The Newcastle U23s picked up a 4-0 win over Birmingham City in their Premier League Cup match on Monday evening. A trialist got the scoring started with a goal in the 8th minute. Elliot Anderson added two second-half goals while Dylan Stephenson continued his hot streak with his 8th goal of the season.
Jonjo Shelvey started the match and got 79 minutes under his belt before being replaced by Jack Young. Shelvey launched a long ball early in the match that the trialist was able to bring down and put into the back of the net for the opening goal.
After the match, Shelvey spoke to NUFC TV and was asked about his recovery from the injury that has sidelined him since the season’s opening match. Shelvey revealed that he hopes to be involved for Spurs on Sunday as he said the following:
“I just assume that we are going to sit down tomorrow and make a plan and hopefully be involved in some sort against Tottenham.
“I’ll recover tomorrow and then train again Wednesday. Go from there, I feel good. I’ve been working with a nutritionist off the pitch so things are looking good.”
Of course, Sunday is the first match of the new era at Newcastle United. Both the U23s and the Newcastle women have now picked up wins since the takeover was confirmed. Hopefully, the lads can follow suit on Sunday and pick up our first win of this campaign.
Shelvey was asked about the crazy past few days which has transformed the club. Of course, he thinks it’s massive for the fans. Jonjo also hopes to mark the grand occasion with a good performance in front of a sellout crowd at St. James’ Park.
“It’s been massive news for the fans and for the club. It’s terrific. All that matters now is Sunday.
“We’ve to really put a show on the fans. I’m sure they’ll be behind us as they usually are.
“I’ve heard it’s a sellout so I’m looking forward to hopefully playing a part in it.”
223 comments so far
Munster Mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 10:52 PM
Comment #1Deffo something suspicious re KK….
cleveleysbob
Oct 11, 2021 at 10:53 PM
Comment #2Saying all the right things, probably get on bench.
More important is for Wilson and Jamaal to be fit and ready.
cleveleysbob
Oct 11, 2021 at 10:55 PM
Comment #32 goals for Anderson is a good sign. Hoping to see him get a 1st team runout soon.
TheTinman
Oct 11, 2021 at 10:55 PM
Comment #4Clevelysbob, that couldn’t have happened with Bruce. Martoon says it isn’t a soap opera so it can’t happen today!
TheTinman
Oct 11, 2021 at 10:56 PM
Comment #5Munster, yeah I agree the silence is suspicious.
Nicky the ball tosser
Oct 11, 2021 at 10:59 PM
Comment #6Takeover getting a thoroughgoing pasting on the The Guardian’s “Football Weekly” podcast.
I welcome this sort of provocative counterpoint, I think it helps, but it is certainly gloves off.
Starts at around the 36 minute mark.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/audio/2021/oct/11/nations-league-final-scotland-euphoria-and-newcastle-football-weekly
count
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:00 PM
Comment #7KK till the end of the season doesn’t sound that ridiculous to me. I’ve put a tenner on it.
WLtoon
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:09 PM
Comment #8Everyone and his dog has had something to say about the takeover, the one person you would expect to be first in the queue to comment about it has aid zilch.
My house on him being at the game on Sunday. Not just being at the game. but on the pitch.
NY Mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:10 PM
Comment #9WL,
In what capacity?
cleveleysbob
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:13 PM
Comment #10Just waving to the crowd 😉
cleveleysbob
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:14 PM
Comment #11He must mean “Brucie Brucie give us a wave” 😆
cleveleysbob
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:16 PM
Comment #12Tinman, what does he know, anyway I said Tomorrow (for announcement) 😀
WLtoon
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:18 PM
Comment #13Apologies, i meant KK on the pitch on Sunday. I think he will be brought in as an ambassador but i wouldn`t be at all surprised if he was interim boss until Staveley makes her mind up about a permanent appointment.
NY Mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:20 PM
Comment #14Bob,
I’m sure if the intention is to remove Bruce, they can’t possibly let him do the press briefing on Friday – that would be crazy.
I’m not predicting that he’ll go tomorrow, but presumably he’ll be gone by Thursday
Romford mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:23 PM
Comment #15Dof first ?
WLtoon
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:24 PM
Comment #16If Bruce hasn`t gone by Thursday then i think Staveley has gone soft.
jane
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:25 PM
Comment #171 more match for Bruce would be a nice gesture.
cleveleysbob
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:25 PM
Comment #18My sentiments (as already stated earlier) exactly NY. – Nail on head mate. His demeanour and intellectually deficient garbage speak, would knock all the positivity for six. – No thank you 🙂
jane
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:25 PM
Comment #19nothing wrong with soft.
Munster Mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:26 PM
Comment #20KK to do the media brief as temporary manager with Jones happy to be a coach not a manager. Allows them time to really do a deep delve of the the managerial talent out there, and would make it easier, at seasons end to get a manager currently in a job.
NY Mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:26 PM
Comment #21Rom,
Dunno, it’s a guessing game at this point 🙂
WLtoon
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:26 PM
Comment #22Ralph Raggyneck and Favre would be my 1st choice as DOF and Head Coach.
JP...from The Rock
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:27 PM
Comment #23Keegan as interim boss until we find a long term manager is not too bad an idea. The thing is he’s been out of management for donkey years now. His passion will rub off on the players no doubt though.
Nicky the ball tosser
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:28 PM
Comment #24Well I think he’s gotta go, and is going to go. He’s been very ordinary, and he’ll get 6-8 million to console himself with, and most the most important thing is getting the 3 points, and I doubt his presence will help.
Romford mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:29 PM
Comment #25NY
But it’s fun 😉
cleveleysbob
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:29 PM
Comment #26Rom, would make most sense, Jones will be fine for a few matches, let a DoF get his feet under table and everyone a little time to get the right manager (if that’s what they want).
Don’t DoF’s usually have a head coach?
Ace50
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:29 PM
Comment #27Lots of talk about players but not seen much about a new GK. If we are going to start playing out the back much better, then we need a keeper with better distribution. Also, a GK that is less prone to mistakes. Not as much an essential but definitely something that needs addressed in summer.
Adamn_92
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:30 PM
Comment #28KK could easily just be quiet as he’ll be announced an ambassador or something before kick off. Imagine the atmosphere that would create?
Romford mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:30 PM
Comment #29Bob
Yeah I’m pretty sure they do mate 🙂
NY Mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:31 PM
Comment #30Rom,
It is fun…because we can call the most ridiculous opinions and it could be true 😀
cleveleysbob
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:32 PM
Comment #31Anyway, I’m off, see you all Tomorrow. 🙂 G’night.
Romford mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:32 PM
Comment #32NY
Exactly that mate 😀
Romford mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:33 PM
Comment #33Bob
Goodnight mate 🙂
And don’t let them bots sell you something you will never need 😉
jane
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:33 PM
Comment #34Ashley brought back Keegan and Shearer to please the fans. i hope Amanda is her own person.
cleveleysbob
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:34 PM
Comment #35Ace, the England goalie from last match would fit the bill, looked sharp and that throw for Grealish’s goal was something else. He’d do for me. G’night again 🙂
NY Mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:35 PM
Comment #36Goodnight bob,
Take care mate!!
Nicky the ball tosser
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:36 PM
Comment #37I certainly hope they’re both there, if only just to poke their heads round the dressing room door to wish the lads luck.
Ace50
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:36 PM
Comment #38I thought so too Bob. Wouldn’t cost a stupid amount either
NY Mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:37 PM
Comment #39Jane,
What are you hoping for with respect to managerial changes?
Romford mag
Oct 11, 2021 at 11:41 PM
Comment #40I’m away
Goodnight all take care 🙂