NUFC vs Brentford

[Zippity]

Newcastle XI vs Brentford: Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes (C), Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Barnes; Woltemade

Subs: Ramsdale, Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley

Just the one change.

We need to be more on the front foot than we have been away recently. Doing the same thing and hoping for something to work is patently not working.

[OwdBillCook]

Didn't realise Osula was injured. Not good.

[Zippity]

Oh, blimey, neither did I,

And those shinpads might protect a toddler from a kitten...

[OwdBillCook]

Not the most promising start I guess. brentford looking very well organised - as you might expect.........

[OwdBillCook]

Jeez that was lucky!!

[PhoneymcRingRing]

Not suprised by this start. Joelinton coming off could be a blessing in disguise.

[Zippity]

This is a performance that befits a team with 12 points from 10 games, let's be honest.

[Zippity]

But I'll take that!! Thought the chance had gone. Great cross, great flick and fantastic work by Barnes.

[OwdBillCook]

YES!

Great work from Barnes!

[Zippity]

Dan Burn getting wound up by the fans...responding...then throwing the ball straight out of play...sheesh...

[toptoon]

Meh first half.
Still not on our game. Even Tonali looks flat.
Top finish from Barnes.

Need a big second half. HTL.

[Zippity]

Not sure why Dan Burn was so tight-too easy to get turned and now they'll target him on a yellow.

Hall on, please?

[Zippity]

Pope's attempt at a punch, man...ffs

[toonviking]

Pope's attempt at a punch, man...ffs

Popes work in the box is horrible, as always.

[toonviking]

Too many ball losses from Bruno