Isak, Gordon & Bruno are ELITE! Why NUFC must build around them!

The Daily Mail's Craig Hope reflects on Newcastle United's 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park.
But who gets his 3 merit stars? Bruno Guimaraes? Alexander Isak? Elliot Anderson? Anthony Gordon? Fabian Schar? Even Eddie Howe should be in contention for his tactical masterclass.
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[@vituperousrecidivist6141]

Elliot Anderson played like Joelinton today - that’s about the best compliment there is. Brilliant performance and he has transformed our midfield since he’s been back.

[@Steve_55tbc]

Was so happy to see Elliot bossing the midfield. Back at his honest footballing best. Best premiership game of the season….. so far

[@davemcgivern2912]

Absolutely spot on with your backing of Eddie Howe. The cesspit of social media does not reflect reality.

[@tomruddell9099]

It’s okay you know, as fans we judge them on performances. The way it’s always been. I had lost faith in Eddie but I’m delighted for him after yesterday

[@lconnerz100]

I did question this. The amount of fans that turned on eddie so fast just seemed strange. I have never lost faith in him, the injuries the players not performing making strange mistakes. A lot of it has been out of his control yet look where the toon is! Had Eddie had his desired team we’d be comfortably in the champions league right now.

[@Hustlersambiton]

@@tomruddell9099he’s still insisting on Dan burn at lb he hasn’t learnt a thing. But I am happy for Eddie turning it around

[@NUFCOfficial]

Shoutout to Murphy at right back

[@Mister_PJA]

Eddie Howe was man of the match today. Going man2man against spurs was a great move and he deserves credit for the tactical adjustment. So good to see Howe improve in his role as much as he is improving his players 🖤🤍.

[@craighope_dailymail]

Yep, a victory for Howe, 100%

[@lconnerz100]

I never lost any faith in Eddie Howe and have insisted constantly he’s the man to take us to the next level, a month ago it seemed half the fans, if not more had given up on him. He’s not perfect but he’s definitely what we need and he’s always getting better.

[@combineNewcastle]

A brilliant performance, Yes Eddie Howe and his team set up a brilliant strategy against Spurs. As for Bruno he has played brilliantly with the threat of a ban hanging over him, I just hope he takes it on board he doesn’t have to be so aggressive in the wrong places

[@davidjohncook5767]

my first successful ballot, what a match, well worth the 500 mile trip from NE Scotland

[@RushfanUK]

Well done, I keep trying and coming up empty and I'm only 15 miles north of the ground!

[@njengaburugu3540]

I love it. The notorious B.I.G😅

[@BrianPinas9]

Because if you don't know, now you know.

[@RENCHER]

By my math, if we'd had Pope, Tonali, Trippier, Botman, and Joelinton available, we'd have won 38-0 😊

[@georgemorley1029]

Just the 38 then? 😂

[@listey]

Not even the most loyal of Newcastle fans would have bet on scoring 30+ in a game. Tonali might have been interested though.

[@jamesmilligan2797]

😂😂😂 simple maths aye 👍🏻

[@drewsharratt564]

Gimmie your goalscorers! 😄

[@phoenixrisin5848]

It's been such a mixed bag of a season. So many poor performances, injuries and disappointments at times yet we've had a lot of highs too. When alls said and done there's six games left and we're in 6th place which is pretty impressive in my opinion. Eddie Howe has done an amazing job in the time he's been here.

[@deanharding740]

Mourinho used to often say that you can control a game without necessarily having the majority of possession. On the Eddie Howe front I’ve not really seen or heard any genuine supporter have anything other than 100% support and appreciation for what he’s achieved. The first 11 is a high quality team, they just haven’t been able to get them out for most of the season and therein has been the problem.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox9109]

Bang on. Our first 11 can be frightening. If they were fit of course.

[@raymonddavison5638]

Best game I’ve seen them play since PSG

[@BrianPinas9]

This game, Man Utd at home and PSG were the best performances of the season. All the rest were poor.

[@tonyhunter1892]

@@BrianPinas9 A bit harsh tbh.

