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
simon376
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:43 AM
Comment #41Up until we got our Eddie, Tuchel was who my cousin wanted as manager for us. She did some translation for him in the past and said about being such a great lovely bloke. His house keeper had a son with a heart condition, paid thousands for his treatment and when moving to Chelsea, bought her house back in Thailand I think and paid for her and sons flight back home
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:43 AM
Comment #42Everton could account for a few of them sacked coaches, by season’s end.
😀
carltoon
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:43 AM
Comment #43Great to hear some got tickets to the Fulham game.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:45 AM
Comment #44Breaking news on PugNews. Chelsea in for Eddie Howe.
I really should not joke about that! Maybe Fat Samini? As he always said, if I had an Italian sounding name I would have got a bigger club.
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:46 AM
Comment #45magicmac54 – we’re not sitting together unfortunately but we’ll be able to meet up for a drink before or after the game at least! And at least my accent won’t give away my allegiances… 🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Comment #46Great article in Saturday Times about Chelsea and their transfers. Tuchel had no input.
magicmac54
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Comment #47https://youtu.be/MUGE-7IKG-A
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:48 AM
Comment #48Also just seen that Giggs is getting a new trial next July. If I felt he was innocent, I’d say that’s a long time to have your career put on hold but I’m happy to see justice run its course. Dunno if he’s guilty of the crime or not but he’s definitely not a decent guy.
The Last Jedi
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:48 AM
Comment #49Chelsea might go for Potter but if I was Potter Id stay at Brighton for atleast next season see if he can get Europe
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:49 AM
Comment #50I think Pochetino.
Dubai Micky
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:53 AM
Comment #51Torygraph saying Potter.
Boehly and his Clearlake Capital co-owners want a new culture at Stamford Bridge and decided that Tuchel is not the man to help lead it.
Boehly and Eghbali’s initial plan had been to put their faith in Tuchel. He was given greater control in the transfer market and backed with more responsibility than any coach had enjoyed under previous owner Roman Abramovich. But 100 days of working together raised doubts over whether the relationship could be one for the long term. Instead, it increasingly appeared that Tuchel was perhaps better suited to the more detached management style of the past regime.
Tuchel reiterated on several occasions that he did not enjoy becoming more involved in this summer’s recruitment process and consistently bemoaned the loss of Cech as the club’s technical and performance advisor.
The fact the 49-year-old prefers to be left to work and solve problems on his own, along with his close circle of coaches, is not in line with the inclusive approach of Boehly and Eghbali.
They want a coach who they feel comfortable bouncing ideas off and peppering with questions, even some that may seem tiresome to those with more football experience. There is also a desire for all of Chelsea’s departments to become more intertwined and cooperative.
Crucially, the owners want a coach they can invest in for the future and who they believe is prepared to make an equal commitment. The first 100 days with Tuchel did not offer enough encouragement that he would relish their style or help create the culture they want to breed.
Only last Saturday, Tuchel made it clear that he had little interest in involving himself in the appointment of Chelsea’s next permanent sporting director which again underlined his reluctance to operate more globally within the club.
Chelsea’s co-controlling owners want it to be clear that the next head coach will be somebody who is invested in their project and who the players expect to be in charge for many years, and Potter would seemingly tick the boxes.
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:53 AM
Comment #52Would chavs give potter the same amount of time/patience that brighton gave?
Doubt it!
They expect instant results.
That’s the problem with teams now.
Another vicious circle!
hibbit
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:54 AM
Comment #53I’d say Poch by the end of the week !!
Tyran21
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:54 AM
Comment #54Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
He would have kick up a fuss if so. That’s what happened at PSG too.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Comment #55great phone in on Talksport. Fan asked why would Potter take it? Pundit said “10 times the salary”
Dubai Micky
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Comment #56Clint, don’t think so, their manager/head coach at LA Dodgers will have been there for 10 years when his contract ends.
