Interesting to read through these BBC Sport ‘neutrals’ comments, following on from Newcastle United losing 3-2 at home to Everton.

Saturday afternoon’s defeat leaving United in no man’s land in the Premier Leagaue.

Eddie Howe and his players now relying on the Champions League and FA Cup for a positive end to this season.

Whether a positive or minus, at least you don’t have to wait very long this season for the next NUFC fixture to hopefully bring a win…

The BBC Sport readers comments from neutrals, some from the scouse mackems (as well as the more local mackems, though they tend to pretend to be neutrals or even NUFC fans), plus one or two Newcastle supporters also contributing:

‘Cannot seem to keep clean sheets this year. And scoring goals seem to be an issue.’

‘Agree, you were poor to concede twice within 90 secs for both. Think Pope has had his day. When Barry and Beto score against you, it’s really bad !!’

‘I guess beating up a team from Azerbaijan doesn’t make you anything special.

Reality check for Newcastle fans after effectively being given a ‘Bye’ against Qarabag.’

‘The same Qarabag who won 3 games in Champions...