Newcastle have picked up a win on the first time of asking with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Two moments of magic in the second half from Fabian Schar and Callum Wilson were enough to seal the three points in a dominant performance.
Eddie Howe made no changes after a scoreless first half. Newcastle continued their hunt for a breakthrough with Forest absorbing pressure well in the opening stages of the second half.
It took 10 minutes for Newcastle to craft their first chance of the half but then came a flurry. Joe Willock had an effort saved by Henderson. Moments later Saint-Maximin went for glory rather than finding Wilson or Almiron at the back post. Allan’s effort was deflected out for a corner.
From that corner, Saint-Maximin received the ball in the box and turned to shoot. His shot was cleared but only to Fabian Schar. The defender drifted forward before blasting the ball into the net from outside the box to make it 1-0. It was reminiscent of his wonder goal against Burnley in his first season on Tyneside.
In the 76th minute, Almiron played a one-two with Guimaraes that freed him into the box. From a tight angle, Miggy tried to guide his shot under Dean Henderson’s legs but the goalkeeper was able to make the save.
Just two minutes later, Newcastle doubled the lead through Callum Wilson. Joelinton was played down the left and crossed the ball into the box. Wilson’s deft touch sent the ball curling over Henderson to make it 2-0.
Howe, who was about to make changes before the goal, brought on Sean Longstaff and Ryan Fraser for Joe Willock and Miguel Almiron. Howe made three further changes in the closing minutes with Wilson, Saint-Maximin, and Guimaraes making way for Chris Wood, Jacob Murphy, and Sven Botman for his debut.
Newcastle saw out the match with little difficulty as Forest were thoroughly outclassed for 90 minutes. It took a while for the quality to shine through but when it did, it was something to behold.
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50 comments so far
Dubai Micky
Aug 6, 2022 at 4:59 PM
Comment #1Bruno, ASM and JoeLinton the stand outs for me today.
JohnJ
Aug 6, 2022 at 4:59 PM
Comment #2Absolutely delighted that Wor team have their first three points on the board. Nottingham put up a brave fight but our lads got what they wanted – three points
Dubai Micky
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Comment #3Probably Bruno MOTM.
catchy in norway
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:01 PM
Comment #4Gave my MOM to Scharr, clean sheet and first goal of the season.
investinyouthtoon
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:01 PM
Comment #5Well played lads today. Super Schär and very fine performances from a lot of the team today. Definitely will be a building process and as the fitness and confidence grows, we can continue to build and improve on last seasons latter games performances.
Still a little time for the transfer window left, imo we do need attacking options to cover the predictable Wilson injury(s). We can’t wrap him up in cotton wool all season surely. Players like Bruno, Wilson, st max we can’t afford to lose.
Mag52
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:02 PM
Comment #6Great start to the season lads.
Onward and upward.
HWTL.
cleveleysbob
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:04 PM
Comment #7Good start,
We’re joint top on points.
Joint 2nd on goal difference
And 4th alphabetically. 😆
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:05 PM
Comment #8It took us 6 games to get 3 points last season
SholaShow
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:06 PM
Comment #9Bruno was the conductor as expected, just a few too many sloppy moments first half to get MOTM today for me.
Much better ball retention and through balls second half. Controlled it perfectly.
Schar has to be MOTM.
Without that quality strike it might have become very frustrating.
SholaShow
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:07 PM
Comment #10I love that midfield trio though.
Has everything. Huge potential.
Jay b bedlingtoon
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:07 PM
Comment #11Good win, we’ll win against Brighton aswell, keep it up lads.
WLtoon
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:08 PM
Comment #12Well done lads, great performance against a shell shocked Forest who know what the gulf in class is like now.
Bruno and Miggy seem to have a good understanding and i can see goals a plenty created from the right.
Schar`s goal was a replica of his cracker against Burnley, he is in fine form.
Can`t name a MOTM, they all played well.
HWTL
SholaShow
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:08 PM
Comment #13All 3 are adept at winning the ball. All 3 provide a threat in their own way giving us lots of different modes of attack.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:08 PM
Comment #14And after 10 games, we had 4 points
Pottsclock
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:08 PM
Comment #15That was a very dominant 2-0 win which probably deserved to be by a bigger margin given our dominance.
Forest did what was expected. They tried not to concede but showed little to no ambition until they were behind. It reminded me of how we used to play pre-Howe. Forest will have bigger problems at home as they’ll need to push forward more but don’t seem to have the quality.
Looking forward to our next test vs Brighton.
RUNAWAY777
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:10 PM
Comment #16No waiting for a win this time round lads and lasses great preference today from ever player, all with we need now is another good striker and attacking midfielder and where set for the season enjoy the rollercoster which is just starting.
Goofy
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:10 PM
Comment #17Great win!! I’m loving energy and fitness, always in control, no passengers, buzzing. Hopefully we can play like this all season. HWTL
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:11 PM
Comment #18Excellent performance by all today. Felt Wilson’s movement could’ve been a bit better. Purely because he’s capable of it. He’ll get fitter.
My mom is Bruno
SholaShow
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:11 PM
Comment #19We can do similar to Brighton, probably a bit more even on possession, but that will suit us with our counter-attacking punch.
I predict another 2-0 victory.
Herts In The Toon
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:11 PM
Comment #20Great start to the season , can’t ask for any more great effort from the lads, pity Miggy didn’t get anything as I took a punt on him in Fpl onto the next game Hwtl
naptoon
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:12 PM
Comment #21Gettin… Good start to the season…. I thought guimareches and Joe were magnificent (if Joe had stuck that shot in after the run I reckon he’d of been mom no questions….. He was my mom without it anyways but close)…. Defence looked solid and Wilson looked better and sharper as match went on topping it off with a goal. Again a good all around team performance its great to see no deadwood. HWTL
magicmac54
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:12 PM
Comment #22Absolutely delighted with that performance today, we totally dominated Forest from start to finish, added to the fact we played some beautiful integrate football with purpose and energy, it was a joy to behold, and to think we are only just starting the journey, i think i might just have a few pints tonight 😀 😀 HWTL
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:12 PM
Comment #23Goofy
Energy. Perfect way to describe us.
