THE FANS’ VERDICTS

TOM BORE (readnewcastle.com)

We have played worse and still won this season, but Yedlin’s rash foul on Zaha for the penalty summed up our afternoon. Still, with survival so close, hopefully we can start playing with more confidence. STAR MAN: FLORIAN LEJEUNE

JAY CRAME (theeaglesbeak.com)

A smash-and-grab win, which was welcome because we’ve been on the receiving end of a few of those this season. Hodgson deserves the plaudits for our first win at Newcastle in more than 20 years. STAR MAN: VICENTE GUAITA