The Newcastle United Blog

Written by Neil Harrison

9:01pm Tuesday, June 21st, 2022

Commented 318 times

Tuesday was another roller coaster ride for the Toon Army. News broke that an agreement in prinicple has been reached for Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope. The 30-year-old is expected to wrap up a £10m move later this week.

On a sad note, Freddie Woodman has officaly departed his home of nine years. The 25-year-old has joined Preston North End on a permanent transfer which is an excellent opportunity for the young goalkeeper.

Some potentially worrying news comes via an update on Hugo Ekitike from The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. He revealed calls to the player’s representatives have not been returned for the past week.

The 20-year-old is currently on holiday with the move to Newcastle in his agent’s hands. An agreement has been reached with Reims but the striker is being shopped around Europe.

While concerning, this may be the work of his agents trying to get the best move for their client. They could also be looking to cash in on lucrative agent fees which reportedly is a cause of contention with the Newcastle hierarchy.

France’s L’Equipe, by way of Get French Football News, are reporting that Newcastle remain in pole position to land the striker. However, there is growing concern due to the interest of some elite clubs in Europe.

PSG have been linked in recent weeks though they are in the process of poaching Christophe Galtier from Nice to be their next manager. They may not be ready to make a move until the managerial situation is sorted.

L’Equipe also claim Real Madrid see Ekitike as a future star and are considering making a move. Real Madrid have just added Aurelien Tchouameni of Monaco to their impressive group of Frenchman – Karim Benzema, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy.

They also claim Bayern Munich could pounce for Ekitike. Newcastle had seemingly fended off Borussia Dortmund, who have added Karim Adeyemi and are now going for Ajax’s Sebastien Haller, only to now see Bayern move into the picture.

Bundesliga writer Manuel Veth is confirming the interest from the Bundesliga champions. However, it could hinge on Robert Lewankowski landing in Barcelona.

Interesting story in L'Equipe regarding Hugo Ekitike to #Bayern today. As reported, #NUFC have a deal in place to sign the Reims talent but the deal has been stalled.
Source suggested to me that if Lewandowski gets sold to #Barca, Salihamidzic might go all in sign Ekitike. ? pic.twitter.com/UxmFWL5hWY
— Manuel Veth (@ManuelVeth) June 21, 2022

This potentially sheds light on why the move to Newcastle is being delayed. Ekitike’s representatives are exploring all options which may end up with Newcastle moving on to other targets.

