RED CARPET! Why derby win was EASY for Newcastle United as Brazilians shine!

[@mbos322]

The own goal was a forced own goal. The cross was brilliant and Isak was waiting for it.

[@steveelliott285]

I thought exactly the same thing. It was a great performance.

[@manakara9821]

Yet again we didn't score from open play, they were 3 giveaways. You are making excuses.

[@Chez114]

​@@manakara9821 What are you on about!? We scored 2 from open play! If you can't enjoy a derby win, then stop watching 🙄

[@misturmonson7423]

@@manakara9821 I agree it wasnt a great preformance, even tho a win in the derby is what matters. But yea we were gifted 3 goals and didnt create that many big chances at all, we were the better team as we should be. Hopefully we can build of this a get something from the next few matches. HOWAY THE LADS

[@jsan2k]

​@@Chez114 trolls out in various toon related videos, pay them no mind

[@NUFCOfficial]

Joelinton is our most important player. We saw that once he came off, he gets us wins on his own.

[@vilseck95]

Can you imagine saying that 2 years ago... love that guy

[@Springbankmassive]

@@vilseck95I said he would never make a footballer as long as he had a whole in his arse 🙈 how wrong was i

[@vilseck95]

@stevenmonaghan1301 hahaha. I was too. Now look at him. I'll always remember him

[@steveholliday4087]

Yep

[@gusgone4527]

I agree. He and Miggy epitomise what this squad is all about. Hard running teamwork. Everyone played well and contributed to the win. My nerves before hand were unnecessary. Keep the faith!

[@DavidSmith-gr9gd]

The post match analysis we are all waiting for thank you

[@craighope_dailymail]

Thanks David.

[@caseynunes9814]

Martin Dúbravka was excellent as well. He only had to make a few saves as the attacking threat from Sunderland was near pitiful, but that save off the deflection from Botman was HUGE. The keeper’s had a decent couple games. Howay the Lads!!!

[@michaels09]

This team wouldn’t be half the team without Bruno G and that’s a fact. Look at the results without him. We need to keep both joe and Bruno as losing either would be heart breaking

[@manakara9821]

Yes but Bruno is hotheaded and Big Joe can't complete 90 minutes without injuries.

[@farindeeba543]

@@manakara9821ridiculous comment. You obviously don’t support the toon

[@Robert.Sheard]

Yes, it's against a Championship side, but those few extra days for Eddie actually to get the lads on the training ground made a world of difference. January is still going to be challenging, but I think this is the start of our rebound. I'd be very happy with a top 6 or 7 finish. Let's go win the Europa Conference League, then the Europa league, then we can take the Champions League on again. I'm in no rush. Incremental improvement each season suits me fine. Just one fan's opinion. (Been following NUFC since 2001-even though it's from a distance, and this is the most exciting it's been in so many years.)

[@kevinatkinson636]

Mmmm firstly great comments Craig but let's face it we played a team yesterday who imo are a poor poor team . We couldn't have wanted such an easy game ..... Secondly again only my opinion and I've been supporting the toon since the mid 1970s , Eddie has been a breath of fresh air since the takeover ...fact . He has raised the game and energy transformed players who under previous management couldn't find a way out . Fact ... Under no misinterpretations do I really think Eddie can take us to another level . Ok I've got my feet on the ground have done since the Keegan and robson era fell flat , I'm not like a lot of you tubers who thinks even Amanda for that matter ?? That we are going to in her opinion "win the lot" bless her , we cannot compete at present with the big 6 cash wise because we can't spend it . I'm just pleased we are at least trying and so it shall be a trying time for us to get things into prospective and look at the clubs 5 yr 10 yr plan . Be honest Eddie is not going to be here in 5 yrs probs not even 3 ...... But ones things for sure he's got us on the right playing field and if he goes at end of season he can go with his head held high like Steve Cooper at Forest .......

[@kevinatkinson636]

England job beckons for Eddie and if the fa come knocking it will be the ideal opportunity for the club to say cheers Eddie thanks a lot but we won't stand in your way .....knowing full well they're looking at a plan B..... Already , these people cash rich people like abramovic was do not take second best , do not kid yerselves, they're ruthless bloody ruthless .......

