The changes Howe MUST make to improve NUFC!

[@Youtuber-ku4nk]

Trippier has some grandness and superiority about his play. The type that win things. Not at all easy to replace.

[@craighope_dailymail]

I agree.

[@Oscarancasey]

Tripper really showed his worth. He is indispensable.

[@ChrisBenoit9]

We're replacing him with Gonzalo Montiel.

[@thegoat11111]

Nobody is indispensable.

[@Nickjwj]

I like Gordon on the right Barnes on the left that looked sharper

[@AdnanAli_313]

It won't work if the MF don't click . With Longstaff the lazy bum that never tackles.and can't run back . There's a reason why every fan in Britain says he's rubbish.

[@Nickjwj]

@@AdnanAli_313 truth!

[@Chez114]

​@@AdnanAli_313 Never tackles and doesn't track back? Did you even watch the Southampton game!? That's a lot of absolutist claims without understanding his function. Longstaff isn't the one who puts in the tackles. He cuts out passing lanes, closes down and forces the play into the area where the press can be triggered

[@AdnanAli_313]

@Chez114 OK Bro he makes runs but dosent have to tackle. So we don't play 433 then please don't say what do you mean.

[@TheJDUBMedia]

Agree Isak drifts onto his left and it gives gordon more space to run into if he's on tge right

[@danewing3813]

"From a lion last week to a lamb this" couldn't have described Joelintons performance better myself great work Mr Hope!

[@craighope_dailymail]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ainsworld]

Did think Shearer and others describing as one of the best midfielders in the league were getting a bit ahead of themselves. Love him but his technical ability is not up there

[@danewing3813]

@ainsworld bad day at the office, kept trying to roll the Bournemouth Midfielders and loosing the ball in his feet.

[@phil5357]

He is usually, but I think we all agree he was shit yesterday, and extremely lucky to finish the game

[@liamk15]

Today showed we can’t lose Trippier

[@craighope_dailymail]

Absolutely.

[@ChrisBenoit9]

Yep, Livramento is just a runner

[@bigdawg4003]

Football memories are often short. Lets not forget that Trippier has been poor for some time now until today. He’s also playing to get his spot back in the starting lineup. That being said, I love Trippier and I want him to stay. I’d also start him at RB next game. Problem with Howe is, he doesnt play his best team alot of the time. Then (apart from today) he refuses to make subs until his trademark 65 mins. I’d have Barnes and Gordon on both wings. Willock instead of one good game in 20 Longstaff.

[@AdnanAli_313]

What's up with this rubbish Tino did not deserve to come off . Tripps looked good but Willock I'n MF, and Barnes and Gordan on both sides made the big difference. Anthony Gordan why is he starting if he's not fit . Howe you stupid fool sell Barnes you are ruining a great players career. While Longstaff plays even though he offers Jack shit.

[@AdnanAli_313]

​@@bigdawg4003The thing is our dumb fans make so much excuses for Longstaff I know he's a local player . But he dosent help Bruno G and Joelinton.

[@mamofoneteen5178]

It all just seems out of kilter at Newcastle United right now. We can speculate til the cows come home as to why and there’s probably and number of reasons but that’s definitely how it appears, on and off the pitch, players and coaches alike. It’s unsettling.

[@johnenglish929]

Eales has got get a grip. He must stop playing Mitchell off against Eddie which clearly unsettles Eddie and that spreads to the team. He has to get everyone working together as they did under Amanda. Unfortunately I’m not convinced that that’s one of his strengths.

[@NicholasRamm-b7q]

Howe has got to put the strongest players out against spurs , no loyalty and we got to play to win . We need to see Howe being ruthless.

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

Agreed, & not *Reactive with the subs, far to late in the game...

[@DanLaws-ij9zk]

Craig the law has been changed / clarified this season to remove the sleeve reference .. specific text, “the upper boundary of the arm is in line with the bottom of the armpit."

[@nzbob193]

Keep up Craig.

