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
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #41Cheers Rom mate re the changing of an avatar
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Comment #42Ottawa also thanks for info on changing my avatar. It seems the glitch is yet to be fixed.
Romford mag
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #43Uncertain
3-1 to the gland mate 😉
Romford mag
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #44No worries mate
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:18 PM
Comment #45Well that’s me for the day, tools down and back in my cabin with a nice cup of tea in my toon cup flask. If this stays tye same then it’ll be a nail biting winner takes all between Ecuador and Senegal. If we win our group then I wouldn’t be worried about facing either.
Dubai Micky
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:20 PM
Comment #46The great unwashed were playing a KSA team in Jebal Ali (South of Dubai), dunno the score but it ended up in a brawl with both the manager and owner going on the pitch to break it up.
And that’s not sportswashing as we all know they don’t wash.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:22 PM
Comment #47😆
https://twitter.com/Magpie24_7/status/1596066200806895617?t=9S31gTBuvkfj3-ZKFfeiIA&s=19
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Comment #48DMicky,
Click on that link 😀
lesh
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Comment #49Fenham
Who’s keeping the railways safe today or are you multitasking and can assure us that it’s safe to use ’em.
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Comment #50Rom,
I accept that prediction, slightly conservative maybe if I’m being honest.
I also think their goal will be an OG pal.
I think Stones.
Dubai Micky
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:26 PM
Comment #51Saw that Raj.
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:26 PM
Comment #52Dubai,
I’m down there for the rugby 7’s next weekend mate, have you located the Carling for me yet?
You’ve had over a year now pal 😆
Romford mag
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:27 PM
Comment #53Uncertain
Hopefully we’ll win to nil mate !
But we can be a bit sus at the back at times
Romford mag
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:28 PM
Comment #54Is bergwin the riddler ?
Regan
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:29 PM
Comment #55I’m going 6..0..
Straight in..
No messing about..
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:33 PM
Comment #56Rom,
I haven’t seen a solid defence yet mate. France were dodge, Ozzie’s got through it. We’ll see how good the Spanish defence is when the Krauts have a go at it coz they have to.
I think there’ll be mistakes across the board and it’s a question of if the opposition capitalise on that.
However this could be the Carling talking 😆
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:34 PM
Comment #57All this talk of lager 😥
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:35 PM
Comment #58Would be class if you could bevvy out here 😀
carltoon
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:35 PM
Comment #59TFB! Haven’t got the AF yet. I may have to buy it myself. I’ll take a look at the one you posted
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:35 PM
Comment #60Regan,
I more than accept that prediction 😆
carltoon
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:38 PM
Comment #61That Dutch Goalie is tall. I’ts not our own TDS is it? He got down to stop that great strike from going in nay bother.
Mund
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:40 PM
Comment #62I wonder if that Dutch kid who use to come on is watching the game…
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:41 PM
Comment #63carltoon,
They’re the tallest nation on the planet, only a couple of hundred years ago they were one of the shortest. Quite bizarre.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:43 PM
Comment #64Neither of these teams look anything special, talk to Everton fans about that Klassen and they rage.
Dubai Micky
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:46 PM
Comment #65Can’t recall ever seeing Carling here, you’ll be on the Heineken or Guinness at the 7s.
It’s on a long weekend this time too thurs/fri off next week. It’s a hell of a party well worth going, never seen so many drunk people in the same place ever. Sadly it’s 45 minutes out in the desert now at the new stadium on the E66 Al Ain road, it was much more fun when it was in town in the mid 2000s.
Taxis are a real pain to get back too.
ToonDarnSarf
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:47 PM
Comment #66Blog has been pure comedy value since I’ve been golfing I see! Hahahaha.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:47 PM
Comment #67Plata is on corners.
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:48 PM
Comment #68Oops
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:53 PM
Comment #69Tfb,
I hope Plata isn’t on corners if he comes to the toon :grittedteeth ::emoji
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 4:58 PM
Comment #70Dubai,
Not drinkin that Heineken pish pal. It’ll be Guinness or Strongbow I’ll be slurping.
Irish Village Thursday night. Rugby Fri & Sat and then Abu Dhabi for another session on Sunday.
Boom – it’s footin chrimbo 😆
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:04 PM
Comment #71Funny old thing – height.
At one time the folk that caused most of your aggro were short arses. Always had big gobs until they were warned or given a slap.
Now it seems, well on here, that lanky gits are now operating their gums and giving it large. They need a slapping as well.
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:05 PM
Comment #72Jail,
Aye, the Dutch are tall.
Worked with their armed forces, operating from the back of their supply ships with our helicopters as they had flight decks.
Top piss ups on there.
They don’t do weekends, even at war. They just get pished at weekends.
Think it’s a morale thing as they were conscripts when I worked with them.
Regan
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:05 PM
Comment #73Totally out of character I know..
But.. I might have a few come kick off..
😳
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:09 PM
Comment #74Regan,
It’s not for me to tell folk what to do, but I suggest you start the slurp immediately pal 😆
Regan
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:10 PM
Comment #751..1..
Get in..
check the toastie
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:10 PM
Comment #76England played a blinder with the draw mind as Group A is shite
Regan
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:11 PM
Comment #77Seriously thinking about it mate..
Ya know.. just to be match fit..
😆
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:11 PM
Comment #78What time is the CH & Mort/Jedi show?
Dubai Micky
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:12 PM
Comment #79Not been to the IV in years, used to work across from it in 2005+, things were different then.
Hope you’ve taken a second mortgage out, drinks are a tenner (and more) a pint.
Enjoy marra.
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Comment #80Regan,
I concur, it’s all in the prep for these things.
We’re just being proactive pal