Eddie Howe will be forced into at least one change for Sunday’s clash against Wolves at St. James’ Park with the integral Joelinton facing a two-match ban. There could be other changes on the horizon after Howe made three in last weekend’s defeat at Manchester City.
Fabian Schar is back in contention after being sidelined through the concussion protocol. He faces a fight to return with captain Jamaal Lascelles’s solid showing against the defending champions.
I suspect Schar will keep his place though would not be completely surprised to see Jamaal take the armband tomorrow. However, I do see one other potential change at the back with Matt Targett making his return for Dan Burn at left-back.
All that being said, this is the team I suspect Howe will name. It has three changes from the Citizens with Schar returning, Joe Willock in for Joelinton, and Targett getting a chance on the left.
During his press conference on Friday, Howe stated Alexander Isak was not ready for a full 90 minutes. While that doesn’t rule out a start, he may continue as an impact sub until he is fully fit.
That may also be the role for Allan Saint-Maximin despite impressing in a run of starts. Anthony Gordon made his full debut last weekend and now he may get his first start in front of the home faithful.
There are plenty of options with only Emil Krafth and Harrison Ashby out injured that we know of. Howe can chop and change to try and get the performance needed to spur the Magpies back to victory.
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641 comments so far
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 12, 2023 at 8:55 AM
Comment #601Reet,
All this typing has given me an eneormous thirst, away for a wee cup o tea 😀
NY Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 8:57 AM
Comment #602Chelsea are for more likely to try and sell players that are detriment to their accounts than youth players that cost them nothing.
sparky55
Mar 12, 2023 at 8:57 AM
Comment #603Sign Pulisic and you’ll have most of america supporting the toon…thats powerful stuff right there…especially from an income and global brand perspective.
He wouldnt cost us a penny in real terms and he’s a damn good player taboot!
I’d have him!
Munster Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 8:58 AM
Comment #604Im never bothered to listen to pundits pre and post game but i like the craic between lineker shearer and wright. The show also does a good analysis on individual players or patterns of defending etc which are not always easy to pick out in the 5 mins of highlights.
Ty21
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:02 AM
Comment #605Mund
Hard to say, he lost to Willock and Longstaff in almost every department though. Just on par in defensive area. Even entire career they are about the same level, although he played with better players and Willock have a wonder season. All in per 90mins.
NY Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:03 AM
Comment #606Munster,
I don’t (can’t) watch MOTD, so i cannot comment on that.
sparky55
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:03 AM
Comment #607Shearers always been a bit of a knob but he’s also become a right smug twat (perhaps spending too much time with Lineker) and he’s sold his soul to the BBC dollar and taken electrocution lessons and deep voice lessons…he’s just chasing the coin and will say / do anything to keep the cash rolling in.
Great footballer though! 🙂 🙂
Mund
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:04 AM
Comment #608TY
That’s what I mean by being underrated as I don’t think he has shown his true potential yet. I do think we will be going for bigger and better anyways
Ty21
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:06 AM
Comment #609Getting old to remember if I posted this? I rather get a 75mil winger and 75mil playmaker and loan the rest, than get 5 30mil players. Think defensive area is the least piority, not sure with some keep asking for a DM? I would even get 2 playmaker in for cover.
NY Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:12 AM
Comment #610Sparky,
Electrocution lessons?
I can see the volts passing through him 🙂
Sorry, couldn’t resist…..see what I did there (engineers joke)
Ty21
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:12 AM
Comment #611Would rather get JWP than Pulisic.
Munster Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:13 AM
Comment #612Ty, big question is whether eddie goes fod a DM to free Bruno higher up the pitch,or go for someone like Maddison. Or both! Also whether we go for a more physically powerful striker than Isak. And whether we stick with our left back situation as it is. So many questions .
Ty21
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:13 AM
Comment #613Might be even cheaper than Pulisic, if the Saint get relegated……..
