NUFC fans taunted with ‘Where’s your famous atmosphere?’ by media after Newcastle 1 Wolves 1
If there was one thing worse than Steve Bruce’s ridiculously over the top negative tactics in Newcastle 1 Wolves 1, it was the atmosphere.
I say atmosphere…but it was non-existent.
The only noise for 95% of the match coming from the 3,235 wolves fans.
The official attendance showed only 46,019, meaning at the very most there were under 43,000 Newcastle fans inside St James Park, which included corporate ticket sales as well.
Birmingham Live report after Newcastle 1 Wolves 1:
“Where’s your famous atmosphere?
The life seems to have been sucked out of Newcastle’s once vociferous fanbase.
“Even when Wolves trailed Newcastle it was the 3,162 guys and gals from the Black Country making all the noise inside St James’ Park.
“Attendances at St James’ Park rarely dip below 50,000 but the turnout for the match with Wolves was just 46,019.
“Those who bothered to turn up could only contribute to a particularly flat atmosphere and locals suggest Sunday’s silent mode is becoming a regular thing at a stadium once famed for its raucous atmosphere.”
Stats from BBC Sport:
Newcastle 1 Wolves 1 – Sunday 27 October 2pm
Goals:
Newcastle United:
Jamaal Lascelles 37, Sean Longstaff red card 82
Wolves:
Otto 73
Possession was Wolves 57% Newcastle 43%
Total shots were Wolves 13 Newcastle 13
Shots on target were Wolves 5 Newcastle 2
Corners were Wolves 6 Newcastle 3
Referee: Kevin Friend
Newcastle team v Wolves:
Dubravka, Yedlin, Fernandez, Lascelles, Clark, Willems, M Longstaff (Atsu 90), S Longstaff, Saint-Maximin (Gayle 90)), Almiron, Joelinton (Shelvey 85)
Unused Subs
Darlow, Dummett, Muto, Krafth
Crowd: 46,019 (3,235 Wolves)
(I’m still hoping NUFC make me regret giving up my season ticket…Newcastle 1 Wolves 1 – Read HERE)
(The official highlights from Newcastle 1 Wolves 1 – Watch HERE)
(More embarrassing Steve Bruce comments after Newcastle 1 Wolves 1 – Read HERE)
(Instant NUFC fan/writer reaction to Newcastle 1 Wolves 1 – Read HERE)
(The positives and negatives from the draw with Wolves – Read HERE)
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