Ben Spratt
@benspratt.bsky.social
Some of the same Newcastle optimism/pessimism. Views my own ✊
A sample of one of the logical reasons:
November 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A sample of one of the logical reasons:
Howe’s right to point out Newcastle are still only missing three players; it’s hardly an injury crisis. Win one game and they’re legends. Perform like this lot and they’ve half a chance
March 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Howe’s right to point out Newcastle are still only missing three players; it’s hardly an injury crisis. Win one game and they’re legends. Perform like this lot and they’ve half a chance
Wonder how much of the increase in Newcastle season ticket prices could be offset by cutting the salary of a certain senior staff member who still hasn’t managed to land a training kit sponsor 🤔
March 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Wonder how much of the increase in Newcastle season ticket prices could be offset by cutting the salary of a certain senior staff member who still hasn’t managed to land a training kit sponsor 🤔
Fwiw, Newcastle were fifth for the calendar year before their three straight wins, too
December 28, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Fwiw, Newcastle were fifth for the calendar year before their three straight wins, too
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas…
December 18, 2024 at 11:01 PM
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas…
I’ve seen others share the last Newcastle XI to win against Liverpool, but look at the state of the side they beat…
December 4, 2024 at 10:38 AM
I’ve seen others share the last Newcastle XI to win against Liverpool, but look at the state of the side they beat…
Given Howe was asked last week about Newcastle’s awful record without Bruno, I wonder if he’s asked this week about their great record without Isak…
December 2, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Given Howe was asked last week about Newcastle’s awful record without Bruno, I wonder if he’s asked this week about their great record without Isak…
Someone, please, show me the “strong hint”, while the piece also includes the leading question as part of the quote 👎🏻
November 23, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Someone, please, show me the “strong hint”, while the piece also includes the leading question as part of the quote 👎🏻
Journalism is on its arse
November 23, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Journalism is on its arse
Forest 1-3 Newcastle
89: Bruno shields the ball from Yates and wins a free-kick on halfway with other Forest players closing in. Congratulated by Tonali
89: Bruno shields the ball from Yates and wins a free-kick on halfway with other Forest players closing in. Congratulated by Tonali
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Forest 1-3 Newcastle
89: Bruno shields the ball from Yates and wins a free-kick on halfway with other Forest players closing in. Congratulated by Tonali
89: Bruno shields the ball from Yates and wins a free-kick on halfway with other Forest players closing in. Congratulated by Tonali
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
88: Bruno carries the ball out of defence and holds onto it just long enough to draw a foul from Jorginho, who is booked. Essentially a PG-13 version of what Bruno did to Jorginho last season
88: Bruno carries the ball out of defence and holds onto it just long enough to draw a foul from Jorginho, who is booked. Essentially a PG-13 version of what Bruno did to Jorginho last season
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
88: Bruno carries the ball out of defence and holds onto it just long enough to draw a foul from Jorginho, who is booked. Essentially a PG-13 version of what Bruno did to Jorginho last season
88: Bruno carries the ball out of defence and holds onto it just long enough to draw a foul from Jorginho, who is booked. Essentially a PG-13 version of what Bruno did to Jorginho last season
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
83: Bruno beats Partey to a Gordon pass and goes down cheaply, relieving pressure that had been building
83: Bruno beats Partey to a Gordon pass and goes down cheaply, relieving pressure that had been building
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
83: Bruno beats Partey to a Gordon pass and goes down cheaply, relieving pressure that had been building
83: Bruno beats Partey to a Gordon pass and goes down cheaply, relieving pressure that had been building
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
56: Bruno takes a pass from Schar in the centre circle and turns away from two Arsenal players to play a pass out to the left. The pass is intercepted, but Merino goes through Bruno as he plays it and is booked
56: Bruno takes a pass from Schar in the centre circle and turns away from two Arsenal players to play a pass out to the left. The pass is intercepted, but Merino goes through Bruno as he plays it and is booked
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
56: Bruno takes a pass from Schar in the centre circle and turns away from two Arsenal players to play a pass out to the left. The pass is intercepted, but Merino goes through Bruno as he plays it and is booked
56: Bruno takes a pass from Schar in the centre circle and turns away from two Arsenal players to play a pass out to the left. The pass is intercepted, but Merino goes through Bruno as he plays it and is booked
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
45+2: Bruno collects Burn’s pass, draws pressure from Saka, slows and wins the foul. Free-kick is the last action of the first half
45+2: Bruno collects Burn’s pass, draws pressure from Saka, slows and wins the foul. Free-kick is the last action of the first half
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
45+2: Bruno collects Burn’s pass, draws pressure from Saka, slows and wins the foul. Free-kick is the last action of the first half
45+2: Bruno collects Burn’s pass, draws pressure from Saka, slows and wins the foul. Free-kick is the last action of the first half
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
