Newcastle were dominant in the game this afternoon against newcomers Nottingham Forest, but had to wait until the 58th minute to go ahead, with a stunning goal from center-back Fabian Schar.
It was an absolute screamer from Swiss International Schar that was the breakthrough for us after 58 minutes: a fabulous goal.
Our best chance before then had come in the first half, when Joelinton missed a chance of his own making, when he dragged his shot wide when it was easier to score than miss.
And then in the 78th minute Callum Wilson opened his account for the season with a good goal after being set up by Joelinton, who along with Guimaraeas and Willock, were dominant in midfield.
This was a skillful, and hard-working Newcastle team who had to remain patient after a dominant first half.
When the game was won, Eddie Howe did introduce Sven Botman for his debut on 90 minutes, but with Burn and Schar playing so well, the Dutchman may have to wait a bit for his first start.
It was a pleasing display this afternoon and a great result in front of a sold out St. James’ Park.
Howay The Lads!!
WHAT A HIT BY FABIAN SCHAR! #NUFC
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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 6, 2022
That flick by Callum Wilson. ?
Newcastle take a 2-0 lead over Nottingham Forest. #NUFC
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75 comments so far
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Comment #1Callum Wilson:
“100% I back myself, I want to go to the World Cup.” #NUFC
https://mobile.twitter.com/NUFC_HQ/status/1555951805242155009
valle
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:32 PM
Comment #2Joelinton, Bruno, Maxi and Shar was our best players in my opinion. Trippier, Target and Wilson wasnt at their best, but it was still enough and Wilson had a pure class goal. How amazing this team would be with Paqueta and Diaby. Im still hoping for a nice surprise before the window shuts.
The Prince's Mate
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:33 PM
Comment #3IF? we can get at least one razor sharp forward to finnish off what was served today all hell will break loose
HOWE THE LADS
The Prince's Mate
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:33 PM
Comment #4GET IN…3 the new 1
SholaShow
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:34 PM
Comment #5Mund
That’s the kind of confidence which saw him persist today.
Not at his sharpest for most of the match, knew it himself, persisted and made it right. After the goal he was excellent too.
I doubt Southgate will take notice though even if he’s on 10 by November.
investinyouthtoon
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:35 PM
Comment #6TPM @3, 100% agree and it will be box office viewing too.
SholaShow
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:36 PM
Comment #7To be honest, we could do with him having that mid-season break, if we’re being selfish.
Has a chance to notch 30+ league matches given how this season is structured.
Davas
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:37 PM
Comment #8Jonathan Woodgate
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
St James’ Park is a difficult place to come with Eddie Howe at the helm and the Newcastle fans behind the team.
Nobody will fancy the trip, that’s guaranteed.
This is a good team that you can see has been coached.
Ashingtoon62
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:37 PM
Comment #9I thought every Toon player,had a great game.
Bruno stuck oot like a sore thumb today though,he’s definitely my MOM..
Romford mag
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:37 PM
Comment #10Prince’s
Went from good to great mate! 😉
catchy in norway
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:37 PM
Comment #11How can he not be MOM, the goal was special
https://twitter.com/TheDanHall/status/1555938360304275459?s=20&t=o-gvejHNeoWBdF9eRGU2MQ
Toon fans bad
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:38 PM
Comment #12I don’t think Forest are that bad a team, I just think we didn’t let them play their game at all today.
They looked like us before Eddie, giving the ball back almost immediately time and time again.
The Prince's Mate
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:38 PM
Comment #13Mund..when I watched Wilson talking about the world Cup…nothing would please ne more in sport to see him in at least the squad…but don’t you think, because GS is a typical suite and we rubbed Masters face in it with the t/o he’s being a little naive/hopeful?
catchy in norway
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:39 PM
Comment #14Tricked ya,
That’s the Burnley goal, but it’s exactly the same
SholaShow
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:39 PM
Comment #15Brighton have lost Bissouma and Cucurella.
Added 18yo and 20yo kids to their forward line and that youngster from Chelsea to their backline.
How motivated are their remaining quality players like Trossard going to be with the direction of the club and one-year left on his deal?
I can see them having a poor season and Potter leaving to replace Southgate after the World Cup.
