Wantage RoyalMaguire I thought Newcastle showed why they are champions to be honest. Went away to one of the strongest teams in the league this year, soaked up the pressure, took their chances (let's not forget they were an inch away from a third as well) and went home with all three points. Classic away performance and I was very impressed with the organisation and defensive commitment they displayed. How different to Newcastle teams of old.
Nolan - cockpiece without any shadow of a doubt and yes, the ref was intimidated but that hardly cost us the game.
Reading did okay but also showed why we're not quite there yet. I too think we should have gone with two strikers earlier in the match given the scoreline and how out of the game Shane Long was on his own. Otherwise no real complaints and at least now we can all put our feet up for the next four matches, enjoy some football and not worry about the damn play-offs any more.
Have to agree 100% with that.
I don't understand nolan. I knew he'd taunt us if he scored as he does that every week - so don't take it personally. He was also a bellend with the ref.
That said, he was straight over to bryn when he was injured and then first to clap him off and pat him on the stretcher.
Odd guy.