Newcastle vs Reading Match Review

This was a game we would undoubtedly have lost 2 months ago - and yet we won 3-0. That is a measure of how far we’ve come under KK.

Reading started brightly, and we really struggled to get on top, principally because we couldn’t a grip on midfield. This was where, for me, the team showed real bottle, fighting their individual battles, and and battling for each other - refusing to allow Reading to get a firm foothold in the game, until genuine class could come to the fore.

We scored against the run of play with a typical Oba Martins goal - which must have been a dagger to Reading’s heart - and we never looked back.

A 2nd goal just before half-time, well created by Beye, and superbly put away by Owen - although he looked as though he may have been marginally offside to me - effectively ended the game as a contest, and we got well on top in the 2nd, although to be fair Reading never lay down.

Essentially a good team performance, with players playing for each other, but some good individual performances. I wouldn’t really like to single out anyone in particular because no one put in less than a good shift.

David Edgar filled in for the injured Steven Taylor, and started nervously making a few errors. However, supported by Beye and Faye, he played his way into the game, had a good 2nd half, and overall his peformance was very satisfactory.

The relief around SJP this afternoon was apparent, and everyone went home happy at a decent performance, and in the knowledge that Premier League footy has been secured. Let’s hope this is the last time we have to endure this kind of torture.

2 Responses to “Newcastle vs Reading Match Review”

1. free bets on April 6th, 2008 10:44 am

   its good to see Owen being consistant in scoring again like we all know he can

2. Mark on April 6th, 2008 11:37 pm

   The recent upsurge in form has been great to see and with Owen back in form the fear of relegation has gone. Thanks for your recentcomments on my blog!

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