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Written by Dr. Ed Harrison

6:25pm Sunday, August 6th, 2023

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Eddie Howe seems to have the lads in top form ready for the Premier League opener next Saturday against Aston Villa at home.

In the game today Newcastle beat a good Villareal side 4-0 and the last two performances in two days, two clean sheets, and a cumulative 6-0 scoreline gives us real hope for Newcastle’s upcoming season.

🙂

It was all change from yesterday’s side with Eddie naming the following starting eleven.

Pope, Murphy, Lascelles (Savage 88), Dummett, Burn, Ritchie, Bruno, Longstaff, Joelinton, Barnes (Parkinson 83), Wilson (Diallo 88)

Subs: Gillespie, De Bolle, Carlyon, J Miley, Turner-Cooke, Hackett, Ndiweni, Huntley, McArthur

Notice that Jacob Murphy started at right back and he scored a great goal early in the first half (6 mins).

A brace from Barnes were both right-footed shots as he came in from the left wing – trademark Barnes’ goals.

And a cracking goal from former striker Joelinton, as he gathered the ball on the halfway line, took us through to a fairly comfortable victory and we win the inaugural Sela Cup with 2 wins in 2 games.

Murphy had an excellent game at right-back – there’s an eye-opener on Murphy, who seems to get better and better under Eddie Howe – maybe he can become an attacking right-back?

The boys seem to be coming into form at just the right time – thanks to Eddie Howe and his coaching staff’s detailed preseason plans.

And with Harvey Barnes having to fight for that left-wing position, he put in an excellent performance this afternoon.

The left winger was applauded off the field after 83 minutes, and it was an excellent first game for the former Leicester winger at St. James Park.

The 25-year-old has every chance of becoming a big player for us under Eddie Howe.

🙂

And here is the earlier video version I had out with Spanish commentary – if you also want to take a look at this one.

So after our final game of preseason, we now have a week of full training by the very impressive Eddie Howe and his staff.

And we’re sure the boys will be ready for a tough game against the rejuvenated Aston Villa, under new top Spanish coach Unai Emery.

Emery only took over Villa from Steven Gerrard last October, after Villa paid a buyout fee of a reported €6M (£5.2M) to Villarreal.

Emery took over when Villa had only 2 wins and 3 draws (9 points) from their first 11 games.

In the final 27 games under Emery Villa managed to get 16 wins and 4 draws 52 points to end up with 61 points and 8th place – a terrific turnaround from Villa last season and they have strengthened their squad this summer.

It should be a good week’s training for the Newcastle squad, and it will be interesting to see if 31-year-old Fabian Schar can return to training: the Swiss International (76 caps, 8 goals) is currently a big doubt for our first games of the season.

The game kicks off at 5:30pm, it’s the late game next Saturday afternoon and it will be a sellout at the refurbished St. James’ Park.

Comments are always welcome.