[@apb3440]

@@BrianPinas9Villa at home, Chelsea at home, Palace at home, Sheffield Utd away were all poor ? Really ?

[@davidrobinson2776]

A few matches ago Eddie was asked about our finish to the season and hopes of getting a European place. He was very un-Eddie like and told the press we could go on a run. I think that was very telling. He had supreme confidence in his players which reminded me of Sir Alex Ferguson.

[@Ellio1862]

Anderson played really well

[@Oliias]

Never bought into the early hype around Anderson but I thought he was really good today & looked so mature & strong.

[@gazmo71]

Anderson was amazing today

[@johncandy3498]

His chemistry on the left with barnes was surprising considering the lack of playtime together

[@donmongoose]

Yup, saw his rating on bbc sports and thought he was done dirty. He's one of those players than can go under the radar as they're solid rather than flashy.

[@markcorkin8481]

I agree, he keeps getting better and better. Hopefully he will score at home and become the player we all see. Brilliant

[@MichaelBurge-pj9kn]

Hands up. With that defence I thought that we were gonna get hammered. Brilliant job lads proved me wrong.

[@brybry2104]

Gordon is just a proper footballer. He’s gonna get better and better

[@BrunoIsMagic]

Would die for the badge he's class

[@brybry2104]

Kid is only young as well. As is isak. Need to keep them both and bruno.

[@BrianPinas9]

Almiron and Saint-Maximin are better

[@richardferguson6893]

​@@BrianPinas9I love Miggy but you are on glue. Great job of trolling though.

[@BrianPinas9]

@@richardferguson6893 Almiron is a better footballer. Anthony Gordon wouldn't be linked with Real Madrid

[@robferriday9945]

That front 3 is absolutely lethal mate. The back 4 before the game made me abit nervous but credit where credit is due, they were unreal! Anderson played out of skin which allowed Longstaff to do his covering job which he did well last season

[@mikem9309]

Anderson really impressed- and probably wouldn’t have started if Willock was fit. Gordon on the right was as good as on the left for the first time today.brilliant front 3

[@ih8utoob51]

We played a back 3 today

[@georgemorley1029]

Yes, you're so right.

[@michaelodonnell6078]

Absolutely correct. The 3 up top are all good technically and have confidence to beat their man and either finish or find the pass. Am hoping for more of the same as we can scare the opposition into a breakdown. Clean sheet was nice too and that helps in the game management.

[@NUFCOfficial]

I love the notorious B.I.G that should be the nickname from now on

[@NUFCOfficial]

As soon as we get Anderson and Barnes back we play like it was after the first game of the seasom. It's no coincidence.

[@jimmyhillschin9987]

Another great report from Craig. That feel-good feeling is back. The sun's out, SJP is bouncing (unlike most other grounds for 12.30 kick offs) and the Toon are knocking several shades of the brown stuff out of those London boys again. Let's hope it continues. I just wanted to add an extra mention for Emil Krafth: I believe he's now played two games this season at centre back - this one and versus Man Utd away in the Carabao Cup. Both wins and both clean sheets. Elite level player.

[@SensibleMoniker]

Isak is now in the £100m valuation elite league - hands off Arsenal, you can't afford him

[@toonarmy8524]

He has way more to his game than Haarland has.

[@Leenufc]

If Bruno is 100 mill isak is 120+ million

[@mikem9309]

We can’t sell him. Rather keep him and take some points deductions

[@markdavison3745]

Isac 140 none less. Who could we buy in his class?we will not sell him just now! Never to premier teams.

[@westynufc90]

​@mikem9309 too right pal 😂

[@GoldenbanjoDJ]

We're 10 points behind them because of who we've both played thus far. Tottenham started off racing to the top of the table at first and were banging on about winning the league playing the bottom teams whilst Newcastle slogged it out against the best at the start of the season. Now if you look at the fixtures remaining Tottenham have to play much more difficult opponents than we do. Expect that gap to close and who knows, Newcastle could overtake them and, for a season where we'd also played Champion's League football where they didn't, and had a consistently high massive injury list, that represents a massive result and, dare I even think it - a representation that Tottenham are about to be firmly replaced as a big 6 club in terms of pitch quality/

[@leightonwaugh8713]

Anderson is the closest to bringing the energy that Joelinton brings. Played brilliant

[@davidlaws3582]

As usual Craig your analysis is spot on. Our star players were great but the lads who come in and cover for our key injured defenders also deserve massive credit. It was also a tactical masterclass from Eddie who made adaptions to how we set up and he schooled Ange today. HWTL!

