Newcastle United fans commenting after A-League All Stars 8 Newcastle United 0

The A-League All Stars won by a huge margin in Friday's match against Newcastle United, with a final score of 8-0.

Following a triumphant victory over Tottenham via a penalty shootout on Wednesday, an entirely distinct encounter unfolded.

Although many members of the first team squad did not make the trip to Australia, a lot of those who played against Brentford on Sunday and then against Tottenham less than 72 hours later were present on the opposite side of the globe. Due to this, Eddie Howe chose to select ten outfield players for the match against the A-League All Stars, whose average age was 19.

Neither of them, including goalkeeper Mark Gillespie, have ever initiated a Premier League match throughout their professional lives.

Curious to know the opinions of Newcastle United supporters, particularly those living in Australia.

Below are some remarks that have been posted on the comments section of The Mag and some feedback that we have obtained straight from supporters.

The second game was completely nonsensical.

I went to the Spuds game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with my children and it was a memorable experience. The atmosphere was fantastic with a crowd of around 80,000 people, fireworks, and the ability to enjoy drinks while watching the first team. Although the game had a slightly slow and relaxed feel, it was great for my kids to see the first team in action, even though most of the players were substituted off at the hour mark. The second match in the same city, which took place just two days later against the Farmers League "all-stars" and was second-billed to the Arsenal women's match, was a complete waste of time. I don't blame Eddie for playing the kids in that game. It is the board that should be held accountable for that decision, not Eddie. They need to reflect on their choices.

Why did they even bother having a second match?

My child, who is a learner, spent $250 to view this chaotic scene and was let down.

I hail from Blyth, a town in the Geordie region, and my son has inherited my love for Newcastle football club. However, he has not had the chance to visit St James Park due to residing in Australia. Is there nothing more we could have done to change this situation?

If you're not going to put in any effort, you might as well skip Australia. If you're not going to participate in the second game, don't bother showing up at all. Give my son and the other supporters something worth watching. Don't treat the Australian fans like they're not important.

This situation is a public relations nightmare and it's causing me to doubt my unwavering loyalty to Newcastle United, something I've never experienced before. This is certainly not a proud moment for the team.

The initial squad or vigorous soccer playing wasn't foreseen. It was hoped that a considerable amount of established players or substitutes would be seen engaging in the sport for about thirty minutes. It wasn't an unreasonable expectation, especially considering that many individuals had traveled far distances and spent a significant amount of money. Though these supporters may remain loyal followers, the lack of satisfaction from the game may have caused them to lose some enthusiasm, and as a result, their loved ones or acquaintances may also be less inclined to join in.

It was a complete humiliation.

I traveled to Melbourne from Tuesday until Thursday with the intention of attending the Spurs game. During my stay, I noticed that the pubs were overflowing with people and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. I sympathize with those who only came for the Friday game and were disappointed. Nevertheless, I hope that most of them are now at the pub, where a good time can be had with some singing and drinking. Being a Geordie fan is an unparalleled experience, and I hope that this is what people will remember from our trip, rather than the disappointing outcome on the field.

This couldn't have happened at a worse time.

Don't ignore the disconnect that can happen between the financial decision makers (such as Eales or others) and the coaching staff and team. Of course, we all want to make more money. However, there are consequences to all actions and decisions.

The group that was dispatched represented NUFC, but the outcome is ignominious. The timing and publicity are both awful. My son and I had planned to travel from NZ for the weekend, but fortunately, we didn't!

People who aren't fans of the team don't pay attention to the members of the team; they only pay attention to the outcome and the team's name, which has been negatively affected by the ridiculous tour. This morning, my football fan friends are teasing me for supporting NUFC.

I had plans to travel with my son from New Zealand with the aim of watching some of the top players in action, similar to the previous tour in Dunedin. Fortunately, we decided to hold onto our money because I would have felt very upset if we had spent thousands of dollars only to witness the U21s losing by a landslide score of 8-0.

A major mistake was made in the decision-making process.

The big bucks come from growing the number of fans globally. That was the objective of this tour, and giving opportunities to unfamiliar youngsters was a disrespectful move towards those supporters.

In my opinion, Howe didn't have many options as he had to manage 3 games within a span of five days, which were taking place in different parts of the world. Furthermore, his top players were eager to safeguard themselves for their respective tournaments - the Euros and Copa America.

It is the responsibility of the board to accept the fault for these circumstances. We ought to have followed Spurs' example and acknowledged a forfeiture of one game.

As an expatriate supporter of a particular sports team, I brought along my children and a few acquaintances along with their children as well. The cost of the tickets was roughly 70 pounds each. While we comprehend why this decision was made from a financial standpoint, we can't help but feel that it was a complete joke which only served to humiliate the team. It's difficult to fathom how this move could have been beneficial to anyone involved.

When I purchased my tickets for the matches, I was uncertain because I was aware that roughly 75% of the audience would be children. However, I ultimately decided to attend the games to observe the younger players and to see if any of them demonstrated potential to join the first team in the next season. In hindsight, I believe that individuals who were anticipating a first team event may not have fully considered their decision to attend.

I don't want to come off as condescending or unkind, but it simply was not viable to expect our team members to take part in three matches within a span of six days while dealing with a lengthy flight (over 20 hours) and the associated effects of jet lag. In my opinion, anyone who supports the team and is aware of the challenging schedule and injuries we've faced would have recognized this.

I don't care if I don't get any Australian fans, and that's because I have a good reason for it. Fans from other countries tend to be fickle and only support teams that have won a lot of trophies. They don't really care about Newcastle as a city or the people who live there. I think it's fine if they want to be fans, but as someone who goes to games and grew up in the area, I don't really think of them as true fans. They only really contribute to the team through merchandising. The situation is a bit different for expats because they have a real connection to the area. Anyone from anywhere in the world who supports Newcastle at St James' Park is welcome, but I won't lose any sleep over not gaining new fans in Australia or anywhere else.

I concur that the club ought to have informed the paying customers about their arrangements for today's match well beforehand. Despite being a ridiculous, pointless, and utterly pointless game, there was a decent crowd of 10-15 thousand present, which is a pity.