Newcastle are the walking wounded as they begin their training camp in Dubai. After the win at Nottingham Forest, Eddie Howe detailed the injuries afflicting his squad. Those struggling at the moment are Fabian Schar, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon, and Allan Saint-Maximin.
The quartet could be available when Manchester United come to St. James’ Park to kick off a congested April. Newcastle will have navigate next month without leading goalscorer Miguel Almiron, who is out for six weeks with a thigh injury.
There is now news that another prominent member of the squad has picked up an injury. The Athletic is reporting that Nick Pope has dropped out of the England squad with an injury suffered prior to Friday’s win. Former Magpie and local lad Fraser Foster has been called up by Gareth Southgate to replace Pope.
Pope reportedly missed training last week with the undisclosed injury but managed to start and play the entirety of the 2-1 win at Forest. The 30-year-old’s withdrawal appears to be precautionary and he should be available to face the Red Devils in two weeks.
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335 comments so far
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:07 PM
Comment #201I said it for years when he was at the club, and I’ll say it again now. Mitro is the biggest liability going and Rafa was spot on to get rid of him. He’s put on a disasterclass this afternoon. The man won’t kick a ball again in the PL this season.
DrGloom
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:08 PM
Comment #202Hope manu get thrashed by city or brighton in next round
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:09 PM
Comment #203So basically let’s finish 3rd and avoid all of that complication yes ?
Would certainly feel a lot easier if Chelsea and Man Utd get papped out of Europe
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:10 PM
Comment #204DrGloom
The draw has already been made. Man City face Sheffield United, the winner of Manchester United and Fulham face Brighton.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Comment #205Ty21,
Just as you shooting down Mitro earlier…..he….got sent off for pushing a ref!
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Comment #206That is the funny thing about Chelsea under Abramovich, no matter who he appointed or sacked or when or why they won stuff!
Of course cash was a huge factor. However no other owner has ever (in my recollection anyway) been successful with that strategy.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:13 PM
Comment #207Ruddy,
I’m not sure about the rest of the season but I reckon a six match at least.
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:13 PM
Comment #208Raj
He elbowed the ref in the side before he pushed him. I’d be amazed if he’s not banned for the rest of the season.
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:14 PM
Comment #209But Mitro is passionate!! – no further comment as people can read between the lines.
😀
magscar
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:15 PM
Comment #210On Conte’s emotional outburst (after his recent health problems) it reminds me of Gullit’s team sheet gamble/resignation- he at least had grace and sense to then resign in 24 hours or so
Has Conte told Levy and players of his views already to no avail – I think he should have before throwing them publically under bus – true or not
I’m not sure whether he truly believed he could and will get a positive reaction or just wanted to give “his truth” before he inevitably leaves ( now maybe before season end) when it just may have seemed little more than sour grapes? Probably with a good payoff and his head (undesevedly?) held high despite knowingly engineering it?)
I am not too bothered except it stirred thoughts in me about how the media can have a biased approach to these type of stories depending on personaliies/clubs involved
There is to my mind another facet of this development basically the Spurs fans’ and press’ changing view of Levy and their landmark stadium as their top 4 credentials unravel as Liverpool and Chelsea continue to struggle amd we begin to again hit form
Of course Arsenal’s incredible rise will have put everything into sharp relief 🙂
When Ashley arrived we were as I recall better placed than Spurs whichever way you care to look at – Fans, Money, Stadium, European rating and immediate future prospects ( although we had had a dip)
Now after an owner that National Press felt was all that we that we should reasonably expect !? Who in 14 years had eventually completely reversed the position between us and them and set us back years generally (especially since introduction of FFP ) we ( amongst other clubs’ fans) should recognise and share the sorrow and anguish for how Spurs have been run as the media are reporting on sympathetically to a large extent
I think not
I know our record doesn’t compare with “recent” glories of likes of Everton and Spurs for example but that ( as we know) is because whilst we were always a club equivalent to them in potential we have been crippled with a succession of unambitious owners going back to McKeag and Westwood
Only sporadically have we had the good fortune to have even half decent owners before their foundations briefly and at a cost were not built on and allowed to stagnate
Being in the North East also remains a problem compared to London and NW (but not quite as much as before) not only for us but even the shower down the road and Boro as we are the poor relations in more than just football
We will have to be content with being regarded by most other clubs’ jealous fan bases and the largely “should be better educated” London and NW centric Press as an unachieving rather than underachieving club who simplyand unfairly hit the jackpot to everybody else’s amazement and chagrin
Howay Conte be honest I bet you didn’t expect to generate that/any reaction in this outpost – and couldn’t care less 😉
To be honest started out as brief comment on his topical rant then went off at a tangent as I can be inclined to do when our treatment over the years by a largely unsympathetic press/media comes into my focus
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:15 PM
Comment #211You could be right Ruddy:
“Players who jostle referees will be given suspensions of at least 12 matches – and a year-long ban if they repeat the offence – under new Football Association guidelines.
