Newcastle have some welcomed recovery time after a congested two weeks that featured four matches, including the Carabao Cup. Eddie Howe gave the lads a couple of days off after Saturday’s scoreless draw against Crystal Palace.
Next up is a trip to West Ham this Sunday. The Hammers don’t have the benefit of rest as they take on FCSB in the Europa Conference League tomorrow evening. That will hopefully play to our advantage.
Both Newcastle and West Ham are in the headlines for the wrong reason after last weekend’s VAR debacles. Goals that should have stood were disallowed after pitchside reviews costing West Ham a point and Newcastle potentially three points.
While the Magpies have had a decent start, the same cannot be said for our opponents. West Ham started the campaign with three defeats in the league and currently occupy the 18th position in the table.
They have turned things around and would be on an unbeaten run if Maxwel Cornet’s late goal hadn’t been disallowed. Newcastle have faced defeat just once and that was due to some questionable added time at Anfield.
Hopefully we’ll see some combination of our three stars return. Callum Wilson, Bruno Guimaraes, and Allan Saint-Maximin have all been sidelined with hamstring injuries over the past few weeks. Bruno and Allan are close to returning which would provide a big boost this weekend.
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100 comments so far
The Last Jedi
Sep 7, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Comment #1I am no 1
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Comment #2pug power
Romford mag
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Comment #3Win !
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Comment #4Is not what it once was!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:01 AM
Comment #5I blame Jail, I was reading his 10min walk to Fulham post
Adamn_92
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:01 AM
Comment #6Depends on who comes back from injury I think. With Bruno and ASM in the lineup I fancy us to get a narrow win. If they’re missing I think a draw is on the cards and would actually be a decent result.
I know we need to start getting wins, but a draw at West Ham is a good result and think a win would come against Bournemouth next match. That would build momentum to take to Fulham where I think we could get a win as Bruno and ASM will be back by then (maybe Wilson outside chance?). Then fancy us to take points against Manure and Everton.
Romford mag
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:02 AM
Comment #7Jedi
I thought you were more a number two meself 😉
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:06 AM
Comment #8Draw would be a decent result away at West Ham but if we get our key players back (ASM & Bruno), then I’d love to see them firing on all cylinders with Isak up front. Wonder if Wilson will be fit too.
I probably won’t be able to watch this one sadly. We’re going to be away with my brother and his girlfriend so doubt we’ll be able to swing being in a pub at 2pm showing the footie. But…if it’s raining…maybe… 🙂
Dubai Micky
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:09 AM
Comment #9Tuchel sacked by Chelsea!
Dubai Micky
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:11 AM
Comment #10Never saw that coming, not after their spending last month.
Romford mag
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:12 AM
Comment #11They probably wanted their own man in from the start ! Just waiting for a bad result or two to give him the chop
Asi Fish
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:12 AM
Comment #12Chelsea are a joke at the minute.
Asi Fish
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:13 AM
Comment #13I hear Chelsea are bringing in Steve Bruce……..to clean the pans in the kitchen 🙂
carltoon
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:13 AM
Comment #14DM! Really, crikey that jobs become a poison chalice!
These top clubs in disarray
Adamn_92
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Comment #15Dubai
That’s weird, I nearly posted earlier today I wonder what the odds are on Tuchel as next manager sacked haha
Who would have guessed overspending on a bunch of defensive players wouldn’t have worked out
Asi Fish
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Comment #16#breadmopping
clinath@ed
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:18 AM
Comment #17Tuchel
Not a big fan of his man management, but sacking him this early and after spending all that money is just ridiculous.
The Last Jedi
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Comment #18Rom you can be a no 2 now
Tyran21
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Comment #19clinath@ed
Same, he causes drama at almost every club he managed.
The Last Jedi
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:22 AM
Comment #20Who is out there for Chelsea? Poch? Zidane? Parker lol
Tyran21
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:24 AM
Comment #21Well, shouldn’t say he is the cause but is involve in the them.
Dubai Micky
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:24 AM
Comment #22Mauricio Pochettino is favourite to replace him.
Romford mag
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:25 AM
Comment #23I’ve always been a little number two!
🙂
Tyran21
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:25 AM
Comment #24Poch might be ideal for them.
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Comment #25Wow. Sacking Tuchel is incredible. I wonder how involved he was in the summer recruitment then?
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Comment #26Chavsea are mental…
😀
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:28 AM
Comment #27Tds
None involved!
😀
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:31 AM
Comment #28Clint – I’d guess that’s true! If he was involved, that would be madness but if he wasn’t, then at least it isn’t his team…
Adamn_92
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:32 AM
Comment #29TDS
Yeah makes you wonder if any of the players brought in were actually his decisions, or the new owners came in and got carried away deciding on which players to sign on a bit of a spending spree.
Still think their transfer business was dreadful personally. The spending and signings themselves. Only half decent one for the player itself and the money spent is Sterling I think. The rest are strange decisions or overspending.
The Last Jedi
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:35 AM
Comment #30Don’t worry Rom I’ll beef you up. You’ll be feasting on toffees and Baby Ruths day and night
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Comment #31Adam – I thought Sterling was a good purchase too. Just having a look at their other ones now…
Fofana and Cucurella are good and promising players but they paid a fortune for them! Koulibaly is good too but they also paid a lot for an older player. A 33 year old Auba for £11m too? Hmmm…
So yeah, I’d agree that out of those 5, only Sterling provides value for money.
Dubai Micky
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:37 AM
Comment #32After us both being involved in questionable VAR decisions last week, don’t be surprised to see both teams to get a penalty. In fact could be worth a cheeky fiver.
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:37 AM
Comment #33Tds/adamn
Think it kinda speaks for itself, h7h?
He obviously had zero input, so could be gotten rid of, no problem.
Weird way to run a railroad.
But hey, it’s cfc, bit of a basket case now.
THENORTHEASTENDER
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:37 AM
Comment #34I think if st max plays at West ham..we win… he seems to like playing at that stadium… would love him and Bruno back, if not its going to be tough…but we are good defensively now..so who knows…as long as we don’t lose.
On a separate not, glad some of the lads & lasses managed to get tickets for the Fulham game 🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:38 AM
Comment #35message to a Manc friend.
WOW spent £250M on players he did not want …,. LOL you just have to love USA managers, Oops, sorry John, Glaziers still in charge at your place lol
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:39 AM
Comment #36THENORTHEASTENDER
Thank you for the Fulham link
Tyran21
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:39 AM
Comment #37CLINT FLICK
Hard to say, I believe Tuchel don’t like others mess with transfers. Think that one of the dramas he had at Dortmund.
magicmac54
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:40 AM
Comment #38Good Morning Folks
ToonDarnSarf I see you and Sir Peter the Pug & Dr Gloom are sorted for tickets to see the Toon at Craven Cottage Happy days mate 😀 HWTL
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:41 AM
Comment #39Tyran
Really?
Well, he could have to get used to it…plus, more ya get sacked, less initial trust in ya next job, me thinks.
So, ouch!
Vicious circle!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:42 AM
Comment #406 games in, 2 managers down. Now, if I am doing my sums correctly that will be 12-13 managers gone by end of season. Good job Watford not in PL, that would add another 4 sackings.