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
The Taco Taker
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:42 PM
Comment #41Thanks guys,
I will prepare some post match thoughts from Villa, but I tend to find it to be more amusing to let them stew on result for a little while yet.
🙂
IrishRob
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:42 PM
Comment #42How many people here realise were getting a result against City next weekend.
I have a feeling it might even be a win.
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:43 PM
Comment #43My only quibble – If we could just move the ball quicker out of defence to attack we are going to destroy teams
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:45 PM
Comment #44I think Villa fans are kidding themselves if they think Mings’s injury was the reason for their defeat, his substitute if anything was a better player.
Back to the drawing board Unai!
ottawageordie2
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:45 PM
Comment #45IrishRob: Its so nice to see you posting positive stuff. Keep it up.
Regan
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:47 PM
Comment #46There’s fit..
Then there’s Newcastle fit..
Watch how many goals we score in the last 20 minutes from now on..
A team to be proud of..
HWTL
Lord Scattercash
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:47 PM
Comment #47I have no words…so I’ll just leave it at that!
A Geordie Mongrel
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:48 PM
Comment #48Ming’s injury looked bad. Fortunately for him one of the top specialist consultants is on call at the RVI this weekend. He’s in good hands.
cyprus
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:50 PM
Comment #49Last one.
Take a peak at the pl table. I know, I know you’re not supposed to look till after like ten games, but take a peak anyway.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:52 PM
Comment #50Regan
Indeed! 🙂
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:53 PM
Comment #51Tyneside will be a happy place this week! 🙂
Darnik
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:55 PM
Comment #52Ottawa
It’s definitely worth a screen shot, IRob being positive lol
Only joking Rob I know it’s part of your superstition to be negative 😉
9
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:55 PM
Comment #53Stupendous!
Regan
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:56 PM
Comment #54Hard to pick a man of the match..
Big joe for me though..
The lad never stopped..
Hopefully some of our knowledgeable posters can pick the bone’s out of that..
An excellent watch..
magicmac54
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:57 PM
Comment #55Irish Rob
Rob i really don`t feel comfortable you backing us to beat any opposition, reverse psychology and all that, please stick to the script Rob and i will sleep a lot better at night mate 😀 😀 😀 HWTL.
The Ledge
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:57 PM
Comment #56I think we will get something against city next week especially with Kdb out injured .
Looking forward to the match upbetween Gordon and Walker in particular.
A Geordie Mongrel
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:59 PM
Comment #57Away to catch up, it may take some time.
9
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:00 PM
Comment #58Electrifying!
stan anderson
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:00 PM
Comment #59Wow. What a team Eddie has put together.
So pleased Anthony Gordon had a blinder.
Tonali is special.
So good to be a Toon fan at the moment after our previous owner.
Howay the Lads.
Ashingtoon62
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:01 PM
Comment #60I had to give my MOM vote to Isak,his second goal was a thing of beauty.
To give the World Cup winning (cheating fcuker anaarl) keeper the eye,send him into a hockey save,then chip him all in the blink of an eye…Howay lads?
Toonali a very close second mind….
Regan
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:01 PM
Comment #61Looks like novo will pip me in the head 2 head..
Well played that man..
Vask
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:03 PM
Comment #62AGM @48
Would that be a relative of yours, per chance?
Cy
I’m pretty sure Barnes’ does release the arrow in his celebration. He wants to be careful of his technique though so he doesn’t get a raker bruise on is forearm.
9
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:04 PM
Comment #63Awesome!
9
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:08 PM
Comment #64Gobsmacking!
9
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:11 PM
Comment #65Sensational!
Ace50
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:16 PM
Comment #66Walker might also be missing next week
The Taco Taker
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:16 PM
Comment #67I can’t resist…an amuse bouche….
“Big steaming pile of sh*t. They should be absolutely ashamed of themselves for that cowardly performance”
“Media w*nkfest will all be about Newcastle, but if Watkins and Cash put those easy chances away then it’s a different result even if we were off it today. Season doesn’t end after one game , but Bailey and Cash need replacing and Pau doesn’t look like he has the pace to play this high line unless maybe it’s a back 3. Martinez and Diaby the only bright sparks , he looks like he will score double figures . Hopefully we still have a trick up our sleeve for the rest of the window. Let’s hope Mings isn’t out for too long , defence looks lost without him”
“Well played Newcastle, they were ready, we weren’t. **** the excuses. Not good enough. We will still do well this year, but this has turned into a pathetic performance. **** off!”
“Harvey Barnes isn’t good enough for Villa I heard.”
“Why do we have to do this in the first game of every season. That’s 3 years in a row now. Diabolical. Also, this is exactly why i wasnt keen on all this talk of “top 4, top 6″ etc, we had that under Gerrard and look how that turned out, i would rather we did our talking on the pitch, we do too much of it off the pitch i reckon.”
“We have a lot to address. That was embarrassing.”
“Disappointing to see that Luton have a goal difference advantage in the relegation battle.”
“We gave it our best and very unlucky. Can’t compete with newcastle guys even though we beat them last season”
“Haven’t been this depressed and worried about Villa for a long time. Next two games very winnable but mentally it’s a long way back from 5-1. **** me.”
“As bad as it gets really. They smacked us about from start to finish, they’re a very good side.
Going forward we’ll be fine but a Villa defence without Mings is a nightmare. We’ve got a problem if we can’t sort that out.”
“At least we’ll be first on match of the day”
“Absolute f***ing shit show. I’m proper angry at that. Folk will say Newcastle are a great side and that’s true enough, but if we want to get to where we want to be they are direct competitors. I don’t expect us to beat them, but we need to go toe to toe with them, and that was an utter thrashing. Players looked half arsed, well they can all f*** off. Get f***ed Villa.”
I only got up to page 3 of 11 too!