[@kevinatkinson636]

Incremental improvement season on season...... We've beaten a crap championship team in fa cup , smashed out of site in ch LGE , beaten by Chelsea in quarter final of carabao where we got to final last yr , team we beat at St james's other week ..... Beaten by luton bournemouth everton forest last few weeks , going to struggle to pick up points in Jan , going to I'd say probs finish off mid table so if that'll be you happy I'm going to be unhappy that's not improvement

[@neilnicholas4028]

Great report Craig. Cracking result. The lads turned up today and while there were a few points in the second half where Sunderland played straight through our midfield (we still need a 6) it was a professional performance all round. I just hope joelington is not out for long. Onwards and upwards.

[@markdyche3704]

Thanks for your continued hard work. Enjoyed your comments on the game as always 👍

[@Blueyfew]

Trippier/almiron worked with the overlapping down the right, for the first time in what seems forever. Premier league teams have found a way to stop trippier getting in dangerous positions recently. But sunderland didn't have the quality to quell that threat.

[@neilsnowdon2863]

Almiron was my three star man- Mr Presser. Bruno was calm and assured and Isak is a natural goalscorer.

[@manakara9821]

Miggy is an EPL level reserve at best, far too one footed and not reliable.

[@johnenglish929]

Can’t argue with his commitment, enthusiasm and energy - he’s fantastic- but this was yet another game in which he would have scored if he wasn’t so one footed.

[@timwatson4344]

Hope Joe's injury isn't serious. He's such a massive player for us. It's not just the physicality, it's his ability to suddenly beat a man in tight spaces and create an opening. Without that we're very predictable at times. Re Bruno, I don't think its an issue of consistency, I think it's a case of him taking too long on the ball against the better teams. He's trying to do too much and he gets closed down. Ultimately he needs better players alongside him (hopefully Howe can get him and Tonali to work together next season).

[@MarkWeir-cr5tk]

Great win and agree with the stars and would only add a star to the club & Police for a flawless Dy. Great video Craig and I am so pleased for Eddie. Easy game next against City.

[@btaylor7226]

Thankfully a great result today Craig and fully deserved. Hopefully it'll lift a little bit of the pressure from Eddie and the team can use this to kick start the rest of our season. Always enjoy your match reports mate, spot on as always. Happy New Year Craig, all the very best mate 👍🖤🤍

[@montybrewster7]

Relieved. That’s my overriding emotion after that result today. Given our next 2 league games i really feared the headlines attacking eddie howe if we’d lost this game today. The pressure is not going to go away after just this win but it gives eddie, his staff & the team a week of good training ahead without having to field all those annoying questions. Cheers craig, howay the lads.

[@phoenixrisin5848]

The seagulls aren't circling, they're watching their backs.

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

😅

[@sirhcm44]

I still feel uncomfortable being 2-0 up in any game, unless you get them goals in the 88th minute. Being a Newcastle fan especially. The other team gets one back then its a very uncomfortable rest of game .

[@HarryHardon9]

Miguel Almiron man of the match. 1 assist, should've been two. Isak was fouled

[@rungeordierun]

I did worry when I saw that bloke behind you around the 3 minute mark of this video. A superb assessment as ever. These are crucial viewing for me. Can’t speak highly enough of your analysis.

[@davidrobinson2776]

We have got the best centre half in the world in Sven Botman. In my opinion, that lad was the one player who we missed more than any other.

[@barrycrosby8602]

How Newcastle play and what normally transpires as the end result is how bruno performes when he is on his game like today and is allowed space Newcastle normally win the problem is if teams swamp him and Don't allow him to play that's when Newcastle struggle but games like this when he dictates the play and has time and space also his defensive work was excellent just proves he is Newcastle United most important player

[@adamhopkins2976]

I think that's where Joelinton helps though. With all due respect with a Longstaff or a Miley in midfield with him the opposition know they can concentrate on Bruno and that'll cut the supply line to the others. Joey can dominate a game himself if they ignore him, so they have to take some players off Bruno to deal with him giving him more space. He's a huge miss vs City, hope he's fit soon.

[@lour1784]

Saying Bruno has been running hot and cold when he's consistently been our best player all season is a joke

[@drhottubthehottubfactory8484]

J7 is immensely important to our team. He set the tone of the game from the start.

