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Written by Neil Harrison

9:35am Saturday, October 1st, 2022

Commented 50 times

Newcastle’s campaign gets back underway this afternoon with a difficult trip to Fulham. The Magpies need a result while the Cottagers will hope to continue the momentum from their excellent start of the season.

This is the team I am predicting Howe to name. It has just one change from the draw against Bournemouth with the returning Callum Wilson in for Alexander Isak, who misses out through injury.

The fitness woes are improving though far from resolved. Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes will make the squad while there is a sliver of hope Allan Saint-Maximin returns this afternoon.

Howe will be without at least four players not including Emil Krafth, whose knee injury kept him out of the 25-man squad. In addition to Saint-Maximin, Chris Wood faces a late fitness test on his rib injury.

Fulham are without a couple of key players. However, Marco Silva confirmed Alexander Mitrovic isn’t one of them. The former Magpie will likely be in Fulham’s starting eleven with his focus on breaching the Magpie’s goal.

Newcastle Injuries

Jonjo Shelvey (hamstring), Karl Darlow (ankle), Alexander Isak (knee), Matt Ritchie (calf), Allan Saint-Maximin (hamstring – fitness test), Chris Wood (rib – fitness test)

Fulham Injuries

Harry Wilson (knee), Manor Soloman (knee), Joao Palhinha (suspension), Antonee Robinson (ankle – fitness test)

Our poll reveals some optimism ahead of the trek down to Craven Cottage. Around 80% expect a result with over half predicting all three points. A draw would not be dreadful but wins are what matters in this league.

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Newcastle’s season has been disrupted by injuries to key attackers. Howe could get a couple back today and will hopefully soon be able to unleash his full arsenal of weapons on some unfortunate backlines.

