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
snowdone
May 17, 2023 at 2:35 PM
Comment #41Thanks for your update, Ed. Much appreciated!
I’ve just watched some of our best performance highlights on Youtube. Best antidote to negative feelings.
Smoggie Andrews
May 17, 2023 at 2:46 PM
Comment #42Great stuff Ed, all the best.
Bigjim67
May 17, 2023 at 2:47 PM
Comment #43Ed
Thanks for the health update, certainly sounds positive and long may it continue. Best wishes mate.
A Geordie Mongrel
May 17, 2023 at 2:52 PM
Comment #44Brighton have injury woes worse than ours and a brutal run in. Brighton given timely injury boost ahead of mammoth Newcastle United showdown
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brighton-injury-news-newcastle-united-26916246#ICID=Android_ChronicleNewsApp_AppShare Plus the ones playing through knocks.
Thursday is going to be a football feast. SJP bouncing, two teams that love to press and a win for us. Not going to contemplate any other result. HWTL!
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 2:54 PM
Comment #45Will there be any empty seats in the Etihad today? Sure some seagull will fly over and start counting
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 2:55 PM
Comment #46Mackem mongrel your seasons over
clinath@ed
May 17, 2023 at 3:01 PM
Comment #47Great new Dr Ed.
Welcome back.
Swanny
May 17, 2023 at 3:03 PM
Comment #48I read this Blog every day, I enjoy being educated by the various posters, also being reminded of past games and players, even reading the Geordie dialect, the words and sayings which after all these years lay dormant in my ever forgetful mind.
Don’t fill the recesses of your conscience with bitterness and bile, Respect is not simply a hollow word.
Walk a mile in my shoes………….
We live in a diverse world where people have different perspectives, beliefs, values and experiences. It is easy to judge others based on our own views, but it is also important to respect their opinions and feelings. Respecting others does not mean agreeing with them or giving up our own identity. It means acknowledging their humanity and dignity, and being open to learn from them.
Being mindful of others means being aware of how our words and actions affect them. It means being compassionate and empathetic, and avoiding hurting or offending them unnecessarily. Being mindful of others also means being inclusive and welcoming, and creating a sense of belonging for everyone.
As we grow older, we gain wisdom and insight from our life journey. We have faced many challenges and overcome many obstacles. We have learned valuable lessons and acquired useful skills. We have something to offer to the younger generations, but we also have something to learn from them.
Age comes at a cost that we all have to pay in the long run. We may face physical decline, health issues, loneliness or loss. We may feel out of touch with the changing world or the new trends. We may struggle to adapt or cope with the new realities. But we can also find joy and meaning in our later years, if we embrace them with gratitude and grace.
As Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Let us make each other feel respected, valued and loved. Let us treat each other as we would like to be treated. Let us be kind and gentle with ourselves and others. Respect is not only a virtue, but a gift that we can give and receive every day.
Respect
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 3:06 PM
Comment #49Nice words swanny
The Taco Taker
May 17, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Comment #50There are growing reports that Mowbray is going to get the boot from the Mackems. I hope they do sack him the utter idiots. Their fans probably think Nagelsmann will be on the way in.
Raj of Hailsley
May 17, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Comment #51Great to hear you’re doing well Ed 🙂
Raj of Hailsley
May 17, 2023 at 3:17 PM
Comment #52TTT,
Does that mean Eddie H won’t be trying Targett as an an extroverted left winger of Almiron as DM in the pivot?
sparky55
May 17, 2023 at 3:23 PM
Comment #53Wish I knew what a pivot was!
Confused face emoji
Several in fact!
Please dont try and explain…too old for that sh1t and I probably know it as summat else 🙂 🙂
Raj of Hailsley
May 17, 2023 at 3:23 PM
Comment #54AGM,
I think you’ve either misread the article or misjudged the importance of the players listed out, there’s only Solly March of any insignificance in that list and they trashed Arsenal without him. The article even says “Brighton given injury boost”
Essex Geordie Bill
May 17, 2023 at 3:23 PM
Comment #55Have to admit that I thought that the last thread was going to be the match thread as well!
Pleased it aint! 🙂
Raj of Hailsley
May 17, 2023 at 3:24 PM
Comment #56Me n’arl sparky55 😀
Essex Geordie Bill
May 17, 2023 at 3:27 PM
Comment #57‘Words can kill’ said the condemned man as he stood in front of the firing squad and someone shouted ‘Fire’
Raj of Hailsley
May 17, 2023 at 3:30 PM
Comment #58Ashes soon Swanny, what’s the mood like in Oz?
