Newcastle are back at St. James’ Park tomorrow as the club celebrates the anniversary of the takeover, which happened one year ago today. Brentford will hope to play spoilers on what will hopefully be an afternoon to remember.
Eddie Howe has shaped Newcastle into a formidable force with the aid of our ambitious new owners. He held his press conference this morning for tomorrow’s clash against the Bees.
Howe remarked on the one-year anniversary of the takeover saying the following per Newcastle’s Twitter account:
“The club’s come a long way. That positivity is still there. It’s a difficult thing to keep and everyone behind the scenes has done a very good job in putting the building blocks in place for what the club needs for long term success.”
The head coach provided an update on the injury situation that has plagued the start of this campaign. Despite missing Callum Wilson, Bruno Guimaraes, and Allan Saint-Maximin for stretches, Newcastle are still 7th in the league table.
Of the trio, only Saint-Maximin is yet to return while summer signing Alexander Isak missed last week’s dismantling of Fulham with a thigh injury. Both were not featured in Wednesday’s training images.
That may have been at Howe’s behest. He has confirmed that Allan trained well this week and has a chance of making tomorrow’s squad.
“He’s doing OK. He’s trained well this week and we’re pleased with him. He’s making good progress. There’s a chance he could be in the squad tomorrow.”
Unfortunately, it is too soon for Isak, whose injury is still preventing a return to full training. The Swede is making progress individually but has been ruled out for Brentford.
“He’s running on grass and increasing his speed so he’s in a good place. Hopefully, it won’t be too long.
“He suffered a muscle problem to his thigh and his scan wasn’t overly bad but the medical team are just being cautious with him at this moment.”
Howe also revealed that Jonjo Shelvey is preparing to return to training today. The midfielder has made great strides since undergoing hamstring surgery in pre-season. Here is the update on Shelvey:
“His recovery is going very well. He’s ahead of schedule and he’s hopefully going to be involved with us today in training for the first time. There will still be caution as to when he’s ready to play but he’s making positive strides at the moment.”
Howe could name the same team that destroyed Fulham last weekend. He probably won’t risk Saint-Maximin from the start but could give him a cameo if he passes his fitness test. Isak appears to still be a few weeks away while Jonjo will hopefully be back before the World Cup break.
118 comments so far
Dubai Micky
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:16 PM
Comment #81Eddie’s full interview
https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/the-clubs-come-a-long-way-howe-on-takeover-anniversary/
Vask
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:17 PM
Comment #82It’s the breakfast lesh, I need a boomerang to put me belt on.
Jail
Too much tomato. 🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:19 PM
Comment #83Vask, still stung! 🙂
Vask
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:22 PM
Comment #84Peter
I did apologise.
Would you like some germaline?
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:25 PM
Comment #85https://twitter.com/SkySports_Keith/status/1578309169039351809?t=4z2W_epBViM1S2xQRpSgVQ&s=19
ASM back Isak still out.
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:26 PM
Comment #86Eddie Howe on Joelinton:
“Joelinton has trained this week and he’s fine for tomorrow.”
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:27 PM
Comment #87Eddie Howe on Joe Willock:
“I think there’s a huge amount still to come. He’s got all the tools. Athletically he’s very good and technically he’s very good. He’s got an eye for goal and although we haven’t quite seen that fall into place for him this season I believe it will.”
Vask
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:27 PM
Comment #88What do you reckon jail?
Last half an hour or on from the start?
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:27 PM
Comment #89Eddie Howe on Jonjo Shelvey:
“His recovery is going very well. He’s ahead of schedule and he’s hopefully going to be involved with us today in training for the first time. There will still be caution as to when he’s ready to play but he’s making positive strides at the moment.”
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:28 PM
Comment #90Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak:
“He’s running on grass and increasing his speed so he’s in a good place. Hopefully it wont be too long. He suffered a muscle problem to his thigh and his scan wasn’t overly bad but the medical team are just being cautious with him at this moment.”
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:29 PM
Comment #91Vask,
I reckon last half an hour, deffo not a starter for me
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:31 PM
Comment #92Vask, yes please!
Vask
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:32 PM
Comment #93Aye same here mate. I reckon Allan would probably want to start but I think get him some minutes this week and unleash a fitter maxi against man utd next weekend.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:32 PM
Comment #94The Rabbit is offering to apply it
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:33 PM
Comment #95ASM will not start. 60 mins in.
Vask
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:33 PM
Comment #96Here you are Pete. Bonham’s didn’t have any germaline so I got you this instead:
https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_4858.jpg
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:34 PM
Comment #97Eddie Howe on Allan Saint-Maximin:
“He’s doing OK. He’s trained well this week and we’re pleased with him. He’s making good progress. There’s a chance he could be in the squad tomorrow.”
