Rafa Benitez has just announced his team for the home game this afternoon against a good Watford side.
We really need to pick up some points today after losing our last three games, although we are still positioned 12th in the league table.
Mo Diame – gets the start today in place of Isaac Hayden
TEAM NEWS: Here’s how Newcastle United will line up against @WatfordFC at St. James’ Park this afternoon (kick-off 3pm GMT). #NUFC pic.twitter.com/Rw4BZJ5TQG
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) November 25, 2017
It looks like there is one change from last week with Mo Diame coming in for the suspended Isaac Hayden.
Most of us were hoping that Mikel Merino would get the start today but at least he’s on the bench and could start at West Brom on Tuesday night.
About three fans in five think we can win this game this afternoon – and we certainly need all 3 points.
Comments welcome.
351 comments so far
bladeuser
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Comment #81Top manager my arse
Stubborn sod who will get us relegated
ASH OUT
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:34 PM
Comment #82Murphy sounds like he’s having a good game.
Hail Wor Ashley
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:35 PM
Comment #83First good pass Lejeune has done to show his ability since pre-season.
Murphy, one of our better players so far, then fluffs it. Sigh.
c-dog
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:35 PM
Comment #84We’ll get relegated is Rafa persists with Josiére up too. Worst player in the league.
JP...from The Rock
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:35 PM
Comment #85Joselu and Manquillo are well below average. As is Diame but at least he’s playing well so far.
JP...from The Rock
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:37 PM
Comment #86Both Mitro and Joselu are shite I don’t rate either. We are crying out for a proper Striker and have been ever since Ba left us.
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:37 PM
Comment #87Joslelu has no urgency about his play at all – every time he picks it up in a good position where he can turn and play he gives a timid layoff.
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:38 PM
Comment #88Murphy really trying today and looks sharper each game – just lacks that bit of quality but I think he can improve.
jimmygscot
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:38 PM
Comment #89Laughing stock. no chance of the Toon scoring 2 goals. Pathetic pathetic pathetic.
What rubbish Rafa has signed.
JP...from The Rock
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:38 PM
Comment #90Will Hughes is another good player we should have signed. Ahhh sigh..
Hail Wor Ashley
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:39 PM
Comment #91JP
I agree, but when one of your shite STs is being particularly shite, try the other one, he might at least perform to and average shite standard.
Unfortunately Mitro last weekend did nothing but plod around when he should’ve been looking to at least prove a point and show appetite with his workrate.
davetoon
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:40 PM
Comment #92Maybe this game will help Ashley realise he needs to accept the £300 million bid
Hail Wor Ashley
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:40 PM
Comment #93Geremi
Spoke too soon…..
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:40 PM
Comment #94Murphy breaking down when it comes to the final ball again. Calm down and dont overthink it.
ilovetoon8788
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:41 PM
Comment #95I hate both our wingers playing in their weaker leg flank and always cutting in and ending up in cul de sac. Manquillo is shi* going forward so there’s no width whatsoever.
It’s just horrible to watch us.
Hail Wor Ashley
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:41 PM
Comment #96Manquillo’s crossing does my head in! Hasn’t produced a single one of note so far this season.
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:42 PM
Comment #97If Shelvey had any acceleration whatsoever he would be world class .
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:43 PM
Comment #98Hope Rafa has the hairdryer warmed up for half time. Needs to be on full blast!
Hail Wor Ashley
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:43 PM
Comment #99Shelvey too slow to get to the deflected ball initially with a shot in mind, eventually breaks to him anyway and goes through with his first thought to shoot, should’ve regained balance and composure.
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:44 PM
Comment #100Ritchie’s been Pardewed.
JP...from The Rock
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:44 PM
Comment #101Hail- exactly. I am all for changing it up and keeping players on their toes so no one is guranteed a start especially if they just go through the motions. But Mitro as you say didn’t do much to impress the other day either. Rafa may be stubborn but he ain’t stupid and will be sick of seeing Mitro be poor in training and knows he ain’t doing enough to start matches.
I pray to God we get the takeover in time to sort our forward department out as it really is a concern. Has me worried that. Without a proper striker we could be in a relegation scrap. Then in summer we could push for a proper CAM which is also a necessity.
Hail Wor Ashley
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:45 PM
Comment #102Merino and Lascelles are the key players in our team. Their absences have shown that I think.
davetoon
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:47 PM
Comment #103Khuntz
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:47 PM
Comment #1042-0 ffs.
BenArfa the magician
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:47 PM
Comment #105Goal Yedders
manxpie
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Comment #106Ffs well thats us done
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Comment #107Thought we might have got into HT.
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Comment #108Jesus
manxpie
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Comment #109Should have been a foul on diame tho
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Comment #110Mitrovic and Merino on – what do we have to lose?
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Comment #111Be good win if we got back into the game.
BenArfa the magician
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:49 PM
Comment #112Ritchie needs to get his head out of his backside, he has been poor all over today but usually defends well he has left Yedlin 2 vs 1 constantly for both goals.
RUNAWAY777
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:49 PM
Comment #113Sorry lads but this selection is pure shit ive rushsd around to get to the match total runbish who do we blame the players the club the manger iam lost for words
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:49 PM
Comment #114Time for a stiff drink.
AncientC
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Comment #115Phew, worrying signs. Livin’ on a prayer for this upcoming transfer window.
toonbrother
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Comment #116shocking stuff.
No defending on that right hand side.
Just goes to show how utterly dependent we are on Lascelles as a leader and player
c-dog
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Comment #117@markaccus @hellodjo
Anything to say on Josiére now?
ilovetoon8788
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Comment #118Well.. It’s same old shi* performance. I’m used to it. Relegation form. We can play for 500mins and we still won’t score.
manxpie
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Comment #119Jp and hail would be nice to see mitro get a run of 10 games to see how he does
Joselu has had far far more chances and hes been shite
geordiemark
Nov 25, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Comment #120don’t win your home matches in this league your down end off, no wonder Amanda wants a relegation clause put in to buy the club, I don’t think rafa has much choice when it comes down to the players really, all this is ashleys fault by not backing rafa in the summer