34: Bruno kicks the bottom of Merino’s boot. Foul missed by TV coverage in real time as Arsenal were still complaining about a previous decision, which is very out of character
34: Bruno kicks the bottom of Merino’s boot. Foul missed by TV coverage in real time as Arsenal were still complaining about a previous decision, which is very out of character
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
34: Bruno kicks the bottom of Merino’s boot. Foul missed by TV coverage in real time as Arsenal were still complaining about a previous decision, which is very out of character
34: Bruno kicks the bottom of Merino’s boot. Foul missed by TV coverage in real time as Arsenal were still complaining about a previous decision, which is very out of character
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
28: Bruno is surrounded by Arsenal players but somehow escapes with the ball before being dragged back by Timber
28: Bruno is surrounded by Arsenal players but somehow escapes with the ball before being dragged back by Timber
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
28: Bruno is surrounded by Arsenal players but somehow escapes with the ball before being dragged back by Timber
28: Bruno is surrounded by Arsenal players but somehow escapes with the ball before being dragged back by Timber
Wolves 1-2 Newcastle
84: Wolves players rush towards Bruno jusf outside the centre circle in his own half, but he skips past the first challenge and is then fouled by Lemina
84: Wolves players rush towards Bruno jusf outside the centre circle in his own half, but he skips past the first challenge and is then fouled by Lemina
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Wolves 1-2 Newcastle
84: Wolves players rush towards Bruno jusf outside the centre circle in his own half, but he skips past the first challenge and is then fouled by Lemina
84: Wolves players rush towards Bruno jusf outside the centre circle in his own half, but he skips past the first challenge and is then fouled by Lemina
Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham
90+4: Livramento cuts out a Tottenham attack, and Bruno seizes on the loose ball before being barged over from behind by Johnson. Postecoglou slumps forward, having presumably told his players not to do exactly that
90+4: Livramento cuts out a Tottenham attack, and Bruno seizes on the loose ball before being barged over from behind by Johnson. Postecoglou slumps forward, having presumably told his players not to do exactly that
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham
90+4: Livramento cuts out a Tottenham attack, and Bruno seizes on the loose ball before being barged over from behind by Johnson. Postecoglou slumps forward, having presumably told his players not to do exactly that
90+4: Livramento cuts out a Tottenham attack, and Bruno seizes on the loose ball before being barged over from behind by Johnson. Postecoglou slumps forward, having presumably told his players not to do exactly that
Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham
90+1: Gordon carries the ball forward down the left and passes inside to Bruno, who beats Kulusevski, then stretches to get ahead of Bentancur and win the foul, celebrating in front of the Leazes
90+1: Gordon carries the ball forward down the left and passes inside to Bruno, who beats Kulusevski, then stretches to get ahead of Bentancur and win the foul, celebrating in front of the Leazes
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham
90+1: Gordon carries the ball forward down the left and passes inside to Bruno, who beats Kulusevski, then stretches to get ahead of Bentancur and win the foul, celebrating in front of the Leazes
90+1: Gordon carries the ball forward down the left and passes inside to Bruno, who beats Kulusevski, then stretches to get ahead of Bentancur and win the foul, celebrating in front of the Leazes
Newcastle 1-0 Southampton
90+5: Newcastle give the ball away immediately from the previous free-kick, but Bruno halts the counter. Although he wildly misses the tackle, he gets the ball again from Isak and takes a bump from Alcaraz
90+5: Newcastle give the ball away immediately from the previous free-kick, but Bruno halts the counter. Although he wildly misses the tackle, he gets the ball again from Isak and takes a bump from Alcaraz
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Newcastle 1-0 Southampton
90+5: Newcastle give the ball away immediately from the previous free-kick, but Bruno halts the counter. Although he wildly misses the tackle, he gets the ball again from Isak and takes a bump from Alcaraz
90+5: Newcastle give the ball away immediately from the previous free-kick, but Bruno halts the counter. Although he wildly misses the tackle, he gets the ball again from Isak and takes a bump from Alcaraz
Newcastle 1-0 Southampton
90+4: With every Newcastle player back defending, Joelinton heads away a cross and Isak hooks clear. Bruno is the most advanced Newcastle player, chasing the ball towards halfway, and gets there just ahead of Edozie, who is booked
90+4: With every Newcastle player back defending, Joelinton heads away a cross and Isak hooks clear. Bruno is the most advanced Newcastle player, chasing the ball towards halfway, and gets there just ahead of Edozie, who is booked
November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Newcastle 1-0 Southampton
90+4: With every Newcastle player back defending, Joelinton heads away a cross and Isak hooks clear. Bruno is the most advanced Newcastle player, chasing the ball towards halfway, and gets there just ahead of Edozie, who is booked
90+4: With every Newcastle player back defending, Joelinton heads away a cross and Isak hooks clear. Bruno is the most advanced Newcastle player, chasing the ball towards halfway, and gets there just ahead of Edozie, who is booked
Twelve fouls won by Bruno while protecting a lead this season…
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November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Twelve fouls won by Bruno while protecting a lead this season…
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