[@craighope_dailymail]

Thanks David. Much appreciated. It was a real team effort today - 1 to 11, as they used to say.

[@michaelledgerwood282]

Tottenham have a tough run of games. We could catch them! Great to have your videos back Craig. Thanks for the content.

[@adrianbromfild8624]

Anthony Gordon is surely player of the season as he has contributed so much to the team and is a starter every week

[@BrianPinas9]

Fabian Schar has been our best player this season followed by Isak and Guimaraes. Almiron was our best player in the Champions league

[@johnenglish929]

@@BrianPinas9The fact that there is so much disagreement about our player of the season is in itself a great place for us to be in !

[@BrianPinas9]

@@johnenglish929 We've been awful for most of the season. Had 3 really good performances and that's it. Howe will get away with murder. We'll waste millions on average British players in the summer and won't progress. Dan Burn will remain at left back etc

[@johnenglish929]

@@BrianPinas9 Yeah. Eddie will over pay for useless British players just like he did with Trippier, Pope, Burn, Gordon, Barnes and Tino !!! How you can both criticise BDB and object to spending to get a long term replacement …….!!! Maybe you are mistaking them for useless foreigners - like Bottman and Bruno, to say nothing of the two new signings that Eddie discovered - Miggy and Joelinton !!! HWTL.

[@Boppa1260]

Definitely 💯%GORDON.

[@karlkinsman4842]

Isak is worlds above haaland, if isak was at man city with the worlds elite around him his stats would be through the roof. Look at his stats now with the below par squad hes worked with all season. This man is next level 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@olejaerson1852]

And the next lvl will come at Newcastle, and that's best part 😍

[@brybry2104]

Think Bruno has been better when he’s not getting yellow cards. Maybe had to go back to playing the ball. Outstanding again today. I think a Anderson and Barnes have unlocked Bruno as well

[@craighope_dailymail]

Good point. Form has improved for the threat of a yellow!

[@brybry2104]

@@craighope_dailymail obviously helps when you’ve got Gordon, Barnes and Anderson who I think has made a massive difference to us. Class analysis again Craig tho

[@johnenglish929]

@@brybry2104I think a lot of Bruno’s bookings were down to sheer frustration at how badly we were playing.

[@brybry2104]

@@johnenglish929 could be that as well mind. Think Anderson has deffo made the difference for Bruno

[@conradrichards3363]

NUFC brought their " A " game . Athony, Isak,Anderson..

[@brianrobson9526]

Don't forget Elliott Anderson.

[@listonheinz9103]

As a spurs fan, this wasn’t a fun game at all. We dominated the possession and Newcastle dominated everything else possible in the stats department. What a depressing Saturday. I’m going to bed now.

[@maccy4829]

Sleep well, I know we will

[@nia79nia]

I feel you. I felt that way when we played you last time.

[@BrunoIsMagic]

You play a high line without a sweeper keeper I don't get it

[@listonheinz9103]

@@BrunoIsMagic The line is so high we’re doing offside traps on opponents half. We’re also apparently forbidden to jump for the ball on set pieces too for some reason. 🤷‍♂️

[@Jake97x]

Spurs came 4 0 reasons

[@robhall9599]

I couldn’t believe the possession stats , unbelievable really for 4-0 result. Wingers rather than inverted wingers was a good change. Bruno the midfield General without a foul was excellent. The defence was solid today , with the help of Longstaff Anderson and Bruno.

