It’s starting to be the time when we need a win whatever game we are playing.
And we are at home to Manchester United today and Jose Mourinho has never won a league game at St. James’ Park.
We are hoping for all 3 points and just one point will probably not alter our position in the league table – which is currently 4th bottom after yesterday’s games.
A defeat will sink the spirits of Newcastle fans and we will all have a very long two weeks before our next game at Bournemouth.
Newcastle fans
On the other hand, a win would rejuvenate the long-suffering Newcastle fans.
We need the win.
And it seems the club has restricted the flag display today – wonder why?
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Howay The Lads!!
That feeling of dread you get in the pit of your stomach when Manchester united roll into town #NUFC
â Toon Teddy Bear (@toon_teddy_bear) February 11, 2018
100% been censored by Mike Ashleyâs Newcastle United @NUFC……absolutely disgraceful #nufc https://t.co/eA3i0wxYa0
â Lee Johnson RAFA! (@Lee18_92Johnson) February 11, 2018
Match day #howaythelads ???????? letâs end Man Utdâs title challenge today but more importantly stop the rot at St James #NUFC
â Terry Martin (@T_martin_11) February 11, 2018
Absolutely buzzin for the match today come on the toon #NUFC #NEWMUN
â craig spencer (@spuggy25984) February 11, 2018
The club: everyone get behind the team and support us
Also the club: ârestrict atmosphere generating flag displaysâ #nufc https://t.co/C5JD3KcdKfâ Jonathan Jones (@cornedbeefpie) February 11, 2018
Fully expect a loss this afternoon but I can hope/pray. Come on the Toon ???? #NUFC
â DanLiddellÂŽ (@Spaniel_24) February 11, 2018
Despite the fact weâll probs get beat by 3 or 4, I canât wait for the game later! Man United at St Jamesâ ??? #NUFC #NEWMUN
â Lee Gibson (@Lee_Gibson93) February 11, 2018
Wonder how long itâll take the Manc lot to song about that player they werenât bothered about not signing. Twice…… #nufc
â Tony (@tony666tony) February 11, 2018
I expect Islam Slimani to be a big hit on Tyneside. He came into Leicester at a difficult time playing second fiddle to Jamie Vardy. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/CjUb7Kvb6x
â Schoolboy Defending (@cuchusleftfoot) February 11, 2018
Huddersfield Won against Manchester United by out fighting them. hope #NUFC can follow suit.
â Himanshu Dhingra (@HD_07) February 11, 2018
2-1 today. Easy money. #nufc #nufcvmufc
â Delphine Fender (@delfender) February 11, 2018
Watching the Jose interview when he talks about âgoing to Mr Robsonâs Homeâ gives me goosebumps. Just makes you think what could happen with a new owner ? #NUFC
â Chris Black (@ChrisBlack10) February 11, 2018
Best things about waking up on a Sunday?
It could be the toon have the Mancs in town. #nufc
Or it could be that three course Indian takeaway you ordered when you were drunk sitting unopened at the bottom of your bed. ?
â Jamie Eastlake (@jamieeastlake) February 11, 2018
Matchday feeling very positive today think we can get some points let’s make it hell for MAN UTD today c’mon the toon #NUFC
â Jonathan Stephenson (@jonathanstephe1) February 11, 2018
Hard game today but we need at least a point today hopefully all three ?? ???? #NUFC
â Sam Mac (@iam_sammac) February 11, 2018
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40 comments so far
Frank pingles come sock
Feb 11, 2018 at 10:50 AM
Comment #1Ashley has banned the flags today
Slimani also not fit to start
Waiting until 2 weeks time to get up to speed
Slight slight chance of bench
Frank pingles come sock
Feb 11, 2018 at 10:51 AM
Comment #2Source – Paul Dummett
H.Houdini
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Comment #3Agh well no chance of any points
DubaiMicky
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Comment #4Ashley – twat isn’t even near how he should be described. Even the “c” word doesn’t come close.
