In front of a sold-out St. James’ Park this afternoon, Newcastle put in a great performance, particularly in the second half when we seemed just too fit and determined for this talented Aston Villa side.
Our goals came from Tonali (6 minutes), an Isak brace (16 minutes, 58 minutes), Wilson (77 minutes), and Barnes (90+1 minutes) on his Newcastle competitive debut.
Diaby (11 minutes) scored for Villa to equalize early in the game.
New signing Sandro Tonali looked world-class and he took just 6 minutes to get his first goal for the Tyneside club, with an opportunist effort from aN excellent cross from Anthony Gordon.
This Italian International is going to be world-class for us and we now seem so strong in central midfield – the engine room for Newcastle.
Here is Sandro’s first goal for the club this l;ad could quickly become a Newcastle legend along with some players we have in the squad.
And minutes later Diaby equalizes on his competitive debut for Villa.
Eddie Howe will have to be pleased with this result and display, but the head coach will keep his feet on the ground – as usual.
Our next game is at Manchester City next Saturday afternoon (3:00pm KO), the hardest game in the PL over the last several years.
Loading ...Comments are always welcome – especially after this terrific performance from our boys.
67 comments so far
investinyouthtoon
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #1HWTL
jane
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #2https://youtu.be/moRK0Ke-Yt4
A Geordie Mongrel
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #3peterk3, are you still about mate?
Vask
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:12 PM
Comment #4Beautiful win!
Limping Toon Fan
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM
Comment #5When Barnes runs on to a ball he looks like he is going to score.
Not sure we have had that from wingers for a long time. Miggy has been brill dont get me wrong but you are 50/50 when he runs on to it.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Comment #6Mr Tuff
I reckon we have a load of goals in our team this season, I actually said that several days ago.
Isak to be our TGS but we have at least five or more who will get double figures.
Flurzinho
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Comment #7Midfield.
Tonali,Bruno,Big Jo.
End of!
The Ledge
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
Comment #8Townsend hairline has made some fukin comeback .
Flurzinho
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:16 PM
Comment #99=Isak.
Gordon and Barnes down the left, oh my word.
Flurzinho
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:18 PM
Comment #102 more transfer windows!
Pep will walk.
Darnik
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:18 PM
Comment #11Lad’s
Can we all agree never ever,ever to doubt Eddie again 🙂
magicmac54
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:20 PM
Comment #12So many highlights and standout moments in that match, one in particular i loved was that exquisite ball from Jacob Murphy to send Harvey Barnes through on goal, i honestly didn`t think Murphy had that in his locker HWTL.
ottawageordie2
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
Comment #13There are some idiot posts on here sometimes!
Optimistic geordie
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
Comment #14Outstanding start to what will be a challenging season…..challenging on four fronts and well capable with this team and manager
Darnik
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
Comment #15EGB
You speak and I generally listen, one knowledgeable man 😉
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM
Comment #16Away it’s harder, but I can see us doing that a lot at home this season. Great 11, great bench, great support, just non stop.
Isak, Tonali, Bruno, Trippier, Botman, Pope, Gordon, Barnes, Livramento, Burn, added to Wilson, Almiron, Murphy, Joelinton, Longstaff, Willock and Schar, with Anderson and Miley coming through, coached by Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall, in that atmosphere, bloody hell, you wouldn’t be dead for quids.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM
Comment #17Lukes
So were you happy to see Gordon getting lumps kicked out of him and the ref doing nowt about it?
Darnik
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM
Comment #18Magic
Murphy under Eddie is a different animal mate
ottawageordie2
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Comment #19I was referring to the previous bus. Just to clarify.
Darnik
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:24 PM
Comment #20Oooooh nicky
That looks soooo good written like that
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Comment #21Ottawa
Aye, so what’s new? 🙂
dazzler
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Comment #22Anyone got the stats from Rice vs Forest? Be interesting to see what prem proven gets you vs weaker opposition than Tonali faced in his debut.
I’ll bet Bruno’s stats were even better playing in the same role as Rice today.
If we can pull apart a well drilled Villa like we did I can see us going unbeaten at home this season. If we can keep away form to a similar level then we end up on more points.
Ace50
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Comment #23TTT…you should do a post-match comments from opposing fans section too.
NB only when we get a good result though 🙂
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:27 PM
Comment #24Darnik
What do you mean you ‘Generally’ listen? 🙂
dazzler
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:27 PM
Comment #25Luke,
Ref was excellent? Where was his consistency? Villa were constantly at the ref complaining, I saw no bookings. Bruno waving a card was deserved, but Botman got done after Martinez. Not one Villa booking for dissent that I saw all game yet they were at it for 100+ minutes.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:29 PM
Comment #26Acw
Aye, I’m looking forward to see what agent TTT comes up with! 🙂
magicmac54
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:29 PM
Comment #27Darnik
I couldn`t agree with you more Darnik, Eddie can do no wrong, perhaps he can walk on water 😀 😀 i trust you and the 1st lady are keeping good big lad HWTL.
dazzler
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Comment #28Ace
They are saying Buendia injury messed with their prep for the match, and the Ming’s injury finished them off.
Fairly sure I called it that way earlier too 🙂
Too easy for them to admit we were better and battered them.
cyprus
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Comment #29Vask
His archery celebration seems to be missing something. Does he actually release the arrow?
But, his game, top notch. Gordon was excellent but Barnes was even better, if that makes sense.
But, really, the whole team performed. Bruno was our “worst” player and he had a canny game.
Mister Tuff
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:32 PM
Comment #30Oh aye and the ref was shite. Villa got away with a load of fouls.
A Geordie Mongrel
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:32 PM
Comment #31I haven’t caught up yet but what can I say. Wow, wow and a further wow. Tonali and Barnes quite super on debut, everyone else also superb. A couple of defensive lapses but for me that was a statement victory. I suspect it will be the first of many.
dazzler
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:32 PM
Comment #32One of their fans is pointing out that Villa thought Barnes wasn’t good enough for them 😀
cyprus
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:33 PM
Comment #33Reminds of the Tevez golf swing celebration.
May get you your 349 yards, but is it in the right direction?
ChicoUSA
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:33 PM
Comment #34An Eddie fit team vs a tired Man City next week after playing a match midweek….I like our chances!
DrGloom
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:34 PM
Comment #35Worst performance of the day goes to ilovetoon )
Ronway
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:35 PM
Comment #36Former Scotland winger, Pat Nevin, on BBC Radio 5 Live
” We all knew this was going to happen eventually for Newcastle.
But even this looks like a giant leap forward, just from last season.
They have put on the right song at the end of the game here!
‘ Moving on up ‘
They certainly are! ”
HWTL
AnyToon in Indiana
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:35 PM
Comment #37to make Taco’s work easier 😉
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-receive-embarrassing-response-27510801
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:36 PM
Comment #38Dazzler
It that’s true re. Buendia’s injury then it puts Emeries claim to be a good manager in a little doubt.
Wouldn’t happen under Eddie.
AnyToon in Indiana
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:36 PM
Comment #39That’s just a teaser….I’m no reporter…just a copy and paste hack. Oh wait…that is more reporters today. 😉 Except for The Taco Report that is!
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:41 PM
Comment #40Tonali – F**kin BRILLIANT – CLASS apart!!!!!!!