[@dbulman2]

Said it while watching it, eddies tactics spot on. Andersom immense, like a junior joelinton breaking up play. If we werent so unlucky with injuries , we would be top 4. A front 3 of isak, barnes and gordon excellent. Roll on summer, a few more signings and players back we be challenging top 4

[@mikem9309]

I think we need to avoid the temptation to sell in order to spend. With all our squad fit and Tonali back we have all we need to push on. Do we need to sell just to balance the books as is?

[@montybrewster7]

One of the things i love about your channel & videos craig is that your views are very consistent & often parallel my views of what i see from the team. I've been one that has been asking for signs of a step up in tactical awareness from eddie howe but i have always stipulated that i have not lost faith in him & believe he will improve. As such i'm delighted not only with the result today but in the numerous reports on top of your own regarding how eddie got it spot on tactically today. I'm still massively uncertain of what to expect in our remaining 6 games, such has been the inconsistency this season, but looking at the remaining fixtures we have some very winnable games. On paper! Here's hoping for a strong finish to the season. 6th would be an amazing achievement. Cheers as always craig. P.S: Lovely picture of your boys at the san siro. Great memories i'm sure.

[@alderheetooks963]

The BIG you nailed that one!

[@barryclough9648]

BRILLIANT performance today. Same style as last season. Press Press Press. Resulting in ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK. Then GOAL1 GOAL2 GOAL3 and GOAL4. 👍👍👍👍

[@ozzy6162]

Notorius BIG (Barnes - Isak - Gordon) - love it Craig! 🤣. We could have scored more however Werner missed 2 good chances before we'd even scored so got to be grateful for 4 - 0. We were happy to give Spurs the ball knowing that Spurs couldn't keep it for very long because of our pressing from all over the pitch . Well done everyone - enjoy a few days rest.

[@janlievens6964]

​​Imagine Joelinton - Sven - Willox - Miley - Sandro - Minteh - Pope + 3 or 4 new players for next season BRING IT ON.

[@BrunoIsMagic]

You forgot big Dan burn

[@michaels09]

Wtf

[@jamesmilligan2797]

Yes!!! Plus, we've blooded in youngsters & used the sqaud. Exciting for next season HTLs 🏴🏳

[@jackbland3406]

I think theres a sneaky shout for a top 4/5 finish. We have 6 winnable games, spurs and villa have tough games. If we win all 6 they will need to get 9 points from games left and i cant see them both winning 3 of the games they have left. We can churn out wins, we went on a nice run of form end of last season, seems to be the same this season. I think pundits would be silly to write off the toon for a consecutive 4th place finish

[@mikem9309]

Can you imagine! That would be amazing. You only need to look back to the Fulham game though to see how unlikely it is.

[@ih8utoob51]

Fifth would get champs league this year 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rossbyrnes1597]

@@ih8utoob51will it though (I’m not sure, genuinely asking)? Liverpool, West Ham and Arsenal are all in perilous positions and in Arsenal and WH’s cases it’s against German opposition who I understand are EPL’s biggest threat for 5.

[@samuelloification2749]

Not catching Villa after that Arsenal win

[@gerryweites3474]

as always, fantastic video. keep these up and thanks

[@garyperkins4193]

Agree 100% that we must keep Bruno, Isak and Gordon. If we have to loose anyone, let it be Eales. Great gameplan by Eddie today and performance by all who played. Wonderful also to keep Joelinton.

[@johnenglish929]

I quite agree. Eales caused Eddie some major problems at a time he needed 100% backing from management.

[@stevecundall3679]

Another brilliant piece Craig, and you are absolutely bang on in your comment about this being a victory for EH. Newcastle’s entire game plan last year was around intensity and aggression. Given that they never really reinforced in numbers, continuing to play like that is always going to catch up with you in terms of injuries. Forget about spending big money on one or two ‘elite’ players. Do you think that type of tactic can continue without bringing in 4 or 5 ‘bench’ players that can be used to rest players after 60 mins?

[@rogoth01themasterwizard11]

heard from a reliable sauce that eddie howe was consulting with gordon ramsey on how to make perfectly mashed spuds.

[@listey]

What sauce was it? HP? Heinz ketchup?

