United made it look so easy

erm, are you sure Viduka scored 3 mins before the break?

The one thing that was said to me today that really made me think, was looking down at the dug-out was the undeniable feeling that the whole set up looks like it deserves and therefore should, be there.

Looking at Keegan sitting in the dug-out, it just seems right, it sticks out like a sore thumb, far more fitting than Allardyce, Roeder or Souness ever did.

That’s not to say Keegan doesn’t have his faults as manager, we all know he has them, but if you look at the whole game (Ie: on Football First) you will see a passage of play in the second half where the ball was passed around about thirty times from the back four to the forward line and when no break-through could be found, it was passed back again, ready to start from scratch- which the side did.

It didn’t lead to a goal, in fact the move petered out, but then you look at the Owen and Viduka goals and how they were scored, them two goals could NOT have been scored under Allardyce, the system has changed since Keegan came in, slowly but surely, the term passing has been written on the home dressing room’s tactics board, for the first time in a couple of years.

We can’t help getting carried away, that’s the nature of football, but we need to be more positive than we were under Allardyce, Roeder and Souness, especially under Allardyce, where the football was just lurching from the monotonously boring the tragically comatose.

I’ve enjoyed the last few games more than the previous 20 odd that preceded them, take it further and I’d say they have entertained me more than the past two seasons combined.

Again this comes down to one man, one man who has shown us new players in Enrique, Geremi and Barton, enhanced Butt and re-designed Owen, brought the best out of Beye and had the courage to drop previously static Smith and allowed the side to attack- I always said the side had more potential than it was being allowed to show under Allardyce.

One man had the desire and power to do that, to give the clubs supporters what they want, the side they want to see every Saturday afternoon, allowing them to go home happy, one man has the trust of his people. . . .

Kevin Keegan.

Paul.

What a difference it makes having Special K back where he belongs. With the same bunch of players we are playing flowing efective football instead of running around like headless chickens.

Awesome, awesome, awesome.

I watched a passage of play in the second half that I don't think I've ever seen from a newcastle team. I think it comes down to one thing, movement.

Allardyce brought in prozone when what the fans needed was prozac watching the dross he served up.

Keegan doesn't have to be a master tactician because he knows that with clever movement you keep the opposition on the back foot. I have to say I am amazed at the transformation and it is fantastic to see the fans now making heroes out of Owen, Geremi, Barton etc.

Ironically Keegan has gone with Allardyces preferred 4-3-3 formation and without arguably our best 2 players of the season in Zog and Milner. Perhaps now we can concentrate on building a great team and who knows even winning that elusive trophy. If one person deserves it, it is King Kev.

What can you say about the guy, he certainly knows how to give the fans what they want. Now let's hear you singing as St James park was strangely subdued on saturday, despite the performance.

An excellent performance, with,in my opinion, Habib Beye as the man of the match.He eas superb. However he was closely followed by David Edgar, who after 1st minute collywobbles, put in a faultless performance, immaculate in the air and cool on the deck.
Only one down side to yesterdays win.I backed us to win 3-1,4-0,4-1 and 5-1.Hows that for bad luck?
On Sunday Supplement a couple of weeks ago Brian Woolnough & rags were saying the coming game against Chelsea was a definite three points for the Londoners.
Well Im looking forward to that game.we'll see who gets the three points.
NB.
I don't think Taylor will be getting his place back in a hurry.

Couldn't get to the game yesterday,and I only saw the highlights,but some of the patterns of play were remeniscent of a "certain era of entertainment".
No wonder the SJP crowd had a strangely subdued feel to it;the display on the park probably stunned everybody,in the way it's come about in three to four games.
I had certain reservations about KKK's
return,and whilst,on reflection it's only three wins on the trot,the manner in which it has been done,and,
considering what has went before,has changed my attitude as to what might be in store for us in the future.
Great stuff,and no praise can be high enough for"Wor Kev".
Just reading the previous comments on your board,makes you realise what a differance he's made already.

Kevin Keegan
Thank you for putting a smile back on my face. At last now I hold my head high when I meet all the Mancs, Scousers and Southerners that I had to endure through the bad old days of Big Sam.
Isn't it nice to walk with a spring your step again!!!!!!!!
*****Howay the Lads*****

Absolute, pure, class.

I forgot my glasses yesterday but still enjoyed the game.

I hope we keep Viduka for next season.

I think that when KK took over the team, there was a lack of creativity in the side. The midfield was not creating chances for the strikers. As good as players like Milner and N'Zogbia are, they were not providing the moves to unlock the defense. I think that what KK realized is that his three most creative players were his three strikers. Viduka is excellent at making the smart pass that can open things up. Owen also has excellent vision and can make the final key pass. Oba has necessary speed and provides the occassional backheel or dummy.

At the end of the day, all three were needed for their ability to create. Once all three were on the field at the same time, a midfield that could provide stability and gain possession in the one-on-one challenges was all that was required. The midfield no longer needed to be the engine room. Barton, Butt, and Geremi were perfect for this setup.

All in all, brilliant tactics from KK. So much for Big Fat Sam.