Newcastle United have released the following short video of Chris Wood’s arrival on Tyneside. The video shows the striker undergoing his medical while meeting some of his new teammates.
Chris Wood gets down to business at #NUFC! ?
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 13, 2022
The final part of the video shows Wood taking part in his first training session with the lads. Of note, Jamaal Lascelles, Jamal Lewis, and Matty Longstaff were involved in the session.
Lascelles was not available against Cambridge as Eddie Howe was forced to field Emil Krafth and Fabian Schar as his center-back pairing. He should be available for Watford tomorrow. Though Schar and Ciaran Clark were not spotted in the short video.
Lewis has been ruled out until later in the month with the hamstring injury he suffered against Liverpool. It appears the left-back is on target to potentially make his return for the trip to Leeds next weekend. His return will provide a massive boost on the left.
It’s great to see Matty Longstaff back at Newcastle once again. His loan spell with Aberdeen was one to forget with just five appearances. He was recalled at the beginning of the month but had suffered an injury at the backend of his time in Scotland.
During his press conference for Cambridge, Eddie Howe revealed he hadn’t had a chance to take a look at the local lad. The 21-year-old is back involved and hopefully, Howe can find the best path forward for him.

123 comments so far
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Comment #81Tbh can’t see jus releasing our tactics on a press video… Smoke and mirrors…
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:14 PM
Comment #82If watford game is off…. It helps us.
martoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:15 PM
Comment #83Beermonkey & Tom – I can’t get the site to work with Google Chrome but it’s OK with Microsoft Explorer or Edge
Tom
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:17 PM
Comment #84just sent a e-mail to ED and neil about the problems with the blog …
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:17 PM
Comment #85Munster Mag,
All good gurrahollameelagood 😀
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:18 PM
Comment #86just sent a e-mail to ED and neil about the problems with the blog …
Again 😆
Tom
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:18 PM
Comment #87Naptoon …
sorry mate i was joking …
TheTinman
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:18 PM
Comment #88Naptoon, teams do it every week, it’s called bib theory to us fantasy footy know nowts!
Tom
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:19 PM
Comment #89Martoon …
ive tried 3 different web browsers mate and i cant get it to work on any of them …
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:20 PM
Comment #90Also on the Newcastle “tax” re players… It could be used to our advantage…. Rival bids for a decent player reasonable offer of 15 mill… Wed have him or not so bid say 19 Mill… Just so other bidders have to pay same “tax” presuming sellers will only accept highest bid. Stick it up em all.
Tom
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:20 PM
Comment #91theres only one problem on this blog 👿
Pat Mania
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:21 PM
Comment #92I’m not convinced by Philips or Holdings qualities. Not to say they won’t improve but there’s been little evidence in their consistency that’s leads me to believe they will.
I always wanted Tarkowski but that may not be achievable.
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:21 PM
Comment #93Bib theory lol… Sounds like attack against defence from listed “bibbers”
Tom
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:21 PM
Comment #94jail you had your phone call yet ?
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:22 PM
Comment #95Holdings decent… Comparable to botman I’d say though less exp. Considering botman champs league pedigree.
All Aboot Toon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:23 PM
Comment #96Beermonkey & Tom
I couldn’t access the site earlier…Using google chrome.
I went into settings and mucked out my browsing data and all that gubbins.
Logged in no problem after that.
Pat Mania
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:25 PM
Comment #97I’d like to see real leadership at the back. I think we’re lacking that throughout the squad.
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:26 PM
Comment #98Clear cache… That’s all I’m ever told by any body for any access issues on apps or Internet. Haven’t a clue what it means lol
Tom
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:26 PM
Comment #99All Aboot Toon…
i couldnt even get Opera or google to launch the site , now ive just downloaded another web browser its seems ok at the moment …
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:27 PM
Comment #100Think lascelles is a canny leader and Richie just lacking that bit quality.
Tom
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:28 PM
Comment #101Martoon …
nearly forgot thanks for the info …
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:29 PM
Comment #102Tom,
What phone call?
Tom
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Comment #103i downloaded AVG secure browser which has a built in add block working ok for now , so if anyone else has any problems try that one …
Tom
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:32 PM
Comment #104Jail the one off work to tell you that your working this weekend 😆
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:32 PM
Comment #105Aye I’ve got an IKEA ad trying it’s best to mess up the site
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:33 PM
Comment #106Tom,
Booked a holiday in, not going back till Monday, but cheers for your kind thoughts 😀
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:34 PM
Comment #107naptoon,
Did you know the owner of IKEA has been voted in as Swedish prime minister?
Tom
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:34 PM
Comment #108Jail …
tis ok just thought with you being the only sparky that will work on short notice …
martoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:38 PM
Comment #109All Aboot Toon & naptoon – I tried clearing cache and deleting cookies etc but it still would not load – as I say only on Chrome but other browsers no problem!
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:39 PM
Comment #110#106
He’s assembling his cabinet in the morning 😆
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:39 PM
Comment #111Jail
Nope…. Whodve thunked modular furniture could get you into a position of power.
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:40 PM
Comment #112Knew there’d be a punchline somewhere lol bet there’s a piece missing
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:41 PM
Comment #113I’m on chrome but on me phone
Ron Knee
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:43 PM
Comment #114Firefox was down this morning. Orange (French) emailbox still down. Watch out for the lizard people, folks!
martoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:43 PM
Comment #115I really hope the Watford game isn’t postponed – I’m really looking forward to it now!
naptoon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:44 PM
Comment #116Me too but it’ll give us time to get more in and players to train together
TheTinman
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:46 PM
Comment #117Why would it be postponed? Are Watford suffering? Haven’t they just bought 6 players or something
Looking at training our squad looks fit and raring to go
Wor B
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Comment #118Rom
If the Mothership is planning something big, you will tip us the nod right?
Romford mag
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:54 PM
Comment #119Wor
Of course mate 😉
All Aboot Toon
Jan 13, 2022 at 5:57 PM
Comment #120Martoon…
That’s about the limit of computer skills I’m afraid.
I’m happy with Wood signing. A premier league striker is better
than no striker.