50 comments so far

sparky55
Oct 1, 2022 at 9:36 AM
Comment #1
A game at last!
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sparky55
Oct 1, 2022 at 9:37 AM
Comment #2
Hate international breaks…no footy and the blog goes weird.
So glad its match day!
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sparky55
Oct 1, 2022 at 9:39 AM
Comment #3
I think we’ll come home with at least a point today…more if ASM comes on for the last half hour
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sparky55
Oct 1, 2022 at 9:41 AM
Comment #4
Lads and lasses…it’s match day…where are you????
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Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 1, 2022 at 9:43 AM
Comment #5
Should have checked missed the bus,
I’m hearing so many conflicting stories that the nuetral end at craven cottage will not be as full of Newcastle fans as I’d thought, then I’ve just had a chat with a mate who is in that end and said it will all be the toon army. I’d rather it be all NUFC but if not, so be it.
When I bought my 2 tickets for me and the wife I couldn’t get them together and one was restricted view? so I said to the missus OK I’ll have that one playing the gent obviously. If it’s restricted view, does that mean ToonDarnSarf is directly sat in front of me hmm
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sparky55
Oct 1, 2022 at 9:43 AM
Comment #6
Hahaha…you’re all still on the previous post!
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Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 1, 2022 at 9:49 AM
Comment #7
Sparky,
They’ve all gone back to their scratchers.
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Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 1, 2022 at 9:51 AM
Comment #8
Even Delia Smith is now piping up “WHERE ARE YOU, LETS BE AVIN YOUUU”
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Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 1, 2022 at 9:53 AM
Comment #9
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DNiC679ASOyA&ved=2ahUKEwjonszU0776AhUbQEEAHaPPAMAQwqsBegQIDxAF&usg=AOvVaw1ixiG7bZ7H2TFRSPfmPETz
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Wor B
Oct 1, 2022 at 9:58 AM
Comment #10
Sorry FtC,
I’ve been to the gym, washed the car, weeded the garden then prepped the supper.
Now getting ready for golf.
Only one of those statements is true. No prizes.
🙂
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cyprus
Oct 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Comment #11
Had promised I would make my prediction today, though I won’t. I do have a feeble excuse, haven’t seen Fulham in a full game, so have no idea what we’re up against.
I like their coach and CF, but that’s about the end of it.
Anyway, obligatory fiver on a win, though it’s like choosing lottery numbers.
Apologies to those depending on me to make it big. You’re on your own.
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cyprus
Oct 1, 2022 at 10:01 AM
Comment #12
WorB
Enjoy your game 🙂
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Wor B
Oct 1, 2022 at 10:07 AM
Comment #13
To make myself seem more interesting I tell people that I have a mate in Cyprus who is a professional gambler. Good luck! Next time you see me there will have been a couple of powerfully hopped IPAs imbibed.
🙂
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Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 1, 2022 at 10:10 AM
Comment #14
Wor B
Weeded the garden, I know you’re a green fingers 😉
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Wor B
Oct 1, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Comment #15
Haha, just like Isak recovering from injury, running on grass.
😆
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Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 1, 2022 at 10:17 AM
Comment #16
Wor B
Music to me ears that mate, Isak running on grass. Have a good day mate. Hoping for a good result 🙂
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DrGloom
Oct 1, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Comment #17
Fenham : Fulham supporting mate told me neutral end has been scrapped during new stand build which won’t open until next year… sadly due being unable to get home after game because of train strike I’m unable to go today 🙁
If anyone on here wants free ticket ( it’s in with Fulham fans unfortunately ( albeit tds and pug will be there too ) drop me a line
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The Last Jedi
Oct 1, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Comment #18
And it starts the energy bill crisis day 1
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Yorkfan
Oct 1, 2022 at 10:40 AM
Comment #19
Shola on Soccer AM now
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 1, 2022 at 10:54 AM
Comment #20
My wife literally knows a professional gambler from her school days in Singapore. He turned up in london 2 weeks ago, and when leaving their dinner (I was not there) flashed £100,000 that he was taking to the casino. Out of my league, I am championship at best
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 1, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Comment #21
It was a school reunion. Just read back what I had typed lol.
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Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:01 AM
Comment #22
DrGloom
I’m taken my motor, as I need to get back shortly home just after the game. I’ve 4 mates down and the missus doesn’t want me going on the drink, so changed plans and heading straight back, Where do you live I would be more than happy to drop you off after,. I live in Chalfont St Peter, Bucks. How far are you away from there mate?
Shame for you to miss a game because of that bloody rail strike? Let me know like i said I’d me more than happy to drop you off, or if it’s too far to a train station that is running? Let me Know ASAP as I’m leaving at 11:30am,. Email admin they can give you my email?
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SiOliver
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:02 AM
Comment #23
Striker Grove was hilarious on Soccer AM
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:03 AM
Comment #24
Pug and TDS have an exit plan
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:04 AM
Comment #25
I won’t rabbit on about it.
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:05 AM
Comment #26
I just cannot see us losing today
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:05 AM
Comment #27
I had cataract surgery yesterday…. here all week 🙂
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Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:14 AM
Comment #28
DrGloom
Or if it’s too late, just advise where you on are on her and I’ll meet you, I’m gonna try and park as close to the stadium as I can hence me setting off early. I’m sure something can be worked out so you can get home, watching the toon is hard these days so I really am willing to help mate, as you don’t know when the next opportunity is to watch them being down here. 🙂
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:20 AM
Comment #29
Fenham, I would suggest Blyth Road, just down from Hammersmith Broadway. Now metered but you would stans a chance of parking.
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Pat Mania
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:21 AM
Comment #30
We’ll struggle without ASM
Fraser is honest but he’s not premier league material
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:22 AM
Comment #31
I have offered gloom a lift to Victoria coach station / woking to catch a coach, I can see his point. Even I needed a lift home.
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A Geordie Mongrel
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:33 AM
Comment #32
Morning all, match day at last. If a week is a long time in politics then a fortnight is an age in football. So glad it’s back and very hopeful of a win.
I was shocked to see talk of central heating going on. Youth of today, I despair. What are you going to do when it gets cold? 🙂
Nijmegen-toon, you asked about Wor Flags at the Eagles game. They had a display for the team introductions, loved it! Check out the link at 13:10. (The least said about the game the better). 🙁
Don’t worry, I’ve got a couple of Basketball forums to vent on.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jed2ZwEVdFc
Today’s top tip. Keep calm and trust in Eddie.
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DrGloom
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:39 AM
Comment #33
Fenham, very kind of you to offer – I’m in Brighton so quite a bit out of the way , wife is using car so can’t drive myself.
Airbnb’d my London place before rail strikes announced and didn’t feel I could kick them out once they were.
Cest la vie
Anyway , enjoy the game
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Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:44 AM
Comment #34
DrGloom,
Ahh I could have sworn you once said you lived South London on the road to Brighton so I thought it would only be an hour detour.
Gutted for you not to go. Thee will many more to come hopefully I’m sure.
Let’s smash them today.
HWTL
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Mund
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:51 AM
Comment #35
The Mackem Slayer still got the minerals!
https://mobile.twitter.com/NewcastleFansTV/status/1576157089482698755
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Mund
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:55 AM
Comment #36
Newcastle United FC
@NUFC
@Joewillocks seventh goal in seven games @fabianschaer from the spot
Last time out at Craven Cottage!
#FULNEW
https://mobile.twitter.com/NUFC/status/1576152944973676545
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Mund
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:56 AM
Comment #37
https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/howe-theres-a-lot-of-moving-parts-with-us-at-the-moment/
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Nijmegen-toon
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:57 AM
Comment #38
AGM,
What’s the connection with the Eagles and Wor Flags, are they BB fans or did the owners contact them?
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ToonDarnSarf
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:57 AM
Comment #39
Looks like no trains between London and Newcastle either? These strikes are really hitting people where it hurts…
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Rotonda heights
Oct 1, 2022 at 12:25 PM
Comment #40
Pug
Don’t say that, kiss of death.
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17 February, 2023

I have an update on what's happening with my treatment for prostate cancer.

Last week, my oncologist called me late in the day and said he thought it was best to terminate my treatment with radium 223 dichloride because it was having such a negative effect on my health - specifically my digestive system.

I had completed 3 of the planned 6 infusions.

They had looked at the bone scans and three CAT scans I had early last week, and they showed no signs of the cancer spread being slowed or stopped: in fact, it was continuing to spread and my PSA account continued to rise.

The only treatment left now is to go back and have another bout of chemotherapy with docetaxel being the medication used.

I understand this will be a 7-month job with 10 sessions 3 weeks apart - almost double my first chemo treatment in Apil 2017, when I has 6 treatmnts.

The problem I have is that I'm in a very poor physical state right now, due to my digestive system being basically torn apart by the radium 223.

The radium 223 has leaked into my digestive system and caused me to have severe diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn, and it was (is) very serious.

They said it was too dangerous to proceed with the radium 223 treatment, with little benefit being shown.

I am also suffering from severe exhaustion, basically, because I have zero testosterone, and all the treatments I've had for the cancer, have further lessened the energy available to me.

It reminds me of the saying that if cancer doesn’t kill you - the treatment will (laugh).

It will probably take up to 8 weeks to get back to a physical state where I can start chemotherapy, and that's where I am now, but the cancer continues to spread in the bones.

I've also been put in touch with the dietitian from UNC Healthcare, who will help me get back my health - she is very helpful.

So that's where it stands it's been quite a journey over 12 years and I think I've had almost every treatment available.

It has really taken a toll on my body and on my energy, but that's where it stands and obviously, I'll do the best I can in the upcoming months with chemo and hope I can get through it.

It is as it is - and another challenge in life.

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