We expect Howe to field his strongest team for the game tonight at home to Brighton
But with Sean Longstaff and Jacob Murphy still not available, we expect Howe to field the team that started at Leeds last weekend in the 2-2 draw.
The only change could be if Howe decides to give Dan Burn a rest at left-back and brings in the capable Matt Targett for a rare start.
This is a game we must win tonight, but just over 60% of voters think we can get the job done tonight.
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291 comments so far
Toon Fans Good
May 18, 2023 at 9:31 AM
Comment #41Out of line up or out of match?
The Taco Taker
May 18, 2023 at 9:31 AM
Comment #42I do hope we don’t see Isak and Wilson start again but I think Niels line up will turn out to be spot on.
magicmac54
May 18, 2023 at 9:31 AM
Comment #43I have no doubt Eddie wont deviate in anyway tonight in terms of style of play and the high press, why should we as it`s got us to 3rd position and 6 points away from champions league, if it`s not broke don`t fix it HWTL
Munster Mag
May 18, 2023 at 9:32 AM
Comment #44Adam the tactics are a concern ok. We need to be very careful. Brighton are as press resistant as they come, and if our lads are fatigued ( they are we think ) then it may not work. Its a problem game for us.
Munster Mag
May 18, 2023 at 9:33 AM
Comment #45Win this and we are in the CL, because we will beat Leicester. Some incentive!
Fenham to Chalfont
May 18, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Comment #46Morning all, It’s match day finally, I’ve had me poached eggs, crab and tuna on brown toast. Now I’m ready for my journey so I’m setting off for the toon, shortly. I cannot wait for this game, its huge and for me the biggest yet this season, because if we win CL is 90% ours.
I expect a very high octane, high level performance from the players. The crowd will be right up for this, the crowd will be pumped right as will the players so we need to get right at Brighton from the second the whistle blows, if we get an early-ish goal the roof will lift of the stadium.
Enjoy the game everyone whether you watch it at home, in the pub, or you are at the match. Really get into it and be entertained.
HWTL!!!!
Toon Fans Good
May 18, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Comment #47Magicmag well if Longstaff is out and we are missing him, isnt it broken?
Toon Fans Good
May 18, 2023 at 9:36 AM
Comment #48Bloody hell fenners 6 bellies trying to grow belly no 7 with that meal
Adamn_92
May 18, 2023 at 9:39 AM
Comment #49Munster
I imagine that’s probably just Eddie trying to keep Bruno confident. I don’t think he’s been terrible, he just set his own bar so high that when he has a slightly off game, it’s more noticeable. His off games for most players are still very good games though haha
Brighton tactics are very tricky, I kind of hope we set up similar to Everton as I believe we have the players and pace to execute it like how they did. But being at home I can see us wanting to be aggressive and on the front foot. Which could also work as many teams have come to our place and not managed to deal with how we play.
Fear not, we’ll get the job done tonight whichever way we decide to play 🙂
Fenham to Chalfont
May 18, 2023 at 9:42 AM
Comment #50Just before I go, please do not give that stinking little lowlife mackem troll any attention by responding to its pathetic attempts at insults. Just do not read it’s posts, it’s that simple as they would just be a load of mackem drivel anyway. That goes for the other mackem inbred ilovegulls too. Ignore these jobless giro claiming northing better to do freaks and enjoy the buildup to the game.
Laters 😉
Adamn_92
May 18, 2023 at 9:45 AM
Comment #51Fenham
Going from your message, I just want to say to you and everyone else who interacts with the troll in any manner, just don’t. Even making indirect comments or talking about it, doesn’t help. Responding for a laugh, telling others to ignore, making indirect comments, all of this gives it attention in some way which is the only reason it bothers coming back. For the reactions.
So please everyone just totally ignore it like it doesn’t exist, it’ll get bored and leave.
I know this message is going against what I just said haha so this’ll be the only one I make about it.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 18, 2023 at 9:47 AM
Comment #52Adam,
Well said and fully understood mate.
geordie157
May 18, 2023 at 9:49 AM
Comment #53Murphy is
Jp Mayor
May 18, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Comment #54Good morning all. Looking forward to tonight’s game but wondering which Brighton will turn up? The one that imploded vs Everton or the one that dominated Arsenal. Based on Eddie’s comments of “they have bodies in the middle/centrally” (or something to that effect), I wonder if he’ll go 4-2-3-1 with Bruno and big joe at the base and Isak as a free role behind Wilson? There’s no way you can drop Isak or Wilson on current form. Willock wide left?
geordie157
May 18, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Comment #55Murphy is injured?
I was hoping he would start
magicmac54
May 18, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Comment #56Toon Fans Good
While i agree with you Sean Longstaff has been a huge loss recently, we still have a lot of quality players with great character and attitude, so from that perspective i don`t agree with you, nothing is broken, and we have still an excellent chance of reaching the promised land in my opinion HWTL.
