Newcastle played well this afternoon and beat a very decent Fiorentina side 2-0 in the Sela Cup and we have the video highlights of what turned out to be a good performance from the lads.
It was good to get a clean sheet with Martin Dubravka in goal for the whole game.
Here is the team Newcastle started today:
Newcastle United: Martin Dúbravka; Kieran Trippier, Alex Murphy, Sven Botman, Matt Targett; Lewis Miley, Sandro Tonali, Elliot Anderson; Miguel Almirón, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon.
Substitutes: Mark Gillespie, Jude Smith, Remi Savage, Charlie McArthur, Jordan Hackett, Nathan Carlyon, Jamie Miley, Lucas De Bolle, James Huntley, Jay Turner-Cooke, Ben Parkinson, Amadou Diallo, Michael Ndiweni.
Newcastle had some chances in the first half and finally went ahead with a goal in the 38th minute.
That man Miguel Almiron scored again, after some great work from Alexander Isak, who looks like he will start up front against Aston Villa next weekend, at the expense of Callum Wilson.
On another day we could have had more goals but we finally went further ahead late in the game, after 82 minutes, when Isak headed home strongly to give Newcastle a very good 2-0 win.
One good thing about today’s game is that both Lewis Miley and Elliot Anderson had good games in central midfiled, and that’s a massive bonus for Eddie Howe.
The central three – with Italaian Internationa Sandro Tonali, played very well in the engine room.
And I would be surprised if Newcastle bring in another central midiflder this summer, we hardly need one.
We do need a pacey right footed center-back, however.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano is reporting today Newcastle are now interested in signing center back Joachim Anderson from Crystal POalace, after we sign Tino Lavramento, who is now in Newcastle – hopefully signing along the bottom line soon.
Lavramento was in the Director’s box today watchuing the game.
Cetsral Palace’s center-back Anderson very rarely gives the ball away and the reliable 27-year-old Danish International, who stands 6ft 4ins tall, can play either left or right central defense.
A game against Villareal tomorrow is next on the agenda, so it’s all go this weekend for Eddie Howe’s PL squad.
The Premier League season finally kicks off next weekend and we play at home to a strong looking Aston Villa side: it will be a tough opener for us.
Here are the highlights of today’s game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3dTEadiXbg
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570 comments so far
Asi Fish
Aug 5, 2023 at 9:50 PM
Comment #81Bought a double dip but my swizzel stick was swapped for a twizzler
#merson
Vask
Aug 5, 2023 at 9:53 PM
Comment #82Asi
I remember the time I tried to buy some poppin’ candy off him. Turned out to be coke, I think he gave me the wrong packet. 😀
ToonDarnSarf
Aug 5, 2023 at 9:54 PM
Comment #83Vask – hah! I did see your jokey comment about the FPL. Very fair…I may have started it but damn sure that someone else would have if I hadn’t.
Asi Fish
Aug 5, 2023 at 9:54 PM
Comment #84Vask – that’s why Jeff was gonna quit cause he snorted popping candy
Toon Fans Good
Aug 5, 2023 at 9:55 PM
Comment #85Vask my sources say he sleeps on the doorstep of Netto every night so doubt it
coming home
Aug 5, 2023 at 9:56 PM
Comment #86TFG
Your about to be found and shagged you cnut
The Taco Taker
Aug 5, 2023 at 9:56 PM
Comment #87TDS,
I hope you respect my opinion. I respect yours.
Isn’t it as simple as this…
1. You are a constant target for certain posters.
2. You do like to prolong a discussion.
Vask
Aug 5, 2023 at 9:59 PM
Comment #88Asi
When I was about 11 I convinced me mate to do a line of sugar. He said he had a sticky nose for days. 😀
Felt bad though, years later I ran into him at the local supermarket and he had clearly been having a good afternoon, shall we say.
Can’t help thinking that I contributed that sticky slope he found himself on. 😕
Toon Fans Good
Aug 5, 2023 at 9:59 PM
Comment #89By your daughter no doubt
Vask
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:00 PM
Comment #90Still though, he’s a youth worker now…
Selling packets at the school gates. 😉
Asi Fish
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:01 PM
Comment #91Vask – no blame culture apparently so no worries.
We used to do lines of sherbet fountain in front of the new guys in the army just to ses what they would do ha ha
Toon Fans Good
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:02 PM
Comment #92Here he is Coming Home. Now I know why he is Matt Ritchies number 1 fan
https://twitter.com/shelvatron/status/1320102163197186055?s=20
Vask
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:02 PM
Comment #93Asi
“Guaranteed to jack you up.”
