In last season’s Premier League, Newcastle United have experienced some failures under the management of Alan Pardew. Despite leading the club to the fifth rank during the 2011-2012 season, the consistency of the team isn’t present, which affected their position on the table. They were almost relegated. And later, Pardew resigned.
Yet, as what people always say, when something is gone, a better thing comes afterward. And the arrival of Steve McClaren to the Magpies can prove it.
We cannot belittle what Pardew has done for the club, yet as early as now, I can say that McClaren is doing good for the club. He is proving his worth to the team. He indeed can bring out the good from the players.
Despite defeats during their club friendlies, the Magpies have shared a 2-2 draw to Southampton, which placed seventh last season, during their match opener in the Premier League. The Saints hit the opening goal yet Papiss Cissé equalised Graziano Pellè’s initial goal. What made the Magpies the dominant side of the match was the goal from new signing Georginio Wijnaldum on the 48th minute. Way to go for Wijnaldum! Surely, he’ll be someone big for the club. Moving forward, as the Magpies dominated the match with a 2-1 score back then, Shane Long equalised and the whistle was blown, signaling the end of the match.
The opening game of Newcastle United might not be as grand as what other victories seem to be. But the draw they had was a symbol of a new start for the Magpies, under the management of McClaren and with the help of the new signings, good signings, of course.
On August 15, 22:00 (GMT+8), the Magpies will be traveling to Liberty Stadium to match against Swansea City. For the past three years, they haven’t beaten the Swans. Will this be the Magpies’ time to shine? Or another defeat is in the making?
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