Here is Eddie Howe’s press conference for our first Premier League game of the season at home to Aston Villa tomorrow afternoon at home with a 5:30pm kickoff.
Eddie comes across as open as he answers each question in his methodical way, and he’s just one impressive individual who is so good at his job of being a football manager.
Howe admits that he rarely goes into the Newcastle City Center and spends most of his time at the training ground and then at home.
Since he is a family man with a wife and three boys that’s understandable – Eddie has his priorities right.
As far as the summer transfer window, we feel that if we can bring in another center-back as cover and competition for Fabian Scar, this will have been another excellent transfer window for Newcastle.
We have brought in Sandro Tonali (£52M), Harvey Barnes (£38M), and Tino Livramento (£35M) for a total of £125M for 3 players who will be part of the first team squad this season – they will definitely strengthen our squad and are quality players.
And Eddie Howe says Fabian has trained well this week and will be in the squad for tomorrow.
In his press conference today Howe says he sees Livramento as a right back or on the right wing, although Howe admits he has played at left back – but long term the manager sees him as a right back to take over from the great Kieran Trippier further down the line.
Here’s Eddie Howe’s press conference in full, and I have a short update on my health situation after the video.
Personal Note – I had a PET scan on Tuesday and it shows a lot more cancer has spread in the bones than the previous (less accurate) cat scans had shown.
I met with Professor Wang at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill yesterday and I was given two choices – 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 – 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 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 right now – I think I will gibe the PSMA treatment my best shot.
🙂
Finally, I was really shocked to hear last week that Barry Sweeney, who tragically lost his son Liam in the MH17 crash in 2014, while on his way to Australia to support Newcastle during that summer.
Liam was one of two Newcastle supporters killed when the aircraft was shot down.
Barry Sweeney was only diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just six weeks ago and has since passed away.
Pancreatic cancer is an unforgiving disease and we send our best wishes to his family for this second terrible tragedy in their lives.
Rest In Peace Barry Sweeney – you are loved by many as a dedicated Newcastle fan.
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Comments are always welcome.
303 comments so far
Ty21
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:33 PM
Comment #41There was a lot breakthrough in cancer treatments, hopefully there’s something new that can work. Hang in there Dr Ed!
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:36 PM
Comment #42The cupboard is looking bare at city.
No strength in depth,
Not one -ini on the bench.
Having said that they have the 40/60 vowel consonant split so I predict a win for them. 🙂
Ty21
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:37 PM
Comment #43Wor B
Closing entry a week before deadline should be the way, you shouldn’t be the one chasing people to sign up. Those interested should be the one chasing you down.
The Taco Taker
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:38 PM
Comment #44Well Pep has already messed up my FPL a bit by not starting Gvardiol! If Bournemouth don’t start Kerkez I am going to be irritable.
I will have another problem when Raya officially joins Arsenal too as I am going to be forced to use a transfer on a GK who may never need.
Great start!!
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:40 PM
Comment #45Sounds like relegation form, tac.
Legolas
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:42 PM
Comment #46Taco and WorB, cheers, I thought that was the case, but thought I’d ask.
If anyone has a spare, please let me know. Thanks 🙂
The Taco Taker
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:44 PM
Comment #47I made worse mistake last season Vask. I think subconciously I just like to give people a fighting chance.
🙂
IrishRob
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:44 PM
Comment #48That Saudi pro league is crap, i turned it off theres just something i dont like about it.
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:46 PM
Comment #49Irob
You just haven’t washed long enough.
Try watching again whilst singing happy birthday.
If you are not enjoying it by the end of the song something has gone wrong.
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:47 PM
Comment #50I think that’s how you do it.
Ty21
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:48 PM
Comment #51jane
There are a lot more worse countries than Saudi if you want to advocate human rights issues. I would say every country had ugly histories, not sure why you kept bringing up Saudi’s?
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:49 PM
Comment #52Tac
I’m expecting relegation this season, barely scraped out of the mire with a good run at the end of last season.
My aim is as it is every season, gain more overall point than the previous.
AnyToon in Indiana
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:51 PM
Comment #53Dr. Ed needs to be the first to have an honorary boot on the Newcastle Walk of Fame.
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:51 PM
Comment #54Getting closer to learning our opponents…
jane
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:54 PM
Comment #55yes there are a lot of countries like Saudi that are ruled by 1 person by fear where nobody has any rights where the ruler can do whatever they want.
Mund
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:54 PM
Comment #56Good luck on your treatment Dr Ed
A real super hero
Onwards and upwards
HWTL
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:54 PM
Comment #57Good line up that tac.
Playing the FDR percentages.
Nice.
AncientC
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:56 PM
Comment #58Game week 1 not showing in the H2H division 1, but you can see the games from game week 2 onwards.
Also, if you click on the H2H standings, you can then click on teams names and see their line-ups.
Ty21
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:56 PM
Comment #59The Taco Taker
1 thing I hate about FPL is to find out who is starting, not fun…..
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Comment #60Jane
Is that the outline of a frog forming in your avatar?
Either way, fair play to you if you feel like it’s something that should be highlighted, then highlight away.
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Comment #61Another interesting lineup ancient. Good luck this season.
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Comment #62Good luck with the treatment Ed
The Taco Taker
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Comment #63Vask the opponent is whoever you play on GW20, you have got Darnik.