Boehly’s philosophy, and that of his partners, is to hire for the long term – as proved by some of Chelsea’s players being handed six-year contracts. Meanwhile, Dave Roberts, the manager of Boehly’s other major sporting interest, the LA Dodgers baseball team, has been in charge for seven years and in March signed a new three-year deal that will take him through to 2025 and a decade at the helm. Roberts has been through peaks and troughs, but, crucially, he believes in those above him just as much as they put their faith – and money – into him.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 10:57 AM
Comment #57DM. A good description.
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Comment #58Micky
Ok, seems he’s just ‘not their guy’, then?
Good research, mate.
😉
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Comment #59The Times (saturday) also stated, what does this USA owner know about PL footie? It is as crazy as asking Fergie in his prime to organise transfers for a baseball team (Red socks for me). They do not know the landscape. But hey! is 6th up for grabs? rather than 7-8-9
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:01 AM
Comment #60Surely Potter wouldn’t be able to resist that squad and CL football. Wonder if they’ve already sounded out his replacement or it was a snap decision.
Tyran21
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:01 AM
Comment #61Anyway Tuchel never last long once results goes bad. He always then have rifts with players and board.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:03 AM
Comment #62Apart from 10X the wages, I cannot see why Potter would go there for his 12 months before being sacked. Oh! just figured it out.
magicmac54
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:03 AM
Comment #63ToonDarnSarf
I know it`s not ideal not getting tickets together, but as you say you can still have a few pints with the lads either before or after that match, at the end of the day you will all get to see the the Toon mate HWTL
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:04 AM
Comment #643 year contract at 10X wages….. can I apply? I am a dogged defender
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:05 AM
Comment #65Magic. Magic I am so disappointed in you. It is Before and After. It is the law
Adamn_92
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:07 AM
Comment #66It would be a shame if Potter did take it. He’s building something rather incredible at Brighton and they’ve had a great start to the season. Would be a great shame to see him leave that as it looks to be improving each year. He could end up achieving something amazing there, whereas at Chelsea even if he won something it’d just be another Chelsea manager to win something and not that big of a deal. Compared to being a legend at Brighton and making history.
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:11 AM
Comment #67If potter leaves bha for pseudo glory, he’s not the guy we’ve been led to believe he is.
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:20 AM
Comment #68Clint – that’s an odd thing to say. Why would you blame Potter for joining a bigger club with a better squad and Champions League football?
clinath@ed
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:20 AM
Comment #69Problem if Potter gets Chelsea job, is that it takes him out of the running for the next England manager.
Our Eddie moves up that list….
magicmac54
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:23 AM
Comment #70Sir Peter the Pug
Apologies mate ofcourse it`s going to be a few pints both before and after the game with you in attendance, how could i possibly be so stupid to forget you have some Irish blood running through your veins 😀 😀 😀
magicmac54
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:24 AM
Comment #71https://youtu.be/jxjwP5iAj4Q
Dubai Micky
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:29 AM
Comment #72Potter’s now odds on.
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:29 AM
Comment #73Tds
If i have to explain that, it’s a pointless exercise!
😉
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:31 AM
Comment #74Clinath
Ba, england fc gave no scruples mate.
He’d be more likely to be hassled by them, ‘cos they just see instant glory, too.
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:32 AM
Comment #75*na
That was supposed to be.
CLINT FLICK
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:34 AM
Comment #76.. and…if he goes to chavs, he’s even more likely to go to england or any other club that offers more money, better squad etc…ask tds!
JohnJ
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:35 AM
Comment #77In my opinion I think Pooch looks a fit in the glove for that team. One of my least favourite teams – in fact I don’t like them at all!
I think if I had to watch that lot – I’d not bother at all….. 🙂
dazzler
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:35 AM
Comment #78Potter to Chelsea would be an interesting one.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:43 AM
Comment #79Magic 🙂
WLtoon
Sep 7, 2022 at 11:54 AM
Comment #80I hope Howe is as loyal to the club as i think he is because i think Chelsea might be sniffing around.
Potter may be favourite but i wouldn`t rule out Howe as an option for them.