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'A much-improved performance at both ends'

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We asked for your views on Newcastle after their 2-1 away win in over Tottenham.

Here are some of your comments:

Johnny: A lot of our fans are catastrophising. They're looking for someone to blame. Why? It's a process, and processes sometimes hit setbacks. We're not going down. We're in transition. We're building a squad who can handle this many games a season. Eddie mixed it up and the pace and quick thinking of our front three, as well as the energy and determination of our middle three, created something potent that Spurs couldn't deal with.

Michael: A much-improved performance at both ends. Midfield especially getting a better balance in defensive duties. Highlight was Willock and Ramsey getting better and really contributing to the team. Just need more consistency now.

Mark: Better. Good performance from midfield and good ball retention. Then we predictably dropped off after the hour and conceded. Quick fightback was critical and then again we try to see out an unnecessarily finish.

Steven: Still not good enough as we still are not clicking. Same old going down the wings and slow counter-attacks, and when we did counter quickly down the middle we did at least put the ball in the back of the net, even though it was just offside. Osula should've given a chance from the beginning as he was starting to play well before his last injury and you can see his pace plus hunger now.

Howard: I thought NUFC had by far the better of the first and should have been 3-0 up at half-time. Spurs had a 20-minute rally in second half but we scored a superbly worked goal and then managed the game out. Much-improved performance. Eddie did it again when we desperately needed a good performance we got one. Well done, Newcastle - my family are with you good or bad.

Richard: You can see by the scenes at the end that the vast majority of fans are behind Eddie Howe. Yes, there are problems, but changing manager is just not something anyone wants. Onwards and upwards. Haway the lads.

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