Newcastle are back at it on Saturday as Crystal Palace come to St. James’ Park. The turnaround is quick to help wash away the sour taste rom Wednesday’s heartbreaking defeat at Anfield.
There were positives to take from the evening. One of which was the debut performance of new signing Alexander Isak. The 22-year-old looks tailor-made for Eddie Howe’s rising Magpies.
Isak has captured our poll as the best player against the Reds. He received over 40% on his first outing in a black and white shirt. The entire squad and coaching staff deserve credit for the performance.
After the match, Eddie Howe didn’t dwell on the bitter disappointment or the controversies as another test is on the horizon. The Eagles come to town looking to play spoilers.
Bruno Guimaraes and Allan Saint-Maximin could make their returns after recent hamstring injuries has ruled them out. Allan missed last night while Bruno hasn’t been available for the last two fixtures.
Howe rotated his team at Anfield though some players could be running on fumes after featuring heavily over a congested fortnight. Maybe we’ll see Elliot Anderson get his full Premier League debut.
After three away matches, this one is back home where the crowd will be electric once again. Three points will be the aim to help get us back into the top half of the league table.
83 comments so far
naptoon
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:19 PM
Comment #1This is a bit early mind ed
Romford mag
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:19 PM
Comment #2Win
naptoon
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:19 PM
Comment #3As was my post ……huzzah 1st.
naptoon
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:19 PM
Comment #4Nearly rombo …..
CLINT FLICK
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:21 PM
Comment #5Barkley, nuh uh!
Another one that was way over hyped at thr start of his career, got a big move, got found out. Been nada since.
Davas
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:21 PM
Comment #6I didn’t want Coutinho here either. Had a feeling he just wasn’t what we needed
CLINT FLICK
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:22 PM
Comment #7Nap
Rodgers isn’t a very nice man either.
.. always chooses the ‘safe’ option.
Romford mag
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:22 PM
Comment #8Nap
Close but no cigar š
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:22 PM
Comment #9Sky have explained the Forest situation quite clearly. They need the players. It’s very simple.
Romford mag
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Comment #10Who cares about forest š
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Comment #11Naptoon – sure, he could just need a change of scenery and that could reignite his career. But how often have you seen that actually happen? Can you think of any examples where a player has gone totally off the boil, changed clubs and then been fantastic after that? Heāll probably end up at Forest and playing in the Championship next seasonā¦
If Eddie and team can help him buck the trend, Iāll be over the moon. Just think itās unlikely.
mctoon
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:24 PM
Comment #12Repost
Zakaria from Juventus to Chelsea could mean Gallacher becomes availableā¦
mearlam
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:25 PM
Comment #13It is seriously annoying when you are posting in one thread and this blog posts another story.. its like you end up talking to yourself
gonufc (Andy O'Brien's Cracking Snoot)
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:25 PM
Comment #14Iād take any offer for Wood right now.
He may as well have not come on last night as he contributed nothing again- people who say he āHolds up the ballā are just wrong, he doesnāt as his touch is never good enough. Wilson is far, far better at holding the ball up and at winning headers!
Doesnāt look like weāre gonna do anything tonight then. Still think we need a midfielder and in a perfect world a right winger as well (but I donāt expect that!).
Never mind, last night was another boost in confidence to play like that missing 3 of our best players and our previous starting CBs! Canāt wait to see ASM and Isak together.
theartfuldodger
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:25 PM
Comment #15Ashby deal seems off as per Keith Downie
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:25 PM
Comment #16When Coutinho went to Villa and started on fire, I was gutted. I thought heād have been amazing here if heās still got that drive but I also accepted that playing for his old captain was a big draw.
Now heās gone off the boil again, Iām definitely not botheredā¦wonder if heāll regret leaving Liverpool?
CLINT FLICK
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:25 PM
Comment #17Rom
They can’t even get a shirt sponser ffs.
Let alone put a team together.
West Lancs Geordie
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:25 PM
Comment #18You’re spot on about the wage structure Jimiley.
Next season new pay structures needed which will impinge on the cash we have to spend unfortunately. By the way Fair Play Rules dont apply to the former RICH SIX, Chelski , City , Manure, Spurs ,
Gooners and Scousers
mearlam
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:26 PM
Comment #19ToonDarnSarf
I think this is what Howe means when he is looking for the right characters.
Not ones who perform when they want a new contract.
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:26 PM
Comment #20It comes up every single day Rom.
Rotonda heights
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:27 PM
Comment #21depends who’s still walking !!!!