[@Biswajitnag03]

Absolutely spot on with your match analysis Craig ❤ You are very few of the journalists who don't hold back to share your honest reviews and as a fan I would always like to hear these rather than those sided reviews 👍 We have got the derby win we needed but still i think we shouldn't get too ambitious as at the end of the day it was against a young and inexperienced lower division club. Let's see how Eddie and the team manage to use this win as an impetus to get our season back on track.

[@givemesomewine]

excellent report

[@craighope_dailymail]

Thanks Baz

[@chrispotts6727]

Oh no you mentioned the seagulls

[@jonathansmith5850]

Was genuinely worried about todays game, and what it would mean for Eddie. In the end, no worries but the way Sunderland created some chances in the second half exposes again the weaknesses in midfield that’s been talked about in recent weeks. Desperately needs addressing. Debravka is starting Ito find form again too which is good and needed………

[@stevedarragh]

Sorry Craig but I don't believe there has been a lack of "belief". If we had a full squad then we would fear no one. It's as simple as that. The only "lack of.." I see is that of the ability to refresh the first XI. Whilst I agree every team has injuries, our previous lack of investment under Cashley means when we have to dig deep for squad members, we really are scarping the bottom with relegation standard players. In the words of the great investor Warren Buffett "you can't produce a baby in one month by making 9 women pregnant!". Time. Patience. Relax. Trust The Process. I'm sure you are but a lot of people aren't.

[@karensmethurst7055]

Also other teams have in the main had short term injuries I don't think any team has had the same players out and zero rotation available for as long as us

[@derekclacton]

Happier new year, Craig! 🍻

[@brianhumphrey3929]

always the best analysis from you graig. nice one.

[@centurion8446]

Really benefited from Joelinton combativeness in midfield wwhich we've missedd

[@PsyCygnet]

Cheers Craig!

[@ianthomas9144]

Love the videos Craig and yes again spot on that there’s still a massive gap in front of the back four, hopefully that can be addressed soon 👍🏻

[@jonathansmith5850]

Been thinking further, the nice thing about yesterday (outside of beating the Mackams) was no VAR interference. I personally thought the foul on Isak was a foul, worth a second yellow which VAR may have given, but it was a proper flowing game with some tough tackles at times and the players just got on with it. I’ve thought there were positives to be had around VAR but there really isn’t after watching a free flowing, interruption free game. Was more enjoyable as a result. I’m now an advocate to sack it off and bring back our game that we love. Give it back to the fans, it’s currently being ruined and games like this where VAR is not there prove it. Yes there may be some decisions that are wrong without it, but even with it I’d say recently more have been wrong than before and it goes on forever!!! Rant over. Thanks again Craig for another great review!

[@Tiptoptoon]

Good content again Craig I agree with what you said . I want to pick up on one thing that is so obvious, when Pritchard moved into the number 10 position he caused us problems and that has been happening all season. Its so obvious we need a holding number 6 . Come on Eddie see it

[@tooncrier]

Cheeky Seagull reference: Check 🙂 I enjoyed it, we looked a lot more like our normal selves. I liked Sunderland's intent, they made a go of it and that young side will only get better, it's a shame they've not an old head like Cattermole guiding them on the pitch. However, the gulf in quality became very apparent and that should give the lads the confidence and boost they needed to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. Miggy, Bruno, Gordon and Trippier stood out for me along with Joelinton biting everyone. Lovely that Craig, great vlog, enjoy your Sunday. Onwards and upwards!

[@paolo7688]

Like I shouted over to you outside the stadium Craig, we still need a defensive midfielder!

[@davidhenton8364]

Great match. Great video. I actually agree with Joelinton comments. He can affect a game more than anyone else. Shame on all those Eddie Out mouthers.

[@dennisrocke3689]

Great verble coverage &report yet again ,star awards spot on though I thought fans also deserved 1* for behaviour thank you

[@Oscarancasey]

I got off a plane at Alicante to find out the final score. I don't think I've stopped smiling since.

[@porciestreethenderson202]

Morning Craig..super coverage as per.. PS. Take care of Gosforth for me...Regards, Peter...Greece.

