Southampton boss not happy after losing to 10 man Newcastle United


 
 
 
 
 
 

Russell Martin not a happy man after the final whistle.

The Southampton boss watching on as a Newcastle United team played with 10 men for 73 minutes (including added time).

Russell Martin seeing his player Ben Brereton Diaz get Fabian Schar sent off on 28 minutes thanks to some shameful cheating.

The Saints manager claiming his side actually deserved to win, never mind get a draw.

The truth is though that the Newcastle United outfield players were magnificent and even with a man down, Southampton only managed five efforts on target in the entire 101 minutes. Then only one of those was a challenging save for Nick Pope, tipping over Armstrong’s effort.

Russell Martin somehow thinking the visitors should have had at least three goals.

Russell Martin talking to BBC Sport after Southampton’s defeat to 10 man Newcastle United:

“We should have scored three goals today.

“We brought on every attacking player we had.

“I don’t think we learned anything new about our players today, apart from the fact they are new to this league.

“We had 60 minutes playing against 10 men.

“We had enough chances to win the game, let alone draw it, but I’m so proud of the team.

“We made one mistake and we paid the price.

“Maybe it’s that little bit of belief that is missing but I’m really proud of the team today.”

Russell Martin on Joelinton’s goal after Isak pounced on a mistake and cut out a pass from the Southampton keeper:

“It is down to a lack of intensity.

“I knew that would be the narrative coming into the Premier League.”

Stats via BBC Sport:

Newcastle 1 Southampton 0 – Saturday 17 August 3pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Schar red card 28, Joelinton 45

Southampton:

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Newcastle 22% (27%) Southampton 78% (73%)

Total shots were Newcastle 3 (3) Southampton 19 (4)

Shots on target were Newcastle 1 (1) Southampton 5 (1)

Corners were Newcastle 3 (3) Southampton 12 (1)

Touches in the box Newcastle 16 (11) Southampton 48 (8)

Pope, Livramento, Schar (Krafth 28), Burn, Hall (Kelly 70), Longstaff, Bruno, Joelinton; J Murphy (Krafth 30), Isak, Gordon (Barnes 70)

Subs:

Dubravka, Trippier, Targett, Osula, Almiron, Willock

Attendance: 52,196

(Newcastle 1 Southampton 0 – An absolutely magnificent effort and win by 10 man Newcastle United – Read it HERE)

(Newcastle 1 Southampton 0 – Instant Newcastle United fan / writer reaction – Read it HERE)

Newcastle United schedule to end of October 2024:

Sunday 25 August 2024 – Bournemouth v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Week commencing Monday 26 August 2024 – Carabao Cup round two matches will be played

Friday 30 August 2024 – Summer transfer window closes at 11pm.

Sunday 1 September 2024 – Newcastle v Tottenham (1.30pm) Sky Sports

(The first international break of the season)

Sunday 15 September 2024 – Wolves v Newcastle (4.30 pm) Sky Sports

Weeks commencing Monday 16 September AND Monday 23 September – Carabao Cup round three (This round split over two midweeks)

Saturday 21 September 2024 – Fulham v Newcastle (3 pm)

Weeks commencing Monday 16 September AND Monday 23 September – Carabao Cup round three (This round split over two midweeks)

Saturday 28 September 2024 – Newcastle v Man City (12.30 pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 5 October – Everton v Newcastle (5pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)

Sunday 27 October – Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports