Newcastle were a little dodgy in defense in the game against West Ham at home on Saturday in the second half.
It ended up to be a surprise 3-0 defeat after we had won three games in a row.
But the defense was back in form last night at Goodison Park and showed grit, guts, and courage to limit the Toffees to a single goal in the hard-won point and a 1-1 draw.
Martin Dubravka continued his excellent form in goal for Newcastle this year and was our Man of the Match with 44% of the vote.
Martin Dubravka – Man of the Match – another brilliant display
With Juventus said to be after him, Rafa may want to give him a new improved contract given how important player has been this year at Newcastle – he deserves it too.
The current two starting center-backs Fernandez and Schar were second and third respectively in the voting – and they have proven to be excellent together in central defense.
But Swiss International Schar picked up his fifth yellow card of the season so he will get a one-match ban and will, therefore, miss the home game against Wolves on Sunday afternoon.
It was an excellent result for us last night, and now 3 points is exactly what we need on Sunday afternoon against Wolves at home.
A win will help us climb the league table although not with the next game because we are now a full 5 points behind the club just above us in the league – West Ham.
Here’s where we stand after the midweek games.
[table “76” not found /]Comments welcome.
271 comments so far
Our Toon
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:14 PM
Comment #121If the club is sold, and that’s a big if. I wonder what shady deals Ashley will sign nufc up to before he goes!!
Look no further than Rangers as an example, will nufc be in long term contracts with SD or some shady shirt deal which we can’t get out of with one of Ashley’s companies?
Its not just about the sale for me, hopefully it has an element of truth but we’ve been down this road to many times so I’m not going to get my hopes up (Just like I didn’t last winter).
martoon
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:17 PM
Comment #122jane @110 – if you invest in the club and turn it from a fighting against relegation to a top 6 team regularly in Europe then of course it’s value increases giving you a healthy return on your investment.
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:18 PM
Comment #123Why would he sell
He has a nice little earner providing funds to buy shops
Its an exelent advert
And for me he likes mugging us off
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:18 PM
Comment #124He wont go till hes forced too
Moonraker15
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:25 PM
Comment #125At some point, Kenyon will speak to the press and it will be 3 possibilities. 1. I was never a contender. 2. I just couldn’t raise the funds but was definitely a contender. 3. I’m very excited about the future with Newcastle United!
I’m praying it’ll be 3 cos if it’s all bollocks I’m finished with the toon till fatso’s gone for good!
Nicky the ball tosser
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:28 PM
Comment #126It’s not an earner though. It has to be money in money out, or you get relegated and start haemorrhaging cash while watching your net worth plummet. Clubs can be profitable, very, but only by increasing in value as a result of being well run, which Ashley plainly doesn’t have the time, skill or stomach for. He’s out the door if a credible offer comes in.
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:28 PM
Comment #127Its obvious he dont have the money
Thats why MA likes him
He cant buy us lol
Its never MAs fault
barkel
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:28 PM
Comment #128@toon22
Do you think Mike is lying about selling the club? You’re not really making a clear point
neverwin
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:31 PM
Comment #129I do not believe anything Ashley says.
As Shearer says every time January window approaches Ashley has brown stuff coming out of his lying mouth.
Tsunki
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:50 PM
Comment #130You have to say it’s a suicidal tack for Ashley to take – bluffing again that there’s a sale in the offing. Unless of course he has a plan to sell it after the next financial break having avoided paying for playing staff as is his custom. Even if it’s true he’s on the verge of selling, which I doubt, the itk crowd pushing their guesswork by citing rich martians or ressurected Egyptian Pharaoh’s being in the running can’t be credible at all. There’s no way slack jawed blabbermouths would be privy to the internals of multi-million pound deals like this. Creepy self publicising chancers punting hero status for themselves I’ll warrant. Be sad for them if it all goes to form. We will see won’t we?
Tsunki
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:52 PM
Comment #131Sorry online, hopefully you won’t get me banned or have a “welcome ” waiting for me at the Gun Inn. I’ll try posting in an hour. 😉
toon kk
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:57 PM
Comment #132Our toon
I’ll believe that the club will be sold when it happens, I also agree I bet it will be sold with a clause, probably SD gets free advertising and or shirt/kit sales supplied by SD.
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:57 PM
Comment #133The treats usually come from pro MA posters
Hiya JIB
GeordieTwo
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:59 PM
Comment #134Personally, I favour the rich Martians taking us over. I hear they have great power. Working together with Donald Trump they plan a planetary takeover. Donald is their spokesman because he’s a stable genius who thinks Earth’s oceans are tiny. It’s brilliant stuff Donny. Get your bid in now for NUFC.