[@andrewgarrett5799]

got their chances from the number 10 position, we need a cdm and have done for years

[@vincentmoran4821]

Schar in that first half was beautiful to watch, what a talent

[@dazlo71]

Alright Craig great analysis of the game To have a silencer you need a trigger and Bruno is the trigger the two Brazilians play of each other with confidence and I get selling to make money but who do you bring in that would take time , to understand the area like these lads do !! Cheers thanks

[@ozzy6162]

Post match Eddie said it was an improved performance but we still weren't back to our best - which I think is a fair assessment. He also said they should get training time this week. I hope they do as we will have to be close to our best to get anything from Man City, with Kevin De Bruyne, next Saturday - except maybe kidnapping Kalvin Phillips.

[@rogercookcouk]

Merit stars 👏 Bang on the ball Craig! (pun intended!)

[@northumberlandwanderer2325]

Good honest view

[@JohnnyCondon9]

I know people aren't going to like it, but Miguel Almiron was the best player on the pitch. He was also our best player in every champions league game

[@mikem9309]

Agreed- he is essential to our pressing game. A replacement needs to bring an awful lot more than goals. I can’t believe the flack he gets when Gordon is much the same on the other side. Fast, hungry, cute inside, frequently misses his chances.

[@kyled96]

I built this game up pre match as a tricky encounter, it turned out to be a doddle. Other than our midfield being exposed a couple of times by a number 10 AGAIN! It was a straight forward win. Thoughts on the away crowd anyone? Few mackems saying they were poor (not surprised mind), been said a few times this season though.

[@richardcoleman114]

A fair, balanced, honest and factual after action report as always.

[@BrickstagePass]

I agree Joelinton was the difference going forward and recovering back, as soon as went off, they found gaps in the midfield. No disrepect to Miley at all, he is better on the right than the left. Almiron works really hard and is brilliant at that, but, he is very predictable, needs to use that left foot, needs to add goals again like last season.

[@steveelliott285]

Don’t underestimate the impact of Bruno - I know you don’t. I thought Bruno was fantastic and always on the ball, fantastic passes that were more than Joelinton gave to the team. Just my opinion and they were both great in their contribution. They know now exactly where the other is.

[@johnenglish929]

Bruno was majestic today. He controlled the game.

[@Jake97x]

Joelinton makes the difference in the midfield

[@HarryHardon9]

Yep, him and Almiron are class players

[@johnenglish929]

Great report as usual, Craig : but I thought Dubravka deserved a mention !

[@brettharter143]

We need someone who can get the ball to isak more often. Like Joelintons cross today when isak is at the end of them its like he sees the ball in slow motion.

[@ItsmeAndygNUFC]

Great Result Gordon was great today must of been body checked about 8 times Ref was poor like Still work to do though ⚫⚪

[@simonbaker3612]

The goal just at the start of the second half killed the game really. At 1-0 its always dicey in any game but as soon as it went 2-0 it was a long way back for a Sunderland side who offered very little, it was then about control and the rounds of "ole" and possesion stats show that we were just a cut above. Have to question Sunderland and how little homework they seemed to have done on us. Playing out from the back is great to see but it also plays into our hands as we pressure so hard and so fast.

[@chrisk3189]

Isak offers so much more up front movement wise compared to Wilson. Joelinton is also so important to us, he was immense today. Hopefully not injured for too long.

[@SimonSmith-uy2kf]

But credit to Newc. Their team were excellent. Handled the atmosphere very well

[@paulsmart5051]

Craig , Bruno always shows up and is brave in every game. Some games he is brilliant and some he is less effective. In his less effective games it is usually because the opposition are smart enough to target him. You seem to expect a super hero performance in every game. Unrealistic expectations from you I suggest.

[@macducati2304]

Still not up to scratch yet. Only 1 from open play against a team that were poor, they gave us two! Dubravka had a canny game but we should've put them to the sword, as we did with Spurs...

[@drewsharratt564]

I love Tunnocks tea cakes and they turned their entire stadium into one. What a treat 😂

[@lukedavies1679]

U are right about our defence, to easy to cut through the middle

[@sp.8632]

I love having local players in the team, but it can't be just because they're local. Longstaff is so wasteful with goal chances that it's becoming pointless for him to be in those positions instead of better finishers. 1 chance on the 6 yard box and 1 with plenty of time on the 18 yard box. Both put high or wide. It might not matter against lower opposition, but if we want to win tight games against top opposition, we need players who can take these chances. If he can't improve his finishing (at least hit the target) then I don't think he can last much longer as a first team regular. He'd have to accept a place as Dummett type squad player.