Ty21
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:19 AM
Comment #614Munster Mag
Bruno is signed for this current role, Newcastle’s Kante. A playmaker to add more creativity with him. Joelinton, for some reason is playing deeper and deeper. Even on paper, Willock is left mid and Joelinton is left wing but heatmaps show Willock often shows up more at LW than Joelinton.
lesh
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:22 AM
Comment #615ZG
The Waitrose mag does refer to kefir but doesn’t say how one makes one’s own. Of course, they sell it doesn’t they but I’m your DIY guidelines prove useful.
Ty21
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:27 AM
Comment #616Munster Mag
Targett 100% not fit for the entire season even though he is on the bench. I remember some match Ritchie and even Trippier was playing leftback with Manquillo or Murphy subbed in? So Targett’s future might not as gloom as it look.
Ty21
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Comment #617Munster Mag
Again, looks like Howe is protecting his Injured players or something. Isak have looked good for the minutes he played. I remember the cup match he started, I kinda saw him limping gingerly after he chased down a through ball right before halftime. Newcastle mostly will get a young striker for backup.
Munster Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:41 AM
Comment #618Thanks for your comments TY.
Funny one for the Irish lads and those irritated by the BBC 🙂
https://www.sundayworld.com/showbiz/celebrity/eddie-jordan-told-bbc-get-stuffed-as-he-talked-to-michael-fassbender-as-gaeilge/125200851.html
Bills Son Is Back
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:41 AM
Comment #6194-9 to us today.
Bills Son Is Back
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:42 AM
Comment #620FOUR NOWT!! 🙂
Bills Son Is Back
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:43 AM
Comment #621Isak or Wilson 2, Bruno and Botman 1 each.
NY Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:44 AM
Comment #622Bills,
Hope so 🙂
Bills Son Is Back
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:45 AM
Comment #6232-0 at HT, 9 corners to us, 3 to them, 4 mins of extra time and a crowd of 51,349.
Munster Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:45 AM
Comment #624Wudnt it be just wonderful to see a goodcwin and the type of vim and vigour we saw early season, today? An early goal maybe for Isak. Willock getting up and down the pitch, bit of class from Bruno. We’re probably not far off a decent performance. If we see Wilson and same wingers and a poor performance though, there will be a lot of noise on here and amongst fans generally.
Fenham to Chalfont
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:46 AM
Comment #625Just caught up from last night’s blog and the below has to be up there as the blogs funniest quick fire exchange with craic, banter, to me anyway… Jane and Regan hold your heads up high. PMSL at this:
“”””“Regan
Mar 11, 2023 at 11:36 PM
Comment #512
Newcastle is renowned for beautiful women and great footballers..
What position did you play jane..
jane
Mar 11, 2023 at 11:36 PM
Comment #513
i thought that was the ultimate insult
Regan
Mar 11, 2023 at 11:36 PM
Comment #514
Only joshing jane..
Hope you’re well..
jane
Mar 11, 2023 at 11:37 PM
Comment #515
centre midfield””””
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😆 😆 😆
CLINT FLICK
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:46 AM
Comment #626NY
Aye, us on motd, then switch off, at most.
Lotta times, don’t even bother, if I’ve seen the game, already!
Bills Son Is Back
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:47 AM
Comment #6273673 burgers sold, 1894 with cheese.
cyprus
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:48 AM
Comment #628Just when you think right left is bad enough, the bigger one, nationalism, awakens!
Anyway, Sutton on the game:
“Newcastle need to get back on track after five games without a win in all competitions, but they have not scored for 315 minutes now and that lack of bite is their biggest problem.
They created some chances against Manchester City last week, but they really need someone to start putting them away if they are going to stay in the hunt for a top-four place.
I don’t think Eddie Howe’s side are feeling sorry for themselves, because they are still playing well up until the final third. Their fans are proud of their efforts this season and will really get behind them here too, which will help.