Munster Mag
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:08 AM
Comment #5The C word works for me.
Munster Mag
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:10 AM
Comment #6Let them tremble with fear when they see our tattoo artist striker!!!
Bobbybee
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:11 AM
Comment #7Jose never won here, let’s stretch that record a bit further. Keep them quiet for 75 minutes and then send Slimani on to score the only goal. How hard is that? đ
lesh
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:15 AM
Comment #8I’d imagine the flags be welcomed in North Korea.
lesh
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:34 AM
Comment #9Rafa calls for the fans to get behind the lads and Kim Jong Ashley bans the Flags? He’s undermined Rafa yet again and we can only hope the media pick up on it though doubtless Ashley’s chums at Sky’ll put on a spin on it to justify his action.
Is there no limit to Ashley’s stupidity?
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giimps
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:37 AM
Comment #10The trouble is that they have quality and divers all over the pitch, difficult to stop players diving when they are allowed to get away with it without fear of repercussions,after all Valencia, Young, lindegard etc could give lessons (and probably do) , Sanchez Lukaku and Pogba are quality, we’ll have to be on top form to stop them for 90 + mins and hope our forward players can do the business at the other end……very difficult…….I’m going for a 4-0 win for us
DubaiMicky
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:47 AM
Comment #11giimps. I had to smile at your last sentence.
Jib
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:51 AM
Comment #12Gallowgate flags slyly sneaked their biggest flag ever
into the ground last match then unfurled it just before KO
It read: âDonât ever give up on your club. Keep supporting it, itâs your club and trust me, one day you will get your club back and it will be everything you wanted it to be. Newcastle United is bigger than anyone. It hurts I know, but just keep going. He is only one man we are a city, a whole population. Trust me.â
A quote from Keegan
Seriously what did anyone expect NUFC to do ?
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:55 AM
Comment #13There is less than a 10 percent chance of getting a win today without a striker. Biggest disappointment not having Slimani fit. Has gone from maybe making the bench at Palace to not making it to today. Something tells me we canât rely on him to be fit and firing for rest of the season.
As much as I hate it, I am starting to get that 2015/16 feeling in that it is inevitable that we are down. Ruing the defensive nature of our play.
Letâs hope we pull off a miracle today.
ShirebrookToon
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:56 AM
Comment #14I reckon lard arse will be at the game today. Bans flags. And his chopper is heading north.
#partypoopingw@nkbag!!!
the white tino
Feb 11, 2018 at 11:59 AM
Comment #15Jib you tosser,them flags were trying to show the world what the vast majority of fans think of ashleys regime, you on the other hand seem right up his arse fool
Jib
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:03 PM
Comment #16White Tino
actually in a Chronicle poll the vast majority of
fans think unity and getting behind the manager
is the way forward until seasons end.
Wor flags had a deal with the club and broke it.
Simples.
They’ll be advertising
“Eat at Sloppy Joe’s next”
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Bobbybee
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:04 PM
Comment #17Right, need an answer pretty sharp. Anybody wanting to go to the game today? No joking, cost you NOTHING. Just the ability to push a wheelchair a couple of hundred yards.
I can get someone if required, just thought I’d make this offer for those unable to attend regularly, but I need to know ASAP as I need to make arrangements otherwise.
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:04 PM
Comment #18Prediction;
0-0 first half, quite tight and we defend quite well.
0-2 second half, we run out of steam as they notch it up a gear with Sanchez coming into his own.
Donât expect anything different to what weâve seen for 90 percent of the season.
the white tino
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:06 PM
Comment #19Jib explain how waving flags and creating an atmosphere isn’t getting behind the team, Rafael and club?? Only one worried about flags is ashley and the odd fool or wum like yourself
Reilly
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:07 PM
Comment #20udders 1 up
posada
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:10 PM
Comment #21Ashley does not trust or like Raffa.
He wants him out.
Would have sacked him by now, but won’t pay the compo.
Rafa would have walked by now, but won’t pay the compo.