318 comments so far

Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:40 PM
Comment #121
CH
Care to provide evidence of this so-called “attack”? Otherwise you’re spouting rubbish I’m afraid.
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Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:42 PM
Comment #122
Ruddy,
What the hell are you going on about?
I can see from weeks gone by you’ve caused some dramas, don’t make a drama out of this.
I’m telling you now, if I was a gambling man I’d say Lesh comwa in here
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coming home
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:42 PM
Comment #123
Ruddy
Put your handbag away and join in with some banta or cry your choice marra
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Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:43 PM
Comment #124
Posted to quick.
Continued:. Comes in here to stir up trouble, talk politics, targets certain individuals. He has done it for years.
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Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:45 PM
Comment #125
CH,
Ruddy is a confrontational laddie mate. Clear loves it 😉
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Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:46 PM
Comment #126
CH
So you’re admitting you don’t have any evidence that I’d attacked Mund then? Ok good, glad we cleared that up.
We can agree to disagree on who causes dramas or not, you have your view I have mine.
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coming home
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:47 PM
Comment #127
Fenham
If I knew how I’d bring his posts up on his arrival a few weeks ago where he come on calling Mund allsorts out the blue
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Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:49 PM
Comment #128
CH
You’re now actively making things up. I’ve never used abusive language towards Mund, in fact it was I who was on the receiving end of abuse from him.
Stick to “banta”, facts aren’t your strong suit.
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Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:50 PM
Comment #129
CH,
WTF is this Ruddy going on about, he definitely didn’t go to Ruddy that’s for sure. 😆
Why would he come into a non argument to start an argument haha another chief mischief maker in the making 😉
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coming home
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:50 PM
Comment #130
Ruddy
I’ll find them posts and make you look like the mug you are
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Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:52 PM
Comment #131
CH
You crack on there sweetheart, I’ll be waiting.
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Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:54 PM
Comment #132
CH
I remember the day very well when he did come on here out the blue. I actually highlighted the fact and posted it. He said he’d not posted in ages, started off ok then went in an all out WUMMERY assault in Mund.
He is another one that absolutely thrives on and loves an argument,. Now where the f@cks that popcorn!
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Mister Tuff
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:54 PM
Comment #133
Superb comedy blogging tonight and includes a bit of handbag hoying. This is all for free.
Tremendous blog this for comedy.
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Sha-Mag-Mother-Hubbard
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:54 PM
Comment #134
Just catching up on the Blog but couldn’t let Carltoon’s comment @ 72 go by! Sorry fella, but Willock was absolute dog-shit in his loan spell with us, though did manage to find 7 goal-scoring positions in 700 (approx) on-field minutes. I know people will question this, but can anyone explain what he did outside of the goals? Nketiah has just earned a contract (and the famous no.14 shirt) based on 5 goals in 8 appearances! Howe’s appointment/Bruno’s acquisition brought an upsurge in his form but truth be told, our leg was proper lifted when we paid £25M for him
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Romford mag
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:55 PM
Comment #135
Carltoon is a lady
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Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:56 PM
Comment #136
Tweedle-dumb and Tweedle-dumber having a conversation about something that didn’t even happen is not the late night blog entertainment I thought we’d be in for but I’m here for it.
Tell me lads, what else did I supposedly do in this rabid attack on Mund?
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Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:56 PM
Comment #137
CH sweetheart 😆
That doesn’t deserve a reply. Again come from nowhere to start a row. Sweetheart? YCMIU!!!!
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Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:57 PM
Comment #138
Fenham
Your masculinity so fragile that you’re triggered by the mere mention of the word ‘sweetheart’?
Why am I not surprised?
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Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 21, 2022 at 11:58 PM
Comment #139
😆
Goodnight all,.and all the sweethearts out there sweet dreams. 😉
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The Taco Taker
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:00 AM
Comment #140
Wow! Just Wow! Is it a full moon tonight or something Ladies and Gents?
I get that not everyone gets along with each other and opinions on various matters differ widely but seriously scrolling through the last hour or so just gave me a headache.
Here is a question – If Botman says “nah” – who would go after Gvardiol? Discuss….
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Mister Tuff
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:01 AM
Comment #141
nighty night sweetie pie.
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Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:01 AM
Comment #142
TTT
My first choice at Botman backup would be Badiashile. Looks like a right player from what I’ve seen of him.
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Romford mag
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:02 AM
Comment #143
Badiashile for me 🙂
But no doubt the powers that be have other targets lined up incase 🙂
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Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:04 AM
Comment #144
Night night sugar dumpling 😉
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Romford mag
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:04 AM
Comment #145
Just incase*
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Romford mag
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:06 AM
Comment #146
Night all
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coming home
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:07 AM
Comment #147
Ruddy
You can call me sweetheart all you like no way ill let you kick my back doors in honey
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Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:08 AM
Comment #148
Yeah we’ll be waiting all night for CH to search for these alleged incriminating posts of mine so I’m going to call it a night too!
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Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:09 AM
Comment #149
The implication that I’d want to go anywhere near your “back doors” because I called you sweetheart on a football blog says infinitely more about you than it does about me.
On that note, I’m definitely off.
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coming home
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:10 AM
Comment #150
Ruddy
I don’t know how to search your disrespectful posts but they come up quite often as you don’t understand respect
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Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:11 AM
Comment #151
If they come up quite often they should be easy to find then. Hop to it sweetheart.
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coming home
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:12 AM
Comment #152
Ruddy
Give awer its obvious you fancey me you dirty fooker
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coming home
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:15 AM
Comment #153
Ruddy
And by the way I don’t appreciate you shirt lifters calling me sweetheart
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Sha-Mag-Mother-Hubbard
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:15 AM
Comment #154
How do you guys base your opinion though? I’d assume Niaffron has a good working knowledge of the French league, but how do people rate a Badiashile from a Schlotterberg or an Ndicka??? I feel I have a fairly good grasp of English football but struggle to spot a legend in Scottish football let alone Europe – surely FIFA 2022 and/or YouTube is never a starting premise for what is a quality acquisition, or am I just too old?
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Adamn_92
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:16 AM
Comment #155
It was only an observation, jeez. It really doesn’t take much for it to get a bit silly on here haha
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Mister Tuff
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:16 AM
Comment #156
oooh ooooh you are awful but I like you. xxxxxxx
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coming home
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:18 AM
Comment #157
Adamn
I won’t say a bad word about you your a canny poster marra
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coming home
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:19 AM
Comment #158
Right I’m off before Ruddy tries lifting my shirt
😆
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Mund
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:21 AM
Comment #159
Adam/Ruddy
Howay lads keep my name out of it please.
No explanation needed, just keep my name out of it.
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The Prince's Mate
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:54 AM
Comment #160
Mr Woodman…Good luck to the lad AND knowing us, we’ll probably face him in 5+yrs when he’s first choice for pool or manure etc…hey ho
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17 February, 2023

I have an update on what's happening with my treatment for prostate cancer.

Last week, my oncologist called me late in the day and said he thought it was best to terminate my treatment with radium 223 dichloride because it was having such a negative effect on my health - specifically my digestive system.

I had completed 3 of the planned 6 infusions.

They had looked at the bone scans and three CAT scans I had early last week, and they showed no signs of the cancer spread being slowed or stopped: in fact, it was continuing to spread and my PSA account continued to rise.

The only treatment left now is to go back and have another bout of chemotherapy with docetaxel being the medication used.

I understand this will be a 7-month job with 10 sessions 3 weeks apart - almost double my first chemo treatment in Apil 2017, when I has 6 treatmnts.

The problem I have is that I'm in a very poor physical state right now, due to my digestive system being basically torn apart by the radium 223.

The radium 223 has leaked into my digestive system and caused me to have severe diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn, and it was (is) very serious.

They said it was too dangerous to proceed with the radium 223 treatment, with little benefit being shown.

I am also suffering from severe exhaustion, basically, because I have zero testosterone, and all the treatments I've had for the cancer, have further lessened the energy available to me.

It reminds me of the saying that if cancer doesn’t kill you - the treatment will (laugh).

It will probably take up to 8 weeks to get back to a physical state where I can start chemotherapy, and that's where I am now, but the cancer continues to spread in the bones.

I've also been put in touch with the dietitian from UNC Healthcare, who will help me get back my health - she is very helpful.

So that's where it stands it's been quite a journey over 12 years and I think I've had almost every treatment available.

It has really taken a toll on my body and on my energy, but that's where it stands and obviously, I'll do the best I can in the upcoming months with chemo and hope I can get through it.

It is as it is - and another challenge in life.

Ed Harrison