In the week leading to the start of the World Cup, there was a report from The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards that Newcastle’s sudden surge up the Premier League table would not alter their approach to the winter window.
The report maintained that Newcastle would focus on adding strength in depth and only pursue a marquee signing should one of their top targets become available; generally a remote prospect in January.
However, Edwards did state that one position remains a priority to solidify. Eddie Howe and company will look to add a young right-back in the winter window to provide add cover for Kieran Trippier, who is currently getting plenty of action in this World Cup.
There are two clear favorites to end up at St. James’ Park as Trippier’s heir apparent – Leeds’ Cody Drameh and West Ham’s Harrison Ashby. Both are enduring difficult times at their current clubs and are expected to be jettisoned in January.
Ashby was a summer target with a deadline day move blocked by Hammers boss David Moyes. The right-back has made just three appearances this term and with his contract running out next month, has firmly rejected extending his West Ham stay.
The Scotland U21 international is almost certain to be available for a modest fee as West Ham will want something for their academy product rather than allowing him to leave for nothing in the summer. Newcastle’s interest appears likely to transcend to the winter.
Drameh’s situation at Elland Road has been similarly frustrating with first-team opportunities hard to come by. After a superb loan spell with Cardiff, the soon-to-be 21-year-old entered the summer with hopes of increased chances under Jesse Marsch.
However, his situation has deteriorated and he’s not made a matchday squad since making his lone start in the 5-2 defeat at Brentford in early September. He has since been demoted to playing with the U21s.
The Yorkshire Evening Post is reporting that Leeds will entertain offers for Drameh with Newcastle reportedly in contact with his representatives. His contract will have just 18 months left to run when the winter window opens.
It appears that Newcastle could have their pick of Ashby or Drameh, who’ll both be 21 when the window opens. With Howe short at right-back due to Emil Krafth’s knee injury and only Javier Manquillo in reserve, either would be a welcome addition to the ranks.
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240 comments so far
check the toastie
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:04 PM
Comment #121Absolutely Rice will be top of the pops in pointless passes, sideways running yards and desperate tackles.
Wont dispute those stats. Utter dogshit he is.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:04 PM
Comment #122Adamn
I know mate, it’s a maddening watch.
That’s why I’d stick him at cb, he might do the opposite and get up field!?!
😀
ToonDarnSarf
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #123As I said earlier. Shearer went 12 games without scoring for England prior to Euro 96 and we all know what he did then. Kane is one of the best strikers in the world.
check the toastie
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #124Anyways just to cheer you up TDS, im off to pick me shit car up which has just cost me £500.
Could have done without that before little baby Jesus arrives.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #125Adamn, welcome back, we do need someone behind T-rex as he cannot catch the ball.
ToonDarnSarf
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Comment #126Check – vital to have a player who keeps the ball moving but check out that comparison. Look at his number of forward passes compared to Longstaff. I dare you, click on that link I posted and see the stats.
cleveleysbob
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:06 PM
Comment #127Stats mean bugger all unless there’s something at the end of it.
Most passes – could be all between midfield and defence or sideways. Easy to pass between your mates at the back “let’s get them stats up guys”.
Most stats lack context and without context they mean less than nowt. 😀
ToonDarnSarf
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #128Check – that doesn’t cheer me up one tiny bit mate. Shit time of year for your car to need repairs! Mine cost an extra £170 at its MOT a couple of weeks ago but it’s been a bloody good car for me so I can’t really complain.
ToonDarnSarf
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #129cleveleysbob – well, check the stats first before you say that!
check the toastie
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #130Kane is annoying plenty of my pals an all. Its like he can do what he wants.
Rooney did it backend of his career as we didn’t have ability to play ball up the pitch. Generally Capello being a boring pratt an all.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #131Raj
De jong(in the studio) says Hakpo… Good enough for me.
😉
Adamn_92
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Comment #132Benching him tonight might kick him up the arse too. Plus tests him if he’s still got a slight ankle niggle. Only positives in benching him tonight imo.
SirRhosis
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Comment #133Peter, do you practice in the bath with a rubber duck and a toy submarine boat? 🙂
🙂
Das Boot, Das Boot. Splish, Splash, Splosh ! while Jessica shouts Peter, are you playing wargames again?
🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Comment #134Amazing result today. Got side swiped by a lorry last week, he did not stop. Repairs given the go ahead. New insurance quote today, £188.66 £19 cheaper than last year!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Comment #135I loved Das Boot
Adamn_92
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Comment #136*rests him
Dubai Micky
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:09 PM
Comment #137As it stands if we win we play Senegal, if we lose or draw and Iran win (which I think they will), we play Holland.
