Newcastle fans have seen precious little from record-signing Alexander Isak since his arrival at the end of August. The striker has managed just 3 appearances due to a thigh injury picked up during international duty in September.
Isak started his Magpie career with a bang scoring on his debut in the narrow defeat to Liverpool. He added a second to his tally by converting a penalty in the draw against Bournemouth. As it stands, Alex has 2 goals in his 3 appearances.
The Swede is expected to be ready to go when the season resumes next month. Hopefully, he’ll be able to partake in at least one of December’s friendlies. His return could be timely depending on how far England advance in the World Cup.
The 23-year-old has recently spoken out on his move to Tyneside in an interview with Scandinavian Vogue that Sport Witness has published. Despite his injury frustration, Alex remains thrilled with his decision to join Newcastle United saying:
“It’s a dream come true as I always wanted to play in the Premier League.
“It’s fast and simple football, so it suits my game. Also, I really like the city because everyone who lives in Newcastle is a Newcastle fan, so you can really feel the passion. It’s a special feeling.
“I understand that with the amount of money invested in today’s industry there are a lot of expectations.
“I try to remember that the amount of the transfer had nothing to do with me, it was between the two clubs, so I try to keep focused on what is in my control, which is football and my game.”
Despite Newcastle’s high position in the league table, Eddie Howe has yet to field his strongest eleven. Both Isak and Allan Saint-Maximin were missing for much of the recent run up the table.
The goal for Howe and the lads is to somehow keep the momentum from before the break when the season resumes. Having Isak back and ready to go will make that target much easier to reach.
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144 comments so far
beermonkey
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:26 PM
Comment #1.
Novocastrian66
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:27 PM
Comment #2Qatar and Senegal are both terrible.
ottawageordie2
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:28 PM
Comment #3Dazzler: Wonder what role he’d play. Must be getting on by now. Last I heard of him, he was doing background vocals on Knopfker’s “Why aye man”
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:34 PM
Comment #4Repost:
Rom, Mund or anyone else can put the link up to change your avatar on here. The system was down but I’ve seen a few change their Avatars…Rom you changed it so hopefully it’s fixed now?
Thanks in advance
Kind regards
Mr Willy Wonka
@Willy Wanka Factory,
St George’s St,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
Gods Country,
England,
NE4 5EX
the crown princes nashers
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:40 PM
Comment #5am a little concerned with the reports in the press about the saudis interested in man shite and liverfool, hope it isnt true
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:40 PM
Comment #6Ottawa
Watched Canada against Belgium and the team done your country proud mate.
What’s more the Canadian Manager is non other that John Herdman who is from Consett County Durham. He idolised the man himself none other than Sir Bobby Robson. So he is probably one of the Toon Army such as yourself. A good article on him below, but this guys high press against Belgium was straight out of Wor Wddies tactics. Good team you have there mate:
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/canada-manager-world-cup-qatar-28494194.amp
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:44 PM
Comment #7Wow, 4 hits to the Puglet in 24 hours and I have hardly posted. I am not going to comment on individual cases but…. I would encourage each of the posters to look at themselves in the mirror. Hopefully, it will not be too scary.
Bard not included! Keep going, I enjoy good humour.
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:45 PM
Comment #8Just watched Qatar get a goal back against Senegal and their crowd celebrations left a lot to be desired. No passion in their celebrating
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:48 PM
Comment #9Some idiot suggested Bard was my alt. I am more likely to string a list of orbital mechanic equations than 4 lines of a poem. Mind you, the puglet is the brains of the operation.
Pottsclock
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:51 PM
Comment #10Are Qatar the worst footballing nation to ever host the World Cup? I think so. They would have never qualified through the footballing qualifications route.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:52 PM
Comment #11Game today, tight 1st half with a high press from USA. 2nd half they will tire.
Talking about tyres, just had MOT. Passed, all 4 tyres will require replacing soon. Won’t be cheap on a Weybridge Wagon (pug joke there)
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:56 PM
Comment #12Potts, first hosting team to be out after 2 group games. They have spent 6 months together, not played much competitive footie. Apparently, when they were awarded the tournament 22 years ago, they set up a High Performance Academy to bring through young players.
I am not certain but I heard Mike Ashly funded it. Stuck in £2
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:58 PM
Comment #13Peter,
There’s only one of you in this world pal, and I mean that in a nice way!
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:58 PM
Comment #14Massive game tonight – might be tricky but I think we will win.
We need to adopt a fighting performance and fight and fight.
Indeed we need to adopt the attitude as portrayed by William Shakespeares description of King Henrys words during the seige of Harfleur in France.
“‘Once more unto the breech, dear friends, once more'”.
Our new cannons battered the Frenchies and they surrendered.
Later the Frenchies and the Yanks fought against us to steal our land in America.
Got to give them a whopping tonight.
Come on England 3 -0
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 25, 2022 at 2:58 PM
Comment #1512 years ago
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Comment #16TfB 🙂
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:01 PM
Comment #17Think I’ll prepare a croque monsieur for my supper tonight (toasted ham and cheese sarni – with some nice French torchon ham) for when I’m watching the game.
Viva Blighty
Come on England.
