Post-match optimism, in that singular Newcastle United style. “Really hoping our Milk Cup title defence doesn’t go too sour here, as I need to front up to this morning’s work breakfast/social in a mood that passes for professional,” begins Chris Paraskevas promisingly.“Unfortunately I had to reveal the reason I’d potentially be late to said breakfast in front of our entire team yesterday, the explanation going something like this: ‘Boss: I could be about 15-45 minutes late. Chances are I’ll head around at half-time because Lewis Hall will have suffered a season-ending injury and we’ll be down four-nil.