[@marcusdidius4090]

Dear Craig, Canny video as always👍 Regards,

[@Drewstheboy]

Joelinton was my man of the match until he went off, they couldn’t handle his physical presence. Would have been interesting what we would have done to them had we had a full strength squad. On the other hand it would be interesting to see where our season would be as a whole had we not been hit with so much bad luck regarding injuries

[@corronord]

Best thing that I saw was Almiron’s Right foot cross into the six yard box. Isak should have gambled and got on the end of it. I had to clap Miggy for finally doing it. Best game Miggy has had since this time last year.

[@cenkkorel7140]

Good result well done ,but weakness in the team still there,d.burn is not leftback. We was almost getting in trouble from his side against championship team.longstaff is not on ideal level same as miggy,I can say tripier is not his level to.he been better than last 3-4 games but I prefer livramento. Eddie howe still same,doesn't want to change his favourite guys and good luck to himself. He will insist with same team against m.city and we will see the result????

[@Drillconersaw]

I think Sunderland tried to out strength us but couldn’t and they tried to quiet the away fans and surround us with the home fans like what we do at st James park like the psg game but later on in the game I feel like the quality from Champainship to prem was shown today

[@brettharter143]

Agree Sunderlands stamina was dropping around 30mins. You could see the difference

[@katiebee266]

Alex Prichard isn't from Brazil. Let's not forget the this game was Newcas-halal cup final coming to play their big neighbours up the road it was not getting bigger than that. Let's face it Sunderland scored your first when you never looked like scoring we gave you the 2nd and the ref gave you your last one with the penalty which was never a penalty but when you bring your own ref we cant expect anything else

[@craig3420]

Has to be a woman comments...clueless...

[@DELUSIONALDANNYG]

As soon as Miley comes on our midfield has huge gaps because he can’t hold his position. Pritchards chances came as soon as Miley come on. He has to defend!!

[@robertsymes3041]

Let's get stuck into city next week if we get a positive result we can keep building for villa with hopefully a couple more faces back by then too

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

⚫️⚪️Bang on analysis as usual, Graig. The scum were outclassed. Loved the team photo in front of the Toon Army at the end, icing on the cake ⚫️⚪️

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

*Iceing on the cake. S.C.☑️

[@derekoetting4245]

They shout 6 in a row. Yet we win one game and are back infront in games won btween us. The ashley era was really the most disaterous era of my lifetime. A toon result was never in doubt in my mind and we got a good team photo at the end.

[@chrisdonnelly7401]

Bruno and joelintion always play better when there both playing they link up so well

[@ChrisBenoit9]

Miggy Almiron, Almiron, Miggy Almiron, nanananana

[@JoeCheetham5]

Praying Joelintons fine. He cleans up all our midfield issues. Miley is great for his age but the team plays worse defensively when he plays.

[@HarryHardon9]

That Jobe Bellingham is absolutely awful. Even slower than Sean Longstaff

[@SimonSmith-uy2kf]

Good luck Sunderland Best fans in the north east ( from a Saints fan)

[@gonufc]

I' m not aware of their Trippier chants- what were they?

[@dobryden8558]

They were referring to Trippiers alleged affairs.

[@manchaple]

Shoulda,coulda,woulda!! Every team will get the odd chance, even against the best in the world!! That was just a dominant display, with a very small amount of pressure from them lot

[@paulcavanagh1294]

The alehouse team have found their level!

[@grahamtowler1761]

Signs of last season's performances

[@smanvir94]

Talkin about pressurenon Howe how could uz doubt our team HWTL i kept the faith

[@jonnyandali]

Good video, but I'll never click or read anything from the Mail.

[@midlandgeordie]

Only decent honest reporter!

[@normansidey5258]

Dubravka is worthy of an honourable mention.

[@HarryHardon9]

Nedum Onouha has just singled out Miguel Almiron as our best player. He talks a lot of sense. Anyone with a footballing brain can see that Almiron is our best player. Man of the match again

[@robferriday9945]

Movement and work rate he's second to none. However, his end product and decision making is below par. Played better today, didn't shoot as much and chose to pass

[@fredjames9867]

They might have won but they should win this type of game .Just to question it iseems a concern. . Let's see how it plays against city and rate them.then .

