Eddie Howe is synonymous with tidiness, efficiency, time management and control. Given that there is absolutely nothing slapdash, careless or wasteful about Newcastle’s manager his team’s increasing penchant for losing control is proving the most puzzling of paradoxes.
Newcastle have developed a bad habit of throwing leads away this season and, 2-0 up thanks to a Nick Woltemade double, they were at it again here. Second-half goals from Reece James – who was outstanding at both ends – and João Pedro ensured a much-improved Chelsea atoned for an abject first 45 minutes by departing with a point that could conceivably been three. Newcastle have now dropped 13 points from winning positions this season.
Continue reading…Eddie Howe is synonymous with tidiness, efficiency, time management and control. Given that there is absolutely nothing slapdash, careless or wasteful about Newcastle’s manager his team’s increasing penchant for losing control is proving the most puzzling of paradoxes.Newcastle have developed a bad habit of throwing leads away this season and, 2-0 up thanks to a Nick Woltemade double, they were at it again here. Second-half goals from Reece James – who was outstanding at both ends – and João Pedro ensured a much-improved Chelsea atoned for an abject first 45 minutes by departing with a point that could conceivably been three. Newcastle have now dropped 13 points from winning positions this season. Continue reading…
