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 |
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
CLINT FLICK
May 17, 2023 at 5:24 PM
Comment #121https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/may/17/ivan-toney-hit-with-eight-month-football-ban-for-breaching-fa-betting-rules-brentford?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
There ya go!
Ty21
May 17, 2023 at 5:25 PM
Comment #122“And I learned yesterday, via an endoscopy, that my esophagus that was badly damaged by my failed radium 223 treatment is healing nicely.”
Warms my heart when I read this!
bettyswallocks
May 17, 2023 at 5:25 PM
Comment #123According to prominent biologists humans are the pinnacle of evolution………… After having seen an image of one of those mackem trolls that have decided to infiltrate this wonderful blog…….I have to disagree.
Even cats and dogs can lick themselves clean..
Fenham to Chalfont
May 17, 2023 at 5:27 PM
Comment #124Betty,
😆
A Geordie Mongrel
May 17, 2023 at 5:31 PM
Comment #125Jail, sorry BBC Sport site doesn’t let you share the page. Go to PL table and click on Brighton.
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 5:32 PM
Comment #126Fenham he’s talking about you, ya fat mackem troll. Yours is the only picture everyones seen you fat hillbilly
bettyswallocks
May 17, 2023 at 5:40 PM
Comment #127TFG……..Wrong … You were the one that first sprung to mind !
Fenham to Chalfont
May 17, 2023 at 5:40 PM
Comment #128Only 56% of voters think we’ll win on Thursday, we either have far too many freaky mackem trolls that frequent on here or people actually think Brighton have all of a sudden transformed into Man C ?
bettyswallocks
May 17, 2023 at 5:43 PM
Comment #129TFG is obviously still suffering from dilerium …… He recently underwent arse – hole transplant surgery…..
Unfortunately the arse – hole rejected him …
Fenham to Chalfont
May 17, 2023 at 5:45 PM
Comment #130Betty
😆 😆
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 5:49 PM
Comment #131Wrong sweaty betty you saw your reflection. You’ve been rimming so bad your mouth has evolved into an arse hole
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 5:51 PM
Comment #132Breaks over. Time to start peeling more onions in your sweatshop sweaty betty
IrishRob
May 17, 2023 at 5:55 PM
Comment #133Toney banned gor 8 MONTHS.
Jesus Cantona physically assaulted a fan and he only got 6 months.
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 5:56 PM
Comment #134Bunch of dads army hillbillies have infiltrated the blog
IrishRob
May 17, 2023 at 5:58 PM
Comment #135I literally can’t wait for ilt to come on next match day..its hoping ti be soooooo sweet to laugh in his face about Sunderland failing to get of the the championship for another season
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 5:59 PM
Comment #136Didn’t realise some descendants of bettys, one of the deliverance familys had located to the north east.
Then you have some of the fenners family descendants, the brothers from wrong turn locating to the north east.
Then these 2 family members start breeding out pops the pug and mongrel.
CLINT FLICK
May 17, 2023 at 6:01 PM
Comment #137Fenham
You are totally bang on re: unhappiness is greater the more you care about what others think of you.
Good insight, mate.
😉
AnyToon in Indiana
May 17, 2023 at 6:02 PM
Comment #138he feels 8 months is pretty good….he was betting on it being a year
Raj of Hailsley
May 17, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Comment #139It’s not like he bet on his own matches, how do you actually get caught doing what he done, did the bookies shop him or a jealous mate who was putting them on for him?
AnyToon in Indiana
May 17, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Comment #140regarding the betting and all…I find it funny that the commercial sites will be banned from NUFC site had betting odds for the match as a top news feed. Is that required of FUN88 or something because otherwise I would think why even go there?
AnyToon in Indiana
May 17, 2023 at 6:04 PM
Comment #141https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/betting-odds-for-brighton-1/
CLINT FLICK
May 17, 2023 at 6:04 PM
Comment #142Irob
In our current world; bending/breaking financial rules is scarier than violence, mate.
😀
AnyToon in Indiana
May 17, 2023 at 6:04 PM
Comment #143Looks like BetBuilder…..do they sponsor us in some fashion?
AnyToon in Indiana
May 17, 2023 at 6:07 PM
Comment #144#138
* commercial sites will be banned from…. front of shirt sponsors….
Wor B
May 17, 2023 at 6:08 PM
Comment #145Great to see Ed posting this article and his health update.
Nice one Ed, you’re an inspiration.
CLINT FLICK
May 17, 2023 at 6:10 PM
Comment #146Irob
… now, if cantona had hit a ref, coach, nob, someone ‘important’ and not just a lowly fan!?!
😉
shaun83
May 17, 2023 at 6:10 PM
Comment #147Would love to get this wrapped up by Monday! Really don’t fancy needing points last game of season!
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 6:12 PM
Comment #148https://twitter.com/NCSL1892/status/1658872755461160968?s=20
Haha pug and fenners
sparky55
May 17, 2023 at 6:12 PM
Comment #149I guess the trolls have got nothing to occupy their tiny minds now their season is over.
Surprised though that they’d want to come on here instead…perhaps they’re old bullseye fans and like playing “look at what you could’ve had”
The Taco Taker
May 17, 2023 at 6:13 PM
Comment #150Toney has gotten off quite lightly considering the ban runs during the close season when he would not be playing anyway.
The Taco Taker
May 17, 2023 at 6:15 PM
Comment #151Hope Boro win tonight, although I can think of someone where the phrase sent to Coventry is very appropriate.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 17, 2023 at 6:23 PM
Comment #152So Boro Coventry or Citeah Real? Choices choices. May watch Luton game from last night, I need a laugh.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 17, 2023 at 6:24 PM
Comment #153Clint,
#135 it’s true though isn’t it mate, it’s why that certain chap is so downhearted along with him seeing NUFC going for CL.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 17, 2023 at 6:24 PM
Comment #154TTT still a 6 month ban and not even allowed to train for 4 months.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 17, 2023 at 6:25 PM
Comment #155Still, 235 “accidents”. They had to come down hard.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 17, 2023 at 6:27 PM
Comment #156Ok, got it figured. Luton game for 30 mins, then Citeah. Record Boro and watch tomorrow. I hope Boro win.
Assassins Inc
May 17, 2023 at 6:27 PM
Comment #157I took the day off on Thursday to support the lads, we can do this.
Here’s what I truly love about Newcastle Ed’s.
Mr Howe is an amazing manager, talks well, doesn’t get flustered like some managers that can’t help themselves and works well for the fans.
Mr Harrison is an amazing manager of this blog, blogs well and works extremely hard for the fans.
Keep the fight Ed, we are all fighting in your corner.
Howay the Toon!!!
The Taco Taker
May 17, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Comment #158I did note that EH did mention Murphy as a doubt for tomorrow in addition to saying Longstaff definitely won’t play (but didn’t rule him out from future games)
Also noted he was very non-commital on the future of Lewis. All we need now is a buyer daft enough to shell out £8M or more for him. Having said that I would sell Lewis for a penny if if gets him and his wages off our books.
Toon Fans Good
May 17, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Comment #159Sparky which side of the family are you from
Bettys Deliverance or Fenners Wrong Turn?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Comment #160Any Toon, that is “betting sites” . All sponsorship is commercial. Nearly 1/2 of premiership teams (including Toon) are sponsored by gambling companies.