Opinion

Interesting to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United winning 4-0 against Union S-G.

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 neutrals in the past had been overwhelmingly a catalogue of abuse aimed at NUFC supporters.

Particularly stuff about the Newcastle United owners and the media-inspired pile-ons that NUFC fans have become used to, when blamed for who now owns their club.

On this occasion the politics entirely absent, concentrating instead on matters on the pitch…

The BBC Sport readers comments from neutrals, plus the odd Newcastle supporter also contributing, though none spotted who are Union S-G fans:

‘Well played Newcastle from a Tottenham fan.

Winning away games in Europe is rarely easy (as we saw yesterday) so well done on a comprehensive win.’

‘Some beautiful football at times, some lovely footwork from Woltemade, well done Newcastle!’

‘Woltemade’s hold-up play is bringing something new to the team. Isak was a great player but not as good when coming deep and bringing other players into the attack.’

‘Fully deserved,...