[@AnthonyMorland-j5e]

The main element of Eddie Howe’s team was high pressing and high intensity fitness. We always seemed fitter than other teams. Is there any reason for the drop off in this? Anthony Gordon even commented on this when he first signed and said it took him several months to get up to speed with the rest of the squad compared to when he was with Everton.

[@stewartfraser2740]

@AnthonyMorland-j5e I wonder if one of the trade offs for not being the powerhouse of pressers that we have been in the recent past perhaps is the greater susceptibility to injury that is brought on by the extra high intensity training it necessitates.

[@michaelmckie9164]

@@stewartfraser2740I did think has the new performance director had an impact here and are we less fit but carrying fewer injuries. We always seemed fitter than our opposition but certainly haven’t seemed that way the last 2 games.

[@TheJDUBMedia]

Most of the team are two years older and can't recover, hence all the injuries last season

[@peterslinger3795]

Summer break

[@neilsnowdon2863]

We gained a point today, but the performance was worrying again. Some players are suffering from the Euros and Copa hangover, but there is no zip and we seem to have a safety first mentality, which means we surrender ground to the opponent. I thought Pope played well enough, although his kicking out was poor. The centre backs were nervous. Willock showed glimpses. I thought Hall looked good, but Eddie doesn't trust his defending. Not that Kelly could master Semenyo. It will be interesting how strong a side he picks for Forest, given that Spurs come in good form next Saturday. Keep up the good work, Craig.

[@j.j.911]

You are consistently the best reporter where NUFC is concerned.

[@kicka11]

except that it’s clearly a handball by the published laws of the game.

[@j.j.911]

@@kicka11I do agree with you there. Did he see what we saw, though, as in the replays? Being in the stadium does have some major drawbacks.

[@bobthomson3500]

I agree 100% with everything you've said. I had exactly the same conversation in the pub after the game. Spot on.

[@craighope_dailymail]

Thanks Bob. Good to hear.

[@noooname2568]

Longstaff and Murphy are championship players. The pair have the odd good game, but aren’t anywhere near the level they need to be. Isak even had to have a word with Longstaff when he had the chance to play Isak in, but bottled it to make the easy pass to his pal Murphy on the right - who then did nothing with the ball.

[@toonarmy3870]

That aversion to slide isak in sums it up - he goes for the easiest option eg passing backwards

[@ChrisBenoit9]

We need about 16 new players. Most of the squad are Championship players. The manager is non league material

[@JohnnyJakarta]

@@ChrisBenoit9ffs dramatic much?

[@briankeenan5769]

​@@ChrisBenoit9oh come on now

[@matthewbrown9882]

I totally agree. How no one is talking about Longstaff is beyond me. If we are going to progress then we absolutely must be moving on players like Longstaff!

[@grahamritchie7755]

The subs saved the day no question. We need to hold on to Tripps if we can. Tino still has a lot to learn. Tripps and Barnes must start next game. Can't wait for Sandro to start.

[@daveyeddie8176]

The letter of the law says anything below the armpit is a penalty, so it gets disallowed, fair play, nice bit of luck for us at the end. Weather folk think it's a good law or not, it is the law, so no goal. Their goalie was MOTM we tested him seriously half a dozen times, I think over the whole game on chances it was a fair result. Add, the subs did play well, but they are coming on we are chasing the game and we are pushing forward, and a bit of credit to Bournemouth who are a decent team, we can't always get our own way, but we did not start on the front foot and that was disappointing. We only really came alive when it was desperate states and we had to push forward, we finished strongly and in the end a point was a fair result away from HOME. HWTL.

[@pauljames77777]

I think we got a get out of jail card today lets hope things improve Tripps must stay 100% Thanks craig great and true comments about the game

[@alexbremner8361]

Semenyo should be the new target as of today for RW. Today NUFC were truly awful, top ten will be as good as it gets if things don't improve quickly.

[@peternufc1981]

💯

[@Thoushaltplaymore]

Maxi in disguise..

[@Youtuber-ku4nk]

I agree but it was not only about the substitutions but before that there was not enough energy, determination and direction put into it.

