Newcastle’s campaign gets back underway today with Eddie Howe’s former club coming to St. James’ Park. With the international break looming and last week’s match being postponed, this is the only match in a four week period so Newcastle must make it count.
A win could propel us into the top half of the table within striking distance of a European place. It would also be just the second league win of the campaign and a perfect way to start the break.
The Cherries will hope to get one over on their former manager. They’ve picked up a draw and a win under caretaker manager Gary O’Neil. A result will ensure they remain out of the bottom three.
This is the team I am predicting Howe will name today. It is unchanged from the scoreless draw against Crystal Palace. Though, Howe has some selection decisions to make with Bruno Guimaraes potentially available and Elliot Anderson a strong candidate for his full Premier League debut.
Newcastle have been able to navigate the previous few weeks without injured stars Guimaraes, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Callum Wilson. They may have to do that again this afternoon with Callum and Allan not expected to take part.
The injury situation is improving with the encouraging news that Jonjo Shelvey has started running. He could return early next month with a packed schedule until the World Cup break in November.
Newcastle Injuries
Karl Darlow (ankle), Jonjo Shelvey (hamstring), Bruno Guimaraes (hamstring – late fitness test), Callum Wilson (hamstring – late fitness test), Allan Saint-Maximin (hamstring – late fitness test)
Bournemouth Injuries
David Brooks (hamstring), Joseph Rothwell (thigh), Benjamin Pearson (knee), Junior Stanislas (groin – late fitness test)
The poll for this match reveals that fans are extremely positive the lads will pick up three points with 90% predicting a win. Anything less would be very disappointing with two weeks until our next match at Fulham.
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115 comments so far
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 11:43 AM
Comment #1Boom
WLtoon
Sep 17, 2022 at 11:47 AM
Comment #2I liked the look of Nicky`s team to start today apart from Longstaff i would put either Anderson or Willock in front of him any day.
If Longstaff does start and once again doesn`t perform, against arguably the relegation favourites, then he should be benched indefinitely imo.
Bournemouth don`t have a strong CM so surely Longstaff should put in a good performance right?
I hope he proves me wrong but …..
Fenham to Chalfont
Sep 17, 2022 at 11:48 AM
Comment #3NY Mag
From previous article.. Great to be back and yes fully refreshed and looking forward to a great season.
Hope all is well over the pond in the good old US of A mate 😉
Zhongguo Geordie
Sep 17, 2022 at 11:49 AM
Comment #4TDS, a lot of what you call Americanization can be put down to social media. They have algorithms to put the extremists to the top of peoples feeds to boost arguments and boost ad revenue. And Munster, Ive worked with dozens of Americans and believe me they complain as much as any nation, although perhaps in a different way.
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 11:52 AM
Comment #5ZG,
I see you put a Z in Americanization! 😆
Fenham to Chalfont
Sep 17, 2022 at 11:55 AM
Comment #6😆 😆
WLtoon
Sep 17, 2022 at 11:59 AM
Comment #7Ile stick with my 2-0 prediction, not a hammering but a display similar to Forest will do me.
I hope Bruno plays, he is the key to my confidence factor, if he plays i think it`s a comfortable day at the office, if not a close 2-1.
I just don`t trust SL, will be like playing with ten men.
Darnik
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM
Comment #8Tfb is that a zee or a zed
😆
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:02 PM
Comment #9Fenham – in Turkey but at a resort, only have to worry about 1 meal a week. There are options on the resort but it’s not a pushy place. Played tennis and been cycling so far but will probably go kayaking tomorrow and might take a refresher at dinghy sailing. Of course, there’s time for chilling and eating/drinking too…
And yeah, that’s me in the picture. Put it up there a while ago as I thought it was amusing both showing my height and me golfing. Simple things please simple minds they say…
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:05 PM
Comment #10Darnik – I’m all for freedom of speech but there’s still a time and a place. When people feel very passionate about a topic at a certain time, I get that protests get the most attention during that time but they only really garner support from the extremists anyway. I’d probably describe myself as more anti-monarchy than pro-monarchy but frankly those anti-monarchy protestors right now can do one, they don’t have my respect and I’d tell them to get stuffed if they asked for my support right now.
Zhongguo Geordie
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:05 PM
Comment #11Tfb,
I work in an American school and use American spelling for something else I do. I constantly have to remind myself to add the Us. I must admit they were right to cancel the Us.
jane
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:06 PM
Comment #12“showing my height”
just over 1 inch
Mund
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:07 PM
Comment #13😆
Nijmegen-toon
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:07 PM
Comment #144-0 today, Isak with a couple.
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Comment #15ZG – social media has just accelerated it though. I noticed it in the Friends TV series years ago and it was one of the reasons I didn’t like it (I know, unpopular opinion!). Someone would buy a dress and it would be “the best dress ever” or they wouldn’t get a job and it would be “terrible news”. Everything is as sensational and it put me off.
And I think powerful organisations have seen how popular these sensational opinions are. They’ve analyses the patterns and methods, then they’ve monetised them and even weaponised them.
Fenham to Chalfont
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Comment #16WLToon
Good shout about the young man Anderson. You could well be onto something there mate. Aye my libe up on that call is:
++++++++++++++Pope++++++++++++++
Trippier ______Schar______Botman___Target
__________________Bruno__________________
__________Anderson_______Joelinton_______
Almiron ____________________________Fraser
____________________Isak______________________
If Eddie doesn’t want to risk Bruno, change him to Longstaff.