[@2much2soon773]

It’s really impressive how Anderson has transformed himself into a midfielder to try and force his way into the starting 11.He obviously couldn’t see himself having a future at the club as a left sided forward but instead of moaning and looking for a mood he has worked his ass off and made himself more versatile and given the coach more options.All this and he has recovered from a serious back injury this season.He deserves all the credit.

[@billrailton712]

Brilliant team performance inc management. Great to hear such positivity. Thought Gordon Isak Schar and Anderson were outstanding. I have been critical of Eddie tactics but boy did he get it right.

[@Steve_55tbc]

Since the day Eddie arrived, it’s been possible to be proud of the team and the set-up. And thanks @Craig for your consistently excellent and honest analyses

[@falconarrow]

Anderson was Mom for me. Fantastic intensity and application. Something that Willock's doesn't have even when fully fit. I would have him in front of Longstaff now.

[@Jake97x]

Gordons game is going to another level

[@DarrKernow]

Micky Van de Ven maybe fast......but against Gordon and Isak he was like my 52 year old self at school sports day 😆

[@georgemorley1029]

Anderson was my MOTM because his presence and his performance brought Longstaff up to standard and if we’d had him drifting around like an empty carrier bag again, that whole game could have been completely different, spurs defending or not. Anderson enabled everyone around him. He was the catalyst. Yes, AG and yes, Isak, but that’s their job and spurs defence was all at sea. Anderson disrupted. Geordie J7!

[@juliogeordio7358]

I’m not giving up on 5th , we can catch spurs , they have some hard games left . I’ve criticised Eddie but a big well done to him for the results lately

[@jamesmilligan2797]

27% possession, mental!! Better results v Forrest on New year, Luton, Bournemouths & we'd be challenging for champo again 🏳🏴

[@rory0949]

Great video Craig👍

[@craighope_dailymail]

Thanks Rory - glad you enjoyed it.

[@user-fu6qs8my7q]

This team is so together i just wonder how much big Joe signing a new contract inspired that performance MOM for me Eddie Howe but also great performances all over the park. Itll be a good run in, Spurs have City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea in their last six

[@midlandgeordie]

Only report in the Daily Mail anyone can believe.

[@grahamritchie7755]

Great video Craig

[@neilnicholas4028]

Love the BIG comment. Anderson was immense yesterday. Gordon’s work rate was top draw and was my MOTM. Big shout to Dan burn for the signing celebration. What a great day at st James.

[@brca3986]

Maybe champions league is a bit out of reach, but saying that villa and Tottenham run in is not great..

[@craighope_dailymail]

Win all six…

[@garylinney7231]

Welcome back, Craig. I missed your spot on analysis.

[@davidhuddart9262]

Outstanding result with 10 first teamers missing from squad and some of them are nailed on starters.

[@Nienna1837]

No complaints with your merit awards today. Isak was MOTM (his brilliant well timed run and finish for the 3rd goal was the epitome of his world class performance today). Elliot for the first time deservedly got onto the awards imo. As for you asking why we are 10 points behind Spurs, it is because we have been dog shite in so many games this season, dropping unnecessary points from winning positions and/or completely losing the plot at home to the likes of Forest and away to Luton. Let us not get too hyped up, this is only the second game in this season the manager actually had to put on some tactical masterclass. Most of the season, it was more of the same insane decisions. And if you want to look at critically his decision making, imagine keeping Bruno on after the game was truly won 4-0 and taking Elliot off first, the man is on his 9th yellow, get him off immediately!!! If the manager can keep the team playing like today then there won't be calls for him to be sacked. It is simple.

[@ih8utoob51]

Only halfwits n makems are calling for eddie to be sacked which category do u fit in

[@geordiedog1749]

Eddie won that one. You’re spot on!

[@tribes1904]

Love your videos. Haven't seen one for the last game. Hope you've been OK.

[@craighope_dailymail]

Holiday in Italy!

[@tribes1904]

​@craighope_dailymail hopefully investigating the Tonali deal lol. Welcome back.