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:05 PM
Comment #18Tuff,
I’m going 4-1 pal. We will gift them a goal late on, just to remind them, we’ve always been in charge!
magicmac54
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:06 PM
Comment #19Fenham
I think you know me well enough to realise i dont dish out threats to any individual, but i have no doubt your superiors in the British military security forces would strongly advice their servicemen putting things on social media which could possibly leave them or their familys`s in a precarious or valnearable position, as the saying goes, sometimes less is more. I was not having a pop at you Fenham, there is some ruthless and dangerous people out there, so sometimes it`s better on social media to think things through carefully and consider not just yourself but your whole family mate.
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:09 PM
Comment #20TFB did you notice the De Andre Yedlin came on a sub in their last game. I would have thought he had retired by now.
Need to see progress tonight.
Always anxious about Stones and McGuire – they always have potential for errors.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:10 PM
Comment #21Pottsclock,
I believe they are, and you’re dead right, they’d never had made there if it was in Saudi, I’m surprised it wasn’t a joint venture but given their diplomatic relationship, maybe not. At least Saudoli has had a presence at a good few tournaments.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:11 PM
Comment #22I wonder where Saudoli is 😀
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:13 PM
Comment #23Mind, Qatar not officially out yet.
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:16 PM
Comment #24Tuff,
Aye, noticed the Yedders is still kicking the ball about.
The centre of our defence is a concern definitely, I’m hoping we’ve got too much going the other way for them to be involved that much.
Can’t see the septics bothering our 18 yard box that much.
On paper, an easy win pal.
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:17 PM
Comment #25Magic,
Re your posts #169
If you read my post properly #166 you will see I’ve no issue with your post. Just stated I couldn’t give 2 fooks about what I’ve posted about my past and how I’ve served queen and country.
This is a football blog ffs. I appreciate there are ruthless and dangerous people out there but are you really saying I’m now in danger as to me saying where I served?
Will I now have Munster making his way over the pond on his dingy, or TDS frantically cycling here with Lesh and AdamnEve on a bicycle made for 3. Or ZG on his way in a very slow ship from China swigging gallons of rice wine on the way. Or Raj who will have a slow walk down in his clogs, or a vicious Pug that’s gonna do some Zoomies for me. Or DrGloom will attack me with his trombone. Or maybe Ashingdoon sending his hard as fook sons to beat me up. In fact they may all be on their way now. I’ll get on the red phone now and get reinforcements down…. Just in case this band of faceless avatars turn out to be ruthless and dangerous. Haha no dig at you Magic at all mate, promise just read my response. I was not having a go at you at all. I respect you.
But yeah I couldn’t give 2 fooks about anything I’ve posted on here.
magicmac54
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:23 PM
Comment #26Fenham
No problem fella i`ll consider the matter closed.
The Taco Taker
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:29 PM
Comment #27Agree Potts, Qatar are dreadful worst team I recall watch at a WC.
Their fans are pretty rubbish too, most of them don’t even stay for the full game. I noticed the commentator said they watch a lot of premier league, I bet the all used to support Man Utd and now switched to City. They cant hack losing.
ottawageordie2
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:31 PM
Comment #28Fenham: send an email to Neil with the avatar you want to be used.
Yes, John is a great toon fan. Watched his interview after the game. A real gentleman always. Canada has a good team. Should not have lost. Again, the left footers taking a penalty. The debate goes on. I wonder if anyone knows any left footer penalty takers that are successful?
England should win today3-1
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:40 PM
Comment #29Fenham re your post at #25 you’ve listed all or most of the blog scrotes and knackers. The beggars will be on shortly whinging like babies in a pram.
Hope they do not spoil matchday.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:43 PM
Comment #30FtC,
Will you stop bringing me in to your childish posts. You once went in to one of your tyrannical and deranged posts once because I mentioned you in a post one time. This unhealthy obsession you have with certain posters is not good for you. If you have such a problem with those you keep listing e mail Neil and tell him you want us all banned because, in your opinion we’re ruining the blog. As it happens, nobody on your list has been banned, the WaG’s however…….
Romford mag
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:50 PM
Comment #31Fenham
If you want to change your avatar , you’ll have to email Neil with the picture you want and he’ll change it for you
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:51 PM
Comment #32Fook me Fenners has been quiet, I feel a 2K word, after potion Mr Snyde rant on the way 😀
Mund
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:52 PM
Comment #33Unhealthy obsession with posters…?
God give me strength
😆
Self awareness is non-existent on here
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:52 PM
Comment #34Rom,
Score prediction for the England game.
Let’s have it!
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:55 PM
Comment #35You’re right Mund, it isn’t.
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:57 PM
Comment #36.
Mund
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:59 PM
Comment #37I normally am Raj
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 3:59 PM
Comment #38Thank gawd for that 😀
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:01 PM
Comment #39Mister T
Aye they will more than likely but they’re the ones that drive toxicity on here. It’s in their natures I guess.
They are probably on some form of a WhatsApp group named something like “The condescending, self righteous group” or “Jails Birds” or “Left said Lesh”
Mund
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:04 PM
Comment #40You can’t argue with ones mentality who thinks it’s his playground and his rules…
Self appointed blog master for over 10 years but only in his own head…
Some need to get a life and grow up