108 comments so far

Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #41
And having just watched Murphy’s goal (I missed the start of the game) it was indeed Fanastico! 🙂
I reckon he has been practicing missing the post!
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The Bard of Bensham Bank
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:16 PM
Comment #42
Sunderland 1 Ipswich Town 2
Jimmy Montgomery, Marco Gabbiadini, Reg Vardy, EGB, Peter Reid, Charlie Hurley, Steve Cram, Nicky the former Tosser, Kevin Ball, Zorro, Niall Quinn and Sewper fkn Kev –
Your boys took one helluva beating!
Just banter Zorro
😉
😀
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Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:17 PM
Comment #43
Joelinton MOM, a great goal and assist and a shit load of work all over the pitch, he is the true nightmare of the oppositions dreams.
Only problem with him is that he is a YC magnet and will almost certainly miss some games this season.
Not a problem though we have an Elliot! 🙂
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The Taco Taker
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:17 PM
Comment #44
Valle,
£100m basic prize to the winner. £10m per point bonus to the winner. The trophy is is made of pure platinum and the winning club is allowed to sell it – That is why it is called the SELA cup!!
🙂
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Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Comment #45
Admin
Will you please ban the Bard for his slanderous insulting allegations, thank you.
Just banter.
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The Bard of Bensham Bank
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:21 PM
Comment #46
Bill,
😀
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Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:21 PM
Comment #47
TTT
Is that correct, if so there is another two or three quality players! 🙂
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Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:26 PM
Comment #48
Apparently there were 60 of the triathlon competitors that were ill after their dip in the sea at Seaburn!
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Ronway
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Comment #49
EGB – Comment #35
” Lascelles certainly had his Titus moment today but one mistake does not make him a bad player, could be costly in the EPL though. ”
Absolutely! Some folk, apparently, have very short memories.
HWTL
😀
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Davas
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:32 PM
Comment #50
5.15 – first track on side 3 of the original Quadrophenia, so a bit right. 😀
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:36 PM
Comment #51
Davas, I Know. I realised my mistake . I always played the music in different order. Can’t win with trolls so I don’t try. A good point out by you 🙂
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:38 PM
Comment #52
WHAT, I mean WHO, are our team next week?
I have no idea! I would have Harvey (Nicks a goal) in it. London Centric joke.
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SiOliver
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:40 PM
Comment #53
Decent game nearly spoilt by over the top referee although I don’t think I have ever seen as many free kicks given for shirt pulling. Murphy looked up for it. Barnes, despite some great runs reminded me a bit of Gordon last year – not at EH fitness level and unsure of the playing style – and then scored twice so what do I know. Looks good – Maxi + goals? Bruno and Joe are ready to go and should start in midfield with Tonali. Dummett, Richie and Lascelles showed they could come in for short periods against lesser opposition but I don’t think any of them could do it consistently. Still think we need a Trippier quality left back and a right footed Botman. Can’t wait for next Saturday should be a good game. And the mackems lost.
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:41 PM
Comment #54
Looks like we will ave a “not bad” season. I Do worry about the trolls, can we organise a points bank so they don’t finish bottom? It is just human to look after those more unfortunate.
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:42 PM
Comment #55
Tef not very good. However, he was not very good for both teams.
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:43 PM
Comment #56
Will put light on so I can see keyboard.
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:44 PM
Comment #57
Last year, my cat could pick the starting 11. Next week? I have no idea. Good times.
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martoon
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:46 PM
Comment #58
Good evening bloggers – here is the moment you’ve waited for all of the close season – the launch of our annual blog prediction game 😀
For those who have played before it is the same as previous years but for a bit of fun this year I’ve added the category of how well we will do in the Champions League!
So I need your predictions for the following:-
Final League Position (in PL)
Final Number of Points (in PL)
League Cup Round (3 = Entry, 7 = Final)
FA Cup Round (3 = Entry, 8 = Final)
Champions League (see below)
Blog Player of the season
Top Goal Scorer (League & Cups)
Number of Goals for TGS (League & Cups)
For Champions League you can state in words or use the following codes
1 – Eliminated after League games
2 – Drop into the EL (third in league)
3 – Last 16
4 – Quarter Final
5 – Semi Final
6 – Final
NOTE in previous years I have missed poster’s predictions so this year to save me having to hunt for prediction posts could you all post your predictions in the comments section of here:-
https://www.nufcblog.com/2023/07/23/its-official-at-last-newcastle-sign-harvey-barnes-from-leicester-its-an-amazing-club-im-absolutely-buzzing/
Good luck!
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:46 PM
Comment #59
I like how EGB gently told me is was 12 points not 13 🙂 Very subtly done
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:47 PM
