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
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Comment #201I fund that out 🙂
Ronway
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:19 AM
Comment #202Really impressive support for Luton ahead of their first match against Brighton.
” New huge image with special message suddenly appears on London Luton Airport flight path.”
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/new-huge-image-with-special-message-suddenly-appears-on-london-luton-airport-flight-path/ar-AA1faC2U?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W035&cvid=2d9763410d1f42be9fa6cb09d3b20694&ei=19
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:20 AM
Comment #203Brighton away is almost as bad as Man City at home.
Welcome to the Premier League.
Not another deJong
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:22 AM
Comment #204Damn that cash rich country of Chelsea & Kensington, buying up players from under the noses of other clubs and letting their own people perish in impoverished tower blocks.
Wor B
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:29 AM
Comment #205Morning NadJ
Settling a few sarcasm/irony detectors off there. 🙂
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:32 AM
Comment #206clinath@ed,
Last season, Saka after an early assist got taken off injured, his replacement, Rhys Nelson absolutely tore Forest apart on the left with two goals and an assist in his 70 minutes on the pitch, that would have and should have been Saka. Just saying……
👿
Bills Son Is Back
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:34 AM
Comment #207I had a nightmare earlier in the week that Villa beat us 5-1 after we went a goal up.
Seriously, I’ve been uneasy about the game ever since.
I just hope we go 2-0 up so that I can then rest easy and enjoy the game.
Wor B
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:36 AM
Comment #208Ronway
Great story from Luton.
I hear Sunlun are planning something similar and stockpiling paint for their reintroduction to the PL.
One tester pot a year should just about do it.
clinath@ed
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:46 AM
Comment #209Raj, I do not judge. Not in FPL anyway, cos I’m sh!t at it.
Playmaker
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:58 AM
Comment #210Finally matchday!! PL and CL football this year makes it one of the most exciting seasons for decades. Cant wait!
Seems like many pundits and fans are underestimating us. Here is why I think we will manage top 4 once again:
-we have one of the best coaching staffs in the league
-we have a great squad of players with a lot of quality on the bench, hence rotation will not be a problem
-our players seems to only Get better an better under this regime
-cant remember the last time we had more promising youngsters
-the togetherness and spirit in the squad is second to none
-we had one of the best defences last year and our defence will be even more drilled now
-not many teams in the world can match our midfield and attack. Pure class and a lot of versaitile players
We’re gonna win today at our fortress against a strong Villa side with a few important injuries
2-0, HWTL!!!
JohnJ
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:04 AM
Comment #211So Kane’s left Spurs!
JohnJ
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:05 AM
Comment #212So Kane has left Spurs! Good it means Mr Shearer will be a happy bunny!
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:05 AM
Comment #213clinath@ed,
If Saka gets a one pointer I’m equally as sh!t at it 😀
Wor B
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:07 AM
Comment #214Great post Playmaker!
Loving your zest and optimism 🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:26 AM
Comment #215Talking about Shearer. How is Mr. Monotone a broadcaster? On Amazon (We are Newcastle) he was the narrator, I do get why, but it was a drone.
Dubai Micky
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Comment #216Happy Nick Pope Day!
Toon Fans Good
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:40 AM
Comment #217Even funnier if bayern lose today
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:41 AM
Comment #218Message from Maxi
https://twitter.com/andrewhankinson/status/1690241924098043904?s=19
Toon Fans Good
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:44 AM
Comment #219Lochinver if willock was fit he would be in midfield with Joelinton left wing. Eddie could still do that and play Tonali in midfield but I wouldn’t as Villa is a difficult team and we need the known balance in midfield we have with long Bruno joelinton. Wilson always scores opening day and is our top scorer no brained he starts. Schar likely get customary head injury or hamstring tweak and lascelles will come on around 10 to 20 minute mark.
Heard it here first. Shake ya booty and hope to live 😀
The Bard of Bensham Bank
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:55 AM
Comment #220You probably don’t remember, or you might not even know
But I did a ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’ rhyme a little while ago
With exciting times approaching I thought that what I’d do
Is an updated version of this song, I’d like to call part 2….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIMNXogXnvE
Reasons to be cheerful, 1, 2, 3….
