So, yesterday Newcastle lost at home to Stoke - having lead 1-0 at half time. First and foremost, I have to say that one of my pet hates in football is taking the lead, then losing. I find it absolutely inexcusable.
However, as disappointing as the home defeats to Blackpool and Stoke were, I am pretty satisfied with the way this season has started, and it has made me realize that I have evolved as a football fan.
Time was, if we lost a game - I would go into a huff for the rest of the weekend and refuse to talk about or watch any more football until we put it right the next game. I would probably also start to think that I wanted the manager sacked if things didn't get better pretty sharpish!
But I think that Newcastle spending a year in the Championship last season was a good wakeup call for myself, and probably many other Newcastle fans. It has certainly reset my expectations for where the club can expect to go. I am now just happy to be back in the Premier League again, and will look forward to the highs when they come, and also try to take the lows in a little less of a stroppy fashion! Hopefully we can stay up, but if we don't - then it's not the end of the world either, as last season was one of the most enjoyable in a very long time.
I do also hope that if a dodgy series of results does happen, that the board don't panic and get rid of Chris Hughton, because I think he is a thoroughly decent bloke and has brought a bit of pride and team spirit back to the club. Something that has been missing since probably Sir Bobby's days!
Man City away next week. Who knows. Newcastle are probably crazy enough to go and win that one. We'll have to wait and see!
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