I have left football grounds before angry at the performance of referees, and – more recently – VAR. But when I have, it has always been after a defeat, or a draw when a poor decision prevented a Newcastle United win.But I have never – in 61 years of watching football – witnessed such an appallingly
All the talk coming into this one, was of the devastating news that our talismanic captain is out of action for a prolonged period. Then, as the team was announced, news filtered down that Nick Woltemade would be starting in the number 10 role, although he’d be playing behind Will Osula because Yoan
The FA Cup fifth round draw takes place on Monday 16 February 2026.The FA announcing that FA Cup fifth round draw will be held live from Macclesfield ahead of their fourth round match against Brentford on Monday night.They state that the draw will be available for fans to watch on TNT Sports 1, disc
There has been an official Newcastle United injury update after the victory over Aston Villa.An excellent United performance and win that takes them into the FA Cup fifth round.The best possible advert for VAR that you could imagine.The match officials making a serious of horrendous decisions, with
We asked Dean Wilkins to give us his match ratings and player comments after Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 3.Ramsdale 7Didn’t really have anything to do, apart from the offside Abraham goal.One of those I think where Nick Pope may well have saved it, as he is really good in those situations. Although the
Interesting to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United winning 3-1 away at Aston Villa.The comments from neutrals especially telling…A lot of it different to what Newcastle United fans had come to expect from the BBC Sport ‘neutrals’.The BBC Sport comments from neut
Unai Emery watched on as his Aston Villa team lost 3-1 at home to Newcastle United.United progressing to the fifth round of the FA Cup.Three second half goals from NUFC eventually seeing the visitors win the match.However, an appalling match for the referee and his assistants AND those who say VAR s
These Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 3 match highlights, beyond belief.Eddie Howe’s side winning the game in the end.Two goals from Sandro Tonali and another from Big Nick, earning the win.Newcastle United through to the FA Cup fifth round.However, these Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 3 highlights are quite extra
Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 3 – Saturday 14 February 2026 5.45pmThe photo that Newcastle United fans had all really really really wanted to see on Saturday night!Eddie Howe leading his team to a superb victory.Aston Villa carrying all of the luck AND the appalling decisions from match officials.Yet stil
Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 3 – Saturday 14 February 2026 5.45pmInstant fan/writer reaction from some of our regular contributors on The Mag.Nat Seaton:‘GET IN!!What a brilliant result from a crazy game.I won’t bother about all the incorrect decisions and just concentrate on all the good. To come from b
