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Dear Roker Report,
Yes, yes, yes!
Watching Sunday’s game from the comfort of home, I felt so proud of the Lads for their performance and togetherness
Looking at our starting eleven, we were — including the goalkeeper — missing four players from our usual defensive set up.
Unfortunately that was exposed early in the game and a lesson to be learnt, but how the lads responded was full of inspiration and in my opinion, we were the more committed team and most likely to win the game — in other words, we were the better team throughout
and deserved the three points.
The most pleasing aspect of the win was the spirit shown. We moved the ball quicker, had a focal point and wherever possible, we got a shot away, which is something that’s been lacking in our home games.
The squad does need improving but we must remember that it’s our first season back in the Premier League. We’ve achieved our first goal in survival and next year, we push on.
Nice to see Luke O’Nien and Chris Rigg leading the applause at the end.
Six points off the Geordies this season….happy days!
Haway the Lads
Mark
Dear Roker Report,
Well done to one and all.
Beating the black and white shite in their own shit tip.
Haway the lads!
Rob Brown
Ed’s Note [Phil]: Hi, Mark and Rob. Thank you for your letters.
I’m writing this reply some seven hours after the game finished and I must admit that I’m still in a state of shock at the fact we turned it around and were able to complete a frankly astonishing league double over Newcastle for 2025/2026.
I feared the worst after we went 1-0 down but after an underwhelming first half display, we were completely rejuvenated in the second half and I don’t think it’s a stretch to claim that we were the better side by a distance. We showed immense heart and fortitude, and it was fitting that the goals were scored by two players who turned up big time: Chemsdine Talbi and Brian Brobbey.
A memorable day and the perfect way to head into the international break, with everyone on a high and absolutely buzzing to have seen off the Mags in their own backyard!