Wor B
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:04 PM
Comment #94Shameless repetition in an attempt to capture ROSHAN and Miguel…
FPL
Only waiting for 2 to rejoin…
ROSHAN (D1) and Miguel (D3).
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CLINT FLICK
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:05 PM
Comment #95Taco
It’s mad, init?
The irish lads come thru, cheap as…but more formed and lacking that dragged thru the english fa training school élite thing, with all the straight-backed, entitlement and privilege that seems to engender.
Irish are no-nonsense, usually!
But 100k…bargain!
Wor B
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:11 PM
Comment #96Paul Morton / backstreet moyes
If you join Ed’s main league (see above), Raj may be able to lift your suspension so you can join D3.
The Taco Taker
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:13 PM
Comment #97Clint,
It is cos they get to play actual meaningful games in R.Ireland/NI at a young age I would guess.
Vask
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:13 PM
Comment #98Paul Morton
Mind, keep your fruit salads to yourself.
I think I’ve got the right guy…
CLINT FLICK
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:15 PM
Comment #99Taco
Quite possibly, but also, it says a lot about our new network of scouting.
Which is really something to behold, hey?
HTL
Vask
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:15 PM
Comment #100Wow
Fenners is really backing tfg tonight…
Asi Fish
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:23 PM
Comment #101That’s why americans eat jolly ranchers
No sneaking black jacks in them
Asi Fish
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:24 PM
Comment #102Once messi finds twinkies the game is over…
Toon Fans Good
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:26 PM
Comment #103Wrong again vask Coming Home is 17 Bellies rent boy didn’t you see the bike pic from last night?
The Taco Taker
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:32 PM
Comment #104Clint,
Indeed, it is also probably why we have a partnership with Larne FC now.
As an aside why can’t Ireland be a hotbed of football? Population?
Population of R. Ireland – approx 5m, N. Ireland almost 2m more.
Population of Scotland – approx 5.5m.
Population of Denmark – approx 5.8m.
Population of Croatia – approx 4m
Croatia and Denmark do well don’t they? It is a question of structure IMO.
Asi Fish
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:37 PM
Comment #105Sorry but I’m confused how a horrible post gets so many likes in such a short time?
Vask
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:38 PM
Comment #106It’s because people love to hear I’m wrong, asi. 🙂
Mund
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:39 PM
Comment #107MINTEHHH 😎
https://twitter.com/NUFCbible/status/1687932063188447232
Vask
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:42 PM
Comment #108Mund
‘ave it!
Asi Fish
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:42 PM
Comment #109Vask – unpopular is better than being plastic
Unless u r Barbie
Vask
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:42 PM
Comment #110Life in plastic is fantastic.
CLINT FLICK
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:43 PM
Comment #111Taco
An excellent aside, mate.
…and one i see no reason why not.
It’s probably down to perception, like most things.
If the branding doesn’t get worked, people ignore.
Yet most quality comes before branding, then the corners get cut and the brand flops.
But all the countries you mentioned supply quality… Ireland coughs up some real gems!
The Prince's Mate
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:44 PM
Comment #112Ho folks…Happy weekend to you all…our great club is moving on at a pace?
Change subject…cause I can…watching Mr T Bennett in concert…like wearing silk…like driving a RR..like bathing in milk.. …THE best.
HWTL
Vask
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:44 PM
Comment #113Right wey am off to lay me heed down for the evening, I have to be at work in 5 hours.
CLINT FLICK
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:47 PM
Comment #114Vask
5 hrs from now, on a sunda?
What ya do?
CLINT FLICK
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:50 PM
Comment #115Vask
Nite mate, anyhoo!
😉
cleveleysbob
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:51 PM
Comment #116Parish Priest. 😉
cleveleysbob
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:53 PM
Comment #117Night Father Vask. 🙂
cleveleysbob
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:57 PM
Comment #118I’m off too, been a good day and I agree that we’ve got possibly the best squad and group of youngsters that I’ve seen in my lifetime. I’m really looking forward to what we’ll do this Season.
Good night and God Bless you all. 🙂
Toon Fans Good
Aug 5, 2023 at 11:00 PM
Comment #119Vask is a milkman
The Taco Taker
Aug 5, 2023 at 11:00 PM
Comment #120Clint,
It is interesting, as soon as we are linked to a 17 year old South American people think he is the dogs b….but they all cost £15m+ and have never played in Europe.
There is young talent that is more used to our environment and culture on our doorstep.
I picked Denmark and Croatia as other examples as I think players from those countries seem to adapt very well to the top leagues and their international records speak for themselves.