Chapter 1: What were the highlights of the Newcastle vs Aston Villa match?
Newcastle feeling good about themselves, having beaten Liverpool and Spurs and taking the lead in the first half here against the bottom side, Aston Villa. Fabrizio Conaccini putting his team in front. Second half, a brilliant equaliser from Jordan Ayoub. Aston Villa much improved with a rain sudden St James' Park. Is that point enough or are they sunk?
Well, they had seven efforts on target, Aston Villa, in that game and that is a season high. They can be pleased with that improvement. They had more possession as well than Newcastle overall. 53% to Newcastle's 47% and more accurate with their passing too. Look at their bottom statistic, 75% to Newcastle's 66%. But what a piece it finished.
Chapter 2: How did Aston Villa improve in the second half?
Let's hear from both goal scorers with Geoff Shreves.
Jordan and Fabrizio first. Both sides had chances, but does a draw feel like the right result for that game?
Yeah, I think we played better in the first half, the second half. I think they have more situation than us. All I think is a draw is OK.
Jordan, would you agree with that?
Chapter 3: What were the key statistics from the match?
You were much better in the second half? Sure, in the first half it was a little bit complicated because we changed our formation, so it was a little bit difficult. But in the second half, when Rudy entered, it was easier for everyone. So, yeah, first half was for Newcastle and second half was for Villa.
I mean, it's a game you both want to win, so what good is a point to you? How do you see a point there?
Well, I think today, after the last two weeks that we had the two games, I think it's an important point. Seven points in nine, I think it's very important for us that we've been playing for the reason.
Jordan, your reaction on scoring, as soon as you scored, you didn't celebrate, you just wanted the ball, because that was really underlying the fact you need all three points.
Sure, if we have three points, it's better, but one is better than nothing. We still have three games, and I think if we play like we played in the second half, I think we'll win games.
You think you showed enough fight and spirit there?
Yeah, I think since the beginning of the season we've been showing fighting spirit, but sometimes when the luck is not on your side, it's difficult. But one point is better than nothing, so we just take it like that and we continue working hard.
Have you scored many better than that? Well, I think this is one of my best ones. You don't score many, but you seem to score them at the right times. Were you surprised how much space you had for your goal?
Yeah, I think it was a strange corner because the ball was not high and I was in the back post. So, a bit strange. But, well, it was a goal and helped the team for a point.
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Chapter 4: Did the draw feel like the right result for both teams?
Yes, thank you very much. Thank you.
Thank you both.
Thank you. Deserves it for that fantastic equaliser. Unfortunately for Aston Villa, it was only enough for one point. And how will they value that one point, Ray?
Greatly, I would have thought, David. Yeah, they've not been picking up too many points this season, but so that one would be an absolute bonus for them as well, especially after the first half. What they did in the second half by bringing Rudy on, they managed, they played slightly longer, got balls into Rudy, but pushed the midfield players further forward.
So consequently, you had more players in the box when it got in wider areas. So it gave them more opportunity to score. Was that the change that Aston Villa needed, Jamie?
Yeah, I think Ray spoke about it at half-time. When you get crosses into the box, you need a focal point in the team. And that's what Rudy Gusted offered. And straightaway, you can see the introduction. First half, they were getting crosses in. They had Scott Sinclair and Ayew in the box. but no-one looked like he could head it.
Straight away, you've got two players up there looking to attack the ball, and it's a good stand-up there by Hutton, and this is where the corner comes from from the goal. And he was a bit of a nuisance, and he gave you something. And I always think when I look at this side, you're looking for some real quality. Now, this is the quality I'm talking about.
First of all, I just want to just talk about Guy, because he makes a really good run, which is going to take Sissoko that way. And that just leaves a little bit of space for Jordan Ayew just to work his magic. And it's a lovely little bit of skill he does there. Little dummy, goes to backheel it and then takes it with his right foot.
So how often did you see this quality on the training ground when you were there?
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Chapter 5: What was the significance of Jordan Ayew's equalizer?
That's in off the post. Beautiful.
The keeper's two yards away from it. It's a brilliant piece of play. It really is. And what I've just said then, was it a mistake in a way not to play him if you were setting up in that formation today?
The conditions actually suit Rudy today in that Villa were going to go more direct when he came on. Therefore, he was always going to get ball into him. Sometimes... when you're playing on a drier surface and balls are playing around, then it's not so easy for Rudy to play. But today, I think the conditions determined how Villa were going to play.
Now, that's a great ball as well from Alan Hutton. He's not trying to whip it in. They're standing balls up to give him an opportunity to get on the end of it. That was his chance there, Ray, that one there. Oh, my word. It was a great ball in, wasn't it?
You know that squad as well as anybody, Ray. I just look at them and I think they've not got that out-and-out centre forward, someone that can hold the ball up, bring people into play. I don't think it's IU's game. I think Sinclair looks a better wide man. Why doesn't he seem to get in the starting 11 every week, Ray? Why doesn't he produce this type of performance week in, week out?
I think because, as I said before, they're not working to get in areas where they can cross the ball to him. They're working a lot trying to go through the middle of the pitch. Now, when they get in wider areas, they haven't been producing those crosses, but today, for some reason, they did. They stuck the ball in and gave him every opportunity to get on the end of them.
They had eight successful crosses today, seven of those in the second half with just Ed on the field, which tells you the difference. What about Newcastle? Will they come away from this, Jamie, thinking they should have won the game? Absolutely. I mean, they had so many chances, second half. I mean, this is a chance. This is Soko. I think this is the second minute of the first half.
And this is almost one you could put it to bed, a little bit sloppy. You know, he just scuffs it. And I think that was almost... They got anxious at times. But this is the one as well. I mean, this is a lovely piece of play by Wijnaldum. And you see de Jong at the back post, just here. Going to highlight him there. And this is a chance of a lifetime.
To almost turn his career around at Newcastle, because it hasn't happened for him. I remember him at Ajax. He's technically a very good player. Two minutes later, he's off the field, and it was a really big moment, not just for him, but also for Newcastle. But they had chances, enough chances to win two games even.
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Chapter 6: How did Newcastle's performance change throughout the match?
I think they'd have every chance, yes. because I think he's very charismatic. I know a lot of people have been saying, well, do a club like Manchester United need the aggravation that he might bring off the field as well as on it? But that's Jose. Jose's been that way since Day Dot, and he won't change. But the one thing he is... He's a fantastic manager.
No two ways about it. Absolutely. Man Utd is a huge brand. And if you bring someone like Jose Mourinho, who's box office, into your football club, straight away, it lifts the place. There's no doubt about it. He's done it at Chelsea, he's done it pretty much everywhere he's gone. I mean, it's still probably a bit unfair to be talking about some manager still in place, like Louis van Gaal.
But if you want to get someone quickly, or do you wait for Pep Guardiola? So, interesting times. A few people queuing up for Pep Guardiola. for Pep Guardiola. Chelsea not among them now, because for the rest of this season they have Goose hitting. Do you expect Chelsea to go from strength to strength?
Well, I thought it was the reason they sacked Jose was because they had the instant replacement in Goose. When he came in last time, he was absolutely outstanding. And he will be this time, I'm sure. He has a very, very relaxed way of going about his job. He might have a new coach there in Didier Drogba as well. He may well. Didier was there today. Yeah, I saw that. So that's an interesting one.
But he's a fantastic bloke and he's brilliant at managing top footballers. Brilliant.
Great to see you, Ray. Thanks for your company today. It's been an absolute pleasure. Jamie, thank you as well.
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