Newcastle Utd V Leeds Utd Match Thread - Llorente starts, Klich on the bench

[Irish Ian]

Needed that win.

Now three games in 6 days to contemplate....

[Cjay]

We need backup for Klich, Dallas in there isn't the answer though

We need a proper cm not a backup, woth the exception of Raph none pf our first 11 are so good we should only look for backups.

[SG90]

Important to get the 3 points. Raphinha and Rodrigo were class and Struijk outstanding. I think Klich is the problem in midfield, the gaps only appeared after he came on. Roberts looked decent, shame he can't score though.

[Chilli D]

Well, 3 much needed points in the bag.

After the first 10 minutes or so my view was that Newcastle were a team that were desperate and dirty. No surprise Leeds got the first yellow card despite so many Newcastle contenders beforehand.... I was beginning to think that Wilson must be the ref's love child

Disappointed that Pablo didn't come on. Not that impressed with Roberts or Klich and how much has Llorente cost us so far for 2 games in which he hasn't managed to complete either?

Who the f**k is Saint Maximin or whatever his name is? The TV commentators were absolutely creaming their pants over him! All I saw was a bit of pace and then falling over!

Surprised by your Saint-Maximin comment, he had Ayling on toast at least twice, and Phillips as well.

[Clacton White]

Concerning that Bamford has gone over the edge of a cliff it terms of form...but that's what he does.

Can't blame fans either as they aren't there , plus most have been fairly happy with him this season so far . I wonder why his confidence goes like that , very fragile mentally maybe .

[60sUnited]

Another great 3 points but so worrying how we let opposition defenders charge at us with the ball, happens most games !

[Finnatic]

Strange combo Finnatic.... wine, tea and brandy

showing my low status in life, it’s dinner not tea

[CHAPELALLMAN]

Can't blame fans either as they aren't there , plus most have been fairly happy with him this season so far . I wonder why his confidence goes like that , very fragile mentally maybe .

I suspect this is the case Clacton.

[Cjay]

Paddy has had 3 dire games, Roberts was bright again but not sure bright is enough?

I still wish we sold him and used the money to buy a proper cm 8/10

[Carrick Dave]

A small snark, Harrison’s minimalist celebration reflected the quality of his strike but would be more appropriate if he was doing it every week.

[SG90]

Paddy has had 3 dire games, Roberts was bright again but not sure bright is enough?

I still wish we sold him and used the money to buy a proper cm 8/10

He's just an average player. If we get big money for him, take it and run.

[Peter in Blackpool]

I didn't think it could get much worse second half, oh boy it did. Woeful, disjointed, sloppy, hapless and that was just Newcastle, we were much worse. I hate to say it folks but 16 other clubs put 5 past us again today we were that poor second half, Newcastle fans won't take any comfort from that but they should have got something from that game.

Honestly if we don't improve quickly it could be the 20th of March before we see another chance of a point. We won the game but we are in a rut. Awful performance for me.

now when i say things like that i am called scum

but have to agree with you, we got a win, but playing like that.....another 14 points seems a long way off.

need to improve

[WhiteRose]

We need a proper cm not a backup, woth the exception of Raph none pf our first 11 are so good we should only look for backups.

In bielsa's mind foreshaw is coming back and he will solve all our problems. Wont he?

[BobHirst]

I'll take the 3 points.
But a very poor performance overall. If you look second best to Newcastle then there are obviously a lot of problems.
I thought Moses was playing for them, the way the Red midfield and defense parted for them. I did actually feel a little relieved when we decided to go long with the goal kicks instead of taking those risks passing it around our penalty area.
I think Roberts ought to be given a go starting the next game for Bamford. Paddy works hard but he hasn't shown much in the striking department for quite a few games now.

[mav]

Paddy has had 3 dire games, Roberts was bright again but not sure bright is enough?

I still wish we sold him and used the money to buy a proper cm 8/10

I don't understand why you are so down on a number of our players.

[CHAPELALLMAN]

A small snark, Harrison’s minimalist celebration reflected the quality of his strike but would be more appropriate if he was doing it every week.

I don't get it, as when he does score it's usually a superb, confident, clinical goal. Then he will go and miss virtually an open goal when it seems easier to score.

[BobHirst]

Surprised by your Saint-Maximin comment, he had Ayling on toast at least twice, and Phillips as well.

Yes the only way we could stop him was by fouling him. Looks a talent to me.

[Cjay]

I don't understand why you are so down on a number of our players.

Just my opinion.

I like Bamford incidentally, its Roberts i dont rate at all.

[Irish Ian]

Some on here need to go back to their xboxes.

[Irish Ian]

I don't get it, as when he does score it's usually a superb, confident, clinical goal. Then he will go and miss virtually an open goal when it seems easier to score.

Like most forwards then?