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 10:59 PM
Comment #135Threats
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:00 PM
Comment #136Remember when JIB claimed he would have the blog closed ?
Bairns chucking their dummy’s outa the pram
GeordieTwo
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:01 PM
Comment #137Oh and apparently Puerto Rico is an island surrounded by big water. But I thought the oceans were tiny Donny? Explanation please…
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:02 PM
Comment #138The PR crowd have no shame
They post here to protect MA
It’s never MAs fault
GeordieTwo
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:03 PM
Comment #139Apparently Trump’s air and water is at record clean right now as well. Good to know Donny.
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:06 PM
Comment #140Have you noticed the American polotics are used to distract/derail
Online Guy
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:06 PM
Comment #141Tsunki
Will you afford me an unreserved apology for your above post when the club is sold ?
I won’t be abusive to you for the above tirade against me but pose a question
Why such awful comments when I brought the blog good news almost 4 days before Ashley said it and the press published it .. I have not got a crystal ball .
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:08 PM
Comment #142MA has no idea what a can of worms he has opened this time
It’s not been a week and the open hostility is back
I’m lovin the whole idea
Online Guy
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:10 PM
Comment #143Oh by the way Tsunki.
I can’t ban anybody . Ed would need to read something he deems to be unsuitable and abusive for the blog before making that decision himself .. I don’t have that power .
Ed Would make that decision if it was bad, and we should not put up with bad here as it brings the blog down if it’s full of abuse to one another.
Your a nasty little peice of work .
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:11 PM
Comment #144Online guy
You can imagine how someone might think about it and decide for themselves
And think the internet’s not a good place to base any view
And remember the last 11 years ?
We’re nit shooting the messenger
We simply don’t believe a thing the guy says
Add too that it’s the exact same lie as last year for exactly the same reason,the exact same time of year
It’s not a giant leap to conclude it’s lies
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:13 PM
Comment #145MA likes the money football creates
He’s no interest in us
RobLeenio
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:14 PM
Comment #146Online Guy, ignore him he’s been a proper b!tch since Jesper wrecked him a couple of months ago. At the time I thought he was hard done to, but I’ve lost all sympathy lately.
Some like to add value to the blog, others delight in b!tching and wailing. I know which side of the fence you sit, and good on you.
SPRINGY
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:14 PM
Comment #147Cant see this almiron deal comin off like… he’s there big player,so they want as much money for him as they can get so doubt a loan is even mentioned,ashley so tight he’d shit diamonds if he swallowed coal,so no way he’s forking out big money….and if…i stress if..we are to be taken over,the slug is not ganna cough up any more coin for transfers….cant see any signings unless the club is sold…if we were to sign a player we need some creation in midfield….but that again is mega money and good talent rarely moves in the January transfer window.
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:16 PM
Comment #148Rob
Another pro MA poster who pretends he’s not
Yawn
It’s never MAs fault
We’re not stupid,we’re being mugged off by the guy who pays you to protect him
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:18 PM
Comment #149Let’s start talking about American polotics again
That might derail talk and hide the blatant lies
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:19 PM
Comment #150How many days did the sale lie last this time ?
I’m thinking it’s about 10% of the time it lasted last time
LoL
Online Guy
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:19 PM
Comment #151Actually Tsunki ..forget any apology .
The embarrassment for the above abusive post you made to me will see you disappear for ever when the club is sold if you have any self respect .
Chrisakes I bring some good news for all and this jealous little pipsqueeak is hounding me with abuse for it .
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:21 PM
Comment #152Have you noticed the lies about who were pretending to sign haven’t been too many ?
It’s like they can’t even pretend to bid on people anymore
Hiya KBA
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:22 PM
Comment #153Online guy
Busted
Hiya a payed MA poster
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:22 PM
Comment #154Even in your abuse your still posting to defend MA
Hiya
martoon
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:23 PM
Comment #155Tsunki – even muli-million pound deals need minions at the bottom doing the donkey work. Surely it is quite possible to get a loose lipped one letting it slip in a pub or to friend or relation?
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:24 PM
Comment #156Where’s JEFF and his multiple alts when the PR needs him
Hiya
carltoon
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:24 PM
Comment #157Rob you must have a short memory. That man nearly destroyed the blog a while back. Be careful who you back up
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:25 PM
Comment #158Yes but when the sales a total lie used as a PR stunt it’s kinda hard to produce them
Utter utter Mike Ashley
toon22
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:26 PM
Comment #159Carlton
The guy has an agenda to protect MA
He don’t care how
carltoon
Dec 6, 2018 at 11:29 PM
Comment #160Let’s hope he sells up and we can have our team and our blog back.