Chapter 4
Recap
Season is nearly over, and every point counts.
Nearly lost this game, until the man in the moment Michael Owen taps in from close range. Right before the whistle.
Enough to keep me in the race for the title.
The next game in the league is away to Liverpool.
If I’m going to have a shot at the title, it’s taking all 3 plts in this fixture and trailblazing the remaining games in the hope that they drop points.
So I’m animated from the touchline.
Changing tactics as the game goes on.
Getting players to get in the right positions.
But pausing to take in the high level of football being shown by both teams, with their current manager also. Whilst having time to change my outfit more than once in the first half.
Half time and newcastle took the lead at Anfield.
Well, for at least 7 minutes as Liverpool pulled one back.
Entertaining game so far.
There are plenty of shots at both ends of the pitch.
The second half kicks off.
I’m hoping for more of the first half entrainment.
BUT…. something happens early on.
I’m devastated. Only a minute into the second half.
I’m going to roll with it.
I’ve created chances.
Likely, they will score against 10 men.
So, hopefully, I can keep the pressure in the final half, and maybe butt will pick up some defensive duties when we ain’t got the ball.
Full time.
I’m glad the game has ended.
Defeat to a good team I can take.
But I know deep down it was a risk to carry on.
Maybe I could have called for a change on the 60th.
Owen getting his brace on the 60th did stop me from making subs and a tactical change.
Losing this game has crushed my chances of dreaming of winning the league with this newcastle team.
But the show must go on.
And it’s a trip the greatest stadium on the footballing stage.
For the chance to hold the best domestic cup competition in the world.
A trophy that means more to me than winning the Champions League.
It is, of course, the FA Cup.
It’s been a great half for Newcastle.
Thanks to Michael Owen scoring a first-half brace.
My counterpart wasn’t happy with a few challenges on some of his players.
I’ve enjoyed it.
The second half is underway, and there is not much to talk about.
He can check his watch all he wants.
The first half pumping gave me the advance.
Full time.
NEWCASTLE ARE FA CUP CHAMPIONS 🏆 🥇
Manchester United came at Newcastle like a hurricane in the second half.
But the toon army put on a show.
League cup and now FA Cup winners.
The league is out of sight as we go into the last game of the season.
A game against Sam allardyce former employer’s before he signed for Newcastle.
And it was almost embarrassing given what he has achieved this season.
A win is a win.
3plts and a clean sheet is what its all about.
I took owen off for a standing ovation.
Glimpse of milner’s potential given the fact he only got 25 minutes of play.
Season closes
Liverpool are champions.
(Some league stats)
All made possible because of this man and this really good side.
The new board and owner are happy to extend Sam’s position for 1 more season.
The end.
