Against Tottenham on Sunday, Joe Willock was not in Steve Bruce’s starting eleven for the first time since joining on loan from Arsenal. The 21-year-old had started seven straight matches but was only handed a late cameo at St. James’ Park against Spurs.
However, Willock wasn’t phased by getting dropped and used it as determination to make an impact on the match. The box to box midfielder made one of his trademark late runs into the box and was in the right place at the right time to power in the equalizer.
After the match, Willock expressed his disappointment at not starting but was more than pleased to have gotten the goal that rescued a point for Newcastle. It’ll be interesting to see what Bruce decides to do with the midfield at Burnley on Sunday as Sean Longstaff’s performance certainly justified him getting a start.
Willock has been a very solid signing and adds something different to the Newcastle midfield. He’s become a fan favorite with his gushing praise of the city and it’s loyal fanbase.
Even in these tumultuous times, Willock recently opened the door to him staying at Newcastle beyond this season. This is what the midfielder said just a few weeks ago:
“I love playing for Newcastle.
“When I first came here, I was a bit apprehensive of how I would take to it because I’d never left Arsenal.
“I’d been at Arsenal since I was four and a half, so coming to a new club, coming up north to Newcastle was a bit scary.
“But as I came here and settled in and saw the love from the fans that I’m receiving, of course, I’d love to continue playing here.”
The Chronicle has a report out that says Newcastle hope to extend Willock’s loan move for an additional season if we stay up this season. But they also cite a report in the Sunday Mirror that Arsenal may look to offload him this summer. Here is what is written in the report:
It’s understood Newcastle are hopeful of lining up a season-long loan next term if they stay in the Premier League but the Sunday Mirror claims Willock could even be sold in the close season.
The fee mentioned is around £20m which is likely too much for Newcastle this summer. However, there may not be many takers at that price with most clubs expected to have limited transfer funds this summer.
Hopefully, we’ll get Willock back for another year in the Premier League next season. Then in 2022, who knows what may come. Maybe we’ll have new owners and a full season of full crowds. Then a permanent deal for Willock could be on the cards.
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146 comments so far
magicmac54
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:11 PM
Comment #41Cleveleysbob
Good evening Bob my friend, hows the form with you today, i see your in Carltoons bad books 😀 😀 😀
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:11 PM
Comment #42carltoon
Ha, I’d like to get Mr carltoons opinion on that! 🙂
carltoon
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:12 PM
Comment #43Bob, believe like I’ve said before, if I could give up I would, it’s caused so many arguments, over the years, but it’s what I’ve always done. And I went on my own. Now I sit with friends who may not be going back, so I’ll be on my own again. The only time I can talk football is on here, so sometimes it gets hard trying to take all the insults, but i do know where people are coming from, deep down I feel the same, every season i say im not going back.
cleveleysbob
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:12 PM
Comment #44Carltoon, loved the line “can’t wait to get into ground, just to ANNOY BOB”. – Really funny 🙂
cleveleysbob
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:17 PM
Comment #45Magic, I’m really good but had a couple of rants today, so overdid the drama a bit and got my just desserts from my old chum Carltoon. No problems we get on great 99% of the time, just disagree on the ground entry issue (always a hot topic, should have known better perhaps) 🙂
Been bloody freezing here today, it’s been like Game of Thrones “Winters Coming”.
carltoon
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:17 PM
Comment #46Well put it this way, I’m a lot wiser now, but I still get upset with confrontation. But ya can say what you like on here. Everyone else does, I’m not in Bobbybee’s league in melt down yet. But I tried to stand with him regards to going to the match.
cleveleysbob
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:18 PM
Comment #47Carltoon, after Ashley’s gone, we’ll go and watch a match together and go berserk.
carltoon
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:20 PM
Comment #48Bob, that’s what the blogs for, i fully respect what you did giving up. I’ll do it one day, I respect all the posters opinion, I may not agree, but that’s what it’s all about.
carltoon
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:20 PM
Comment #49Bob, i would love that.