[@gazmo71]

Excellent summing up Craig. Great performance from the lads especially Eliiot Anderson who did a lot that wouldnt he picked up by the stats nerds. The only criticism I can give is Eddie's reluctance to bring on subs. Murphy was struggling from 55 mins and was telling the touchline but it took 20 mins before Tino came on. The bench was week but he needs to be a bit more reactive

[@ChangoBravo]

Maybe he wasn't convinced Tino had 35 mins in him, after all, he's coming back from a knock too?

[@DavidLayfield]

What a great position to be in to almost break your star system…lovely to see you re-enthused! As we all are!! I think in that match the lack of Joelinton’s attributes was some how picked up by Elliott Anderson who was extra tenacious, and also Bruno was the fulcrum. Everything good had him in it. And some of those passes. There were are few where the crowd in unison made that ‘awe’ noise… like when Willockino did that pass. I think you needed an honorary merit award - perhaps a ‘Craig’, for Eddie. He conducted and rehearsed that beautiful concerto! Cheers Craig and glad you enjoyed a well earned break 😊

[@robpearson1103]

AG just give him player of the season now unreal yesterday yet again. I honestly thought when we signed him he'd be a bad apple how wrong could I be.

[@tomruddell9099]

Been Eddie’s biggest critic in recent months but that was absolutely outstanding. I’m delighted and missed this feeling so bad.

[@yanited1892]

I thought the possession stats were wrong as well. I was very shocked about it. 😂 We had 16 corners. I can't remember us ever having that many. Just total bossed the game. Eddie had them very well organised. 10/10 for him today.

[@ChangoBravo]

I read a comment from The Mag (on OneFootball) saying (joking?) that the possession stats were skewed by the Spuds' timewasting tactics. From the shots/corners stats it's hard to understand otherwise. More direct, incisive play I suppose, I saw the number of passes was also way lower for NUFC. Give it to one of BIG and let them run with it rather than passing about endlessly in the middle of the park going nowhere?

[@yanited1892]

@@ChangoBravo Yeah the passing stats were obviously going to be lower than Spurs' due to them having more possession. Eddie Howe just done his homework correctly, we did what Nottingham Forest more or less did to us.

[@paulgreenhaff8748]

“Made the fastest player in Premier League history look like a tug boat.” I love it. I don’t usually post, but watch all your posts. Keep up the great work Craig!

[@craighope_dailymail]

Thanks Paul!

[@markmartin541]

Great win and podcast Craig - I was flying to Miami and caught match at 2-0 half time then had to wait 10 hours to see if we’d won or blown it. 😢

[@falconarrow]

Isak could have had 4 today!

[@grahamtowler1761]

True so much control hard to believe we had such little possession, we must keep Isak and Bruno and try a few tweaks to improve in the Summer

[@peterward8574]

Great video as always and thanks for the WhatsApp group as well, i love that. Great to finally see the top 3 play together. I must admit i prefer Gordon on the right, he was getting a little predictable on the left. I also think he uses his pace better on right as he doesn't need to slow down and come inside. Burn has also been a revelation at centreback, good to know we do have cover there, maybe we only need one centre back in the summer, also a striker is a must to support isak.

[@craighope_dailymail]

Glad you’re enjoying the WhatsApp too. That front three were a menace.

[@marcusoreallly]

Notorious B.I.G. Love it

[@stewartboak]

Gordon has been a superb buy ... he gets better and better every game, creates so much and scores goals ... his corners were superb, right into the middle only hit the first defender once I think ... better corners than Trippier

[@stewartboak]

Superb performance, one of the best team displays since Eddie Howe took over, looked like they could have scored with every attack

[@fraseraitken1837]

cheers for the vid-if we can get 6th it would be some achievement given the injuries and issues. Even 7th would be good. Would put us a good footing for next season

[@PaulO-mv6ku]

Very excited about Anderson. Not sure who we can add for next season but we have a really good, Eddie-seasoned core now who know how he wants to play and if we can stay clear of bad injuries, we should be challenging for those CL spots next year.

