RabiuBBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ on Newcastle United after 3-1 win over Brighton Interesting to read through these BBC Sport ‘neutrals’ comments, following on from Newcastle United winning against Brighton.
United going 2-0 inside 25 minutes through Osula and Burn, only for Brighton to make it nervous when pulling one back with half an hour to go.
Substitute Harvey Barnes calming things down with an added time finish to ensure all three points.
A huge win for Eddie Howe and his players with now three matches left to play.
Away to Forest, home to West Ham and then away at Fulham on the final day of the season.
The BBC Sport readers comments from neutrals, some from Brighton fans, Newcastle supporters also contributing, as well as Mackems and Liverpool fans: ‘Watching Pope with the ball at his feet is absolutely terrifying. Newcastle really, really, really need to strengthen that position next season.’‘
What about his shot stopping? Two top class saves from Hinshelwood and the Greek forward late in the game before Barnes settled it. Seems like nowadays keepers who look good on the ball get away with being average shot stoppers.
’‘(Chelsea fan) Take Sanchez, please. I beg of you.’‘
Ha I thought he said strengthen… You can keep Sanchez thanks!’‘Pope isn’t even Sunday league keeper with a ball at his feet, shockingly bad.
And as a side note, any professional player who cannot pass, shoot and look competent with their weaker foot should never be in the league at all, yet its full of them, especially keepers. This is something I cannot fathom as an ex amateur player from the 90’s.
’‘Brighton fan here. Well done today, you deserved it. We were poor, but that’s not detracting from your performance. The points help in a very tight league, pleased to see you guys next season. Now, let’s see if spurs go down lol’‘Yes if there is indeed a God, Spurs will go down.’‘
Imagine Osula with composure and some clinical finishing? Think he will either become a good championship forward or a scarily good PL striker. ’‘(Liverpool fan) Don’t worry, a bigger club will buy him soon enough!’‘
Whether anyone will argue but we’ve missed Schar. He can pass a ball better than almost anyone on the pitch today and his leadership in the back 4 has been desperately missed.
’‘Totally agree. Nobody else does his diagonal pitch-length crosses / passes out from the back.’‘
But he’s getting on and isn’t as mobile as he used to be, there always has to come a time when you draw a line and move on to the next generation.
’‘Agreed, I’ll be disappointed to see him go, he added a bit of quality to our defence.’‘
Yes your right but it would be valuable to keep him for another year, get him his coaching badges and utilise him with the younger players and the occasional bench-warming duties.
Jamie Carragher Praises Newcastle Star After Impressive Display vs Brighton
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher was full of praise for a standout Newcastle United player following their 3-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James’ Park on Saturday.
Newcastle took control early, with William Osula heading home in the 12th minute from Jacob Murphy’s cross, before Dan Burn added a second with a powerful header against his former club. Substitute Harvey Barnes sealed the win with a clinical third as the Magpies kept their faint European hopes alive.
Carragher, analysing the match on Sky Sports, singled out one performer for his composure, work rate and key contributions in both defence and attack. “He was excellent today – strong in the duels, intelligent with the ball, and showed real leadership,” Carragher remarked.
The former Liverpool defender highlighted how the player’s performance helped Eddie Howe’s side dominate proceedings despite Brighton’s bright start. His display silenced some doubters and boosted Newcastle’s momentum heading into the international break. Fans and pundits alike agreed it was one of his most complete showings of the season.
’‘Always nervy watching the toon but feeling good, can watch match of the day now for the first time in weeks haha.’‘
Could easily have had to settle for a draw, or even lost that, from the sound of things.
But I suppose we could easily have won a bunch of the games we lost. It all evens out.’‘
They’ll be talking up ‘England’s Eddie Howe’ tonight! What a fantastic job this exciting, young English manager has done ensuring Newcastle’s survival in the premier league for another year!?
’‘(Liverpool fan) Yes, it evens out over the course of the season. Newcastle’s first win since early March!’‘
Early March 2026 or early March 2025?I’m trying to think back to a match we played in early March 2025.
But the only one I can think of is one that we absolutely, definitely won. That’s why you’re here!’‘
(Liverpool fan) Pretty lame really, when that single game is all you lot have had to shout for the past 70 years and probably the next 70 too!!
’‘Osula is improving every game, still looks a little erratic at times and I thought we were crazy for turning down £30m for him in January but he’s proving me wrong.’‘
Another example of Newcastle’s excellent recruitment proving countless comments about it laughably wrong!’‘ (Liverpool fan) Really? Excellent recruitment? How are the 3 panic buys working out?’‘
My God….they were going to sell him last summer(?) You think a home win vs flip flops BHA and it’s all beltaz? Cmon….look at the ‘L’ column. If players like Pope, Burn, Murphy and Willock – and Osula – are first picks next season with Edward at the helm, there’s ganna be botha!’‘
Bruno and Tonali together make all the difference.Gordon has his good moments but if we get good money for him, I’ll be happy with Barnes and Murphy down the wings.
’‘Be happy Newcastle fans. Really good win against the form team.’‘
Murphy’s assist was not only absolute quality but the sign of a player who wants to play the game not roll around and win free kicks. He has a big role to play in this team, Isak isn’t the only player who can score from Murphy crosses!’‘
Newcastle needed that. Hopefully put a good run together now for the final few games and get a top half finish.
’‘Lintons usual poor performance.’
‘Finally a big win for the Geodies’‘
‘Big win’ ? It was Brighton’‘
A team who would have been in the European places had they won?
’‘Been a great run by Brighton and nobody expected us to be so close to a European place but it ain’t over yet’‘
Brighton still have every chance, one result doesn’t decide anything (except that Newcastle won’t be relegated).
’‘Why does Howe persist with Pope – he’s an absolute joke’‘
Because his only viable alternative is Ramsdale?
Sounds like they’re determined to get a new keeper this summer.
’‘Pope earnt you two points, excellent save from a great overhead kick.’‘
Well done to NewcastleBrighton’s defence today was awful
Overall too passive from BrightonHope we do better next 3 games.’‘
Fair play Magpies, we had some good chances and missed them, you had a few too and took them, thats football. I had a feeling you would win today. After the final whistle a Magpie hopped around my garden and my dog barked at it! Albions good run comes to an end, Toon can turn things around. Great atmosphere by sounds of it . All the best. UTA!’‘
Good news for BBC journalists who will now get Monday off as they don’t need to file any ‘Howe out’ stories this week
’‘Focus on the spurs now for the southern media’‘
Howe was a dead man walking after the Sunderland win. Would love it if you kept him , he’s not very good.’
Newcastle 3 Brighton 1 – Saturday 2 May 2026 3pm
Match Stats
Goals: Newcastle United:Osula 12, Burn 24, Barnes 90+5 Brighton:Hinshelwood 61
Possession was Newcastle 33% Brighton 67%
Total shots were Newcastle 13 Brighton 13
Shots on target were Newcastle 6 Brighton 4
Corners were Newcastle 2 Brighton 7
Touches in the opposition box Newcastle 24 Brighton 26
Newcastle team v Brighton: Pope, Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Bruno (Ramsey 91), Tonali, Joelinton, Willock (Hall 68), Jacob Murphy (Barnes 68), Osula (Wissa 68)
Unused subs: Ramsdale, Trippier, Gordon, Elanga, Woltemade
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