Newcastle play their final game before Christmas at West Ham today, and after this game, we will be exactly halfway through the season.
Having picked up only a single point in the last 9 games, we are hoping and praying we can get a win today – although we would also welcome a draw.
Another defeat would make it a really bleak Christmas for Newcastle fans football wise – as it will start looking like we can be relegated once again this season.
We cannot let that happen.
Here are some tweets from Newcastle fans – and yes – we are desperate for a win today.
Rafa Benitez – can he get Newcastle the win in this vital game?
If we can get 3 points, then we can celebrate only our 5th win this season in 19 games.
It can only get better from here – that’s true isn’t it?
🙂
100% belief in Rafa and his staff. Wouldn’t swap them for anyone. HOWAY THE LADS #NUFC
— Norman Riley (@LikeTheGoat) December 23, 2017
Massive game today like, 3 points would be such a lift like #nufc
— Chris (@ChrisT_1892) December 23, 2017
Today is where Rafa earns his salt. Away to a relegation rival without two of their best players. He’s had a lot go against him in recent weeks, but today is when he has to prove he is as good as tactician as we think he is. #nufc
— James Baxter (@ToonJames) December 23, 2017
Don’t agree this is a must win today for #nufc as there are plenty of shite teams around us. Important to get something though.
— Matt (@GeordieWalrus) December 23, 2017
Nice to hear #bbc football focus reporter give a truthful report on newcastle situation. The club is stifled by ashley, he needs to speculate to accumulate and fans are behind rafa. Howay the lads, 3 points today. #nufc
— MickyJ (@Knackaned) December 23, 2017
Would have liked to have made West Ham away this season. Hopefully Rafa can get the lads playing. #NUFC
— Steve Tough (@SteTough) December 23, 2017
I really hope Rafa puts a team on that work together and go well together for today’s game. Because no joke. I will cry if we don’t even bring home a point. They really need a win today and I pray to god it happens #nufc
— JessBennett (@itsjess_Bennett) December 23, 2017
Not sure I could take getting done over by Big Sam and then Moysey too in such a short space of time #NUFC
— Sean (@sehol) December 23, 2017
Don’t bother fella
You know the geordies will keep supporting Benitez even if we get relegated and will stick it to Ashley as usual .. #NUFC
We need the win SO SO much
A huge game today but sadly Benitez left me with no faith at all ??— nEwCaStLe fOr LiFe (@77_SH_ER) December 23, 2017
Need a Newcastle win to make this weekend souper. Just once Newcastle give me something to cheer. #NUFC
— Mikey Mahon (@mikeym_89) December 23, 2017
Come on Newcastle need 3 points today #NUFC ????
— Calum Nicholls (@CalumNicholls) December 23, 2017
It’s a beautiful stadium – but maybe not for football?
First visit to the London Stadium. This is the view from my seat… #NUFC ???? pic.twitter.com/QCX47S3Xq9
— Tom Easterby (@tje93) December 23, 2017
23 comments so far
Jib
Dec 23, 2017 at 1:35 PM
Comment #1Don’t say
“Roger the cabin boy”
in front of Mr Tuff ffs !!!!!!
ShirebrookToon
Dec 23, 2017 at 1:38 PM
Comment #2😆
DubaiMicky
Dec 23, 2017 at 1:39 PM
Comment #3Gawd help that young Seaman Staines then.
Little bit of light relief, a USA number plate got through the censors “SEAWORD”
I like that.
jazzyp
Dec 23, 2017 at 1:44 PM
Comment #41-1
Mister Tuff
Dec 23, 2017 at 1:47 PM
Comment #5Give it a rest Jibberish – you are clearly a bounder and a cad. You will have to be taken down a peg or two to mute (albeit not for long) your windbag bluster. Standby for a good thrashing.
In the meantime I’ll leave my card;-
https://ladybladeblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/h50317390.jpg
sing in the corner
Dec 23, 2017 at 1:52 PM
Comment #6Crunch time, nerves a-jangling..
The travelling fans will be in good voice today, wish I was there!
One win and our season turns. But it’s really a must not lose in my opinion.
Howay the lads!
jarra mick
Dec 23, 2017 at 1:53 PM
Comment #7This should be Rafas last chance, if we can’t beat an under strength West Ham then there’s no way back.
DubaiMicky
Dec 23, 2017 at 1:54 PM
Comment #866 minutes, may have to have a beer to calm my nerves….
DubaiMicky
Dec 23, 2017 at 1:57 PM
Comment #9Interesting that any team from 14th position down could finish in the bottom three today – so that’s Palace, West Ham, Bournemouth, Stoke, Toon, Baggies and Swans.
jesperfuglsang - capt'n awesome of the lemon crew
Dec 23, 2017 at 1:59 PM
Comment #10Jasper…don’t think much of it! Toontaff is drunk half the time he’s on here and I am not sure he even remembers!
jazzyp
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:02 PM
Comment #11Afternoon Jesper
What ya going for today, Win..Draw ??
catchy in norway
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:02 PM
Comment #12RAFA IS LOSING THE PLOT
jesperfuglsang - capt'n awesome of the lemon crew
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:03 PM
Comment #13Toontaff…before you’re off to the liquor store, yeah suggesting rotating the captaincy between a few players that would take responsibility is a outrageous thing to suggest…avantgade to you I am sure!
It’s as strange as when the captain is not playing and some has to step in, or he’s injured and someone has to step in. Or worse when you sub the captain.
But I know you are just trying your best to show off humour..in your own horrid way (I think that was the wording…right)
jesperfuglsang - capt'n awesome of the lemon crew
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:05 PM
Comment #14Jazzyp…I don’t like to predict the result when I am not confident in the result…
The family is off the cemetery and pay respect to family!
kimbo
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:06 PM
Comment #15Interesting that any team from 14th down can end up in bottom 3 today but one thing is a certainty Newcastle will be in the bottom 3 and seeing Rafa’s team is a joke
kimbo
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:09 PM
Comment #16In Rafa we trust , well not any more ,we are going down, how is Merino and Hayden get injured or is Merino being sold.
OneAlanShearer
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:09 PM
Comment #17Catchy – so rafa has injuries to hayden, merino, Lejeune, mitro and shelvey is suspended. Please enlighten us to how he is losing the plot?
Essex Geordie Bill
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:10 PM
Comment #1849 Minutes to KO
jesperfuglsang - capt'n awesome of the lemon crew
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:11 PM
Comment #19…or confident in we’ll win
Frank pingles come sock
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:13 PM
Comment #20That’s a crazy line up / Diame again
Frank pingles come sock
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:13 PM
Comment #21Any one got a semi !???
Frank pingles come sock
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:13 PM
Comment #2247 Mins
Frank pingles come sock
Dec 23, 2017 at 2:14 PM
Comment #23Anyone know if the Gosforth 3 mile will have the match on ?