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TOTTENHAM VS NEWCASTLE REACTION

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Newcastle United left White Hart Lane this afternoon with all three-points thanks to a first-half goal from Loic Remy, but it was their number-one that made sure of the victory as Tim Krul made 14 saves throughout the match, including 3 or 4 world-class stops.

In a game that was dominated by the hosts, Andre Villas-Boas’ men just couldn’t beat the Dutch shot-stopper and after the game, Krul, Boas and Alan Pardew all spoke to the press.

Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul:

“The first save was the best, Soldado’s header. The sun was low and it kick-started from there. Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa put his life on the line to clear one and it shows the commitment, from the back five to the strikers. A great squad.

“This is the highlight of my career. It was nice to celebrate with the back four. These kind of games don’t happen very often. A great result.

“I think we have played better, against Sunderland played well and lost. As long as we keep grafting, Remy up front and he keeps scoring. If we keep a clean sheet we can win games.

“We know the Premier League is unforgiving. Two home games to go and we can look ahead with great confidence.”

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew:

“I thought first half we were the better team, second half they changed it and caused us no ends of problems. We have to defend with our lives but that is what makes football great. Our goalie was terrific and the centre halves, they were the stars.

“He has had a few good uns for us, Tim. I think he is the best Dutch goalie for sure and I think he is the best in the Premier League. He has been really hurt with injuries and not had a good run in last 18 months.

“Loic Remy scores goals, we felt because the Spurs centre halves play high there are going to be chances in behind. He took the second one really well and gave us the platform to win the game.”

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas:

“We gave the first half advantage to Newcastle but I thought we were very very unlucky, we had so many good chances, the result was very unfair.

“Newcastle came in strong and played well first half, they deserved the lead. We did not recognise ourselves, we were not on top of our game, and it was not our better first half.

“Tim Krul did well today, last season he had a great game against us as well. Today he was the inspiration, he made the difference. With a bit more luck we would have found the finishing touch.”

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