We should have every confidence in doing similar to them what we just did to Forest.
IrishRob
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:40 PM
Comment #16Yes Mund that was 100% me giving credit yo myself, because no one else on here would……
Toon fans bad
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:40 PM
Comment #17Everton playing Chelski without a striker, Rondon injured!
The Prince's Mate
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:41 PM
Comment #18Hi Rom ..whats for tea?
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:41 PM
Comment #19Shola
As you will know mate strikers can be anonymous for huge parts of the game but they have to always be ready and still making the same runs etc and hope that an opportunity comes. Goals win you games and that’s what the big man in Wilson is for and today he took his goal excellent. What a brilliant finish which he had no right to do from the position he was in.
We keep that lad on the pitch and he will guarantee to score goals and if we could have a fit Wilson all year he could easily get to 20 PL goals IMO be a big ask that but hopefully we can keep him fit and scoring goals.
Him and Antonio have got a bet on who will score the most PL goals as they did last year. I hope Wilson smashes it
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:42 PM
Comment #20Ash
Do you consider Bruno world class…?
catchy in norway
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:42 PM
Comment #21That’s the real one,
https://twitter.com/TheDanHall/status/1555947037681655810?s=20&t=3FED3IHvB3wCa6XR9iZmpQ
Exactly the same
The Prince's Mate
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:42 PM
Comment #22Footie or no footie I just lurv a Saturday afternoon
HOWE THE LADS
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:44 PM
Comment #23Shola/Prince’s
Regards to Wilson and the WC
I’m like you two I don’t think it matters what Wilson does this season as he will be overlooked. Hope we are wrong tho
SholaShow
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:44 PM
Comment #24If Wilson stays fit there is no way Antonio stands a chance, particularly with Scamacca arriving there you would think would limit his playing time.
Catchy
Aye, noted immediately the similarity.
You don’t let Schar tee off from there under no pressure!
JP...from The Rock
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:45 PM
Comment #25Valle – exactly! If we could get two World Class players like that in it would absolutely transform us. As much as I like Almiron he’s too wasteful. A player of higher quality would have put those chances away and we’d have been 2-0 up in the first 30 mins.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:45 PM
Comment #26Forest need to replace Henderson. Never get a player from Manure! He was terrible
The Prince's Mate
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:46 PM
Comment #27For the rest of the season….I think we’ll do really well but the real dark horses will be Wolves IF they can keep their squad together
IMHO
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:48 PM
Comment #28JP
Almiron a solid squad player.
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Comment #29Shola
Did you watch the clip I put up of the pair of them making the bet…? Funny like
Toon fans bad
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Comment #30It’s easy to say Almiron did well in hindsight after we’re 2 up. If that ended a draw I don’t think we could say that.
Romford mag
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Comment #31Bruno’s class no doubt about it!
IrishRob
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:50 PM
Comment #32Just waiting for this post match errection to pass so I can go shopping!
JP...from The Rock
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:50 PM
Comment #33Arthur- That’s all he is I am afraid. Can’t fault his work rate. Non-stop running all game creating space but end product and decision making very poor.
Romford mag
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:50 PM
Comment #34Prince’s
Ain’t got a clue mate ?
How’s you feeling now?
catchy in norway
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Comment #35Davas
Key words
That have been coached. It stands out like a sore thumb.
Pretty much every coach since the great SBR ( Chris H aside) they have all been here picking up wages and playing easy long ball football.
Now we have movement, 12s give and goes, willing runners, players knowing how to cover each other.
Outstanding to watch, and yes we will get beat, and probably by weaker teams, but at least i know every week the team is trying to win, and not just settle for a point that they had at the beginning of the match, and hope for free kicks and the odd corner to get people in the box.
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Comment #36World class ability shines through and Bruno has shone ever since he has stepped on the pitch
Romford mag
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Comment #37Shouldn’t worry, it’ll probably not be notified ! 😉
Romford mag
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Comment #38Noticed* ffs
Mund
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:52 PM
Comment #39IrishRob
What I hear about you Irish you should be fine mate…
😉
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:52 PM
Comment #40Although Miggy has no end product, he tires me out just watching him, God knows what he does to the defenders. Gives the other guys space towards end of game.