any half decent manager would enjoy the challenge of trying to turn us into a top team again. Especially with the stadium full of a supportive crowd of things went well. Takeover wouldn’t effect that, just means they would try harder to turn us around in the hope they get to keep the job when the takeover happens to take us even further.
Adamn_92
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Comment #20Oops meant Lesh on my first post, not Leah haha
onmeedsun
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:58 PM
Comment #21It all went wrong when Bruce was appointed by 2 clueless football directors, charnley and fat boy. A competent D of F would never have selected Bruce. But then only a non ambitious club decides not to have a D of F and wing it. Our only hope is that the takeover happens before we are looking doomed at the bottom.
Optimistic prime
Nov 21, 2020 at 3:59 PM
Comment #22Bruce is trying to play all the fans as fools!
Hes a player, get him on the mom poll.
Jail for Ashley
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:02 PM
Comment #23onmeedsun,
They didn’t select The Bruce, they selected, imo, FSA, Moyes and Pulis before ringing the Chronicle and telling them they’d approached Gerrard and Arteta. The Bruce was the last chance saloon.
toon22
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:06 PM
Comment #24Laurent Blanc is out of work
Im betting he would take the job , short term
Just to get his name back in the lime light
jane
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:07 PM
Comment #25Newcastle have won 3 premier league games this season which is as many as the bottom 5 added together.
jane
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:09 PM
Comment #26chelsea have beaten
Sheffield Utd 4-1
Burnley 3-0
Palace 4-0
Brighton 3-1
Mister Tuff
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:09 PM
Comment #27Brucie was a decent player in his day. Being a decent player noway qualifies you for a managerial roll.
Modern day managers – Klopp, Pep and the like are the managers who are modern and progressive and probably understand the modern game better the the old dinosaur still managing some teams (Brucie included here).
Cannot blame him for taking the job but he knew what everybody else was advising him to do. And went his own way.
Ketsbaia9
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:10 PM
Comment #28Yeah, too be honest. I’ve lost interest in watching us. Starting to do other things now. This would be my worst NUFC team over the past 25 years:
Sels
Simpson Williamson Beharall Dummett
Mcclen Des Hamilton Hayden Brian Pinas
Paul Dalglish Paul Robinson
Ketsbaia9
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:16 PM
Comment #29Best NUFC team of the past 25 years:
Given
Santon Woodgate P.Albert O.Bernard
Ben Arfa Sissoko/Dyer Hamann L.Robert
Loic Remy Les Ferdinand
That team would win the premier league with ease.
Mund
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:18 PM
Comment #30Kets you really are round the bend mate
Romford mag
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:20 PM
Comment #31Uh shearer !
Mund
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:22 PM
Comment #32Given
Barton Woodgate Albert Enrique
Solano Speed Lee Ginola
Shearer Beardsley
Mund
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:22 PM
Comment #33Now that’s a team
jezza442
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:24 PM
Comment #34Kets, bit harsh on dummet, 0hayden and inkSimpson maybe, but close, I’d definitely have marcelino in for hayden, dummet a few years ago was a good player but sadly he may be past it with this last 18 month of injuries and Simpson won a prem with Leicester a couple of years ago, got to remember he was young at Newcastle and he was easily as good as Santon who you rate highly
jane
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:24 PM
Comment #35what about Jackie Milburn?
jane
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:25 PM
Comment #36he played in 3 FA Cup victories scoring three times.
jezza442
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:25 PM
Comment #37Ohadyden lol is he another Irish man we’ve purchased under the radar
Zorro
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:26 PM
Comment #38That cabbage must be the he only manager in the epl who is praying fans are kept away
Anybody who knows anything about football should realize what a shambles this team is those players are not that bad and man for man would rank around 10th
But not with this horrendous idiot in charge bottom 3 ks looming he needs sacking before its to late
BRUCE OUT BRUCE OUT BRUCE OUT
Mund
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:26 PM
Comment #39You may as well of said Hughie Gallagher Jane
Moonraker15
Nov 21, 2020 at 4:27 PM
Comment #40Artful
I think you need to have a look at any other PL team if you think we played “better”