NY Mag
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:21 PM
Comment #50Is it safe to join the blog yet? 😀
cleveleysbob
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:21 PM
Comment #51Ha ha, I don’t do meltdowns either, but occasionally have a rant. Sometimes it’s good to get a discussion going or the blog would get boring 😉
captainmarvel
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:22 PM
Comment #52Is the NUST project a scheme put together for supporters to purchase the club off Ashley?
cleveleysbob
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:23 PM
Comment #53Great, that’s a date, now how do we get rid of Ashley? Oh no not that, stupid Bob it’ll start a row again haha 🙂
carltoon
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:23 PM
Comment #54I had some great friends in the Gallowgate corner, they were from South Shields, but they gave up as well. Ray and Col. Only I didn’t know their second names. But we had a great laugh.
magicmac54
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:23 PM
Comment #55Clevleysbob
Bob i haven`t been on much today as i was cleaning the house from top to bottom so only catching up on the posts now my friend, you actually sent some cracking posts today that made a lot of sense, i think you will be safe enough with Carltoon, he bark is worse than her bite, a proper lady.
cleveleysbob
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:23 PM
Comment #56Evening NY of course it is, how’re you?
carltoon
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:24 PM
Comment #57NYmag all quiet here. 🙂
magicmac54
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:24 PM
Comment #58Her bark
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:24 PM
Comment #59NY Mag
It’s not a blog anymore , it’s a sweat lodge!
NY Mag
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:25 PM
Comment #60Captain,
I don’t know what it’s about, but on Steve wraiths podcast tonight, he said he knew the details and it wasn’t related to a takeover.
Make of that what you will
jimiley
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:26 PM
Comment #61Do you know why shelvey receives the ball on the D?
Because you have to run to receive it on the half way line.
Bruce needs to tell Shelley and Hendrick that it is very difficult to walk or amble past opponents with the ball. It is a distinct advantage to be able to run with the ball. Or without it. Running is good.
cleveleysbob
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:26 PM
Comment #62I’m actually. Newcastle lad “born and bred” as they say, but live in South Shields now.
I was born in my grand ma’s house which was in Villa Place between the West Road and the old Newcastle brewery buildings, less than 1/4 mile from SJP.
NY Mag
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:27 PM
Comment #63Carltoon / Bob,
All good, was just having a bit of fun,
bill, what’s a sweat lodge?
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:28 PM
Comment #64NY Mag
I’d have been very surprised if it was, they’re going to be as much in the dark as the rest of us.
carltoon
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:29 PM
Comment #65NYmag you have to belong to a tribe.
cleveleysbob
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:29 PM
Comment #66NY/Captain, shame that, hoped it might be that we’d be allowed to buy into a small shareholding with the consortium, to have more of a voice.
jimiley
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:29 PM
Comment #67Shelvey and Hendrick. The Toon amblers.
magicmac54
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:30 PM
Comment #68https://youtu.be/o6drD2SCwHE
Online Guy
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:30 PM
Comment #69NUFC 360
@NUFC360
·
3h
The PA news agency understands that Ashley feels the sale has been agreed (with PIF & Co) and simply needs to be rubber-stamped by the governing body. #NUFC
Above appeared on the link to twitter previous page relating to the nust announcement
Everyone miss it ?
NY Mag
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:30 PM
Comment #70Carltoon,
I haven’t been invited yet 🙁
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:30 PM
Comment #71NY Mag
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dcfpz5NubtB4&psig=AOvVaw3DN3OMEuRn15FZ2TPFCMWu&ust=1617832254795000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQhq8BahcKEwio-5D4zOrvAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQMQ
Online Guy
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:30 PM
Comment #72Tackle
Gan canny hinny
cleveleysbob
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:30 PM
Comment #73We’re all in the same tribe here, Newcastle Supporters Tribe. 🙂
carltoon
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:31 PM
Comment #74I’m ” little Squaw with big mouth “
NY Mag
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:33 PM
Comment #75Bob,
It’s certainly being ‘bigged up’
When they use a phrase such as “we believe is the most ambitious fan led project in English football history”
That’s a pretty mighty claim!
cleveleysbob
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:35 PM
Comment #76OLG, that’s pretty much what the Chron was printing yesterday. Basically reiterating Ashley’s position that he sold the club last Spring, that deal is still on the table and just needs approval of PL. Hence the arbitration.
carltoon
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:35 PM
Comment #77NYmag, you have to have a name, Tackle was giving them out yesterday. I think it was reference to your gravatar, so you would be Running Bear i would love to be Little White Dove. But I’ve already got a name.
cleveleysbob
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:36 PM
Comment #78NY it certainly is, I hope it lives up to its billing!
jimiley
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:36 PM
Comment #79We have had a stroller and now we have two amblers and a loper.
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:37 PM
Comment #80Wonder if it’s anything to do with the blog consortium, perhaps Amanda and partners want us to go in with them.