A wasted opportunity

[Dando]

So frustrated that we lost today. After seeing the positive line up, perfomrance and result at Fulham - I had complete confidence of another good performance, and even a win. Newcastle were only 7 points ahead, and we were on form. As soon as that lineup was announced - all hope was gone. I have no idea what Harry was thinking today. I am completely behind him, great manager - but I just dont get why we changed it. I could forgive him for one change, but why such drastic changes? If it was Man Utd away, i could understand resting our players, but this was a very winnable game - and instead we have come back with nothing. Such a shame, we could be 4 or less points away from safety if it wasnt for that team selection - very dissapointing,

[Marshy]

So frustrated that we lost today. After seeing the positive line up, perfomrance and result at Fulham - I had complete confidence of another good performance, and even a win. Newcastle were only 7 points ahead, and we were on form. As soon as that lineup was announced - all hope was gone. I have no idea what Harry was thinking today. I am completely behind him, great manager - but I just dont get why we changed it. I could forgive him for one change, but why such drastic changes? If it was Man Utd away, i could understand resting our players, but this was a very winnable game - and instead we have come back with nothing. Such a shame, we could be 4 or less points away from safety if it wasnt for that team selection - very dissapointing,

Perfect post.

[hh9]

This loss was on the good guys.
HR should have the same team - terrible dicision.
Nelsen as good as he played for the goal was to far back - should have been a offside

[QPR Rickson]

So frustrated that we lost today. After seeing the positive line up, perfomrance and result at Fulham - I had complete confidence of another good performance, and even a win. Newcastle were only 7 points ahead, and we were on form. As soon as that lineup was announced - all hope was gone. I have no idea what Harry was thinking today. I am completely behind him, great manager - but I just dont get why we changed it. I could forgive him for one change, but why such drastic changes? If it was Man Utd away, i could understand resting our players, but this was a very winnable game - and instead we have come back with nothing. Such a shame, we could be 4 or less points away from safety if it wasnt for that team selection - very dissapointing,

Spot on

[Rangers77]

So frustrated that we lost today. After seeing the positive line up, perfomrance and result at Fulham - I had complete confidence of another good performance, and even a win. Newcastle were only 7 points ahead, and we were on form. As soon as that lineup was announced - all hope was gone. I have no idea what Harry was thinking today. I am completely behind him, great manager - but I just dont get why we changed it. I could forgive him for one change, but why such drastic changes? If it was Man Utd away, i could understand resting our players, but this was a very winnable game - and instead we have come back with nothing. Such a shame, we could be 4 or less points away from safety if it wasnt for that team selection - very dissapointing,

Post of the day. I haven't felt this miserable all season. Bar, I guess, Swansea. After Soton I was happy because it meant we'd get shot of Hughes. We seriously screwed up today. Newcastle were poor. But we were poorer. Can't see, without new players, how that team can improve...

[dsqpr]

Better opportunities are ahead:
Reading, Soton, Villa, Fulham, West Ham.

We never get much up North.

[dave58]

Knew we were doomed as soon as Ferdinand in the team, should have stuck with same team that beat Fulham . Big mistake by H.R?

[BUSHRANGER1982]

Never change a winning team, unless forced to.
One unwritten rule in football that should never be ignored.

[kron-1664]

Agree, i would say that it was the first loss in 5 games so that is positive. We cannot expect to go unbeaten in this league especially with our lack of quality. having said that i think he should have gone for it. Maybe he was giving a few a chance to show what they can do before january

[SteveQPR1975]

We should of kept the same team as last week and attacked them !
2 shots in 95 mins in unacceptable for the fans who travelled up !
I'd rather lose attacking than watch us hold on for 20 mins for a draw while you have Ferdinand at RB
It's far to risky , u could tell Newcastle wanted the win and us the draw which is the disappointed
They were there for the taking and were not on form

[BUSHRANGER1982]

Agree, i would say that it was the first loss in 5 games so that is positive. We cannot expect to go unbeaten in this league especially with our lack of quality. having said that i think he should have gone for it. Maybe he was giving a few a chance to show what they can do before january

My line of thinking too, mate.