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Newcastle 3-0 Wolves
by Roger Domeneghetti
at St. James’ Park
IN THE END, what looked like a tricky game on paper turned out to be rather routine for Newcastle, albeit with some help from Wolves.
Eddie Howe’s team had gained just two points from their last four home games, conceding 12 goals in the process. They welcomed a Wolves team unbeaten in their last six on the road, a run extending back into mid-December.
Therefore, it was little surprise when the visitors made much of the early running. Undaunted by the atmosphere, they took the game to Newcastle under slate grey north-east sky.
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