Very very difficult without Bruno, St Max and Wilson.
naptoon
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:27 PM
Comment #22TDS
Aye tbf itās a rarity …..I just think that maybe for free and what I saw last backend heās better than what weāve got in that role which in fact is nowt. As I say Iāve always had a soft spot for him but just my taste how players play the game.
mearlam
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:27 PM
Comment #23Yeah, i dont know why forest is on here. Cos they sign loads of players?
I wouldnt want any of their players tbh. They are in a different place to us so forget about them.
West Lancs Geordie
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:28 PM
Comment #24If Ashby “deal” off then go for Max Aarons (thought to be interesting Nice)of Norwich. Offer to swap Lewis on loan deals. We need cover for Trips
naptoon
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:29 PM
Comment #25On the article ……win.
Now have we made an approach to chelski for a loan yet.
naptoon
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:29 PM
Comment #26No deal for spam rb shock
mearlam
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:29 PM
Comment #27As for transfers go, I hope we are doing what the big boys do.
they barely sign anybody for under 30mil.. thats what gets you a good team these days.
means we have to very patient though. I am not.
geordie157
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:29 PM
Comment #28Ashby deal off
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:29 PM
Comment #29mearlam – I agree with you. And thatās why I think the recruitment team will have been working on overdrive to find players who match the quality, personality, budget, and specific style of play to fit in with our squad. Then they have to convince the club and player to sign for us too! I MUCH prefer this way of doing things to the more scattergun approaches weāve seen West Ham and Everton take over the years.
Played golf and had a late lunch with an Everton fan today actually. Heās not too confident about this seasonā¦
naptoon
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:29 PM
Comment #30Even sky giving up trying to keep people interested.
IrishRob
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Comment #31Tbf it’s way past the deadline for us to sign anyone, we usually take at least 3 hrs for medicals, and that wouldn’t even include the time it takes to travel here, even if its within the UK that’s going to be an hr or 2 at least, door to door.
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Comment #32WLG – Aarons would cost a lot of money. I think I read a SSN tagline that Valencia were after him today.
Tyran21
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Comment #33Guess no Tielemans or Maddison………
Tyran21
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:31 PM
Comment #34Well, at least there is some sparks in Anderson.
Transfer Sage
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:32 PM
Comment #35TDS
The Athletic do a podcast and this week did a special on the downfall of Deli Ali. Iād recommend it if you have 40 minutes.
Itās very interesting to see how a players career can drop off. Itās much more complex than āhe got paid well so stopped tryingā as itās portrayed by a lot of fans and media. Itās something which will apply to a lot of players and it really explains how difficult it can be for that type of player to stay at the top for a long career.
Gonufc
Iāve got agree on Wood. I really admire his effort but he lacks the pace to press and his style is totally different to that of the team and the identity how has now built. When he came on last night the game changed and Liverpool were able to push up so much more as they knew he didnāt offer anything.
Iād only look to keep him if we plan to use him as a sub to come on as part of a two up top, supporting Wilson of Isak. He canāt play that role on his own. Just my opinion of course.
West Lancs Geordie
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:32 PM
Comment #36Quite right Rotunda how can we pick a team for Palace when three of our best players plus Shelvey and Krafth are injured and the bench is packed with Championship players. We need reinforcements which it looks like we are not going to get this window!
naptoon
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:33 PM
Comment #37Forgot about Elliot in the Barkley position …..Elliot reminds me a lot of a young Barkley infact.
mearlam
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:33 PM
Comment #38I do like it when certain clubs say they are done for this window and actually mean it. Its playing with us fans a little bit and its not fun.
I know they may be up for it but its a very low chance now.
I think Howe is great on TV but he talks utter shit when it comes to transfers. it tries to play it all dumb.. its not fooling anybody.
he should just say no comment.
WLtoon
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:34 PM
Comment #39Players like Botman and Bruno are more than happy to have signed long term contracts which pay them probably 3 times as much as they were on at their previous clubs.
120k a week is massive for young lads like Botman, who in time might demand more money once he has established himself in 2 or 3 years time, but for now i doubt they will be going anywhere fast, especially if we start winning trophies, which hopefully won`t be too long.
mearlam
Sep 1, 2022 at 7:35 PM
Comment #40Transfer Sage
I agree with the Wood coming on last night.
I dont like to criticise managers cos i think they have to just gamble but i thought bringing on Murphy and Wood was a bad idea.. and i think it cost us the game.
Of course, perhaps it didnt but `pool had the run of the midfield once they came on.
I think those two let the performance down. bit annoyed with them.