Match Day Thread Newcastle United v Barcelona (Champions League)

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We did pretty well but it does have that feeling of inevitability that they will switch on a moment of class and score. We've got our strengths but I always think it's noticeable when they get the ball and drive at our defence the control of the football their players have is levels above us.
 
I don't often moan about refs, but it's ****ing obvious.

The ****er linesman kept his flag down knowing Barnes was offside which wasted time and then later the same **** put his flag straight up when Barnes was onside.

Then the yellow cards not given to Lopez and yamal and Tonali 1st foul straight in the book.

Seriously **** OFF
 
45 mins they'll use all the subs, waste time and just keep the ball... It won't surprise me if they pinch a goal and get the perfect result
 
I don’t think 3-0 would’ve been enough tonight. But when he started Barnes and Osula 3-0 felt more than optimistic.
 
As much as I very much appreciate Osula's willing and he certainly lets the CB's know they are in a game his composure is like league 1 level. It's pretty wild he's found himself in a champions league knock out match against Barcelona
 
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As much as I very much appreciate Osula's willing and he certainly lets the CB's know they are in a game his composure is like league 1 level. It's pretty wild he's found himself in a champions league knock out match against Barcelona

The ball literally just bobbles around his legs, there is no sense of control at all. 60 mins, please get Barnes off, I’d bring on Gordon and Willock for him and Osula. Tino on for trippier and we can do something but the indecision from Howe isn’t a good sign again.