Clearly, the loss to Nottingham Forest last week taught us nothing in the Championship can be taken as read, though Newcastle are making a good go of things against Birmingham City today.
Since kickoff, the Magpies have been pouring forward at every opportunity and have so far been rewarded with two clinical goals from Dwight Gayle.
It was a relatively easy first-half for the Toon Army, who have reacted with joy following their No.9’s brace at St. James’ Park.
How long ago it seems now when eyebrows were initially raised following his handing of the club’s iconic shirt upon his arrival on Tyneside.
There have been a number of big performances today, with the likes of Isaac Hayden, Jonjo Shelvey and even Mo Diame also impressing as those in black and white run riot.
So, while the next goal in the tie remains vitally important, here’s how the Newcastle fans reacted to Gayle’s double.
https://twitter.com/NewcastleFansTV/status/807614301511028736
Half-time at SJP. #nufc 2-0 up and cruising thanks to Gayle’s double. Struggling to think of a more comfortable 45 minutes this season.
— Dan Sheridan (@dansheridan) December 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/geordie_travels/status/807612316602793984
https://twitter.com/Total_NUFC/status/807611950452637696
Gayle force… #NUFC pic.twitter.com/xJJC5vBY9s
— bowie (@bowiee17) December 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/LascelIes/status/807609023004639234
