Arguably the team’s biggest test to date against an in-form Tottenham.

Character shows through again as the Toon hit back twice to earn deserved draw. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Away matches against average teams might decide your season, today the team passed with flying colours.

Demba weighed in with another quality finish while a Jonas’ goal is always worth waiting for! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

We doubted there would be a hat-trick from somebody in a black & white shirt all season, so this was a very pleasant surprise.

Maybe a few more of our players should observe Ramadan! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Another away tie but worth the journey tonight. Nine changes unbalanced the team but very fitting that Captain Colo popped up to get the winner.

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Great performances in the centre of the pitch and always nice to come from behind against this lot and their fans.

Shame about the screamer Shay kept out though! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

It wasn’t pretty but on the plus side there’s certainly no doubt that the players are ready to go that extra step in helping defend Tim Krul’s goal.

Not too sure about the not having a shot on target though! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

The crowd was low but the mood was lifted a little by a spirited second half which brought home the three points.

Saving the ‘Best’ until last…or at least the second half. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Scunthorpe away in the Carling Cup, go a goal behind and the writing is on the wall, or maybe not.

This team certainly has spirit though and the comeback had a cherry on the top with Sammy’s piledriver. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety (plus) minutes.

As usual, nerves were frayed on derby day but the lads proved team spirit hadn’t disappeared in the transfer window.

The commitment was matched by an oh so sweet Ryan Taylor free-kick, get in! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Newcastle United emerged from their opening day fixture with an honourable draw, plus the odd bit of (not so) friendly conflict thrown in.

A hard working performance with Joey Barton at the heart of everything good…and not so good. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.