This video will be well worth watching and it is the behind-the-scenes video (video match cam) taken by nufcTV for our first Premier League game of the season – at home to a good-looking Aston Villa.
Both sides did very well last season with Newcastle finishing in 4th place on 71 points and Villa finishing in 7th place on 61 points.
But it turned out to be a no-contest with Newcastle blowing away the Villains in the second half, after leading 2-1 at the break.
Newcastle went into a higher gear after half time and we looked absolutely awesome and added three unanswered goals for the 5-1 win.
Did I say we were awesome?

PS – I am just finding out that the We Are Newcastle United prime video from Amazon has not been released in the US with no set date for release yet.
What?
Comments welcome.
2,278 comments so far
cyprus
Aug 13, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Comment #1Prophetic words from Merson:
https://www.football365.com/news/merson-i-would-be-flabbergasted-if-newcastle-win-the-pl-in-ten-years
Lol
simon376
Aug 13, 2023 at 7:58 PM
Comment #2Know only on for short time but think Burn should be higher in poll though only one winner from yesterday and he got it
coming home
Aug 13, 2023 at 7:58 PM
Comment #3Essex
I sort of agree but if a Real Madrid offer him ridiculous wages we will need to review our wage structure to fend them off
cyprus
Aug 13, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Comment #4Ed,
Post the matchcam link mate.
cyprus
Aug 13, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Comment #5I see, doesn’t work here…
coming home
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Comment #6Simon
Burn was on all match did you mean Barnes ?
coming home
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Comment #7Tonali definitely deserved MOM but Gordon ran him close and Isak can’t be ruled out
cyprus
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Comment #8Simon
Two out of three Burn votes were mine. Vote for him instead of just praising him, increase his haul by 25% 🙂
A Geordie Mongrel
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Comment #9Apologies for the repost but this is something I feel very strongly about.
I’ll happily associate myself with the minority here. Catchy, if everyone subscribed to your philosophy there wouldn’t be a football pyramid. You’re comparing apples and oranges IMO. A big difference is the funding. Gateshead Town cannot complete with a premier league team, they don’t have the funds.
Women’s Football was huge but then had it’s throat cut by the FA. It’s starting to resurge but they’ve effectively started from scratch. As supporters get priced out they will turn to alternatives, be it U21s or the lasses or the lower leagues. It’ll take time but I can see all women’s sports growing massively.
As for the notion that lasses can’t dunk I actually laughed. Here’s some High Schoolers (so 18 and under) doing just that. The first ones a bit painful mind and yes they are full size 10 foot hoops.
https://youtu.be/ZXtxd6HZQs8
Oh and having had a Season Ticket for Newcastle Eagles for 26 years I’m not a fan of dunks. I’d much rather see a 5? 10? Point Guard break the ankles of the defender guarding him. That means put him on his backside by wrong footing him. We all enjoy different things mate.
coming home
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Comment #10BDB is definitely underrated on here
A Geordie Mongrel
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:05 PM
Comment #115′ 10″ Point Guard.
coming home
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:07 PM
Comment #12Mongrel
Come on mate let’s not get all rainbow women just can’t play football to entertain and that’s what we pay for
The comedy value is ok tho
cyprus
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:07 PM
Comment #13Geordie
Not sure I agree women’s football was huge at any time, apart from the USA.
Watched some, it’s improving, but light years behind. Most pub teams would win the world cup. It’s the way it is.
In other sports, like tennis, they are doing fine. In football, not yet.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:08 PM
Comment #14CH
‘BDB is definitely underrated on here’
Sorry mate but i definitely disagree with that comment.
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:09 PM
Comment #15So full houses at the stadiums are full of people who don’t enjoy entertainment???
coming home
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Comment #16Essex
Fair do’s alot will but I think BDB makes us a more solid defensive unit
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #17CH, BDB not underrated in the Pug household.
The Pug is a bite your whole leg left back.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #18When the Lasses get to the top league they will be getting gates of 25.000 + plus at St James Park each game.
That is my prediction.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #19Last time I looked Pope did not even have a vote! He played really well
cyprus
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:12 PM
Comment #20Essex,
I disagree with your disagreement :).
Anyway, good night folks, like Ed said in his previous post, no need to get into arguments.
We’ll have plenty of chances for that when we lose a game or two.
Then again…. 😉
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:16 PM
Comment #21Cyprus. It is a different game played very well. I can’t see a women beating the men’s 100m record. Or in Tennis, or rugby, or football, or cycling etc.
Take it for what is is and enjoy it. England Woman’s team passing and movement has been sublime.
Still, I watch Molesey U16’s play footie. (Black and white stripes)
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:18 PM
Comment #22Peter
The voting system does look lopsided, but is there a viable alternative system?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Comment #23Have a read of this and then state woman’s game in the 1920’s only had one man and his dog.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/asifburhan/2020/12/24/100-years-on-dick-kerr-ladies-highlight-unfulfilled-potential-of-womens-soccer/
coming home
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Comment #24The women’s Internationals are about the same level as Blyth W/Bay at best but the rest is pub football equivalent
simon376
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Comment #25CH & Cyprus
I just cant type, supposed to b e Barnes
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Comment #26Might be a big ask, you have to read it all.
cyprus
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:21 PM
Comment #27Very last one. Pug, I agree with your perspective.
Was just saying to mongrel that football was never “huge”. In the USA, ok, plenty of women play the sport. In most countries, it’s a rarity.
Women’s 100 metres, huge. Tennis, huge. Football, not quite.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:21 PM
Comment #28CH
Burn for England! 🙂
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Comment #29CH
Just to clarify that comment I am not suggesting that we tie you to a stake and set fire to you.
I mean than BDB should be playing for England! 🙂
coming home
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Comment #30Essex
Ah you meant Burn is not underrated from you
I get it
simon376
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Comment #31I’ve been enjoying watching the womens games and have wished could have had one or two playing for us. But during the last world cup, Keith (Peacock) and his wife were up in Shields and think it was the semi we were watching. He said good as they seem, would struggle to play at conference level, and that is from someone who has played, coached and managed in the game. Still enjoyed watching, just gutted no shirt swapping at the end
coming home
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:27 PM
Comment #32Don’t get me wrong I like women (I really like women) I even own 1 myself, but football nahhhh
catchy in norway
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:27 PM
Comment #33geordie mongrel
thats not Dunking, thats women/girls have a free run up and just getting their hands over the rim.
this is what people want to see
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__ARpfWJvg4
spud web at 5ft7 dunking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1YRJvFvlgg
coming home
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:28 PM
Comment #34I hope Carltoon is on holiday again with no Internet
😆
magicmac54
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:30 PM
Comment #35Sir Peter The Pug
The only reason you like ladies football Sir Peter is Jessica Parrot makes you 😀 😀 😀
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:30 PM
Comment #36CH
I take it that your missus does not read the blog! 🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Comment #37CH, you just do not get it.
Woman’s sport is a “different” sport to the men’s game. Not inferior, different. But good to watch.
I have played squash vs 3 world champions.
Jahangir Khan killed me.
Jansher did not go much better.
Played Lucy Soutter. At the time, woman world champion, all 5 foot and a small bit. Did not go well either. More competitive but I was never going to win.
Lesson. Look at their skill levels. England woman’s WC team are very very good technical players.
catchy in norway
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Comment #38pug
England 20-0
pure quality for you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yTs7lw34yU
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:32 PM
Comment #39CH You own a woman? Look back. lol. you might find you are owned. 🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 13, 2023 at 8:33 PM
Comment #40Magic, OK outed! 🙂