[@progress2success402]

Craig please look at the rules on the FA website and educate people with your platform. It has a clear diagram to show what is handball and also clearly states it is an offence if player scores in the opponents' goal: directly from their hand/arm, even if accidental, including by the goalkeeper. can’t post the diagram here but it is a very small section of the shoulder that isn’t an offence and you basically draw a line horizontal line from your armpit. Suppose they could enforce the kit sleeve being a different colour from the armpit but doesn’t come enough to do that!

[@tugwilson786]

We spoke last week of KT being a leader - future management - we need him even if not playing well - BUT it looks like he is getting back - the substitutions show we need a marque signing the energise the team - what was wrong in first half is exactly that - keep KT - in team - do not sell

[@Geekmandem]

Fairly worried about the RW spot, honestly. Seeing Madueke net 3 today sucks as well as I'd love us to get him in.

[@jamesmilligan2797]

Might av happened b4 2pm today, nee chance noo. Terrible transfer window wtf!!

[@grahamsidney9214]

​@@jamesmilligan2797 yeah I think any chance we had of getting him on loan has gone up in smoke.

[@nerothewonderpug]

Brilliant analysis Craig. We watched it in the half moon in Durham - a cracking pub btw. We are starting games with no urgency and very sloppy throughout. Weird either way Gordon and football does that thing of slapping you in the face - thought he should have gone off but then he scored! So what do I know! What the game exposed was a problem in the right but more so. Get some bloody gumption! And that can’t be bought!

[@equaltemper]

It's frustrating but Eddie doesn't always do the obvious fix. Starting Barnes and Gordon next game seems a no brainer, but as we saw last season he persisted with Burn at LB even when he was struggling. I think this will end up being Howe's last season.

[@kicka11]

it’s not the sleeve. You should know this Craig. It’s effectively half a sleeve. therefore this was a handball, correct VAR decision. Joelinton should have been sent off.

[@jamessaltlife]

Not much investment going into this team.. what’s the financial situation? Or are we missing Dan Ashworth?

[@FatBassLines]

We've been terrible so far this year. There’s been a complete lack of energy, no pressure on the ball, and zero composure when in possession. We’ve also been tactically one-dimensional. Last week’s game against Southampton was a prime example-we were overrun in midfield, and Howe didn’t make the necessary changes to adapt. He sticks rigidly to the 4-3-3 formation and is slow to make substitutions. Right now, it feels like we're watching Steve Bruce football all over again. Changes should have been made at halftime today. Longstaff’s first touch is always in the direction of the pass, which is basic football; he’s not Premier League material. I love Murphy, but his first touch often gets away from him too. Trippier must stay and start, as should Barnes. Anyone but Longstaff should be in central midfield. I don’t understand Howe’s obsession with having centre-halves play on the side that matches their dominant foot. Just put Kelly in at centre-back and let Hall play left-back.

[@JohnKobaRuddy]

We were getting found out the season we ended fourth we were found out a lot last season and rode our luck this season will be a long one.

[@ChrisBenoit9]

Hopefully the new manager will have an overhaul in January. Get rid of about 16 players and sign foreign players on the cheap.

[@rossmcfarlane1219]

A transformative summer we were promised 😂

[@NUFC2412]

We we're told the club we're building a skyscraper

[@craighope_dailymail]

Hmm…

[@jamesmilligan2797]

Exactly...everyone of our supposed 'super' transfer team av been in SE London for months & missed COUNTLESS good players!! 🤬

[@peternufc1981]

Exactly

[@christopherwright8811]

​@@NUFC2412putting new windows in Cashley's bungalow😂

[@davidrobinson2776]

I think after last week Joelinton thought he could phone in his performance today. That's not the way it works in football. Apart from that, Anthony Gordon looks like his head is at another club, even his celebration was strange to me. I hope I'm wrong.

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

No ! My thoughts, exactly. His head is clearly turned. No one to blame but the owners, for the un-needed firesale. Where gordon was more or less a lfc player... He doesn't look interested....