Asi Fish
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Comment #64Hi all. Sorry not had time to come on or catch up but work gone sideways….
Plea for help – I’m going home for the first time in over 7 months for our family holiday and the pet boarding have just cancelled.
Any suggestions on last minute solutions appreciated.
Sorry for not being a footie post
AncientC
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Comment #65Vask, I will be matching you on game week 2.
I might need a bit of luck on my side. Decided against Haaland.
Good luck all.
Ty21
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Comment #66jane
There are also a lot products made by way under paid workers, I think you will have a hard time living if you really go dig out the product’s footprints and boycott them.
Vask
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Comment #67Tac
Ah crap. Maradona’s kebabs! Looks like I’ve got a start akin to nufc’s. Sneaky Poolie postie previously performed perceptibly… Adequately.
AnyToon in Indiana
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:05 PM
Comment #68Well…that was quick picking up where he left off…
Wor B
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:06 PM
Comment #69FPL
Ed Harrison’s H2H leagues are confirmed…
D1
1….The Ledge
2….IITianToon
3….eggman
4….Ashingtoon62
5….Darnik
6….Asi Fish
7….Scythe
8….ChicoUSA
9….Assassins
10..Vask
11..Dubai Micky
12..Average
13..Uncertain toon
14..Clasol
15…Benbulben
16..BigSteve
17..Zhongguo Geordie
18..ToonDarnSarf
19..The Taco Taker
20..AncientC
D2
1….Wor B
2….davo
3….Romford Mag
4….NY MAG
5….Simon376
6….Ty21
7….Davas
8….Hong Kong Magpie
9….phy
10..Adamn_92
11..Any Toon in Indiana
12..Jay b bedlingtoon
13..Scott
14..Martoon
15..Ruddy Marveaux-lous
16..Jack Charnley
17..Herts in the toon
18..Ronway
19..Tom68
20..Legolas
D3
1….Jp Mayor
2….Clinath@ed
3….ESPO United
4….Novocastrian66
5….Kangatoon
6….Irish Rob
7….Playmaker
8….Local Hero
9….JohnJ
10..Raj of Hailsley
11..jettson
12..John Carnivore
13..Gothmog’s Pyjamas
14..Ibizatoon
15..Valle
16..iotarock
17..Darkness
18..coming home
19..Regan
20..GillMag
21..Raider fpl Pique Performance
22..willgwent2k5
Asi Fish
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:06 PM
Comment #70No stones?
jane
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:07 PM
Comment #71“I think you will have a hard time living if you really go dig out the product’s footprints and boycott them.”
i don’t feel strongly about everything but i think freedom is important.
Ty21
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:09 PM
Comment #72Asi Fish
Pet? Best is find an animal lover friend to help out?
check the toastie
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Comment #73Irish – not like you hating the live game
Pottsclock
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #74How was that not a penalty for Burnley?
Carragher saying, “he let go of him early and therefore it’s ok”. Huh?
The Taco Taker
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #75Vask,
My opening fixture are mixed.
GW1 – Benbulben – I am almost guaranteed to lose as he dominated div 2 last season, was the only player to get 6 pts from me and he was one of the top known players on points in the blog overall (2nd or 3rd if I recall correctly)
GW2 – Average – so if I need to tinker after this GW that seems a good time.
GW3 – TDS – Smashed him home and away last season! As I recall I completely played his boys of the park.
🙂
Asi Fish
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Comment #76Ty21 – appreciate it mate but close friends are something that went with the job.
Cheers anyway
clinath@ed
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Comment #77Raj.
Just noticed we are playing each other this weekend mate.
Ty21
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:15 PM
Comment #78jane
Freedom is very subjective though…….anyway this is way too much non-football related for me already.
Ty21
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:21 PM
Comment #79Asi Fish
Not sure you can find pet communities groups near you? Usually you can find some online, like “your area” dog/cat communities etc….guess those are as thrustworthy as paid pet boarding? I think thrustworthy is really important though….
martoon
Aug 11, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Comment #80Good evening bloggers – less than 24 hours to get your entries in for 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
PLEASE 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/
So far I have predictions from the following:-
martoon
Mrs martoon
simon376
Essex Geordie Bill
clinath@ed
Playmaker
Ronway
Toon Fans Good
Vask
DKillers
Uncertain Toon
bettyswallocks
Dubai Micky
Lord Scattercash (Sparky55)
ShaytoStay
tom68
Fenham to Chalfont
dazzler
Swablr
jasper
check the toastie
cleveleysbob
The Taco Taker
Wor B
captainmarvel
AnyToon in Indiana
JohnJ
ChicoUSA
investinyouthtoon
Jp Mayor
magicmac54
Nicky
Raj of Hailsley
The Ledge
Novocastrian66
Sir Pugalot
toonluvva
lochinvar
Kangatoon
ToonDarnSarf
Zhongguo Geordie
Ashingtoon62
jane
JP…from The Rock
Legolas
ottawageordie2
Davas
Bills Son Is Back
WLtoon
jon
Black’n’White’n’BroonAllOver
HobokenToon
Clasol
phy
Toon – South Africa
Ty21
Adamn_92
Toonarmy of Frogs
Brussels
snowdone
Hong Kong Magpie
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
A Geordie Mongrel
Assassins Inc
Toonces
7-10-2021 D1
However HobokenToon – you need to choose Number of Goals for your top goal scorer and your player of the season!!