Here is a part of Eddie Howe’s press conference this morning, followed by a discussion among Sky Sports reporters.
They point out that Eddie Howe always has the right answer, but that he has always been truthful to reporters.
And it’s pointed out how Newcastle’s new owners have been so sensible this year in the transfer market.
Newcastle are already getting kudos from the press for the way the club is being managed by our owners, as well as Howe being so outstanding as our head coach.
Remember Eddie Howe saved us from relegation last year which was worth maybe up to £150M to the club and saves two years on the development of the club into a world powerhouse.
And of course great news this morning that Eddie Howe has been rewarded and signed a new long term contract to stay at the club.
His family have also moved up to live in Newcastle, which is another sign that Howe could be at Newcastle for many years to come.
Sounds good great to us.
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67 comments so far
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:17 PM
Comment #1Magic
Agree with that team except I think Dubs will start!
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:18 PM
Comment #21st is way overrated!
Scythe
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:18 PM
Comment #3Repost:
Magic
Nice of you to say, but I always get off to an awful start on the FPL every year and then finish strongly. Hoping this year I’ve learned enough to do a little better in the first month or two. Have to keep telling myself not to panic and use my chips too early, which is what I usually do 😀
cyprus
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:20 PM
Comment #4So, no more Lawro. Sutton’s prediction:
“Newcastle, meanwhile, don’t have to worry about beating the drop this year. Eddie Howe did such a good job there in the second half of last season and, after it looked like they were in a big relegation fight, they stayed up very comfortably in the end.
Howe played a really good brand of football as well as getting results and I am expecting more of the same this time, although they do need some reinforcements up front.
They are trying to get James Maddison from Leicester but I don’t quite understand why they have left it so late before the start of the season to go for him, and we will have to wait and see how that one pans out.
As far as this game goes, it is another tricky one to call – but I am going for Newcastle to edge it because they have got home advantage.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-0.”
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:21 PM
Comment #522 Hours 38 Minutes to KO.
Scythe
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:22 PM
Comment #6And we’re up to 194 teams in the main league now, which is great! Let’s see if we can get 6 more in the next two hours and make it a nice round 200.
Code: 3j4o9x
Deadline 6.30pm UK time (1.30pm EST).
cleveleysbob
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Comment #7“Honest Eddie” – a new title!!
cleveleysbob
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:26 PM
Comment #8The Sandman on Netflix today.
Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:27 PM
Comment #9Bob
Prey out today as well mate
Wor B
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:27 PM
Comment #10Scythe
I think Ed’s main league stays open throughout the season.
The deadline is for the H2H leagues, the fixtures will be generated using the registered players at 18:30.
Dave
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:27 PM
Comment #11I may be late to the parade with this but always worth hearing from the horses mouth.
https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/eddie-howe-issues-transfer-warning-to-newcastle-united-fans-amid-ps40m-move-3795236
Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:27 PM
Comment #12Bob
Have you seen Top Gun Maverick yet…?
Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:28 PM
Comment #13Dave
Kieran Maguire said a few weeks back that it looks like Newcastle United and Eddie Howe are cleverly using FFP as a negotiating tactic even tho we don’t need to
cleveleysbob
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:29 PM
Comment #14Mund, yeah I’ve got Prey on my list, but no not seen the new top gun yet.
Scythe
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:29 PM
Comment #15EGB
Very exciting now that we’re less than 24hrs away from kick-off. I’m even looking forward to the Arsenal game later today. Think that’s just sickness from football deprivation though.
Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:31 PM
Comment #16Bob
One of my favourite ever movies! Ever since going to the pictures to see it I’ve been desperate to watch it again.
Superb matey!
The Bard of Bensham Bank
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:31 PM
Comment #17Geordie hospitality is renowned as the best
But what goes on here can put that to the test
TDS and Adamn seem to get a hard time
Is it because neither were born close to the Tyne?
Mund’s minder in chief, Coming Home
Is particularly vocal, he’s like a dog with a bone
He says they’re plastic and fake and it’s just not right
And some other non Geordies have faced the same plight
They’re told they’re not Geordie’s so they don’t understand
What it means to be a real Toon fan
Of course some are more favoured and get a free pass
Especially if they’re prone to kissing Mund’s ass
But how ironic that the two worst culprits on the blog
Weren’t even born in the Toon, they were born doon the Smog!
😀
Just banta ye knaa
Wor B
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:32 PM
Comment #18*FPL*
Last call for…
Catchy in Norway
Gillmag
Jasper
(chancel has registered)
2 hours left…
Neil has sent you the code, check your inbox and spam folder, if you don’t have it, it might be that you’re registered on the blog with an old email address.
If you can’t find the email from Neil, send him a request using your current email.
admin@nufcblog.com
When you have the code, enter it on the FPL system before 18:30 BST today.
