Krul clings to crumb of comfort

Goalkeeper Tim Krul was able to take the positives as Newcastle enjoyed a measure of relief from their bout of home sickness.

Krul clings to crumb of comfort

Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Fulham was at least an improvement on their 2-1 midweek defeat by Blackburn, their third in the Premier League at St James’ Park so far this season.

It is a measure of the almost surreal world in which Newcastle seem to operate that they will head for Bolton next weekend more confident of returning with a result than they are at home.

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