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:34 PM
Comment #98Good looking car!
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:37 PM
Comment #99Reading that Vask, deffo not a starter if Eddie H isn’t playing poker face.
Vask
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:38 PM
Comment #1001957 Jaguar xk140 roadster. The perfect car for ex-pat pugs with leggy showgirlfriends. 😉
Vask
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:39 PM
Comment #101Aye agreed jail. He’s actually been out longer than we’d think. Half an hour may even be a generous prediction for his game minutes.
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:44 PM
Comment #102Agreed Vask.
Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:45 PM
Comment #103Our laddies and lassies,
Happy belated TO anniversary day,. (at work so busy)….
Actually t’s also the clubs 1st birthday, since October 2007. The club on this day a year ago was born again into a new, fresh, amazing era where we have the best possible professionals to steer the rocket that is Newcastle United FC into the far reaches of space on a journey of a life time.
It’s been a hugely successful 1st year hasn’t it:
– Appointmented the best possible manager Wor Eddie (no more said)
– Avoided certain relegation. (Broke records in the process)
– Built a great backroom coaching staff.
– Appointed the best possible sporting director (Dan Ashworth) – Dan knows his onions and will bring the best possible talent in that has not been sussed by other elite clubs)
– Appointed a very savvy forward thinking CEO (Darren Eales) who will be a huge part in reaching out and comms to the sporting world as we keep on our trajectory building professional relations.
– The sqaud has a togetherness, top work ethic, winning mentality, ethos not witnessed in a long time.
– Spent 213m with record breaking transfer of 63m (Isak) along with Brunoooo, Botman and Trippier. (I am expecting 2 major signings in January also)
What our amazing new owner’s have done thus far has IMO been miraculous, and it’s been all planned with pinpoint accuracy, brick by brick ensuring our foundations are solid enough to build the biggest tallest skyscraper of a football club the world has ever witnessed in time, (but patience is needed at present.)
The 2 people I personally would love to thank the most is wor Amanda Stavely and Mehdad. This is the partnership that has saved our amazing club as he/she both had the vision and knowledge as to what they could achieve (and will achieve) with the club, city and amazing support. Many thanks to our new owner’s for saving us as we were close to oblivion otherwise.
Onwards and upwards
HWTLL X
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Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:46 PM
Comment #104Why couldn’t the last tw@t do little things like that.
https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1578083740315697152?t=KKNRE2ZTSTh92aUR0bA9HA&s=19
sing in the corner
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:50 PM
Comment #10532mins press conference.
Wow, are they always that long??
cleveleysbob
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:55 PM
Comment #106Jail, on breakfasts, I agree with your choice, deffo the best option. 😉
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:57 PM
Comment #107sitc,
They are indeed, The Bruce’s were an excruciating 18/21 minutes
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:58 PM
Comment #108cleveleysbob,
Mind you, if I’m having a hearty edible breakfast I do like a generous dollop of Baileys in a coffee 😀
sing in the corner
Oct 7, 2022 at 1:12 PM
Comment #109IF we beat Brentford, and Chelsea were to not beat Wolves…..we will be in the Champions League places at least until half past 5.
Nice!
🙂
sing in the corner
Oct 7, 2022 at 1:13 PM
Comment #110Howay the lads…to Europe!!
sing in the corner
Oct 7, 2022 at 1:14 PM
Comment #111So c’mon you Wolves. New manager bounce man.
Vask
Oct 7, 2022 at 1:14 PM
Comment #112E-I E-I E-I-O Up the premier League we go…!
sing in the corner
Oct 7, 2022 at 1:15 PM
Comment #113Precisely!
Vask
Oct 7, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Comment #114The only away game I have been lucky enough to attend was in Belgium against zute warengem or whatever. Had to be played in gent. Was a brilliant experience.
I’ve been trying to convince the missus to go to a couple when we next get there. It’s a great way of seeing cities or towns that wouldn’t usually be on one’s radar.
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Comment #115Wolves 0-0 will do me sitc 🙂
cleveleysbob
Oct 7, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Comment #116Don’t actually care where we end up, but would love it if we won next 3.
Brentford, ManU, Everton. Love to get max points and then see where we are. 🙂
Ty21
Oct 7, 2022 at 1:51 PM
Comment #117Raj of Hailsley
@104 High risk of cabbage being sold out.
Raj of Hailsley
Oct 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Comment #118Ty21,
I think the WBA owners are giving him one more game to let him face the home crowds music. They’ll know if they bring in Wilder they’ll be safe anyway so why not get some value out of their severance pay to him and let him face some cabbage.