[@pedrostokoe1980]

And Lewis hall as well as Barnes and Tripps and as soon as hall came on he set a goal up that we were missing all game

[@billrailton712]

Craig now I’m getting worried! 2 reports in a row and I am agreeing with you again! We were abysmal today, Jo should’ve seen red and then VAR saves us, yet still we could’ve nicked at the end. We need to forget about Guehi simples! We must improve but I just don’t get why we would break club record to sign him! Cliche, good sides get points when they shouldn’t! We can only hope that the formation and personnel change to start at Forest and we entertain Spurs. I was one who initially thought let Trips go but after today we need him! Whether or not we still have Gordon by end of week is debatable if he is still with us all well and good and we move on! If we don’t get anyone in this week so be it as IMO that’s better than £70m on Guehi! HWTL

[@toonarmy3870]

Many of the first 11 arent comfortable on the ball, cant keep it nor create space to receive it hence opposing teams are confident in pressing heavily

[@ChrisTopher-gu8gf]

Pope,Burn and Joelinton fall into this bracket 💯

[@matthewbrown9882]

@@ChrisTopher-gu8gf how no one is mentioning how poor Longstaff is on the ball is terrible. He's consistently one of the worst players in the side. He's not good on the ball, chooses the easy option all of the time, can't tackle and can't take on a man.

[@ChrisTopher-gu8gf]

@@matthewbrown9882 you could see Isak getting frustrated with him.

[@TrevorWalker-t9c]

Dangerous times Craig. The Trippier and Gordon situations are affecting the side negatively. The lack of a goal celebration and Trips throwing his shirt in the crowd close to tears at the end said it all. Last seasons togetherness and team spirit is gone. Time for Mitchell et al to do their jobs and support Eddie through what is going to be a difficult time. And it was never handball, we were saved by a terrible decision

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

Agreed, the *Fireesale, where Gordan was nearly a Lfc player has definitely affected the players. Gordon doesn't look interested. Plus, is a shadow of the player we saw last season... it's all on the owners ..

[@michaelmckie9164]

Gordon shouldn’t have started season over Barnes, feels like he did because of the Liverpool mess. Gordon either not fit or not bothered atm. I’d be playing them both together! Tripps is better than Tino right now, needs to stay. RW has to be a priority over CB. Bruno is a player that takes 4-5 games to get fully match fit. Tonali should start and play 45-60 against Forest. This is all very obvious. I’ll add, as usual, unbiased realistic summary. By the time I’ve calmed down after a game I always end up here to confirm or deny my own view of the game. This was confirmation, agree with every word.

[@NUFC2412]

Tonali badly needed in that midfield. RW is a postion is desperate to sort this window. But can't see it happening. Back to Joelinton. Last week was ideal game for him as we we're down to 10 men. So Joelinton gets busy goes after the game. Gets physical. Suits him ideal

[@DarrKernow]

I think hes back next game? I hope so!

[@johnenglish929]

My guess is the reason Eddie doesn’t want to do the obvious and play Gordon on the right and Barnes on the left is that he doesn’t want to upset Gordon because he’s worried that given half a chance, Eales will cash in on him, and Gordon wants to play in the position where he stands the best chance of playing for England, which is not right wing. Maybe after the window closes Eddie will feel a it more confident about selection. At the moment he’s walking on eggshells.

[@Coney572]

I agree Gordon doesn't want to play right wing because he is left wing for England

[@johnenglish929]

@@Coney572 Well, he might be now that Southgate’s gone !!!

[@adamm622]

Tripper was missed today..

[@ChrisBenoit9]

Not as much as Miguel Almiron. Anthony Gordon had a shocker

[@SlabISO]

Issues behind the scenes..?

[@garypearson9855]

Exactly what I thought

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

1000%

[@terrykelly5601]

Great summary Craig

[@paulhacking7028]

Great listen again, I would disagree regarding handball, there’s no doubt it partly hits his bicep, maybe the upper bicep, and looking at the FA rules and illustration that’s below the line of the armpit. It’s a similar situation to when VAR started ruling offsides which everybody was in uproar over, but now seem to accept despite the still marginal rulings.