[@btaylor7226]

Welcome back bonny lad, we've missed you! Hope you had a great holiday with the family. Great game of football yesterday. Spurs might have dominated possession but we prevented them from doing owt with it, great game plan from Eddie, it worked perfectly. Every credit to Eddie and the lads! How lucky are we to have them. Thanks Craig, great podcast mate as always, catch you on the next one mate 👍🖤🤍🖤🤍

[@tugwilson786]

Management and players have stuck as a team - kept heads down a believed - back on track with half of squad injured - THAT is down to management and leadership - that is the new NUFC under EH

[@geoffrichardson7318]

Schar is also elite imo

[@philip244]

So elite we finished bottom in our UCL group

[@NUFC2412]

Anderson was absolutely outstanding

[@kathchandler4919]

omg, Craig, I nearly choked on my cuppa, fastest player described as a tugboat, I love it ❤😅

[@craighope_dailymail]

Haha - good to hear!

[@kathchandler4919]

@craighope_dailymail you made my day my friend 🧡

[@damienjohnstone9635]

Notorious BIG that has to stick

[@craig3420]

Gordon 3 Isak 2 Schar 1 Anderson was fantastic and our front 3 were unplayable

[@paulharrison7761]

To all the pond life who doubted Eddie. I don't want to say I told you so. But I did.

[@grahamritchie7755]

Great performance today Eddie got his tactics spot on. Hard to pick the MOM. I thought Anderson was excellent.

[@DavidSmith-gr9gd]

Wow Craig ,just love your videos but love them more when we have wiped the floor with the opposition

[@AntagonizinGeordie]

Always been a supporter of you Craig mate honest opinion always and as you said pressure on Eddie Howe is pushed from certian bias media and social media. Take away this bad luck and injuries this season and we would be sitting in 4th in the league no doubt at all.

[@johnenglish929]

Quite right. Craig tells it as he sees it and, more often than not, he is right ! For me, he’s the best journo ever to cover the Toon.

[@JackBurton3963]

Superb performance. Howe deserves his flowers in recent weeks and let’s see what he can do next season. He’s not untouchable though Craig.

[@tomruddell9099]

Exactly, we judge them on performances like we’ve always done. And rightly so they all get the praise after yesterday

[@cygreuk]

Great result and great video. Just as a point of interest my Mother was told by the doctor that muscle tears are more likely post COVID, do you think that if the lads have all had COVID they might be more susceptible to injury? Just a thought 🙂

[@BrunoIsMagic]

Good tactics exploited spurs high line went to a back 5 with burn at centre back and Anderson dropping in at left back, fair to play to Eddie for changing tactics instead of playing wingback

[@BrunoIsMagic]

Burn left back looks so much better on the left centr back even if he plays left back he needs help from the winger or centre mid like Anderson did

[@davesmart653]

Apart from the goals check out the corner count

[@broonybroony9564]

Got this totally wrong.Thought we’d get stuffed.Brilliant by Eddie and the lads.Schar was magnificent.

[@Oscarancasey]

Welcome back

[@jonathansmith5850]

Thanks Craig for another great review! I’ve came away thinking even more that without the injuries we’ve got a great team squad. Financial fair play has our hands tied, but if we had worked out why injuries are so bad and restrict them this season would be top 4 fighting again no doubt. Look where we are despite the horrendous injuries? Add to that Results like 4-1 PSG, the 1-1 away, 0-0 in Milan. Dumping City out a cup, losing in the league in injury time in a premier league classic. And now this with a hugely weakened team against a top spurs side. Even without investment in the summer, if we can find a way to manage our player fitness next season will be a great consolidation season battling for top 4 once again……even with our current full squad…….. #woreddie

[@deanadams7434]

Murphy and krath were class today stuck to there jobs and worked so hard. Man of the match was Anderson for me

[@audreyhall8644]

Schaar was brilliant 3 stars. Bruno 2 stars

[@ajh1884]

Craig Hope livin' the dream😂❤

[@andrewbain6669]

Issac made him look like a tug boat 😂

[@zaphodbeeblebrox9109]

On track for top 6 in THIS season... A top job from EH and team in my opinion!

[@astralchimp]

Newcastle never had more than 34 % possession and wee Ange complained about not getting a grip of the game...Flange ball is dead.