Wolves got a great win over Tottenham last week but they are not out of trouble yet. They will make life difficult for Newcastle but I am still going for a home win – albeit a very narrow one.
Sutton’s prediction: 1-0”.
I’ve predicted 7-0, but I’ll take Sutton’s guess too.
He did ok with yesterday’s results. He certainly missed out on the Liverpool result but then again who didn’t.
Munster Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Comment #629Bills i cant see 4-0 but im going to believe you. It seems so long since we had a good perfirmance 🙁
Zhongguo Geordie
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:52 AM
Comment #6302-0 tonight. Trippier is due a goal. In fact our whole squad are due a goal.
Ty21
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:53 AM
Comment #631Munster Mag
Happy to voice my opinion. Of course would love 5 upgrades, but looking at past dealings. I would say even if Newcastle qualify for CL, there would be 3 big signing at most.
Fenham to Chalfont
Mar 12, 2023 at 9:59 AM
Comment #632I’m going 2:0 to the toon this afternoon. For me we must win this game to kick start our season. It’s absolutely critical we kick on from a victory today then onto the city ground where 3 points can be easily accomplished.
Then Karma served to manure at the cathedral on the hill. 9 points from our next 3 games would really put the cat amongst the pigeons. Then back fighting for a top 4 spot.
NY Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Comment #633Bills,
Cannot be 1894…gotta be 1892 surely 🙂
sparky55
Mar 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Comment #634NYMag…thats an in-house joke…a nephew of mine got a highly paid job and decided to have elocution lessons to get shot of his broad yorkshire accent and his young daughter took great pleasure in telling everyone at a family get together but said electrocution lessons instead of elocution.
I guess you had to be there! 🙂 🙂
Fenham to Chalfont
Mar 12, 2023 at 10:02 AM
Comment #635We need the football gods back onside. Sprinkle some scoring Magic dust onto Wilson’s boots. In fact all the NUFC players boots.
Zhongguo Geordie
Mar 12, 2023 at 10:02 AM
Comment #636I think everybody did well yesterday, debating a heated topic without veering into personal abuse. I was expecting world war three, but most people as far as I saw accepted that others have a different view even if they don’t like it. I think both sides have a point. I’ve read dozens of books on A.dolph including all his speeches and even in the 30s he was far worse than what the Tories are saying. But as that holocasut survivor said to Suella last week there are similarities in the language, framing it as an ‘invasion’ or ‘swarm’ etc to rile people up in the hope they’ll forget about the state of the economy.
One thing I have to point out though is the Final Solution in the 30s was called the Madagascar Plan. They intended to send them to Africa which has similarities to this Rwanda Plan. Once war started it wasn’t feasible, and they ditched this plan in about 1941 which is when we assume they came up with the horrendous plan B.
Also the Daily Mail called the 600,000 Jews trying to flee to Britain an ‘invasion’ and we refused 90% of them, allowing them to perish.
NY Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 10:03 AM
Comment #637Fenners,
I’m a glass half full person, but you are the perennial optimist……good on you fella 🙂
NY Mag
Mar 12, 2023 at 10:05 AM
Comment #638Sparky,
I was just joshing with you mate…no harm meant 🙂
bettyswallocks
Mar 12, 2023 at 10:14 AM
Comment #639I think the BBC need to hold their position now and show that nobody is indispensable…..
Lineker has the right to his views but not in a holier than thou ,, I’m untouchable manner..
Illegal immigration is exactly that ….” illegal”…. Genuine asylum seekers are being tarred with the same brush as the boatloads of opportunists coming here for the free ride…
If Lineker is so concerned , then he and others who feel the same should maybe offer these immigrants a room in their house to help with the over crowding.
lesh
Mar 12, 2023 at 10:18 AM
Comment #640Sparky
I bet the term ‘electrocution lessons’ brought with the occasional ‘ohm my gawd, watt?’ sort of response!