The big news is that there is only change from the Newcastle side that walloped Brighton 4-1 and that’s Sean Longstaff starting in place of the injured Joe Willock, out for the season with a hamstring injury.
It’s great to see Sean back.
We need only draw against Leicester City tonight at St. James’ Park to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since Sir Bobby Robson was the manager back in 2003.
And we are sure the lads will want to win the game, the last home game of the season, and then have a real celebration after the game.
But a caution – we cannot allow second bottom Leicester to spoil the party tonight after such a great season.
And here is the Leicester side.
A massive 86% think we can win this game tonight.
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478 comments so far
Assassins Inc
May 22, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Comment #121Wow just got home right at kick off, took half day for todays game.
Come on the Toon!!!!!!!!!!!
DKillers
May 22, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Comment #122What a shame for Joelinton.
IrishRob
May 22, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Comment #123It will be interesting how we cope with 5 defenders.
Uncertain Toon
May 22, 2023 at 8:04 PM
Comment #124Taco,
Will be solid for the mackems or Boro to get out the Champo next season mate.
Watford, Norwich and the teams that go down.
DKillers
May 22, 2023 at 8:07 PM
Comment #125We’re controlling things very nicely so far.
Ty21
May 22, 2023 at 8:08 PM
Comment #126Almiron using his right foot again! Howe’s magic!
DKillers
May 22, 2023 at 8:08 PM
Comment #127Would have loved to see Isak shoot there.
The Taco Taker
May 22, 2023 at 8:09 PM
Comment #128Ok I should ignore but I shall engage:
“Ilovetoon8788
May 22, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Comment #118
As mentioned earlier, I predict a shock loss today.
Leicester will come at us hard as they will give it their all in their relegation fight.
The worst time to play relegation sides are at the end when they absolutely need wins for survival.
Our leaky defence will continue conceding.
Newcastle 1 Leicester 3.”
Is it correct that you said before the Brighton game we would not win any of our remaining games… and subsequently pretended to be happy you were wrong.
Given you predicted we would lose this game weeks ago how is it a “shock loss”?
No need to reply we all know the answer. Enjoy your evening.
shaun83
May 22, 2023 at 8:09 PM
Comment #129Bruno lucky there!
The Prince's Mate
May 22, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Comment #130Bad Bruno …bad…no need for that
Novocastrian66
May 22, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Comment #131Oh no, I didn’t realise Marriner is the ref.
JP...from The Rock
May 22, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Comment #132That was a bit reckless from Bruno.
IrishRob
May 22, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Comment #133Bruno will be lucky here
ilovetoon8788
May 22, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Comment #134Bruno very lucky not to get a straight red.
DKillers
May 22, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Comment #135Another early Bruno yellow. Unfortunate.
Munster Mag
May 22, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Comment #136Bruno deffo going backwards these days
IrishRob
May 22, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Comment #137Very lucky if wrre being honest there
Novocastrian66
May 22, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #138Bruno lucky not to see red there.
The Prince's Mate
May 22, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #139If there is a weakness with Bruno, it’s his temperament sometimes
DKillers
May 22, 2023 at 8:13 PM
Comment #140Thankfully Bruno kinda pulled away after making contact. Saved a red probably.
Still disappointed about Joelinton. Was so looking forward to Big Joe, Bruno, and Longstaff working together today.
Uncertain Toon
May 22, 2023 at 8:13 PM
Comment #141Clumsy, yellow is suitable punishment, no malice.
The Prince's Mate
May 22, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Comment #142I can smell blood….ah shoit I’ve cut meself
IrishRob
May 22, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Comment #143Bruno will be shackled now in a sense for the rest of the match now that bite and aggression will have to toned back from his game.
Nicky the ball tosser
May 22, 2023 at 8:16 PM
Comment #144Hmmm, Joel out, Bruno struggling physically at the tail end of a long season, and Sean perhaps not fully fit either. Bit nervier about all this, but we have started well.
DKillers
May 22, 2023 at 8:16 PM
Comment #145Leicester are really clogging things up when we have possession. Might need a few shots from outside the box today.
Oh wow, that was close from Bruno and Wilson.
The Prince's Mate
May 22, 2023 at 8:17 PM
Comment #146How old is Schar?…he’s greyer than my pet grey squirrel
The Prince's Mate
May 22, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Comment #147Next season is going to be incredibly hard for Bruno….he’s a marked man already
shaun83
May 22, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Comment #148It’s not the same Co commentator again is it!? Another shocker
Munster Mag
May 22, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Comment #149Jeez the nerves
DKillers
May 22, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Comment #150Nice idea, Miggy. That might be what it takes today.
IrishRob
May 22, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Comment #151Miggys on it.
Munster Mag
May 22, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Comment #152Shaun. Highcliffe, a misery
IrishRob
May 22, 2023 at 8:20 PM
Comment #15332
The Prince's Mate
May 22, 2023 at 8:21 PM
Comment #154Hope we don’t rue all this possession
Uncertain Toon
May 22, 2023 at 8:21 PM
Comment #155Terrible analyst that Hinchcliffe bloke, really poor
The Taco Taker
May 22, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Comment #156We are overwhelming them. They wont withstand a full match of this. We will win.
DKillers
May 22, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Comment #157Pretty shot from EA.
shaun83
May 22, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Comment #158Thanks Munster- not sure he’s said one positive thing about is so far!
Get one here and floodgates open I think
IrishRob
May 22, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Comment #159Absolutely no panic I’m this match, wrre supremely comfortable, even if we don’t score many, Leicester look a million miles away from getting a sniff at a goal.
DKillers
May 22, 2023 at 8:24 PM
Comment #160It has been absolute domination. A goal is coming for us.