SPRINGY
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Comment #24Solid win,great energy,need to be a more positive in last third,missed a few chances so need to be more ruthless,but not complaining…great performance, great win,great start
AnyToon in Indiana
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:14 PM
Comment #25Tough call on MOTM but Bruno controlled the game from the midfield. His eye for the pass is incredible, his ability to snag the ball from the opposing player, his calmness….speaking of…our entire team showed calmness on the ball and was able to hold up play and wait for the right pass to move things forward instead of going back. Everyone was showing for and moving off the ball. There was a quickness and pace with the ball..not just the press without. The backline was solid. But we all saw…there should have been a couple more goals. Willock and Almiron will continue to improve, and can start matches not problem but an upgrade in those spots will take us up another notch and will be the catalyst for more goals to start falling. And yes…we need another stiker option as Wilson will not play 90 every week and hopefully stays fit though. Sesko would still provide the most cover for what we need and will be something to build on moving forward. Maddison may still be on the cards especially with Dubs not starting today. My Italian friend today when I mentioned Paqueta said he has a lot of self esteem problems when they took him off Flamengo and never did as good as he was supposed to…they were hoping he would be the next Kaka. Anyway….what a start and what a pleasure to watch the football we played today.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:14 PM
Comment #26^62% possession!!! When was the last time that happened?
catchy in norway
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:16 PM
Comment #27Gave my MOM to Linguard, comfortable in MF, strolled around all afternoon like he owned the pitch, Forrest never got near him, outstanding performance. Teeeheeeheee
IrishRob
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:16 PM
Comment #28Credit where credit is due, I was bang on about Forest, they didn’t look a team at all, very disjointed.
Playing too many new players all unfamiliar with each other it was never going to work. Howe would have integrated them slowly if he managed them 🙂
IrishRob
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:18 PM
Comment #29It’s insane how happy I am atm lol. Newcastle hmered Forest, Liverpool didn’t win, and best of all Villa lost. Phahahahaha!!
Everyone should spam that Villawatch account on twitter.
SirBobbytheGreat
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:19 PM
Comment #30Wow, such an easy game today. Never seen us so dominant. Forest are terrible. Lingard is overrated. Has no pace whatsoever. They need another 8 new players to survive.
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:20 PM
Comment #31EDDIE HOWE’S BLACK AND WHITE ARMY!!!
Brilliant opening day performance from the lads. Eddie has had a strong preseason in getting the team prepared and it showed today. Forest couldn’t handle us.
Everyone of them put a shift in and left it all out there and that’s all I ever ask for.
Two brilliant goals and a top opener from Schar who was excellent at the back but gets pipped to MOTM by Big Joe for me who was a beast and such an influence in the midfield.
Bruno showed his class as always and twice in that game he flicked the ball over a players head. He must be up there for a player to do that move as many times as he has from last season to today’s opener. At least 7 occasions I can remember.
Miggy looks like he has turned a corner with the team and was ever present for us in our attacking play. His counterpart on the other flank Maxi also had a strong game and the pair of them showed today they can be huge players for us this year.
Onwards and upwards
HWTL
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:21 PM
Comment #32IrishRob
Is that you giving credit to yourself…?
😳
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:24 PM
Comment #33Looks like Carlos had a made for Villa…
Shame that…
😆
SupaToonKid
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:24 PM
Comment #34Very dominant performance. Should’ve won by more. Just spoke to my friend who’s a Forest fan; worst performance he’s seen from his boys for a long time. I think we just showed we’re a much better side than them. Until Wilson scored he was a bit off it today. So many times the ball was put across goal and he didn’t read the play to get across to it. Good finish though when he finally got there.
St. Max & Bruno were my stand outs. Bruno’s press resistance was phenomenal, some top passes too. St. Max was causing Williams & Worrall problems all afternoon. Much better decision making now too.
Schar & Burn were solid. Pope commanded his box. Miggy worked his socks off (just needs to have faith in his shooting a bit more), Joelinton was too strong for their players to handle. Targett & Trippier worked well with their wingers. Willock a bit sloppy at times but great energy and determination.
We just need someone creativity. That missing cutting edge or someone who can add goals when someone like a Wilson is off it. I would just put everything on Madders. He would add that missing piece in midfield to get the goals & assists. Then get Depay on a free. Apparently Barca will let him go for free. Him & Madders are born entertainers and would just bring the class we need to give us that extra va va voom we desperately need.
Pottsclock
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:24 PM
Comment #35Now let’s see if Chelsea can thrash Everton. I hope so.
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:24 PM
Comment #36Had a mare*
Shelvey
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:25 PM
Comment #37Great start, totally dominated forest. Howe has done a brilliant job with this team! HWTL!!!
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:25 PM
Comment #38How I saw it
Pope 6(not much to do)
Trippier 7
Schar 9
Burn 7
Targett 7
Bruno 9
Willock 7
Joelinton 7
ASM 8
Almiron 8
Wilson 7
The Prince's Mate
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:26 PM
Comment #39Hi Rom…a good afternoon?!
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:26 PM
Comment #40Squawka
@Squawka
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4m
Fabian Schär for Newcastle vs. Nottingham Forest:
100% ground duels won
70 touches
8 duels won
8x possession won
3 accurate long balls
3 clearances
3 interceptions
2 blocks
2 tackles
2 shots
And one fantastic strike.