Also, he is holding out for a possible take over. Just a slim hope.
In the mean time he is in well paid employment.
Explains the transfer window. Ins depedent on outs and balacing the books.
No money spent.
Reilly
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:13 PM
Comment #221-1
Thump
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:14 PM
Comment #23He did the same thing with the singing section – anti Ashley chants started pouring in, and he disbanded it, putting the family sections right next to the (often aggressive) away fans.
Honestly, I was half expecting this when the Keegan quote was put up against Burnley.
The man is as petulant as they come.
the white tino
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:18 PM
Comment #24Too true thump,and them very things are obviously getting to the leech so I say keep on singing anti ashley songs and wave flags and whatever else we can do to let the world know what we think of ashley and at the same time proudly supporting team and raffa
Bobbybee
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:23 PM
Comment #25Knew this would happen as soon as I read it at the game. Only a matter of time and it hasn’t taken him long has it? Knacker.
Anyone wanting to go today better speak up rapidly. People often day ‘too expensive’ etc and I get that – it ain’t cheap – so I thought before I get anyone else I would throw the offer out. Free entrance. Cost you nowt. Bit of exercise thrown in! đ Need to know very soon though.
Reilly
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:27 PM
Comment #262-1
Our Toon
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:32 PM
Comment #27I’m not bothered about flags, it was something different but it hardly improved the atmosphere. We’ve not won a home game since October!! I’d rather we got behind the side vocally than wave a few flags.
Bobbybee
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:42 PM
Comment #28Nobody wanting to go then? Such is life. Was a bit late notice, but only just found out myself. Not to worry, but can’t wait any longer so have to withdraw the offer.
Wherever you watch from, enjoy the game.
Howay the lads!!!!!
Our Toon
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:45 PM
Comment #29Sorry Bobby I’m going today, otherwise I’d have snapped your hand off mate
Mag52
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:47 PM
Comment #30No expections today lads. Go out there and give it your all, as you always do, for Rafa and the fans.
The top six have shown this season that they can be beaten. Good luck.
HWTL – IRWT.
Bobbybee
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:48 PM
Comment #31Our Toon, thought someone would have done so mate, but maybe a bit late notice. If you’ve not been before especially, great way to start. Can’t leave it any longer though so I’ve got someone else. Just thought I’d make the offer.
Bambams
Feb 11, 2018 at 12:53 PM
Comment #32I have a strange feeling about today. Just hope we can get something.
Games are running out and ‘you get what you sow’
Hope this pathetic owner leaves soon
Essex Geordie Bill
Feb 11, 2018 at 1:00 PM
Comment #33So much for our great new striker. What a waste of hope!!
It’s down to Mr Joselu then.
Shot Bru
Feb 11, 2018 at 1:12 PM
Comment #34Hudders throwing caution to the wind and attacking, pressing and being rewarded for a positive performance so far.
Rafa surely has to have a real go at ManUrd today and change the cautious approach
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Feb 11, 2018 at 1:12 PM
Comment #35Really need Bournemouth to equalise!
twotonearmy
Feb 11, 2018 at 1:16 PM
Comment #36And into the bottom 3 we go… I wonder for how long
bettyswallocks
Feb 11, 2018 at 1:19 PM
Comment #37https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/women-henpecked_husbands-husbands-househusband-househusband-wives-dpan1185_low.jpg
Jesper……… I hope you will receive permission to watch the match today so maybe you can offer an opinion based on real time play as oppose to dropping in to post your negative comments .
All Aboot Toon
Feb 11, 2018 at 1:22 PM
Comment #38Nice offer Bobby, would have loved to take it up, but needed more notice.
Jib
Feb 11, 2018 at 1:24 PM
Comment #39Whoops Hudds 3-1
bottom 3 now
H.Houdini
Feb 11, 2018 at 1:40 PM
Comment #40Our players must be shire or the tactics,maybe both
No more holding tactics attack ffs or we are down.