On Sunday, when Newcastle invite Tottenham to St. James’ Park, this dismal and disappointing season will resume after a two-week international break. While you generally don’t want to stew for too long after a performance like the one Newcastle put in at Brighton, the 15 days between matches did provide some advantages.
First and foremost, it allowed our injured stars some extra recovery time. While Callum Wilson is still another week away, all signs point to Allan Saint-Maximin at least returning to the bench on Sunday. Miguel Almiron, who was rushed back for Brighton, should be fully fit for Spurs.
After the Brighton defeat, Newcastle were quick to throw their support behind embattled head coach Steve Bruce. It seems the two weeks since the awful 3-0 thrashing at the Amex has only served to strengthen Ashley’s resolve.
Recent reports have suggested that no replacement has been identified despite claims that Chris Wilder, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, and Eddie Howe would be interested should the position become available.
However, the ever-stubborn Ashley remains committed to the head coach he selected to replace Rafa Benitez two summers ago. According to a report in The Telegraph, that will remain the case beyond this season if Bruce manages to keep Newcastle up.
Luke Edwards also suggests that Bruce could be offered an extension this summer as his contract runs out after next season. Edwards theorizes that Ashley could even offer improved terms though with a much less compensation package.
Newcastle’s tenuous league position has hampered planning for next season. An empty St. James’ Park for this entire campaign has also severely cut any transfer budget this summer. Though Bruce has been involved in the minimal recruitment plans that have taken place.
Edwards says the current plan is for Bruce to see out the rest of this season. Though that is not etched in stone as another performance like the one at Brighton could produce a change of heart from Ashley.
However, while Bruce boasted of a top ten push before this season, his remit has been to keep Newcastle in the Premier League. Despite flirting with disaster, if Bruce keeps Newcastle safe for a second season, he will have satisfied his boss’s extremely low expectations.
359 comments so far
magscar
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:38 PM
Comment #281Toon 22
So i think i have to accept that SD reviews are being manipulated – so ws it you with the one stars
Busy lad
magscar
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:40 PM
Comment #282Still waiting for the cavalry – beginning to think they have been diverted to SJP
toon22
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:41 PM
Comment #283No I don’t need to help with the 1 stars
His tat shops do that themselves
Optimistic prime
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:42 PM
Comment #284Carltoon
If you’re in a bad mood, fancy a walk up the training ground and throwing a few cabbages?
The dog and I are happy to join in!
Hes got a canny throw on him 😉
geordietom
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:42 PM
Comment #285WE ARE LEGION , WE ARE MANY …
Optimistic prime
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:44 PM
Comment #286Is Legion the new blog term for gang?
Moonraker15
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:44 PM
Comment #287Can someone explain to me the logic or reason for putting the absolutely useless Joelinton in the team?
If people are expecting him to suddenly become a footballer, they are going to be disappointed. Check out his goals and assists! It’s pathetic and people put him in their team. Better off putting AC in there; at least he can still head a ball!
cleveleysbob
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:45 PM
Comment #288Magscar, always ready to take the flak, can’t have any attention heading towards the snowflakes, we all know they can’t take it. 🙂
Regan, not having that, you’re too smart to claim to be stupid 😉
carltoon
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:46 PM
Comment #289Ha ha OP, I’ve just been out had a nice walk around the block, but I’d have much preferred to throw cabbage’s, with you and the dog,
Tackle from behind
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:46 PM
Comment #290Moonraker
Bruce only puts Joelinton in the team in an effort to win long word of the day.
Optimistic prime
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:46 PM
Comment #291Carltoon
Next time!
cleveleysbob
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:47 PM
Comment #292Is it a political gang?
They usually only have 3 or 4 members if my memory serves. 🙂
cleveleysbob
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:48 PM
Comment #293Tackle, I’m surprised if he can spell that, probably just puts Jo, it’s around his level 😉
carltoon
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:49 PM
Comment #294Yes, I think I’m an idiot getting wound up about stupid things said on a blog. But thank God I’m in gods company.
magscar
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:50 PM
Comment #295Toon 22
I think you missed my les than serious point but that.s ok some fall on stony ground
Seriously I have no doubt ( and never did) that reviews on SD and elsewhere are fiddled – it’s a given just like on mosr rif not all review sites but …. guess what I am perfectly able as a discerning and thinking customer to spot fake reviews
However I’m trying to join the dots up to this Blog and struggling – can’t even see the dots
Maybe just not as worldly wise as i thought
carltoon
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:50 PM
Comment #296OP! Ok I’ll bring the cabbage’s, you bring the dog.
cleveleysbob
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:50 PM
Comment #297Carltoon, have you calmed down then? Thought you were ready to blow a gasket earlier 😉
I’m just having a day being the blog loony troublemaker. 😉
Oops 1-1 in Leeds.
Regan
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:50 PM
Comment #298You called….
magscar
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:51 PM
Comment #299Please don’t thin that gentle teasing means I am PR – just tickling you ::-)
Regan
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:52 PM
Comment #300Tickle tackle again…lol..
Jail for Ashley
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:53 PM
Comment #301Everyday’s a Munday 😕
geordietom
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:54 PM
Comment #302OP …
what gang would that be ?…
so we have PR on here and shills now we have gangs wow the list is endless …
Mund
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:56 PM
Comment #303Jail I’m sure I read one of your posts about stopping the goading but you weigh in once more?
Feeling left out?
cleveleysbob
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:57 PM
Comment #304GT, how many groups you involved with? I’ve been trying to get into one all day with no luck whatsoever, obviously a Billy no mates here 😉
geordietom
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:58 PM
Comment #305cleveleysbob…
sorry mate i dont do groups social distancing and all that 😀
carltoon
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:58 PM
Comment #306Jail! I think it’s me who’s had the melt down today.
Regan
Apr 3, 2021 at 3:59 PM
Comment #307Bob…
I’ll be your mate…no problem. .
Munster Mag
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:01 PM
Comment #308It’s good to have El Mundo back.
Jail looking for a fight, hoping his sycophants are nearby to heart him.
Remember, the first 10 hearts don’t count Mund, because they’re from the goons 🙂
Munster Mag
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:01 PM
Comment #309Reeeeggaaaaaan!!
Romford mag
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:02 PM
Comment #310Bob
And me 🙂
That’s 3 , is it enough to be called a gang ?:)
Tackle from behind
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:02 PM
Comment #311Gangs of New Blog
Starring
Brendan Gleeson as Magicmac
Cameron Diaz as Carltoon
Liam Neeson as Geordietom
Daniel Day Lewis as Jail for Ashley
Leonardo di Caprio as Cleveleysbob
Jail for Ashley
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:02 PM
Comment #312I just don’t get why anyone would want to argue with a frog. You’d be better off trying to talk football with Kets!
cleveleysbob
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:02 PM
Comment #313Ta Regan, wanna start a gang? 🙂
Munster Mag
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:03 PM
Comment #314Munster winning against the mighty monsters of Toulouse. Come on lads!!
Mund
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:03 PM
Comment #315Munster it’s ok I’m waiting for they have been manipulated line 🙄 😎
cleveleysbob
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:03 PM
Comment #316Ooh a bit late there, having a mare 🙂
geordietom
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:03 PM
Comment #317gonna watch the NUN tonight anyone seen it , is it any good ?
Jail for Ashley
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:04 PM
Comment #318Tfb,
😀
Romford mag
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:04 PM
Comment #319GT
Make sure you don’t get caught mate 😉
cleveleysbob
Apr 3, 2021 at 4:04 PM
Comment #320Rom, good on yer, starting a trend 😉