Jackie Smithfield

4 days ago | themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield

Interesting to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United winning 2-0 against Chelsea. The comments from neutrals especially telling…A lot of it different to what Newcastle United fans had come to expect from the BBC Sport ‘neutrals’. The BBC Sport comments from neutrals in the past had been overwhelmingly a catalogue of abuse aimed at NUFC supporters.

4 days ago | themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield

It ended Newcastle 2 Chelsea 0. A brilliant start for United as they scored inside two minutes. A great team move ended with Jacob Murphy crossing for Sandro Tonali to finish. Nicolas Jackson eventually and correctly sent off on 35 minutes after referee upgraded from yellow to red card after VAR intervention, after he deliberately smashed Botman in the face with his arm. A nervy second half but eventually nerves put to bed with Bruno’s superb late goal.

4 days ago | themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield

Some interesting comments from this BBC Sport pundit on Newcastle United. Chris Sutton speaking ahead of Sunday’s match. Newcastle United facing Chelsea at St James’ Park with a 12pm kick-off. The Newcastle United players knowing they will end the weekend third in the table if getting the win. With only two games left to play after today, Newcastle United would be in an incredibly strong position with regards to trying to get Champions League football next season.

4 days ago | themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield

The Sky Sports column ‘Jones Knows’ has given some interesting analysis and commentary on what is currently the position at Newcastle United. The column makes predictions on what will happen at certain Premier League matches and also debates other matters/issues at clubs as well. However, unlike the usual ex-pro predictions, that are usually simply based on how ‘big’ a club is and whether or not they won the previous game, this one has proper analysis and insight, not lazy assumptions.

5 days ago | themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield

Newcastle United fans are being supplied with free alcohol by the club, to help and ensure the atmosphere for the Newcastle v Chelsea match is up to the level needed. A shocking kick-off time of 12 noon on a Sunday is ridiculous. However Newcastle United doing their bit by offering the free alcohol. If you get through the turnstiles before 11am you can then claim a free pint.