Players who jostle referees will be given suspensions of at least 12 matches – and a year-long ban if they repeat the offence – under new Football Association guidelines”
Ace50
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:15 PM
Comment #212Fair point Ty. Just seems weird (almost fate) that stuff like that happens.
I think this result today for Fulham will result in their season petering out. So, 3rd to 7th likely between us, Man U, Spurs, Liverpool, and Brighton. We play 3 of those at home 🙂
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:24 PM
Comment #213I’ve admired Palhinha from the moment he set foot in the league. If we’re looking for an all action, press resistance, technical 6 with a great range of passing, we could do a *lot* worse than him. Far too good for Fulham.
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:27 PM
Comment #214Good post Magscar,
What I would say is this…Conte is a totally unproven manager as in fact most “Elite” managers are. Why can’t he make Spurs successful (after all they are not that terrible are they?)
I have no respect for people like that. They only do it a clubs built for success irrespective of if they are manager or not. Same goes for many “Elite” players.
Is it challenging to win stuff at Barca, Bayern, Juve, Man U, Liverpool, Real etc….? Would they win stuff if you were present there or not?
cyprus
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:31 PM
Comment #215Mitro is useless! Rafa proved right! (At last!)
Settle down Ruddy.
Check his overall record. Breathe. Count to ten*. Then decide.
* That’s a tip for you too Mitro 🙂
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:34 PM
Comment #216If Mitrivch gets a ban for pushing a official should Fernandez not had a ban for pushing a linesman at Anfield
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:36 PM
Comment #217I still love Mitro for that mis-kicked penalty though!
He is a Toon legend!
Davas
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:37 PM
Comment #218Really hope we stuff man Utd as we’d jump to 3rd and really put the pressure on them and spurs. Then Brighton to beat them which will knock them and give Brighton the distraction of a cup final.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:38 PM
Comment #219Well done Ruddy, the only person in Ed’s top ten to captain Saka.
Davas
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:39 PM
Comment #220Charlie
I was wondering that too, although I’ve never seen the Fernandes incident. Maybe it wasn’t highlighted
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:41 PM
Comment #221Davas,
Agreed. 5-0 – Botman or Schar to chip De Gea from outside the box for the 5th…
🙂
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:42 PM
Comment #222Davas,
Sounds like a plan.
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:42 PM
Comment #223Cyprus
How did I know you’d leap to Mitro’s defence? 😆 My issue with Mitro has always been that he requires a team’s entire system to be built around him, rather than being a capable team player. It had nothing to do with his temperament, which was always questionable at best in any case.
Mitro’s 11 goals this season matches his previous decent, albeit underwhelming, stats last time Fulham were in the league and he’s been missing in most games recently which has coincided with their downturn in form. He was an overrated liability then, and he’s an overrated liability now.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:44 PM
Comment #224Mitro described as imbecilic on TV.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:48 PM
Comment #225I could go on about Mitro’s transgressions at the toon, but I won’t.
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:50 PM
Comment #226Raj
I know many went for Kane but going Saka felt the safer option this GW, especially as Palace have an 18 year old kid in goal but there’s obviously a large degree in luck in these things.
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Comment #227The thing is Mitro is a player that lots of people love. He cares (and he loves NUFC) He is a liability at times though.
But it doesn’t matter does it? He played here and there are things to like about him when we reminisce.
cyprus
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #228He’s had a decent career. Can’t score in the PL! We’ll, he can, after all.
Anyway, water under the bridge. I don’t even remember who we kept on as his replacement. How many did he get.
Right now, I really wouldn’t want him either. We’ve got a speed merchant there with skill to boot. Mitro doesn’t fit that description.
cyprus
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #229We’ll – well
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 7:03 PM
Comment #230“Mitrovi? has two children with partner Kristina Janji?. He is a lifelong supporter of both Partizan and Newcastle.”
Let’s at least give the lad credit for that!!
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Mar 19, 2023 at 7:04 PM
Comment #231Cyprus
Mitro cannot be accommodated in a successful team wanting to win things because he needs a team built around him. That’s fine if you’re a world class striker such as Harry Kane with 200+ goals in the PL, but not if you’re Mitro who has *checks notes* 35 goals in 125 PL appearances.
Mitro has a PL goal every 3.5 games. That’s the exact same goalscoring record as Chris Wood who has 55 goals in 196 PL appearances.
In other words, Mitro is as good a goalscorer in the PL as Chris Wood, yet is infinitely more arrogant, temperamental and constraining to a team’s style of play.