[@aba100able]

I m still frustrated with Almiron. Loss to Forest was mainly his fault.

[@jonsscons1775]

Still think we were poor today regardless of the score, individuals performed for us the fans and Sunderland were a very poor attacking side

[@Nienna1837]

I find it ironic none of the local lads actually played well. Especially Sean Longstaff he was no where near decisive, lacks energy evident by how much we get blown past in midfield and constantly blazes over the bar. You would think he would want to silence the Mackems.

[@Yungrexy]

Burn was immense tbf... Longy wasn't at his best but he gets in the right positions, one of his 3 chances go in and he is a local hero forever more :p

[@Nienna1837]

@@YungrexyHe can't afford to be this wasteful next 2 weeks. I like that he gets in the box but he has to put it away against the top teams.

[@what_im_eatin_uk]

Even had we lost I would still have stuck by Eddie. I honestly think at this stage in our transformation he is the best manager we could get

[@drewsharratt564]

I totally agree but unfortunately it's as much about managing fickle fans as much as it is players and tactics and the only way to do that is with results rather than reason

[@what_im_eatin_uk]

@@drewsharratt564 I haven't really seen any fans saying Eddie out all media hype because we lost a few games. Real fans understand where we were and where we are and that's thanks to Eddie and his team

[@drewsharratt564]

@@what_im_eatin_uk Sadly I've seen a few ☹️ Despite that I'm sure we'll be absolutely fine ✊

[@what_im_eatin_uk]

@@drewsharratt564 That is a shame

[@farindeeba543]

Absolute bollox, big Jo and Bruno equally important. We need to hold onto both of them

[@kyled96]

Craig, is there any truth in the rumours that Sunderland executives have begged NUFC for a preseason friendly as the mags coming to town is the only way they can sell the stadium out?? 😂😜

[@lukedavies1679]

Stadium of what craig?? lol big joes the man, still need players, but a decent performance nevertheless.

[@vituperousrecidivist6141]

Spot on in relation to Joelinton. He controlled the nervy first stages of the game, mopped up loose balls, and looked absolutely rock solid in defence and attack.

[@manakara9821]

Yet again we saw the reality of lack of tactical original thought from Howe. We didn't penetrate their defenses nearly enough that can be seen by the lack of shots on goal. An OG, a giveaway and a pen is not scoring goals it's luck and Eddie ran out of ideas and luck early on this season as can be proven by the scorelines in the EPL. The 2 man team Mackems were over run but that doesn't excuse our lack of tactics.

[@thumpertoon76]

JoelinTOON is a colossus rock for Newcastle, Bruno and Miggy outstanding but whilst on the pitch JoelinTOON was a MONSTER, Eddie Howe should be called Frankenstein for what he has produced in JoelinTOON, 5under1and just couldn't handle us today, CLASS out shone and once two up felt comfortable even with 5under1and having a bit of a push......Own goals all over for 5under1and very amateur on and off the pitch to be fair........on a local note Cheer up Micheal Beale ow what can it mean to a Sad Seagull Sha£#er and a SH%@E football team.....

[@marcusoreallly]

Been since, 5under1and when Newcastle won. Been a long time. Us old fellas know what's up.

[@georgemorley1029]

I was there at Gullit’s demise in 99 Marcus, my first derby at the age of 20!

[@marcusoreallly]

@@georgemorley1029 I'm officially old. I remember Gullit. Maybe a José Mourinho, but at the wrong club. He didn't curse us. Fuck him.

[@DominoEffect2528]

Really poor from Sunderland, I expected better. All their players are so bang average.

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

Shite. They were outclassed. We didn't even get out of 1st gear, either !

[@pauljames77777]

Great content as normal Craig , Newcastle got the job and game plan done , but still not an impresive performance to what we are used to have seen this season, I thought Sunderland could have made a game of it and gave Newcastle too much respect This game will take the pressure of Eddie for the time being, as the last few games have gave him a bit to think about which you could see in some of his past match Interviews I just hope this is kick start to the rest of the season We still need a midfield no 6 and Striker in my eyes Miggy Trips snd Gordon looked much better and Joelinton stood out a mile. Have a great week Craig