ChicoUSA
May 17, 2023 at 3:30 PM
Comment #59I voted “WIN”! No doubt in my mind or heart. Lets do this! Hope the SJP crowd is so loud that the lads will be lifted to an epic victory! Howay the lads!
Essex Geordie Bill
May 17, 2023 at 3:33 PM
Comment #60He’s not been mentioned but Ritchie could do the Longstaff role I reckon, for part of the game anyway.
ChicoUSA
May 17, 2023 at 3:33 PM
Comment #61Dr Ed, you are a warrior! Keep up the heroic fight!
Essex Geordie Bill
May 17, 2023 at 3:35 PM
Comment #62Chico
I voted win as well but there does seem to be a lot of losers voting!
Essex Geordie Bill
May 17, 2023 at 3:39 PM
Comment #63To pivot is to turn or rotate, like a hinge. Or a basketball player pivoting back and forth on one foot to protect the ball.
AnyToon in Indiana
May 17, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Comment #64Managed to get a new song finished and put this one to some video I captured a month or so ago coming going into Stockton, California over Mono Lake and just north of Yosimite. Lot of snow out west this winter and obviously always a great vantage point. Enjoy! …to put a little extra bounce in your step for tomorrow!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptE6k90dtSU
ChicoUSA
May 17, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Comment #65EGB
Aye. Pessimists are always gonna be around, and when we win they suddenly become some of the loudest folks celebrating! All except ilovetoon, who famously disappears… 😉
Fenham to Chalfont
May 17, 2023 at 3:43 PM
Comment #66Bill,
Ritchie is injured and out for the rest of the season. He probably won’t kick a ball for the toon again, which is sad as I have always thought he is a top professional and respect the fella. Great servant he has been for us in his time spent at this club, from the dark days to hear and now.
Swanny
May 17, 2023 at 3:45 PM
Comment #67Jail
G’Day mate,
Sorry haven’t a clue about Cricket, never been interested in the game.
Anything AFL and I’m your man.
Zhongguo Geordie
May 17, 2023 at 3:46 PM
Comment #68Is Murphy injured?
We lose pressing and defensive qualities with Longstaff out. So we should be looking to boost those qualities wherever we can.
With Isak/ Wilson we lose pressing and defensive qualities too.
If we bring in Murphy for either striker we will increase pressing and defensive work and lessen the problem.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 17, 2023 at 3:48 PM
Comment #6914 so far have voted a loss for NUFC against Brighton, out of those 14 votes how many of them are trolls and their alts I wonder?
ChicoUSA
May 17, 2023 at 3:48 PM
Comment #70Indiana @64
Nice!
AnyToon in Indiana
May 17, 2023 at 3:48 PM
Comment #71Eddie made it sound like Murphy is still a doubt for tomorrow….but …who knows…
AnyToon in Indiana
May 17, 2023 at 3:49 PM
Comment #72your neck of the woods Chico 😉
Essex Geordie Bill
May 17, 2023 at 4:04 PM
Comment #73Any Toon
Catchy tune, found myself nodding along with it.
Would have got up and danced a bit, once upon a time! 🙂
JohnJ
May 17, 2023 at 4:05 PM
Comment #74Greetings Dr Ed
Glad you are a little better!
Gan canny Marra.
Essex Geordie Bill
May 17, 2023 at 4:06 PM
Comment #75Fenham
Aye, as I said losers! 🙂
Didn’t realise Ritchie was injured, pity!
Essex Geordie Bill
May 17, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Comment #76back four unchanged, Willock Bruno Joel with Miggy Isak and Maxi up top.
Still a strong lineup.
cleveleysbob
May 17, 2023 at 4:11 PM
Comment #77AnyToon, nice. A few bits reminiscent of Moby, good stuff. 🙂
Elmanio
May 17, 2023 at 4:16 PM
Comment #78Cheers for the update Dr Ed
Keep up the fight
bettyswallocks
May 17, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Comment #79Keep battling Ed …… You’re made of stern stuff..
Great to hear of your progress.
bettyswallocks
May 17, 2023 at 4:32 PM
Comment #80I was going to say let’s fck them seagulls the morrow , but in the light of current events on Wearside , it may be deemed inappropriate!