So I’d recommend you take your own advice, take a step back, check his overall record, and breathe. 😉
The Taco Taker
Mar 19, 2023 at 7:06 PM
Comment #232Sorry for the “?” Serbian “c” does not work here.
sing in the corner
Mar 19, 2023 at 7:08 PM
Comment #233Mitro has always been, and always will be, a heedy baal of the highest order.
I was SURE he was gonna chin that ref before anyone got to him with the straight jacket.
Nicky the ball tosser
Mar 19, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Comment #234Fulham go from 1-0 up to conceding a penalty and going down to 9-men, and shipping three.
Hey Fulham, stop stealing our moves!!!!!!!
Pre consortium of course.
sing in the corner
Mar 19, 2023 at 7:11 PM
Comment #235Man u shithoused their way to another cup game win.
If their luck amazingly holds out and they don’t get humped by a very decent Brighton, I would give my left knacker to see Man City pish all over them.
Davas
Mar 19, 2023 at 7:12 PM
Comment #236Well, wherever people think Isak plays, even an ex makem is impressed by him:
“Even former Sunderland striker Defoe was stunned by Isak’s impact against Forest. He told Premier League Productions: “Again, his (Isak’s) performance tonight was a masterclass number nine performance.
“When you watch the game, I keep saying when he had to be that focal point he was strong with the ball, he was running in behind. Two good goals, pressure moments. He’s brilliant and you just can’t see him stopping at this point.””
sing in the corner
Mar 19, 2023 at 7:13 PM
Comment #237How come that rat Fernandes can put two hands on a linesman and push him, not even given a word, never mind a booking?
cyprus
Mar 19, 2023 at 7:18 PM
Comment #238Ruddy
You’re right with that counter advice. In fact, I thought of it myself. Did I count to ten. Maybe six… Or three.
🙂
magscar
Mar 19, 2023 at 7:21 PM
Comment #239Taco
Agreed – Elite managers often earn their title by being at elite clubs from off ( except lkes of Mourinho at Porto?)
Having said that some manager’s personalities/ abilities lend themselves very much to building up unfancied clubs as they are suited to a more direct and hand on approach where players “believe” in them but which they may not get at “big” clubs
Potter is finding life difficult after Brighton experience and I suspect if Eddie had gone there ( instead of to us) he also may have struggled to mould and integrate that growing and ill thought through squad in time he may be allowed
Certainly if Abramovitch was still there Potter wouldn’t be but would he have been there in first place – No I think
There used to be an apprenticeship system at all clubs – i can’t recall “unknowns” taking the big jobs you had to learn your trade in lower leagues or “smaller clubs” thgrough 60s and 70s
No big player walking into top job immediately his playing career ended
I think Liverpool began to change their approach capitilising on their Boot Room set up and approach to successfully ( and unexpectedly to a large number of onlookers) follow Shankley with the amazing Bob Paisley then Dagleish but with people behind him
History shows that the approach wasn’t inexhaustable and after Hysel as well, their fortunes began to change and other clubs took advantage
Will we ever see the PL dominated by British managers like Busby, Revie, Clough, Shankly Paisley and Ferguson?
Seems unlikely but as much as Potter is tarnishing that possibility and ignoring the false dawns of the Gerrards and Lampards I honestly believe that given a fair wind Eddie has the true potential and ability to get there with us as we grow together – fingers crossed
Just as back in the day there is a dynamic that has always come into play although it has changed somewhat for managers with the coming of Directors of football etc but on the other hand been exacerbated by the coming of the age of the “Elite” players
It is basically the move upwards from dealing with players largely without ego who you inherit or bought relatively inexpensively who buy into your philosophy ( as i said earlier) to having to go to a richer club and sanction big money buys confidently and if not previously a” big ” player or well known get the spoilt ones to accept your ways
Eddie is doing this but he is in an environment conducive to his abiity and approach and has carrie dfans with him
Contrast that to Potter not out of work but going to a “bigger” club without an as well thought out recruitment strategy, a bloated squad, unsettled players some with unjustified ego’s, and fans more or less disenchanted with him from the off
Would he have done as good a job as Eddie but in different ways? I don’t know and it’s moot anyway
I’m happy with Eddie and currently it seems a marriage made in heaven
I’m struggling to suggest “newer” upcoming managers who are British and look to follow on
There is Cooper who has his qualities but i believe will remain more suited to Forest type of situation but if Dyche wasn’t already there might have been given once over by Everton to revive them?
Carrick is seemingly doing a good job at Boro and i haven’t followed his journey closely enough but maybe he can go higher?
catchy in norway
Mar 19, 2023 at 7:24 PM
Comment #240Mitro is a Geordie.