The Newcastle United Blog

Written by Neil Harrison

6:26pm Saturday, January 21st, 2023

Commented 182 times

Newcastle have been on the front foot for the bulk of the opening 45 minutes at Selhurst Park. Once again a first-half goal proves elusive as the break arrives in a scoreless stalemate.

Newcastle were set up in their 4-3-3 with Pope behind a back four of Trippier, Schar, Botman, and Burn. In the midfield were Guimaraes, Longstaff, and Willock. Wilson led the attack with Joelinton on the left and Almiron on the right.

The Magpies had the game’s first chance in the 6th minute. Guimaraes did brilliantly with a deft flick to free Willock down the left. Willock put his cross to the back post where Almiron was charging. The Paraguayan’s volley missed the target going behind the goal.

Vicente Guaita was forced into action in the 13th minute. After regrouping from a corner, Botman floated a long ball to Trippier down the right. The fullback tapped the ball to Burn near the edge of the area. Burn’s blistering shot was comfortably held by the Palace keeper.

At the 20-minute mark, Guaita was tested after possession was again recycled from a corner. Schar surged forward towards the box and toe-poked a pass to Joelinton. The Brazilian cut inside but his shot was tame and easily collected by Guaita.

Guaita made another save after a corner in the 36th minute. The delivery was sent into the box and found Joelinton near the back post. He lashed the ball goalward which deflected off a Palace defender’s arm before Guiata parried it away. The ball was then cleared by Jordan Ayew with a quick VAR check ruling no penalty.

The half ended with Newcastle in control but unable to breach Palace. The Magpies had 60% possession while outshooting The Eagles 8-3. Eddie Howe will likely not wait to long before introducing either Allan Saint-Maximin or Alexander Isak after the break if a breakthrough isn’t found.

182 comments so far

IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:41 PM
Comment #41
Something is just not right with Wilson ever since he’s been back.
0
Munster Mag
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Comment #42
We look poor and tired
0
Munster Mag
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Comment #43
Get Joe central
0
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:44 PM
Comment #44
We need to make this count soon with a few goals. If we come away from this march not scoring it will be devastating.
0
Bigjim67
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Comment #45
I really like Wilson, think he’s a top top striker, but it’s not working atm. Isak on please
0
JP...from The Rock
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Comment #46
All our shots have gone straight to their keeper! Aaarrgghh how frustrating. We’re dominating but being wasteful.
0
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Comment #47
Eddie needs to make a change or two. CP is starting to dominate.
1
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Comment #48
Look poor and tired?! Give her head a wobble – it’s been all us – we look lively imo
5
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:46 PM
Comment #49
Lol Munster wtf are you watching?
5
peterk3
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Comment #50
They are coming in to this game more
0
AnyToon in Indiana
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:48 PM
Comment #51
Schar looking for the shot there you could tell 😉
0
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Comment #52
CP is starting to open us up. I hope Eddie doesn’t wait too long. We lucked out with the missed penalty last week.
Once again, Wilson was too slow to react to a great Bruno cross.
0
AnyToon in Indiana
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:50 PM
Comment #53
That should have been your Botman goal there 🙂
0
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #54
However make changes before its too late ffs
2
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #55
Who called botman for a 1-nil win?
0
JP...from The Rock
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #56
Frustrating match. We need to change things up. Subs needed me thinks. Isak and Maxi on now please Eddie.
0
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #57
Howe*
0
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #58
This is becoming frustrating to watch. Just a bit.
0
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:52 PM
Comment #59
What is the hesitation preventing us from seeing Isak?
0
Munster Mag
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Comment #60
Eddie needs to get on with it here
0
peterk3
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #61
This is getting dodgy now with all their subs on
0
Toon fans bad
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #62
Danny rose has gone off
1
Harley
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #63
We are completely on top but just not creating good chances.
Been like that last few games. Teams are really digging in against us. I feel like we need a bit more trickery up front. Wilson can finish but doesn’t really create. Joelinton, Willock and Almiron are all good players and work their socks off, but again don’t create much.
2
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #64
Isak NOW.
0
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #65
Here we go
0
JP...from The Rock
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:55 PM
Comment #66
Yes Isak and Maxi about to come on, thank you Eddie.
0
The Prince's Mate
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:55 PM
Comment #67
That thing on Sahas heed ..not hair…its a flamin alien. Where’s the tomato sauce
0
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Comment #68
60% possession
11 shots
5 on target
7 corners
Doesn’t look bad to me
2
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Comment #69
Bye, Wilson.
0
The Taco Taker
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Comment #70
Anytoon – one day my Botman goal will come…could still be today!!
1
peterk3
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Comment #71
Willock ran his socks off again.
0
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Comment #72
Dingo, no one is questioning the dominance. But the point is to score goals.
1
JP...from The Rock
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Comment #73
I thought Willock’s been our best player, I would have taken Longstaff off.
2
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Comment #74
Must have been a sale at tescos on prawns and white bread judging from some of the comments on here today
1
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Comment #75
Thought Willock has every right to be upset there tbh
1
89Norcal
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Comment #76
Lots of effort from WIllock today but frustrating end product.
0
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Comment #77
I get that killers – but they have 10 players in the box everyone we are there …. It’s hard to shoot through that
0
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Comment #78
*everytime
0
AnyToon in Indiana
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Comment #79
hope ASM can prove himself worthy to take Willocks spot today…with Palace pushing a bit it will open up and hopefully we can put one through
0
The Taco Taker
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Comment #80
Dingo I did…but whatever score I predict I always say Botman to score…because one day I will be correct and imagine Botman+goals! – the perfect defender!!!
1

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next »

You must log in to post a comment.

The following policies should be taken into consideration before commenting:

Personal insults and continually provoking other posters should be avoided
Comments on politics, religion, or controversial topics should be avoided. Political disputes will result in both participants being moderated.
Do not post streaming links to pirated matches or links to content on controversial topics
Physical threats will lead to a suspension or a ban
Revealing personal information about another poster without permission will result in a ban
Creating alternate accounts will result in an immediate ban of all accounts

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.

Ed Harrison