Callum Wilson has been in magnificent since early April, scoring 11 goals and in 29 PL appearances this season, he has taken his goal tally up to 18 with 5 assists.
Callum had a difficult time after the World Cup but has come roaring back to form at the right time.
And with his contract running out next June, we would expect the 31 year-old will get a contract extension for at least a couple of years this summer.
It was a great 4-1 win over Brighton last Thursday night, and it was good to see the Seasiders beat the Saints, and they will be in European competition for the first time ever next season.
The Brighton fans deserve that.
Going into the important game against Lecsisyer tomorrow night we need only a draw to guarantee Champions League football.
And while this may look like an almost certain win, nothing is ever easy in the Premier League, and we expect Eddie Howe to demand two good performances and two win in our last two games.
In our final game a week today we are at Chelsea and could win that game too.
Here is the current PL table after today’s games.
| 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 |
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355 comments so far
Wor B
May 22, 2023 at 7:30 AM
Comment #81Great news from Ed, what a man.
But back to the big story, who could forget Phileas Fogg: First Class Snacks from Medomsley Road, Consett?
sing in the corner
May 22, 2023 at 7:32 AM
Comment #82Valle
I don’t know about everyone else, but my mind still hasn’t fully accepted the enormity of what we have achieved in such a breathless season!
I’m sure that once it’s all done and dusted and the close season is here it will all be real.
However, right now I’m just enjoying every moment in the now. 🙂
I was just reading Eddie talking about the prospect of bring ruthless when he had to be. Sadly some players that have been part of the journey will go. Tough decisions..
sing in the corner
May 22, 2023 at 7:36 AM
Comment #83Consett was my birthplace and I grew up there. There were a fair few people I knew and was at school with went to make Phileas Fog crisps when it opened in the wake of the Thatcher apocalypse. Much needed employer when there wasn’t much work around locally.
sing in the corner
May 22, 2023 at 7:42 AM
Comment #84magicmac54
Kind words there fella, thankyou. The form is good man. It was a great day, meeting you (blog legend by the way) and all the other blog guys n gals was brilliant.
I have to say you and Ruddy led the way led the way in terms of ‘socialising’ (imbibing liquid refreshment)
🙂
sing in the corner
May 22, 2023 at 7:49 AM
Comment #85magicmac54
No unfortunately I won’t be at the game tonight. I have a cup match to play, scheduled for tonight months ago (darts league 3 man team knockout) Can’t let the other 2 lads down) and I can’t even sit down in front of the TV and focus on the match! 🙁
The game is on 3 tellys around the club though. I don’t think think there will be too much focus on the arras tonight haha
Raj of Hailsley
May 22, 2023 at 7:50 AM
Comment #86You can’t talk about crisps without giving a mention to the horrendous and despicable chocolate flavoured made by Walkers, trialled in the NE for a short time and never to be seen or heard of again 😕
Raj of Hailsley
May 22, 2023 at 7:53 AM
Comment #87Made by Tudor 🙁
magicmac54
May 22, 2023 at 8:10 AM
Comment #88sing in the
corner
Thanks for the kind words mate, i don`t know about blog legend, blog gubshite would be a better description 😀 😀 Fair play to you being loyal to your darts colleagues tonight mate, no doubt you are a bit disappointed the darts cup match was scheduled for the same night as the big game tonight mate, let`s hope for Bullseye in both events my friend HWTL.
Wor B
May 22, 2023 at 8:16 AM
Comment #89On the pronunciation of foreign names, my mate’s dad (sadly no longer with us) always struggled with the more exotic or unfamiliar players’ names.
After many failed attempts, Mitrovic became “thon Sorb”. He still retains that name in our circle. 🙂
magicmac54
May 22, 2023 at 8:18 AM
Comment #90There can be only one world class crisp brand, get yourself over to the Emerald Isle to sample the delights for yourself 😀 😀 😀 HWTL
https://youtu.be/BwrRZxqUvsM
Raj of Hailsley
May 22, 2023 at 8:21 AM
Comment #91https://twitter.com/worflags/status/1660539782588428288?s=19
Going to be some spectacle tonight 🙂
magicmac54
May 22, 2023 at 8:23 AM
Comment #92https://youtu.be/Clq68XM7VBM
magicmac54
May 22, 2023 at 8:33 AM
Comment #93Raj Jail
Don`t forget to bring your corncrake tonight young Raj 😀 😀 HWTL.
https://youtube.com/shorts/i5O4REL2OkA?feature=share
magicmac54
May 22, 2023 at 8:38 AM
Comment #94https://youtu.be/JLxF0VFrcGM
magicmac54
May 22, 2023 at 8:46 AM
Comment #95Our new owners really couldn`t have done anymore for us in such a short space of time folks, HWTL
https://youtu.be/xLVPMJoFwA0
Wor B
May 22, 2023 at 9:04 AM
Comment #96Mrs Wor B doesn’t understand…
“Wow, has it changed since last night?”
Wor B… “No dear, but it is a thing of beauty and deserving of my gaze.”
It’ll serve her right if I get a poster-size printout of the league table and hang it at the top of the stairs. 😆
sparky55
May 22, 2023 at 9:13 AM
Comment #97Wor B…thats proper class mate…and a brilliant business idea…a huge poster sized final league table placings poster will sell at least half a million and become the biggest selling christmas stocking filler for this coming xmas.
Can I place my order and send the usual £10 to the usual address??
Wor B
May 22, 2023 at 9:15 AM
Comment #98Sparky55
Consider yourself customer No1.
