Here is Eddie Howe’s press conference for our third last game of the season, at home to high-flying Brighton – a tremendously well run club on the south coast.
New Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi (former manager of Benvento, Sassuolo and Shakhtar Donetsk amongst others) joined the Seasiders in late September replacing Graham Potter, who joined Chelsea.
The 43 year-old has done an outstanding job and has Brighton in 6th place after they demolished Arsenal 3-0 away last weekend, in what was one of the best performances we have seen from Brighton
So we know this is a tough game, but we need 2 wins in our final 3 games to finish in the top four for the first time since Sir Bobby Robson was manager.
Hopefully this can be one of the wins, but our lads need to be near their very best to get all 3 points tomorrow night in front of another sold-out St. James’ Park crowd.
Here is how the league stands at the moment.
| Club | Matches | Goal Diff. | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 38 | 61 | 89 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 38 | 45 | 84 |
| 3 | Man United | 38 | 15 | 75 |
| 4 | Newcastle | 38 | 35 | 71 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 38 | 28 | 67 |
| 6 | Brighton | 38 | 19 | 62 |
| 7 | Aston Villa | 38 | 5 | 61 |
| 8 | Tottenham | 38 | 7 | 60 |
| 9 | Brentford | 38 | 12 | 59 |
| 10 | Fulham | 38 | 2 | 52 |
Loading ...Personal Note:
I started my chemo treatment at the end of March and today is my 3rd chemo infusion as a final treatment for my stage 4 prostate cancer.
The plan is to have 10 treatments, one every 3 weeks through the end of October, and see if some of the prostate cancer cells in the bones can be killed off and the spread of the cancer slowed down.
We will see come October, but so far so good.
And I learned yesterday, via an endoscopy, that my esophagus that was badly damaged by my failed radium 223 treatment is healing nicely.
Many thanks for all your support on this through the years.
Ed Harrison.
383 comments so far
Hibbit
May 17, 2023 at 1:08 PM
Comment #1Thanks Ed it’s good to see you
Pat Mania
May 17, 2023 at 1:08 PM
Comment #2We are going to get the job done tomorrow.
A Geordie Mongrel
May 17, 2023 at 1:09 PM
Comment #3Dr Ed, that’s great news. Thanks for the update. 🙂
Pat Mania
May 17, 2023 at 1:09 PM
Comment #4Great article Ed.
Wishing you all the best.
griff
May 17, 2023 at 1:15 PM
Comment #5Glad to hear your news Ed!
Fenham to Chalfont
May 17, 2023 at 1:15 PM
Comment #6Ed,
All the best with your treatment and fight. A true Geordie legend and warrior which you are. Total respect for you as you stand firm and strong in your fight.
HWTL 🙂
Toonarmy of Frogs
May 17, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Comment #7Woooo!!
New thread day.
😎
Fenham to Chalfont
May 17, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Comment #86 out of 6 so far for a toon win, good start and a clear confidence in wor team.
cleveleysbob
May 17, 2023 at 1:19 PM
Comment #9Good on you Ed, inspirational and a nice grounded approach that a few on here could learn from 😀
Munster Mag
May 17, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Comment #10Thanks Ed, top man
BenbulbenMag
May 17, 2023 at 1:22 PM
Comment #11Thanks for the update Ed good to hear your esophagus is healing well.
It will be all he easier to drink that celebratory champagne when Newcastle secure their Champions League place ! HWTL 🙂
Zhongguo Geordie
May 17, 2023 at 1:24 PM
Comment #12Good to hear Ed
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
May 17, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Comment #13Good to hear some progress Ed all the best mate
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
May 17, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Comment #14Brighton game is important of course but we just have to try keep everybody going
Bit worried that Longstaff and Murphy are not going to be available for the next few games but its time for Anderson, Gordon, ASM etc to step up when they get a chance
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 17, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Comment #15TOF @ 2482.
Please do not take this in the wrong way, I do not want to be misunderstood.
What has a spat between Bard and EGB (since sorted out) got to to do with you?
So to make myself clear please disappear up your own black hole, oh and take the seagulls with you.
Tin helmet applied.
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 1:32 PM
Comment #16Atleast someone knows how to use numbers you Tampon
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 17, 2023 at 1:37 PM
Comment #17I can do ballistic missile trajectories in my head. I will admit you have the advantage in maths given you have 6 fingers and toes. It does explain the duodecimal system rescinded in 1971.
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 1:45 PM
Comment #18Looks like pug is high on something. Wonder what he’s been sniffing
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 17, 2023 at 1:45 PM
Comment #19I have scoured the internet to find out TFG obsession about tampons.
Found it, there are no supplies left in Sunderland as all the gulls walked into the shops, stole (obviously) said tampons and are using them as a preemptive protection.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 17, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Comment #20Peter,
Ignore the troll and don’t feed the freak, it’s just some lowlife waster jobless tramp that comes on here to troll as it’s got nothing better to do in it’s sad pathetic twisted life. Don’t lower yourself and engage with it as Karma will certainly catch up with it soon enough…
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 17, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Comment #21Fenners, I know. Just having a bit of fun. Taking tin helmet off.