When we get all our sqaud back fit and healthy:
++++++++++++++Pope++++++++++++++
Trippier ______Schar______Botman___Target
__________________Bruno__________________
______Almiron_______________Joelinton_____
___Isak____________Wilson_______Maximum
Great team that above that will give any team a good go,. We’ve proved it against Liverpool scumbags and Man City.
Today’s game is absolutely critical, and I really believe the day is today we finally give someone a right hiding 5:0
HWTL!!!!
Zhongguo Geordie
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:11 PM
Comment #17There’s freedom of speech then there’s shouting bomb at mecca. You have to use a bit common sense. Social media and blogs mean 1000s of people could be reading your words. 15 years ago only your friends were listening to you so you could say whatever you wanted.
Fenham to Chalfont
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:16 PM
Comment #18TDS,
Sounds like your having some sporting fun on your holiday. I guess I was young when I went to Turkey and went to the wrong place(s) tbh…
Hey as you are in turkey you’ll be able to watch the match today somewhere surely?
Ps … In your avatar, there is a tree just behind you. I think it’s not a tree, it’s paparazzi disguised as a Christmas tree hopefully getting a picture of the great TDS super duper world breaking drive down the fairway 😉 🙂
Enjoy the rest of your holiday with the wife.
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:17 PM
Comment #19ZG,
Aye, it’s definitely a thing the auld Americanization. Americanisms everywhere you look nowadays. Some funny and others not so. Inevitable with the reach of social media I suppose.
SirRhosis
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:17 PM
Comment #20Jane – sandpaper. Dry and abrasive as usual 🙂
DrGloom
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:18 PM
Comment #21Well hopefully todays the day we give a hammering , albeit I’d take a 3-0 .. will do the lads and fans good to go into international break on the back of it
Mund
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:18 PM
Comment #22Check
Sorry mate didn’t see your question on previous.
I thought it was supposed to be Gazza, could be wrong like
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:20 PM
Comment #23Thankfully Pep hasn’t rotated Silva and Haaland, happy days.
Vask
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:23 PM
Comment #24Excited for the match. Hoping to get three points on the board. I think we should have too much for Bournemouth. I’m not expecting a 9-niller, (although I wouldn’t complain) I expect Bournemouth to show some discipline. They’ve had a good couple of weeks with their caretaker manager so shouldnt really be losing by large margins.
I hope we do have Bruno back, I want him to start but I would think if he’s fit he’ll be on the bench. I would like isak to open his home account today. More so as I have him captained in my vpl team.
Which reminds me, good luck to Worb for the rest of the gameweek. Should be an interesting match up. 🙂
Cheick Batty
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:23 PM
Comment #25I’m expecting a good dominant display today, I’d like to see Bruno and St Max back but should be able to beat them without and another 2 weeks rest all 3 should be back. 3-0 win today. HWTL
Zhongguo Geordie
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:23 PM
Comment #26I’ve been to Turkey a few times. Really loved Istanbul, but didn’t like the beachy areas like Antalya. Agree that the shopkeepers/ salesmen are annoying. Whatever country you say you’re from they know a handful of sentences in that language. I always say I’m from Iceland. It stumps them.
Tyran21
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:23 PM
Comment #27Fenham to Chalfont
That fully fit squad looks great.
ToonDarnSarf
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:24 PM
Comment #28Fenham – I like my sports. No golf here sadly but plenty of other sports.
As for that drive, it went went wide right and neatly into the trees I think! The shot was not photograph worthy…
Definitely going to enjoy it so cheers, had also just spoken to the missus about watching the match. Didn’t get much of a response so will have to try again…not sure if they’ll be showing it but will try!
Vask
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:25 PM
Comment #29Tfb@19
Dude, you need to chill out. Just be cool, that’d be awesome.
Zhongguo Geordie
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:25 PM
Comment #30I’ve got a feeling Anderson can more than make up for Maxi. Geordie Maradona.
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:26 PM
Comment #31TDS,
The Efes is a decent slurp mate.
Vask
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:26 PM
Comment #32Zg
I’d love to see Anderson start on the left fwd position. He looks lively.
The Geordie Maradona indeed.
Jimmy Mac74
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:28 PM
Comment #33First game in 14 + years. Wouldn’t go under the slugs ownership. But blagged a ticket and then went through the match off / match on drama with the queen’s death.
Can’t wait and hoping for a solid win. If we get beat I will regard myself as a curse and never go again to jinx the team.
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:28 PM
Comment #34Vask,
It’s ok I’m chilled now pal, looking forward to the game. thumbsupthingy.
Vask
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:29 PM
Comment #35Tfb
Champion!
Vask
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:31 PM
Comment #36Anyone see Cancelos glorious assist during the week? What a pass! and fair play to Haaland for getting on the end of it.
Gosforthlad
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:31 PM
Comment #37Just about to head in to town for the match and daughters off with her friends shopping.
So I now have a spare ticket for free if anyone wants to go please give me a shout
Will be heading to the 3 bulls for a few first.
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:32 PM
Comment #38Wonder how long it will take Diego Costa to get fit. Could be the cheapo FPL striker later on in the season maybe.
Vask
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:33 PM
Comment #39We went toe to toe with those guys. Not only has our team improved vastly, we also improved the league. As we do when we’re of the leash.
Toon fans bad
Sep 17, 2022 at 12:33 PM
Comment #40Crikey, Grealish!