McClaren: Coloccini, Krul And Taylor Were "Immaculate" Against Man Utd
The Magpies' boss praises his backline.
Post-game the Toon boss said:
I think you saw out there was the leader.
But from one to 11 and the subs you have to defend well and you have to do your job
AdvertisementConcentration is the key thing because Ive been there when you lose it and you lose the game at the end.
We kept our focus and could have won it the end.
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Inside the first 10 minutes, Man Utd averaged more than 70% possession and the Red Devils passing fluency ensured Newcastle struggled to get any sort of foothold in the game whatsoever.
I thought Colo and Taylor and Tim Krul were excellent, they were immaculate.
They kept us in the game in the first 20 minutes and the last 10 minutes.
AdvertisementYou have to defend well and they showed their experience.
Newcastle host Northampton Town on Tuesday night in the Capital One Cup and face Arsenal at St James' Park on Saturday. (12.45KO)