Comment #60
That is how to do do it, Correction for nothing and told off for free 🙂
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:49 PM
Comment #61
Martoon, We have designated your house outside of the Toon. Please desist and support Ponteland. 🙂
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:51 PM
Comment #62
Martoon working on it. Got us to the ECL final where Sparta Praha beats us. How are my predictions so far?
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martoon
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:51 PM
Comment #63
Peter @61 – I’ve paid for my ST now so it will have to be next year when I change teams 😉
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:52 PM
Comment #64
Fair point
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Raj of Hailsley
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Comment #65
I wonder if it’s worth starting an Eddie bingo comp for the season?
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martoon
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Comment #66
Also Peter @59 – no wonder we keep losing satellites if you’re doing the maths for them 😀
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:56 PM
Comment #67
Martoon, using my Ehm. whatever, got a great link to watch the game. Buffer free 4k etc. I think the cracks at Lascelles are out of order. Plus, we did not hit the post!
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:56 PM
Comment #68
How are your new seats?
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:57 PM
Comment #69
Martoon, good point, well made.
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:57 PM
Comment #70
I counted our Wilson goal. No foul there 🙂
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 8:59 PM
Comment #71
Jail, brilliant idea. Everybody already going to back podcasts to get the quotes.
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SiOliver
Aug 6, 2023 at 9:01 PM
Comment #72
Shamelessly adapted from someone last week:
To the tune of Oasis She’s Electric
Livramento
Doesn’t drive a Cinquecento
Faster than a Volkswagen Vento
He’s a Geordie now
Need some more humorous, unique songs rather than the few same ones every week. Remember when all players had their own songs.
Mick Mahoney super goalie.
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valle
Aug 6, 2023 at 9:01 PM
Comment #73
Taco
That might be pushing it 😉
As I said, my guess for the amount might be wrong, but the idea is not that far fetched. Sela could chose to sponsor whatever value they saw fit to the winner, and with them being a Saudi company, who knows what deals PIF and Sela could have agreed between themselves to make that work.
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Nicky
Aug 6, 2023 at 9:05 PM
Comment #74
Incredible competition in attack now. Barnes, Isak, Wilson, Almiron, Murphy and Gordon. That’s top 4 quality certainly.
Same in midfield. Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali, Longstaff, Willock, Anderson and Miley. Fantastic.
Defence, probably not quite as strong, but still excellent. Trippier, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Botman, and Targett as go to, with Lascelles and Dummett, pretty exemplary pros as cover.
Keepers as good a group as any in club football I think.
I suspect Manq will go, along with Fraser, Hendrick and Hayden, before the end of the window, and a rcb and lb brought in, just to give us exactly what is required to cope with this highly competitive campaign, but you’d have to say, we are up and running and ready to take on all comers.
I can’t remember when I last anticipated a season so much.
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 9:08 PM
Comment #75
Nicky!!! Livramento, not yet confirmed. He will be but you know my stance.
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 9:10 PM
Comment #76
Especially when I heard a quote on the radio by Saints manager (03:30 Thurs?) ” now Tino has gone”. It did give me a clue.
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investinyouthtoon
Aug 6, 2023 at 9:13 PM
Comment #77
My predictions for this upcoming season.
Final League Position – 6th
Final Number of Points – 65
League Cup Round – 5.
FA Cup Round – 6.
Champions League – 2 into Europa League.
Top Goal Scorer Callum Wilson
Number of Goals for TGS – 15
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 9:17 PM
Comment #78
My prediction for this season. It should be fun.
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CLINT FLICK
Aug 6, 2023 at 9:17 PM
Comment #79
https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/barnes-its-nice-to-get-your-first-goal-out-of-the-way/
Nice lad!
😉
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 6, 2023 at 9:19 PM
Comment #80
Anyway, the blog will be relieved to know that Puglet is off to bed. Up at 03:00.
Have a good night.
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10 August, 2023

I had a PET (PSMA) scan on Tuesday 8th August and it shows a lot more cancer has spread through the bones than the previous (less accurate) cat scans had shown.

The PET scan has only been available for just over a year here in the US and gives much more accuracy on where the prostate cancer cells have spread.

I met with Professor Wang at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill yesterday and I was given two choices of treatment.

The first was not to have any more treatments, the reason being that my health has been significantly weakened by the last two failed treatments since last November – they were radium 223 and a second chemotherapy.

My lungs have been scarred and my heart is deteriorating with the stress of the treatments.

Professor Wang would allow me to have the newly approved FDA PSMA treatment, but I wouldn’t be strong enough to have any more treatments after that, and that treatment would need to start within weeks.

So that’s the situation for right now – I am leaning towards giving the PSMA treatment my best shot.

Again, many thanks for all your support on this through the years.

It is as it is - and (yet) another challenge in life.

I am at peace with the situation.

Ed Harrison