Newcastle fail to impress in local player ratings v Irons

In a break to our normal practice we bring you the Newcastle local newspaper’s ratings on their team and sub and they certainly weren’t as impressed with them as we were ours

Pope 6 Conceded his first goal in seven Premier League games but couldn’t have done much about it.

Trippier – 6 Let Lucas Paqueta go for West Ham’s equaliser but saw plenty of the ball out wide and put in a couple of teasing deliveries from the right.

Schar – 6 Gave the ball away cheaply on a few occasions when playing the ball out from the back but his distribution improved as the game went on. Made a vital interception in the first half and came close to doubling Newcastle’s lead before West Ham levelled.

Botman 6 Covered really well and put in a great challenge early on. Took a knock to the head but continued playing. Made a couple of questionable passing decisions over the course of the afternoon but crucially denied Antonio late on.

Burn 5 A difficult afternoon dealing with Bowen. Tried to get forward but didn’t pose a threat.

Willock – 5 Thought he’d given Newcastle the lead inside the opening minute following a good turn and finish but was denied by VAR.Looked a little laboured in possession at times but worked hard as usual. Booked.

Longstaff 6 Played a lovely ball through for Wilson’s opener and showed a couple of good turns in midfield.

Joelinton 5 The Brazilian’s passing was sloppy at times. Booked for diving in an attempt to win a penalty.

Almiron 5 Set up Willock for the disallowed goal but the ball was just out of play. Made some good runs down the right but wasn’t able to penetrate.