There is nowhere quite like Newcastle… – Nedum Onuoha


 
 
 
 
 
 

Interesting to hear what Nedum Onuoha has had to say about Newcastle United.

The former Manchester City star talking about what it is like playing at St James’ Park.

Nedum Onuoha declaring ‘There is nowhere quite like Newcastle…’

Eddie Howe has a sensational record at St James’ Park and United have only lost once at home (in all competitions) in over ten months.

Nedum Onuoha talking to BBC Sport about Newcastle United:

“Newcastle is a very, very tough place to go when there are good times at the club. It is probably one of the toughest places in the country.

“The crowd are really loud, they are right behind the team and they give it to the opposition.

“When you play in that environment – and the away fans are up in what feels like the highest point in England – it is very hard to get a hold of performances there.

“It is usually wall to wall Newcastle fans and when the atmosphere is turned up there is a buzz within the city and in the stadium. That makes the players energised and it is reflected in their overall home record.

“I think they like playing some of the bigger teams and having that underdog label because it allows them to play their football and get the crowd going. When that happens it is a really hard place to play.

“There are stadia across the country that are like that but there is nowhere quite like Newcastle in the sense that they haven’t won something in a long time but feel like they are a dominant side in football.

“On the contrary, when Newcastle aren’t playing well, fans will let their frustrations be heard. That is when it is becomes a bit easier for the opposition.”