ToonDarnSarf
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #138Harry Kane, 12 goals in 15 appearances in the Premier League this season…yet some of you lot who want players selected on form want to bench him?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Comment #139I tend to practice on a type 26 Frigate. T23 if all is available.
SirRhosis
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Comment #140Well I thought I’d at least get a smile for my efforts 🙁
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Comment #141DM. They are equally as bad. I would not care who we play from group A
Adamn_92
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Comment #142TDS
Yes as his form in the 2 games so far has been shite. Bench him, rests his ankle, let’s him know he isn’t undroppable, let’s us see how the team plays with a different striker, gives plenty of minutes to someone like Wilson incase Kane gets injured. There’s literally no negatives to benching him tonight. He can always come off the bench if it needs changing.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:14 PM
Comment #143Liver 🙂
Mister Tuff
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:15 PM
Comment #144Got to say all ya Welshies are not baduns. A Welsh lady singlehandedly captured a load of French soldiers in 1797. This was the last invasion of England. Welsh women wore scarlet dresses and very large black hats – the French thought they were British soldiers and surrendered.
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofWales/The-Last-Invasion-of-Britain/
ToonDarnSarf
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:15 PM
Comment #145Rice v Longstaff is a good comparison. Sean does well in a few areas but Rice batters him defensively, about matches him offensively and how’s this. Rice passes 28% forward and Longstaff 31%. Ok. But backwards? Rice 12% and Longstaff 18%. Rice has made twice as many passes as Longstaff and nearly twice as many forward passes too. Oh…and with a MUCH better passing accuracy (90% to 82%). It’s literally there as proof.
Mister Tuff
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:16 PM
Comment #146last invasion of Britain.
ToonDarnSarf
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:17 PM
Comment #147Adam – I’ve no problem with resting him if he needs a rest for fitness reasons or if it’s going to help him mentally in some way. Only Southgate knows if either of those are the case though. If he’s the kind of player who is better to keep playing then keep playing him. I’ve already said twice that Shearer went 12 games without scoring prior to Euro 96.
Regan
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:17 PM
Comment #1484 changes for tonight..
Foden to start..
Novocastrian66
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:18 PM
Comment #149Kane is a good player but he looked well short against the USA. He missed must the training last week and will have had 3 days training before tonight’s match.
Hopefully it has sharpened him up.
I don’t believe the rhetoric that going for a scan on his ankle is standard practice.
There is/was a problem.
The Taco Taker
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:18 PM
Comment #150I’d say Man U have a better squad on paper than NUFC but at the same time I can think of very few of their players that I would swap with ours in the same position. Casimero and Rushford maybe.
This thing is the league table does not lie. We are a better team.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:19 PM
Comment #151TTT Rushford for who?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:20 PM
Comment #152Plays Miggies position doesn’t he?
Adamn_92
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:21 PM
Comment #153I’d be delighted if Kane has a good game tonight, but I think it’s well worth trying with someone else up top. Let’s us see how we can do if Kane was to get injured in the knockout stages. Gives minutes to another striker to get them ready to step in if needed. Rests his ankle. Makes sense to me!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:22 PM
Comment #154Just looked at Man U squad. Bruno Fernandes is the only one I would look at
ToonDarnSarf
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:24 PM
Comment #155Taco – better team this season for sure. Better squad? Nope. There’s a bunch of Man Utd players I’d love in our squad but I wouldn’t actually replace any of our starting 11 the way they’re playing so far. They deserve to start! But Casemiro, Martinez, Antony, Eriksen, Fernandes, Rashford, and Varane are class players. De Gea and Shaw too come to think of it.
Would be delighted with those players in our squad but, as I said, I wouldn’t swap anyone right now. Any player coming into our squad is going to have to earn that starting spot, whether we’ve signed them from Man Utd, York City, or Juventus.
Novocastrian66
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:24 PM
Comment #156There hasn’t been much segregation at the matches to date. It could get a bit tasty in the stands tonight.
ToonDarnSarf
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:25 PM
Comment #157Most of the English plyers looked poor versus the US. Only players to come out of it with any credit were the defenders.
Regan
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:25 PM
Comment #158Henderson..walker..foden and rashford to start..
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:27 PM
Comment #159Madison and Foden in, i guess.
Kane, like adamn says.
Save him for pens in the knockout round.
CLINT FLICK
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:28 PM
Comment #160Henderson…NOOOOO!
😀