Go to ‘leagues and cups’ TAB
… create & join new leagues & cups
… join a league & cup
… join invitational league & cup
… enter the code in the box and click ‘join league’
Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:34 PM
Comment #19R.I.P. Laura Milburn. Widow of the geordie legend Jackie Milburn
Scythe
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:34 PM
Comment #20Wor B
I wasn’t sure if people missed joining the league for Gameweek 1 if their points still counted or if they forfeit for that GW? I also have the option of closing the league off to newcomers once the deadline is past, but I don’t bother doing that.
Whoever is in charge of H2H leagues 2 and 3 can go to their admin section and close those leagues if they like? Once the deadline has passed of course.
Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:35 PM
Comment #21Living rent free ye knaa
😆
DKillers
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:38 PM
Comment #22I have to say, sadly, if Cucarella goes to Chelsea for £63m, we are not signing Maddison.
That’s over and done with. Time to focus on other targets.
Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:38 PM
Comment #23DKillers
Why…?
Even tho I think the Maddison deal is a difficult to complete, what’s it got to do with Chelsea?
SuperShearer
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:41 PM
Comment #24The owners and those running our great club are doing EVERYTHING right. I cannot think of another club who are making these big calls and getting them right the way they are.
Will they get some wrong, perhaps. But they do so much due diligence they know the risks.
I’m so excited about the journey we’re about to go on.
HOWAY!
Assassins Inc
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:47 PM
Comment #25Congrats to Eddie Howe on his new contract.
In Eddie I trust, within his back room staff I trust, with the owners I trust.
Mackems no trust.
A burglary was recently committed at Sunderland’s ground and the entire
contents of the trophy room were stolen. The police are looking for a man
with a Red and White carpet.
What’s the difference between a bus full of Mackems and a hedgehog?
A hedgehog has all the pricks on the outside!
Mister Tuff
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:52 PM
Comment #26That Cucarella fellow is not worth £63 million. Bit of a flash Dan and a terrible barnet.
If he got a proper haircut he could probably run faster as there would be no drag caused by his unkempt mop.
i think todays “word of the day” is knacker – it has been used a lot – I think Cucarella will be a knacker.
Too many dodgy haircuts in football.
gazthehillbilly
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:52 PM
Comment #27not logged on in a long time to comment but regularly keep up to date on whats happening, what is the code for the H2H league?
Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:52 PM
Comment #28Apparently we have bid 58m including add ons and 35m up front for Maddison. Which apparently they feel confident enough they are making arrangements to speak with Maddison on Monday
cyprus
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:52 PM
Comment #29Super,
But we brought in just two new players. That’s just not enough, objectively speaking.
If we don’t bring in the two big players we’re expecting this will have been quite an average window. Watching the business other teams have done, now, on TV. They’re all looking to improve.
Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:55 PM
Comment #30Cyprus
But the window is not closed yet…
Assassins Inc
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:59 PM
Comment #31Here the funny thing about the Maddison chatter.
Brendon Rodgers can say all he wants, it’s not his decision, if the owners decide to cash in on Mads then tough shite BR.
Leicester need to make a decision soon if they want to get players in like, the longer they wait the harder it will be for them with the window closing soon.
ITUNDERASHELL
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Comment #32Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 4:52 PM
Comment #28
Where did you see/hear that Mund? Love to see him on board.
martoon
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Comment #33Wor B – I know Catchy works on the rigs around Norway so he may be offline for a few days as he often seems to disappear for a few days!
magicmac54
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:01 PM
Comment #34Starting at 5pm Folks HWTL
https://youtu.be/XJUEIogLn3I
cyprus
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:02 PM
Comment #35Mind,
Very true.
Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:02 PM
Comment #36ITUNDERASHELL
Just rumours mate nothing concrete.
Be a tough one but who knows what our owners and Ashworth are capable of…?
cyprus
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:02 PM
Comment #37Mind- Mund
ITUNDERASHELL
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:09 PM
Comment #38Mund
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:02 PM
Comment #36
Thanks for passing it on mate and lets hope the club manage to bring him in.
DKillers
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:09 PM
Comment #39Mund, it’s not what Chelsea has to do with it. But if you’re LC and Cucarella just went for £63m, you’re not raising your valuation on Maddison to over £60m?
I’d say of course you’d raise your valuation on Maddison. Cucarella is a good player, but I don’t see them in same neighborhood.
Now obviously, LC’s financial situation could have some impact. As will possible competing offers. It looked like the only competition for Cucarella was Man City, and they weren’t going anywhere near £63m.
DayvanCowboy
Aug 5, 2022 at 5:09 PM
Comment #40Mund, i know you’re the man who is generally in the loop with rumours and what not so maybe you can shed some light on this…… Mate of mine has just told me that it’s looking like it’ll be Dani Olmo who we are now actively pushing to sign, he’s saying that the Maddison deal is dead in the water?