[@ShaneFagan]

It's the bottom of the armpit not the sleeve and it did hit low on the sleeve so could be called but we didn't see the angle VAR used

[@stevedarragh]

Such a shame these clubs are already complaining about VAR decisions. The very same clubs that failed to back the bid by Wolves to get VAR removed. Quite frankly they deserve everything they get!

[@my_uncle_said]

Talksport again...

[@JacobScott0000]

Very worrying atm. Two very poor performances against mid to low table opposition 😬 We couldn’t string our passes together and that nulled our attack. Struggled to keep the ball under pressure and play out from the back which lost us the ball and cost us the goal

[@ChrisTopher-gu8gf]

Mabueke who should have been loaned out to us at least 3 weeks ago bangs in a hatrick. Shambles of a transfer window.

[@petelincoln2850]

Hi Craig - nice work! The ‘wringer’ was also called the ‘mangle’. A device on an old fashioned washing machine for squeezing the water out of the washing!!

[@ninjashrimpgaming2657]

Craig the handball rule is below the armpit now and has nothing to do with shirt sleeve mate. Think a draw was a fair result over the 90

[@KenKerr-hx6wk]

Always appreciate your views Craig. Re the reference to being “put through the wringer” …. could it be referring to pre-washing machine era when the wet clothes would be squeezed between twin rollers to get the excess water out?? Remember stories from my great grandmother about such a device.

[@jamesmilligan2797]

How many top players av we missed out on while our supposed 'top transfer' team has waisted months with pr*k Parish!!🤬

[@andrewb1984]

100% agree Craig. Barnes has to start on the Right but Gordon is still a threat so Id get him on the left. See what they can do together. A front three of Barnes, Isak & Gordon can cause all sorts of problems for opposition.

[@ChrisBenoit9]

How can you start Gordon ahead of Miguel Almiron after his last two performances? Almiron is a much better player and always gives 100%

[@paolo7688]

@@ChrisBenoit9 Try rounders or netball because football isn't for you.

[@derekclacton]

10:12 Having a very difficult time - “wringer” is a mangle … my nana used to have one in her scullery and you wouldn’t want to have gone through it, Craig! 👍

[@alwynhowie738]

We got away with a point there. We were ok first 15 mins but still did not look good with or without the ball. Got out pressed, out played. Poor rest of first half and first 20 mins of second half. We showed far better desire and using the ball when Barnes , Hall, Tripps came on. Big Joe had a nightmare , Bruno not much better dwelling far too long on the ball. Kelly had a poor game. Team selection was an error. Must do better next match. Eales and Mitchell sort out this transfer window. It’s obvious where we need the big money spent, RW as priority with a CB if cash left over. I don’t have confidence it will get sorted this window, we have been a shambles in our entire June PSR and summer transfer window. The panic fire sale approach to Gordon will have peed Anthony off, does not seem to have any leadership steering the activity.

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

Great shout 👏

[@AlexSkidmore-j1p]

Great work Craig! Couldn't agree more re: Barnes and Tripps, the mid-week Forest game could serve as a good run out for the two of them to prove a point. Also wondering if we'll see a Tonali appearance.... Guehi signing worries me, particularly with Botman and Lascelles returning... 70M seems steep, particularly if at detriment to a RW acquisition. I do worry about Nick Pope a little. Opposition are very aware of his poor distribution and nervousness when the ball is at his feet.. opposition fans are latching on to it now too. He's a great shot stopper but doesn't half put me on edge when playing out from the back!

[@geordieboy77]

love bruno but my feelings are that the gaffer has given him the captains arm band to him to prevent his head being turned and re-enforce his importance to the squad? Watching the match with trips on the bench I said to myself, we actually dont have a deadball specalist out on the field, we all know trips capability and that shonwed when he came on. We need to move forward and as much as it pains me to say this, Bruno isnt our leader yet, we need to give it back to trips with bruno being vice captain. The first quarter of an hour of possesion we did well, but after that it was a struggle. The gaffer makes changes and the team seemed to have more unity.

