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[Newcastle United @NUFC]

STEUR OUT OF NOWHERE 😤

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

A frustrating end to a game that leaves me with mixed feelings. Ultimately, it feels like two points dropped. Newcastle were in a position to see this game out and simply didn’t manage it. That’s disappointing.

But there are positives. Seeing Sean Steur and Nico González together in midfield was hugely encouraging. Whether Jaissle’s hand was forced by Joelinton’s absence or he’s genuinely open to adapting the system to accommodate both players, I hope he’s seen enough to consider this partnership going forward.

Bringing MFP back into the fold and Miley into midfield was another positive, and some credit has to go to Matthias Jaissle for that.

However, there were familiar frustrations. Harvey Barnes wasteful in front of goal, Wissa offering very little, and Joe Willock coming on to occupy the number ten role without really influencing proceedings.

A mixed bag, certainly. But we take a point, and hopefully we take some important lessons from it.

The biggest takeaway for me? Newcastle’s midfield looks a much better proposition with Steur and Nico González together. Let’s build on that. ⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

And now Fulham win a free kick in a dangerous area after minimal contact. Muniz has absolutely sold that one to the referee. Clever play from the Fulham forward, but frustrating to see the referee buy it so easily at such a crucial stage of the game. Newcastle need to keep their heads here!

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

87 minutes gone and another huge opportunity wasted! MFP has the ball taken off his foot by Lewis Hall, and Bernd Leno gets across to make the save. That really should have been 2-1 to Newcastle.

These are the moments that decide games. We’ve had opportunities to put this one to bed and haven’t taken them. Thoroughly frustrating! 🤦‍♂️⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

You’ve got to be fucking kidding me! Less than 15 seconds after talking about game management and seeing the game out, Newcastle concede. 🤦‍♂️

You couldn’t make it up. This is exactly the mentality and game management we’ve been questioning all season. Absolutely criminal.

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

The final ten minutes are all about composure now. Fulham will throw everything at Newcastle in an attempt to claw their way back into this game.

This is one of the rare occasions this season where Newcastle have found themselves ahead, and now we need to show we have the maturity, discipline and game management to see it out.

No unnecessary risks. Keep possession, stay organised and manage the game. Time to show we can close out a result! ⚫⚪

#NUFC #NewcastleUnited #FULNEW

[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

WHAT A GOAL FROM JACOB MURPHY! Absolute stunner! ⚽

Wins the ball back with a great interception, cuts inside and absolutely rifles a left-footed finish into the net. A finish any Premier League footballer would be proud of.

I’m often critical of Murphy and question whether he’s good enough, but you’ve got to give him his flowers tonight. Every now and again he produces something absolutely spectacular. Take a bow! 👏⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

Thiaw Chow with a vital last-ditch tackle Palacios to keep Newcastle in the game! That’s a certain goal otherwise, and we’d be 1-0 down. Huge defensive intervention at a crucial moment. Sometimes those challenges are just as important as scoring goals. ⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

Dedic has every right to look across in frustration there. He’s put an excellent ball into the perfect area, exactly where you’d expect a poacher to attack it, but Will Osula is a yard away from getting on the end of it.

Unlucky, perhaps, but this is exactly the point I’ve been making. We need our strikers playing on the last line, attacking those spaces and anticipating the delivery. That’s how you get on the end of those chances. ⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

Credit to Jaissle for keeping Sean Steur on the pitch. He’s clearly been Newcastle’s best player tonight and deserves every minute.

Lewis Miley comes on for Nico González, but I’m slightly disappointed to see the Steur and Nico partnership last only 60 minutes. Unless Miley is going to offer us more going forward, I’m not convinced this is an upgrade in the middle of the park right now.

That said, give the lad a chance. Let’s see what Lewis can bring over the next 30 minutes. ⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

The lack of quality in the final third from both sides has been the defining feature of tonight’s game. 60 minutes gone and still 0-0. The finishing and decision-making up front have been really poor.

But Newcastle have a real opportunity here to take something from this game. We absolutely cannot walk away with nothing. A draw has to be the bare minimum from this point. We need to show some game management and make sure we leave with points. ⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

The difference in quality Sean Steur brings to this midfield is staggering. His ability to read the game, his composure in possession and his willingness to get stuck into challenges is exceptional.

He’s aggressive without being reckless, fearless without being careless, and technically so much better than we’ve seen from much of this midfield.

I honestly can’t speak highly enough of this kid. Absolutely fantastic. Newcastle have got a serious talent on their hands. 👏⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

If ever there was a moment to hold your breath, it’s seeing Sean Steur go down injured. This is a player Newcastle simply cannot afford to lose. In my opinion, he’s already showing the qualities that could transform our midfield this season. His composure, technical ability and intelligence are exactly what we’ve been missing.

Fingers crossed it’s nothing serious. We need this lad fit! 🤞⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

Another big opportunity for Harvey Barnes, and again the finishing lets him down. He’s often regarded as our most clinical finisher, but today he’s been wasteful in front of goal.

His movement, work off the ball and the positions he’s getting into have been excellent. But ultimately, it’s what you do when the chances arrive that counts. Newcastle are creating opportunities, but we simply have to start taking them. ⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

Dan Burn clearly frustrated with Nico González in that first half, shouting at him for not offering himself and creating enough space to receive the pass.

But once again, Sean Steur is standing out for me. His control, composure and first touch are on another level compared to much of what we’ve seen from Newcastle.

That technical quality is exactly what this team needs across the pitch. If Newcastle are going to play the system Matthias Jaissle wants, the technical ability of the players has to be exceptionally high. You simply cannot build that style of football without it. ⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

@1872_birdy I think that’s the main concern with the setup as we’re not able to get those technically gifted players far enough up the pitch 👍

[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

The Newcastle midfield already looks to have more composure in possession with Sean Steur and Dedić together. The shape looks better, the defensive structure looks more organised and there’s a better balance to the side.

However, there’s still a naivety about the way Newcastle defend. Plenty of positives, but there’s work to do. ⚫⚪

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[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

@Stuie_54 I agree, the midfield looks to have a better shape but the lack of creativity upfront mainly down to the fact we’re still playing Wissa in the 10 could be problematic as this game goes on

[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

I don’t think Wissa is even playing as a midfielder he’s there as a second striker.
I completely agree in my opinion having a dedicated number six with two eights going forward would offer us more composure but if you are looking and get results and it means that we highlighting small things and small changes that are improving by having Steur and Nico together.
It could be positive sign to come

[Twoforjoy @TwoforjoyTV]

My biggest takeaway from that first half is just how much more composure Newcastle have in midfield. Exactly what I expected and something I’ve been calling for over a long time.

Sean Steur and Nico González playing together brings a level of technical quality that we’ve been missing. It gives us so much more going forward, but equally importantly, it gives us better options when playing out from the back.

The structure looks better, the shape looks more balanced, and having both players able to drop into those pockets of space gives Newcastle much-needed control.

But the standout for me has undoubtedly been Sean Steur. His quality, composure and understanding of the game have really shone through in that first half. 👏⚫⚪

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