It was a grubby defeat on a dirty winter’s evening, however one that may be traced again to the summer season for Newcastle United.
Then, they spent £250million on six gamers. Right here, two of them began, three got here on and one was unused. None of them had a very optimistic impression, as has been the case all season, save for defender Malick Thiaw.
A ruinous close-season, shedding Alexander Isak and bringing in at nice expense a set of signings whose collective return has been paltry, has left them fragile and uncovered.
Yoane Wissa began in opposition to his former membership and did little or no. Likewise fellow striker Nick Woltemade, who joined him at half-time. Jacob Ramsey and Anthony Elanga had been additionally second-half introductions whose campaigns have been under-whelming to say the least. Thiaw seems drained, very like the remainder of the workforce.
Newcastle took the lead and instantly misplaced management, a give up they’d repeat when believing that they had rescued a late level. In the long run, they deservedly misplaced the sport and, for the primary time this season, there have been greater than a pocket of boos to accompany a moist and depressing conclusion. Not less than, that’s, for Eddie Howe and his weary facet.
Yoane Wissa struggled in opposition to his former facet as Newcastle had been crushed 3-2 at residence
For Keith Andrews and Brentford, the outlook couldn’t be sunnier. This come-from-behind triumph moved them into the highest seven, stage on factors with champions Liverpool. Few had been predicting that on the again of a summer season wherein they misplaced a number of stars, together with Wissa.
How candy for Brentford, then, that his alternative, Dango Ouattara, was the 86th-minute match-winner. By then, Wissa was again within the dugout, substituted after one other stodgy show. He was not alone from a Newcastle perspective.
The hosts had been in entrance when Sven Botman headed in halfway by way of the primary half however they trailed by the break. Then, within the 79th minute, Bruno Guimaraes scored a penalty and we anticipated a house onslaught. But, as soon as extra, Newcastle had been as scruffy because the climate.
Newcastle United supervisor Eddie Howe was in a reflective temper after the full-time whistle
Sensing a house waywardness, Mathias Jensen dropped a superb ball excessive and Ouattara ran free earlier than smashing by way of Nick Pope. In fact, the competition had the correct final result and the sport’s finest participant had determined it. He was considered one of a number of who shone for the guests.
For instance, Vitaly Janelt, the type of diligent midfielder who can go unnoticed. Not right here. At 1-0 he cleared from the road earlier than heading the Thirty seventh-minute equaliser from Ouattara’s cross. Igor Thiago transformed a penalty in stoppage-time after Jacob Murphy had dealt with.
Newcastle had been stage when Guimaraes stole a yard on Michael Kayode and was tripped by the defender as they ran in the direction of Anthony Elanga’s low cross. Guimaraes tucked residence from 12 yards. From nowhere there was perception inside St James’ Park and a house roar went up in anticipation of one other objective. They acquired it, solely not on the finish they wished.
‘I’ve no situation with the supporters’ response,’ mentioned Howe. ‘They’re reacting to what we ship. We have now to show that round. I’ve clearly not been doing my job effectively sufficient. I am aggravated and indignant with myself.’
