There was an improvement Ian, whether it will, or ever could be, big enough to take on Newcastle is a different question.
For me, its another game closer to getting "match fit" for a few players just recently returned from injury, which can only be good.
I think today may be similar to going to the cinema to watch a scary movie, you really want to see the film but, you may spend half the time with your hands over your face peeking through your fingers! :)
Still, what a great game coming up, and as said on another thread, Newcastle in a league match at NYS....who'd of thought that???