[@Yicastle]

The captain has to be someone who is certain to start. EH has decided Tripps will not, and Burn too when Botman returns.

[@richfoster1173]

The captain needs to be a leader and consistent in rolling sleeves up getting stuck in. Also needs to motivate team mates and pull the best out of them in the game. That's not Bruno ...we need a Brian Robson type who's a real leader

[@dennisrocke3689]

Great coverage thanks

[@matthewbrown9882]

Craig, great analysis as always. But how come no mention of Longstaff? He's very poor on the ball and offers very little going forward. I know people have always said that he's been an easy target as of late, but he's not proven to me at all why he should be in the starting 11.

[@rrstows3522]

Absolutely abysmal.😢 The subs your right made the difference. Why did he play the player from Bournemouth at left back 😮 hall came on and instantly made a difference . sorry but Howie has a blind spot with Bournemouth

[@markdoyle5125]

To be fair to Joelinton with regards to the goal, there was no one in front of him to easily pass too so he had to turn back. Negative tactics caused the goal just as much.

[@gerryweites3474]

again a great video, thanks

[@craighope_dailymail]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Gerry.

[@robbiemurray4780]

Hey Craig. Try putting your right hand on your left arm where you think the ball hit. Then lift your left arm up and down and if your right hand moves then it's handball, if it barely moves then it's not (as you'll be above the armpit so almost on the shoulder as per the FA rule book). For me it hits the bicep area. This whole sleeve line thing seems to be some new fangled myth of a way of describing where it's allowed to hit. What if you're wearing long sleeves can it hit anywhere down to the wrist. Maybe they should all wear vests!! I reckon all these pundits saying it should have stood would be arguing different if it was their club it was against. If we'd scored a goal like that and had it chalked off I'd understand and if it was allowed I'd be thinking we got lucky.

[@martinovluka]

The front three seem too disconnected, often playing too far apart, which limits our attacking options. There's too much hesitation and sideways passing, and not enough forward momentum. Our back line was shockingly vulnerable, and the lack of a creative CAM left a glaring gap in the middle behind the striker. Frankly, we looked worse than poor, and it's becoming a pattern to only push forward after falling behind. It's frustrating because it feels like we're regressing, losing the style and identity that once defined us.

[@johnenglish929]

Thanks Craig. You’ve nailed it again.

[@grahamritchie7755]

Great review Craig as always

[@jackbland3406]

If we don't start Gordon and barnes against spurs and don't get a RW before eotw I can't see us being in top 6/7 come Xmas. And we desperately need at least 2 better cbs than burn and kraft if we ain't gonna have batman until January and especially if we don't get Marc Guehi

[@cutter666666]

Great take on the match and team going forward.

[@stuartkyle6195]

Goodness. Thank you VAR otherwise it was a disaster

[@grahamsidney9214]

Also it was 100% a handball, soon as i seen the replay i knew it wouldn't count. His whole body except his arm is behind burn. Only his arm goes over the top of burn and therefore it simply cannot be given , it went straight in off his arm not a slight deflection after a header.

[@Skjerstad1812]

As always Craig, a brilliant summary. Yes we are off to a disjointed start, not firing on all cylinders, it looks very odd, a bit nervous maybe, but we have a class player coming on soon in Tonali. I think with Trippier, Bruno and Tonali we will look a different side altogether.

[@lillypadgaming6191]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again Tino is the future not the present Tripps is still the best right back we have by far, Tino will have his day but it’s not now!

[@darrenbebb7903]

Totally agree with you Craig regarding Barnes and Gordon playing them both if that's Gordon on the right are through the middle with Isak Howe has to find a way to fit them in the potential goals we could score with them three could be massive for us

[@Iain-StuartRobson]

For the last two and a half season, there has been a tremendous team spirit and unity within the squad and the management. We seem to have lost that. There are players who genuinely look like they don’t want to be here.

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

Totally agree. A.Gordon being one of them. His head is turned by Liverpool, imo... He's not half the player he was last season.

