Interesting to read through these BBC Sport ‘neutrals’ comments, following on from Newcastle United drawing against Liverpool.
United taking the lead twice, only for the scousers to equalise both times.
That second equaliser controversial, as it looked a soft penalty award and the referee very generous to Liverpool in terms of how much time he’d added on.
The BBC Sport readers comments from neutrals….
‘Liverpool fan here. Huge credit to Newcastle United and their fans for the fitting tribute to the legendary King Kev.’
‘Keegan was probably more revered in Newcastle then Liverpool, so not really any thing to say about credit.’
‘Wow, we were so so lucky. Newcastle must hate playing us, we scored late against them regularly. This shows we desperately need some extra signings to compete. Wouldn’t have caused to complain about result if we lost.
Lovely tribute to Kevin Keegan’
‘One thing that Liverpool have never done is buy their way to a title. Every penny they have spent has been from their legitimate income and shrewd management of the club.’
‘Very soft penalty.’
‘Wissa was extremely fortunate not to receive a 2nd yellow for stopping breakaway attack on them.’
‘Iraola needs time. He’s inherited a lot of dead wood.’
‘I found the performance of last season’s signings embarrassing in this game. Real second rate rubbish, in terms of Kerkez and Frimpong. Wirtz and Isak are capable of far better, but whether they’ll show it, I begin to doubt.’
‘Isak and Wirtz have been and continue to be bombs’
‘Liverpool will be delighted that Dominik Szoboszlai has recently signed a contract extension. He is becoming more and more important to them. Lewis Hall must be absolutely gutted after such a good game, to make a blunder right at the end.’
‘He didn’t make a blunder. He didn’t even attempt a tackle, so how was it a foul?’
‘It was a penalty in Liverpool minds and no one elses.’
‘Wouldn’t have been given at the other end.’
‘Such a shame for Lewis Hall, but concentration is required until the final whistle.’
‘Ironically, watching how Newcastle play, Isak would have a hatful most games. Liverpool slow build up does nothing for him.’
‘He screwed himself, 2 clubs and his national side with his greed and appalling behaviour. Now he looks to be an £130m paper weight.’
‘Have to agree. Compared to the hard working forwards in Liverpool’s recent years, Isak is not the kind of player we need. Get rid for 60m in the new year.. take the loss and move on.’
‘Liverpool getting done twice by basically route one football has to be worrying.’
‘Route one football? Newcastle sliced Liverpool open, it was never route one football, what were you watching?’
‘That new midfielder that Newcastle have signed . The 18 year old, he was really good looked liked he’d been in the team years.’
‘Looking at the Toon today in general, the assumption that they will desperately miss their departed old guard this season may be wide of the mark.’
‘Newcastle were immense today, considering they have had the heart of the team ripped out.’
‘Was Iak playing?. Liverpool do what they do every season v Newcastle. Injury time Goals save them again. Think Newcastle will be fine this season, Liverpool look well short of a top finish.’
‘Good game that …. Liverpool’s did well to get the point in such a hectic atmosphere… Newcastle are energetic and show good direct instincts both teams can do well this season.’
‘Newcastle pace to burn upfront against a poor Liverpool defence, a good Newcastle defence against a toothless Liverpool attack.’
‘Newcastle played really well and very unlucky though not to win.’
‘Wirtz and Isak £240 mil of garbage.’
‘A point at Newcastle is never bad. Onto the next one. Good show of respect for Kevin Keegan by all.’
‘Well played and hard luck to Newcastle but…
As a Liverpool fan to produce that against a team that has:
Lost it’s midfield
Lost an international winger
Lost its manager a few weeks ago
Captain couldn’t play
Liverpool have a heck of a lot of work to do. Thankfully we weren’t up against Brighton.’
‘Not a single British player in the Liverpool line up, Let alone an English player or even a scouser.’
‘There’s toast, burnt toast and then there’s Kerkez. He got absolutely owned by Elanga.’