I have read a lot of forums with Newcastle Fans not at all happy with the performance or the way things are going.
I wasn't pleased with patches in the performance at Boro (particularly the two goals conceded), but lets look at it in perspective.
Joey Barton, Emre, Enrique back into the team will make a massive difference. Some quality and creativity in the midfield and Enrique a natural Left back allowing N'zogbia to play on the left of midfield. Also allows Geremi to play Right back, where his toughness and smarts would be valuable.
Cacaba for me was sensational when he came on. I have watched this bloke play for Lyon and he is a terrific player. He came on and went to the center of defence with Taylor moving to Right Back. He will find his feet more and be a sensation. Rozenhal again was solid. Cant agree with peoples thoughts on Milner, was good against Boro, very dangerous, and have seen him all of last season be our best player away from home. Always gives his all, no way a front runner.
To me there is so much positives we can take out of the start of our campaign. We never, and I repeat NEVER start this well, we are always slow starters, this time we are undefeated. I think we are off to a Good Start.
GIVEN
GEREMI ROZENHAL CACABA ENRIQUE
MILNER BARTON EMRE N'ZOGBIA
MARTINS VIDUKA
HARPER
OWEN
SMITH
TAYLOR
BUTT
DUFF
As you can see, when fit we have a world class side and depth.
We have Barnsley mid week, then Wigan at home, I expect victories in both. We do that we get some players back, we have 8 points in 4 games in the League, uundefeated, things are going good.