Newcastle failed in another attempt to take all the points for us at an unlucky ground on Saturday - the Molinuex Stadium. A bright start gave everyone a buzz that another win against Brummie opposition would be forthcoming. However as half-time approached at 0-0 still, the Wolves grabbed a goal to put them 1-0 up for the break.
The second half saw us fight back and grab a goal for a well deserved point but many would argue we should have left with all three points. A comeback is a good sign especially away from home and another goal from our new number 9 can't do Carroll any harm although the Wolves players tried their best. They kicked and scrapped all day but big Andy stood up to them whilst carrying an injury from before this game. It was not just Carroll who saw the rough end of the many Wolves boots though. Our not so polished stone of Joey Barton was clattered all day long and did well not to retaliate as he has done in previous years. He took them like a man and when he did put the boot in, he got booked by a referee who quite frankly had no idea; 11 bookings on the day said it all. There was an exchange of words between Barton and ex-mackem McCarthy about the harsh treatment Barton was subject to. But the once a Mackem always a Mackem, and he just laughed in embarrassment as Joey questioned his tactics, obviously trying to get the midfielder wound up for the ref to send him off therefore making their game a little easier. In my book that's a cheat but what would you expect from a Mackem?
All in all a good day out and 1 important point for the long season ahead.
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