Newcastle United vs Bournemouth player ratings: Jacob Ramsey shines

Jacob Ramsey stepped off the bench and dragged Newcastle United back from the brink, his late strike sealing a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in a frantic finish at St James’ Park.

The hosts trailed twice, looked rattled more than once, but clung on. Here’s how the players measured up on an afternoon when Alex Scott shone and Amar Dedic endured a brutal defensive examination.

Newcastle United player ratings

Lukas Hornicek – 5
Cruel bounce for Bournemouth’s second as the ball hit the post and rebounded off him into the net. That summed up his day. One or two shaky moments of communication with his defence, but not a calamity.

Amar Dedic – 4
Electric going forward, exposed going the other way. Caught out defensively for both Bournemouth goals and never really got to grips with runners in behind. His cross for Ramsey’s equaliser salvaged something from a difficult outing.

Malick Thiaw – 5
Wore the armband again in Dan Burn’s absence but endured a frustrating afternoon. Tried to cut out Scott’s cross, only to see his block spin agonisingly into the corner of his own net. Did little outright wrong, yet the key moment went against him.

Sven Botman – 5
A poor clearance in the build-up to Marcus Tavernier’s opener set the tone. Recovered with a couple of vital interventions to stop Evanilson, but that early mistake lingered over his display.

Lewis Hall – 6
Hooked at half-time in this fixture back in April; lasted longer and looked steadier this time. Dealt better with Rayan, even if he was rarely able to surge forward with real conviction.

Nico Gonzalez – 5
Couldn’t recreate the spark of his impressive debut against Tottenham Hotspur. Missed his tackle on Tavernier before the second goal and only half-blocked Scott’s effort in the build-up to the first. Busy, but not decisive.

Lewis Miley – 5
The talent is obvious, the control less so on this occasion. At 20, he will have smoother days. Never quite got a grip on Bournemouth’s midfield and his passing lacked its usual crispness.

Anthony Elanga – 5
Fumed at the referee early and often, then ran into a wall named Adrien Truffert. Found little joy in one-on-ones and couldn’t turn his effort into end product.

Joe Willock – 5
Relentless running, constant pressing, and a near miss with a header. His work-rate was beyond question, but the big moment wouldn’t fall his way.

Harvey Barnes – 7
When Newcastle were wobbling, he steadied them with a thunderous strike from their first shot on target. That’s what he brings: long spells of frustration, then one flash of quality that changes everything.

Yoane Wissa – 5
Looked more comfortable as a No 10 than as an out-and-out striker. Dropped deep to knit play together and showed real determination to dig out a cross for Willock’s chance, yet never fully stamped his authority on the game.

Substitutes

Matias Fernandez-Pardo (on 63, Willock) – 6
Roared on to the pitch for his debut and responded with energy. Won a free-kick quickly, chased lost causes, and snapped into challenges.

Jacob Ramsey – 7
The difference-maker. Arrived late, stayed calm, and buried a precious equaliser with a composed finish. Exactly what Newcastle needed.

Jacob Murphy (on 77, Elanga) – 6
Offered fresh legs and width, helping to pin Bournemouth back in the closing stages.

Sean Steur (on 77, Gonzalez) – 6
Kept things tidy in midfield and helped Newcastle sustain pressure without grabbing headlines.

Tino Livramento (on 90, Hall) – N/A
Introduced too late to influence the ratings.

Subs not used: Nick Pope, Fabian Schar, Aladji Bamba, Bazoumana Toure.

Bournemouth player ratings

Djordje Petrovic – 6
Beaten by a superb Barnes strike and left with little chance. Aside from that, handled his work with minimal fuss on what was, for long spells, a comfortable afternoon.

Adam Smith – 6
At 35, still finding ways to matter. Helped create Tavernier’s opener with a nudge into Scott’s path and stood up reasonably well defensively when tested.

James Hill – 6
Solid, no-frills defending. Already looks a trusted pillar in Marco Rose’s back line.

Antonio Silva – 6
Took a nasty blow to the head from Elanga’s shoulder but recovered to continue. Dealt with most of what came his way with composure.

Adrien Truffert – 7
Outstanding duel with Elanga, which he largely won. Shut down Newcastle’s winger and then surged forward to give Dedic serious problems. A complete modern full-back display.

Tyler Adams – 7
First competitive start under Rose and it looked like he’d been there for weeks. Might have closed Barnes down quicker for the goal, but his overall control and bite in midfield will make him hard to dislodge.

Alex Scott – 8
The game’s standout performer. Pulled strings all afternoon, central to both Bournemouth goals with his movement and delivery. His passing and vision repeatedly carved open space that others couldn’t see.

Rayan – 5
Far from the menace he was in last season’s corresponding fixture. Drifting on the periphery too often, drawing loud roars of frustration from Rose on the touchline.

Marcus Tavernier – 7
Instinctive finish for the opener, reading the play quicker than anyone. That’s three straight trips to St James’ Park with a goal now. Could easily have had more this time.

Justin Kluivert – 7
Fearless. Let fly from 35 yards in the move that led to Bournemouth’s second and constantly asked questions of Newcastle’s back line. Always a nuisance, always on the move.

Evanilson – 6
Locked in a physical tussle with Botman all afternoon. Missed a couple of decent chances but never stopped working and remained a focal point.

Substitutes

Lewis Cook (on 74, Adams) – 6
Slotted into midfield and kept Bournemouth ticking over as they tried to see the game out.

David Brooks (on 74, Kluivert) – 6
Offered fresh energy and tidy touches, though without the same chaos factor Kluivert brought.

Daniel Jebbison (on 89, Tavernier) – N/A
On too late to affect the rating.

Ben Gannon-Doak (on 89, Rayan) – N/A
Barely had time to get involved.

Ryan Christie (on 96, Scott) – N/A
A stoppage-time change with no chance to influence proceedings.

Subs not used: Michele Di Gregorio, Julio Soler, Bafode Diakite, Juanlu Sanchez.

Newcastle escaped with a point, Bournemouth left feeling they’d let two slip. If Scott keeps dictating games like this and Ramsey keeps rescuing Newcastle from the bench, these two sides won’t stay quiet in the Premier League conversation for long.