[@chrisdown1882]

I thought Gordon looked disinterested. Didn't press, Didn't cut off passing lanes, jogging around with no urgency. I thought it was noticeable by some of the team with almost all the play played do the right hand side in the first half. We're also missing a creative midfielder, so many times Isak made direct runs into the box and the midfielders played the ball into wide areas. Hopefully Tonali can come in and hit the ground running and fill that void. No ball playing centre backs hindered us today too.

[@RichardWHardwick]

lack of players signed to improve the weaknesses, sales of two players nobody wanted to leave, the popular figureheads going, the distraction of england manager and a frustrated howe at having to sell players - the psychology of the team needs a lift with a couple of high quality players to move forwards it seems ...

[@earthlingcarl3179]

Big improvement needed for Spurs next week or we're getting trashed.

[@bobby_hmm]

To add, so glad you brought up the throw-ins. What is going on there? So half arsed!

[@JohnatMark]

Craig. Did you notice how many Newcastle players had an irritation with the collar on that new white/green shirt? I saw this in the friendly game they used it. Surely this must affect their concentration. Players constantly unfolding/uncurling it during the match. Joelinton especially. The replica shirt has a full collar but the players shirt has a 'half ' collar with no turn down at the back. Can you mention this to Howe at the press conference? Several mates have noticed the same but not heard it discussed by yourself or other journalists.

[@derekclacton]

Of all the key signings in the current era, none were more significant than Tripps, imho. Apart from an uncharacteristic dip towards the end of last season, he’s been 💯 on the case in every way. His ability, experience, commitment and leadership qualities are essential to the team’s success. He has to stay! Eddie Howe said he’s picked Tino to start because had a good preseason. Harvey Barnes had a good preseason too but although Anthony Gordon was wasted on international duty, he has been first choice on the left wing. That doesn’t make sense. Gordon’s great on the left but so is Barnes - the right side is where the issue is and we’ve seen a potential solution, as you have highlighted, Craig. 👍

[@ghostpaimei7244]

Without Wilson on the bench…. Eddie likes to have a game changer on the bench. In this game it was Harvey. If Wilson were fit maybe we would see Barnes, Isak, Gordon starting.

[@steveelliott285]

..my comment got lost somewhere, love your channel and TTR. We are lucky to have 4 points all said and done. Gordon a big disappointment for me as his character previously I didn’t expect it. Please bring on the transfer deadline and a focus.

[@CrowTails88]

Last season awful away from home , have lessons been learned, no right winger yet , big week for Newcastle, cup game and tough match against Spurs , 2 wins everything be OK , but 2 defeats it might just be another long season

[@alexanderlinton6946]

They should shorten the transfer window so that it closes closer to when all European leagues start. We really ought to have got some of our business done earlier.

[@razorlightmike4353]

Competition for places is vital. Not bringing many new faces in has added a small vibe of complacency amongst some of the players. Barnes Trips and Hall all came on with a point to prove. CB RW and I still think we need to strengthen CM. We lacked bite in midfield and and quality in the final third from the 10 position.JL7 and SL were poor. We lost possession and the game in midfield IMO. Hopefully Sandro can bring us up to higher levels when he returns very soon.I hope Gordon finds his confidence again. The Euros look to have affected him and possibly the Liverpool links.

[@rayfegan8701]

Agree Craig. We can't lose Tripps. He's a leader on that pitch and Bruno isn't. Tino has been very disappointing so far in the games he's played including the friendlys. We need Tripps for the good of the team. Thanks for another keeping it real video Craig

[@GeordieYamYam]

Totally agree with your comments, we must keep Trippier, theres many times with Tino/Krafth get exposed due to experience. I would defo start Barnes LW with AG RW as thats what he was bought in for according to the prime documentary

[@mesgaristo5380]

Let's play Willock instead of Longstaff

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

Longstaff should of been sold last season, if it wasn't for the injuries. He's not good enough, end of !

