5 Reasons For Newcastle Fans To Be Cheerful (And 5 To Be Fearful) After Opening Day
2. Southampton Were There To Be Beaten
Southampton were very ordinary and will not be as disorganised against any other team this season. Fresh from a few hectic Europa League qualifiers, the Saints were possibly fatigued and certainly could have been beaten if Newcastle had sharpened up at the back. Not many teams will have the opportunity to say that this season.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.