🙂
Wor B
May 22, 2023 at 9:21 AM
Comment #99There will of course be a scratch and sniff element to the poster. Each team will have its own unique aroma.
I’d advise against using your finger nail when you get to Man Ure.
ToonDarnSarf
May 22, 2023 at 9:22 AM
Comment #100Been on a golfing weekend and then travelled to Düsseldorf so haven’t had any time for the blog the last few days. Was playing golf with a Man Utd fan so we both followed the 3pm Saturday matches and couldn’t believe we were so close to guaranteed CL football only for Liverpool to score a late goal. Still…maybe the VAR conspiracy theorists didn’t have much to say when they got a goal disallowed by VAR that seems like it was tight.
The chance of us failing to qualify for the CL now are tiny. We’ll surely stuff Leicester tonight anyway. I’ve already told colleagues that I’m finding a sports bar.
check the toastie
May 22, 2023 at 9:23 AM
Comment #101Probably in the toon for 4 if anyone fancies a pint. Meeting a pal and me lad 6ish so happy to meet any blog buddies for an hour or so.
Gunna be a scorcher an all.
ToonDarnSarf
May 22, 2023 at 9:26 AM
Comment #102On the other news that I just read, great news that Ed will keep the blog open! As I said before, any change (even changing ownership of this blog as it is) would result in some people leaving so the best way to keep as many of us as possible together is this.
Ed, I’m sure there will be those amongst us who would be happy to chip in with an article from time to time if you’re open to that.
Thanks for keeping this great blog going, especially during a very challenging time for you!
DrGloom
May 22, 2023 at 9:37 AM
Comment #103Matchday..
Buzzing for tonight – sadly not at the game but will be watching and drinking in the atmosphere, hope everyone has a great night, hopefully FtC gets a ticket too
What a season it’s been, gonna be a lot of people with sour heads tomorrow … me included …
Wonder if ilovetoon will give us a showing tonight to say how we’re not going to qualify for CL and Leicester are the better team 😉
DrGloom
May 22, 2023 at 9:38 AM
Comment #104Sour?? = sore
Sorry tough .. mobile phone – laziness, what can I say 🙂
Small World
May 22, 2023 at 9:41 AM
Comment #105Had to smile at the normally so reliable nufc.com this morning –
“Coral price this game as follows:
NUFC win 4/1
The draw 21/5
LCFC win 7/1”
Fill yer boots. You can’t lose. I feel as though Newcastle actually 4/1 on or 1/4
DrGloom
May 22, 2023 at 9:42 AM
Comment #106On crisps..
Wife swears by Tayto cheese and onion although I’m more of a nik naks … albeit, not sure if they still make nik naks these days
ToonDarnSarf
May 22, 2023 at 9:45 AM
Comment #107Small World – I’d put a lot of money on 4/1 odds if that was for real! They definitely mean 1/4!
Small World
May 22, 2023 at 9:49 AM
Comment #108ToonDarnSarf: min odds 4/1 on 3 outcomes.
Spread the stake evenly over all 3 and you’re quids in. Min 33% return and that’s on a home win.
Regan
May 22, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Comment #109One can imagine Mr tuff walking round in circles whilst eating cheese puffs..
😳
A Geordie Mongrel
May 22, 2023 at 9:52 AM
Comment #110Morning all and what a beautiful morning it is. The final home game this season is upon us and the extended Geordie nation is set to party. Leicester must try and win which will suit us just fine. We will get the win, confirm Champions League, confound all of the critics and send a very clear message. Be afraid, you ain’t seen nothing yet!
magicmac54
May 22, 2023 at 9:56 AM
Comment #111Dr Gloom
Your good wife was always going to vote for Tayto mate, as she hails from my neck of the woods 😀 😀 HWTL.
ToonDarnSarf
May 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Comment #112Small World – or just put a grand on 4/1 as we’re massive favourites. I’d be shocked if that’s not a mistake. Possibly just a typo and you can’t actually place the bet.
Small World
May 22, 2023 at 10:08 AM
Comment #113ToonDarnSarf
It’s a typo. I’ve checked. I’m not actually a gambling guy, but often have to carry out statistical analysis and figures come to me naturally. When I see stuff like this, it sticks out like a dog’s d**k to me 🙂
CLINT FLICK
May 22, 2023 at 10:15 AM
Comment #114Small world
Funny as…
😀
Ty21
May 22, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Comment #115Why I think Szoboszlai will adapt to EPL is because his willingness to do the defensive works and get tackles in. On the other hand Chelsea might get Timo Werner 2.0 hopefully, which is Nkunku, but I think Nkunku is a better finisher.
ToonDarnSarf
May 22, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Comment #116Just remember that if Krul or Forster sign for us, I predicted it first. 🙂
Raj of Hailsley
May 22, 2023 at 10:58 AM
Comment #117TDSarf,
And if they don’t we’ll remember that you just reminded us of something that never happened.
The Taco Taker
May 22, 2023 at 11:07 AM
Comment #118Keeping Dummett is still far more likely than signing Krul or Forster, this is just the rest of the internet catching up to a conversation we have over a week ago.
ToonDarnSarf
May 22, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Comment #119Raj – you know the blog rules. You can predict 1,000 things that don’t happen but when the 1,001st happens, you’re an ITK and everyone wants to know what else you know… 😉
ToonDarnSarf
May 22, 2023 at 11:16 AM
Comment #120Taco – we’re coming up with the ideas and they’re making money from them??? 😉
I think it makes sense to keep Dummett and sign one of those 2 as a backup keeper. Why have Gillespie and lose a spot when we could have Forster and have that extra spot?