[@edbobcat1993]

Good question the Joe Linton error, but he's due for average game from time to time. I think he is not yet the team leader yet and he's gotta learn to inspire those around him. On the flip side he plays better when subs come on

[@jamesmilligan2797]

Can sum our transfer team up in 2 words, absolute shambles. Its doubling damaging cos if we dont show ambition soon Isak & Bruno will be off!!

[@ChrisTopher-gu8gf]

Joelinton was playing with lead in his boots yesterday.

[@KennyTheTraveller]

Stop the pursuit of Guehi! Spending the whole budget on a CB makes no sense! You're right! I would also rather Spending that money on a RW. Even if no one else comes in. I would also add a midfielder with attacking quality to link midfield with attack, and just add additional quality next to Bruno and Tonali. I would add that RW and midfielder over CB!

[@ProjectDodds]

the problem is we havent refreshed the key areas in the team, its the same play and same players give or take for basically 2 seasons now, we offer nothing different compared to the last 1-2 seasons and as a result are becoming very easy to set up against the moment our players arent all 100% at it, like a few vs today we struggle

[@Bennyboy138]

Are we gonna mention how and why Nick Pope who's one of the best shot stoppers in the PL can't kick a football?

[@theheyman7382]

A couple of things I've noticed over the last couple of seasons. Joelinton always takes a few games to regain his sharpness. I also believe Howe may over work players leading up to games after various breaks. Players always seem lethargic and tired when starting games after breaks with home support in particular, carrying players through. I expect things to suddenly start improving performance wise from now on, but time will tell.

[@iainchiz17]

Spot on review. That middle hour was very poor. Need barnes in from the start i dont care about gordon’s england hopes of playing on the left (and neither did england in the summer). This is about the best 11 being on the pitch for newcastle.

[@phoenixfire6559]

Agree Trippier and Barnes made a big difference but don't forget Hall! Lloyd Kelly is rubbish at LB, not just because Semenyao roasted him all day, but because he offers nothing going forward either. At least Burn is reasonably defensively solid at LB. Hall's dynamism down the flank offered some width from full back which allowed Barnes the space - Gordon was isolated all game when he played down the left, it didn't help he kept cutting in meaning we had no width all game as Murphy was shackled to RB for some reason. We must start Hall or Burns at LB. Kelly is a backup/ cup CB only.

[@ChrisBenoit9]

Lloyd Kelly is absolutely useless

[@broonybroony9564]

Mmm we’ve got better players than Bournemouth!! Didn’t look like it to me.Their control was better,their pressing was better,their intensity was better.Howe got it wrong today.He persists in playing average players and benching class players.Not good enough Mr H. Lloyd Kelly for goodness sake was worse than average.We MUST sign players this week !!!

[@ChrisBenoit9]

We should've signed Evanilson for £30m. He did better than Isak today. Was a threat

[@ericengleby265]

Strange Howe's tactics seemed to be pushing Gordon inside nearer Isak. Which left us with no width. Saw similar things last week. Barnes changed that

[@GrahamTurnbull-tg1hk]

Spot on analysis Craig. Great you were watching the same game as me 👍. IMO we shouldn’t be wasting money on Guehi but on recruiting a world class manager. Howe is not a long term solution

[@gillgareth]

Got to start the quality players every week, Barnes on left and Gordon on the right is better balance. Dont need a right winger we already got one in the guise of Gordon or Barnes. Murphy decnet back up but he is not a starter. Tonali has to start RM and stick longstaff on the bench.

[@tiffisfine1665]

Don't you think the Tripper problems from last year and the Bruno captaincy have something to do with the other story the Daily Mail published yesterday, Craig?

[@stephenthompson4952]

I shook my head in disbelief last season when some fans were saying let tripps go cos we've got tino ! Ffs Tino will be a good player, but he is still learning, and Trippier is a class act. Imo anyone who thinks otherwise probably couldn't get in their school football team .

[@ant2533]

Hall and Barnes down the left were excellent. I would stick with Hall at LB. If we'd lost to that late goal then we'd have been very upset. Right on the line for handball and we'll away from the head - very difficult for the referee.