AnyToon in Indiana
May 17, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Comment #22All the best Ed and thanks for the updates. Here’s to CL footy next fall 😉
Fenham to Chalfont
May 17, 2023 at 1:50 PM
Comment #23Good man Peter 😉
Arthur Romsdale
May 17, 2023 at 1:53 PM
Comment #24Dr. Ed, glad to hear your positive news. You will remain in my prayers. Keep going buddy 🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 17, 2023 at 1:59 PM
Comment #25BenbulbenMag
When you officially win your league, pleases., please change your avatar 🙂
DrGloom
May 17, 2023 at 1:59 PM
Comment #26Ed – good to hear from you and that treatment is working well – keep fighting the good fight
Fenham to Chalfont
May 17, 2023 at 2:03 PM
Comment #27Munster,
From previous thread, I appreciate that the crowd must stay patient tomorrow evening against Brighton. What NUFC would need is a really early goal to get the crowd even more vocal and bouncing, however if that early goal doesn’t come, then patience will be needed.
The lads will go all out for an early goal and fast start, it’s what Eddie will be getting into them and how to do it. Personally I think we will see an early goal from us. We shall see
Essex Geordie Bill
May 17, 2023 at 2:06 PM
Comment #28TOF
I must disagree with your comment, I don’t think my comment was thinly veiled at all! 🙂
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
May 17, 2023 at 2:07 PM
Comment #29The pug is high, but he’s holding on
He’s gotta be the butt sniffing one
He’s not the kinda pug
Who gives up just like that
Oh no
It’s the things he does that we should all worry about
It’s the only thing he knows to do
He’s not the kinda pug who gives up just like that
Oh no
The pug is high, but he’s holding on
He’s gotta be the butt sniffing one
The pug is high, but he’s holding on
He’s gotta be the butt sniffing one
Butt sniffing one (The only one)
Butt sniffing one (The only one)
Every Rabbit girl wants a bigger dog
But pug’ll wait right there ’til it’s his turn
He’s not the kinda pug who gives up just like that
Oh no
The pug is high, but he’s holding on
He’s gotta be the butt sniffing one (the pug is high)
The pug is high, but he’s holding on
He’s gotta be the butt sniffing one
Butt sniffing one (the only one)
Butt sniffing one
Every time he gets that feeling
That need to go and stick his nose in
Every time that pug comes near
Your bum will feel nothing but fear
But there’s nothing you can do when butt sniffer is here
The pug will make it happen somehow
And you know he can take the pressure
A moment’s pain for a lifetime’s pleasure
Every mackem wants a pug up their backside
And they’ll wait right here ’til it’s their turn
He’s not the kinda pug who gives up just like that
Oh no (not gonna let go)
The pug is high, but he’s holding on
He’s gotta be the butt sniffing one
The pug is high, but he’s holding on
He’s gotta be the butt sniffing one
Essex Geordie Bill
May 17, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Comment #30Ed
it’s good to see some good news on your health, hopefully the improvement will continue.
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
May 17, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Comment #31Peter, Peter pumpkin eater,
Had a wife but couldn’t keep her;
He put her in a pumpkin shell
And there he kept her very well.
Peter, Peter pumpkin eater,
Had another and didn’t love her;
Peter learned to read and spell,
And then he sniffed her very well.
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
May 17, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Comment #32Peter sniffer raindrops, peter sniffer raindrops, he’s wet through, so are you. I hear thunder, I hear thunder, bark don’t you, bark don’t you?
It’s raining, it’s pouring, The old man is snoring, He went to bed and bumped his head, And couldn’t get up in the morning.
ottawageordie2
May 17, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Comment #33Good to here from you Ed and thanks for the update. All the best to you.
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 2:22 PM
Comment #34Sniffer belly
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 2:23 PM
Comment #35If Pete doesnt get up fenners 6 belly that necro will start his fiddling
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 2:24 PM
Comment #36What does a helmet and bel end have in common
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 17, 2023 at 2:24 PM
Comment #37Bard, if you ever retire from your poems, I will personally be over to sniff your butt! 🙂 There is class and the rest. Keep going Bard.
The overrated Frenchman
May 17, 2023 at 2:28 PM
Comment #38I don’t feel the need to excuse or explain what I say to anybody on this blog. End of conversation.
AnyToon in Indiana
May 17, 2023 at 2:28 PM
Comment #39If I could ever be able to choose a manager for myself…in life, in sports, in character etc…whatever….Eddie would be the one…just saying. I think he understands them all and how they all intertwine with each other. So proud that we have him. If that is the identity of your club then no player or group of players should ever find it at odds themselves. I hope our fan base remembers this in good times and bad as that is something that is very hard to come across and have in your possession and an udder waste to ever ever let go of.
The Taco Taker
May 17, 2023 at 2:35 PM
Comment #40Interesting to here some of Eddies comment’s when asked if he will do doing anything differently:
“I think one of the things that I have always used in times of….its not really pressure for me because I always feel I am under that pressure…but maybe for the players is to make things very simple and clear and to not over overcomplicate things.
I think that is important in this moment as we go into the final three games that you don’t radically try something different because I think that can be a big mistake and you don’t overreact to certain minor things that in that moment can seem a major thing, so it is to be very calm and stick to my real belief and confidence in the squad”
He definitely reads this blog and is subtlety sticking two fingers up to the people banging on about changing formation and/or drastically changing the starting 11.
🙂