Adamn_92
May 18, 2023 at 9:55 AM
Comment #57https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/arrive-early-for-pre-brighton-drinks-offer/
Anyone seen this, plans to get everyone pissed for tonights game. Now that’s going to help create some atmosphere 😀
The Taco Taker
May 18, 2023 at 9:55 AM
Comment #58Crab, tuna and poached eggs is definitely the most disgusting breakfast I have ever heard of. I actually like all the components but then I like cherry jam and I like baked beans, I’m certainly not sitting down to a plate of both of them on toast though.
ToonDarnSarf
May 18, 2023 at 9:58 AM
Comment #59Fenham – it’s all well and good telling people to ignore the troll but you know human nature as well as I do, people will still get involved. My post last night regarding said troll was the first reference to it and I’ve never bothered to engage with it as it’s worse than a bot.
People won’t just ignore it and wait for it to go away so it’s one reason that a successful blog needs admin/mod to rid us of such time wasters and/or a block/hide option so we can individually choose not to view a particular person’s posts. I actually favour the latter except for extreme incidents where a ban is necessary.
ToonDarnSarf
May 18, 2023 at 10:01 AM
Comment #60From Howe’s words, doesn’t look like Longstaff will make it today sadly. Unless he’s pulling a major sneaky on Brighton! I’d still rather see Isak start in the centre than out wide though. Hasn’t been that successful recently.
magicmac54
May 18, 2023 at 10:01 AM
Comment #61The Taco Taker
Good morning Taco mate, i always meant to ask you in the past, are you a chef, or were you a chef at some period in your life Taco?
Toon Fans Good
May 18, 2023 at 10:11 AM
Comment #62Adam which side of the family are you from
Bettys Deliverance or Fenners Wrong Turn?
Toon Fans Good
May 18, 2023 at 10:11 AM
Comment #63Tedious post as usual
Toon Fans Good
May 18, 2023 at 10:12 AM
Comment #64Darth Tedious
😀
The Taco Taker
May 18, 2023 at 10:13 AM
Comment #65Man U have apparently agreed personal terms with Kim Min-jae, he will be a good signing for them if this is true. I wanted us to bid for him, but then a younger centre back probably suits our long term needs more.
The Taco Taker
May 18, 2023 at 10:15 AM
Comment #66Magic mate, no I have never been a chef, I like a bit of home cooking but that is all.
The Taco Taker
May 18, 2023 at 10:20 AM
Comment #67Looks like Everton are about to be sold. Takes some balls to buy them at this stage given all the unknowns surrounding them. Cant believe £600M is being talked about, they are not worth anything like that.
Harley
May 18, 2023 at 10:25 AM
Comment #68Sorry everyone, I’m bringing a doom cloud.
I think we’ll get beat tonight. I think we’ve bottled it, like Arsenal have for the league this season, the champions league last season, and like Leicester those 2 seasons they finished 5th.
I hate to say it but I don’t think they can cope with the pressure.
I pray I’m wrong and I’ll be cheering the team on tonight, but I’ve slightly resigned myself to 5th or 6th.
Sorry.
bettyswallocks
May 18, 2023 at 10:26 AM
Comment #69Just had a video call with some of the lads back home…..
They’ve all taken the day off to prepare for the biggest game of the season….. I could feel the anticipation and tension from their energy…..
Really wish I was home …
The Taco Taker
May 18, 2023 at 10:32 AM
Comment #70Harley,
I think we will still finish 4th even if we lose tonight, and even if we don’t finish in the top 4 we certainly haven’t bottled it.
Toon Fans Good
May 18, 2023 at 10:34 AM
Comment #71Harley did you just copy and paste one of my posts?
magicmac54
May 18, 2023 at 10:34 AM
Comment #72NUFC Matters live with Supermac and Gibbo
https://www.youtube.com/live/XRLKunBsx0E?feature=share
Toon Fans Good
May 18, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Comment #73Didn’t know you could get a signal up in the mountains sweaty betty
Mister Tuff
May 18, 2023 at 10:39 AM
Comment #74Folks should not forget that for the majority of the season when we have done very well Isak and Wilson HAVE NOT PLAYED together.
Currently playing them both up front has not worked and tends to “lighten” our midfield (detrimentally).
I hope he just starts with Isak tonight. Very tricky game- too tough to call.
Harley
May 18, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Comment #75Taco taker
I don’t mean it in an offensive way about bottling. The same happened under Keegan that year. It’s just nerves and inexperience of these situation.
Toon fans good
Ha ha no I didn’t see your post.
Obviously I hope I’m eating my words at 9:30pm!!!!!!
Hibbit
May 18, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Comment #76Harley the only one that’s bottled it is you,
Harley
May 18, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Comment #77By the way. Even 5th or 6th will have been a fantastic achievement.
Harley
May 18, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Comment #78Hibbit
Eh?
Harley
May 18, 2023 at 10:42 AM
Comment #79Mister Tuff
I agree. I like it when we can call one from the bench. Seems to work better with just one starting.
niafron
May 18, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Comment #80Bonjour Mesdames et Messieurs!
Another day with the smell of powder…