Champions League footy
A Sparky breakfast butty
Pug being a little nutty
And Eddie Howe
Being owned by Saudi
Fenners in his Audi
Ed still saying, “Howdy”
And the odd blog row
A little bit of banter
A crazy match day ranter
Intensity’s wor mantra
And a top four place
Barnesy in from Leicester
Wor B, the blogging jester
A wave we’re on the crest o’
And Mad Dog Jase
Bruno in the middle
Another Flickers riddle
Shoplifting from Lidl
Like Magicmac
Powerfully hopped ales
Hearing tall tales
A Brewdog round at Jail’s
And Alex Isak
We’ve got a team that’s trying
Wor Flags they are a-flying
Switching to air frying
And playing nice
The signing of Tonali
Reaching a finale
A rare shout out to Harley
And Dennis Twice
Reasons to be cheerful, part three
Reasons to be cheerful, part three
Reasons to be cheerful, part three
Reasons to be cheerful, one, two, three
Trips and Cal and Sandro
Isak, Sven and Bruno
Barnesy, Fab and Ando
Plus big Jamaal
Big Dan Burn and Miggy
Little Joe and Biggie
Gordon, Murph and Livvy
Nicky Pope et al
A dodgy ‘in the know’
And Livramento
Some quality on show
Plus A.I.Jane
Lessons in good grammar
A ticket office clamour
TDS’s yammer
Eddie’s bingo game
A joke or two from Swallocks
Regan talking bollox
Working with hydraulics
Like WL Toon
Drinking loads of beer
Then chattin’ shit on here
A selfie with a player
Like Dr Gloom
Off to Barca or Milan
Or Paris St Germain
Spot a Mackem if you can
You’ll not get far
Another verse from Bardo?
“Enough” you say, I thought so
So it’s ciao for now amigo
Et au revoir
Reasons to be cheerful 1, 2, 3….
The Bard of Bensham Bank
Aug 12, 2023 at 9:56 AM
Comment #221A quick shout out to Dr Ed who, despite everything, somehow finds the will and the energy to keep this place running
Take a bow, sir.
Wishing you well.
Ace50
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Comment #222Match day video to notch up the excitement levels: https://twitter.com/waxxancl/status/1690257307643297793?s=61&t=oE9r0YZuqCwo-geMmhvYtQ
Ace50
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:02 AM
Comment #223Bruno’s video for the day too: https://twitter.com/brunoog97/status/1690099776023355392?s=61&t=oE9r0YZuqCwo-geMmhvYtQ
WLtoon
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:03 AM
Comment #224Happy match day fellow bloggers, would love to start off with win, i,m going 2-1.
Anyone fancy Spurs for bottom half, now Kane is off i think it`s just a matter of time before other players want way , including his sidekick Son. Hilarious.
Good luck with your new treatment Ed, keep up the fight fell.
JohnJ
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:04 AM
Comment #225The Taco Taker
Aug 11, 2023 at 7:38 PM
Comment #44
“Well 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.”
Taco He messed mine as well with De Bruyne injured I’ve also lost my back up keeper Fraser Foster – he’s also out injured! So I’ll have to dip into the “Transfer kitty” already!
On the plus side Haarland came up trumps for me but he did the same for the opposition!
But at least
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:08 AM
Comment #226Anybody else think that Wolves will mean Everton avoid relegation?
JohnJ
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:09 AM
Comment #227Well it seems to have been a long wait but it’s here at last!
Match day!
HOWAY the Toon!
It’s good to feel optimistic about a new season!
Toon Fans Good
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:09 AM
Comment #228Err Harry Kane err has gone to errrrr Bayern err Munich. Brilliant news
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:13 AM
Comment #229Well, the Bard cheered me up 🙂
Mund
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:14 AM
Comment #230WAXXA
@WaxxaNCL
‘Hard work pays off. Dreams come true. Bad times don’t last but legends do.’
Here’s a look back at what was an incredible season for @NUFC, with illustrations from the brilliant @jamieorrell. Couldn’t leave out @worflags either, of course. It’s good to be back. HWTL!
#NUFC
https://twitter.com/WaxxaNCL/status/1690257307643297793
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:15 AM
Comment #2313-0 today.
Mund
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:17 AM
Comment #232Ace
We are going to fall out 😆
I have the copyright for WAXXA!
You’ll be hearing from my lawyers ;£
clinath@ed
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Comment #233Toon Fans Good
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:09 AM
Comment #228
Err Harry Kane err has gone to errrrr Bayern err Munich. Brilliant
What is German for Err?
Ace50
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:31 AM
Comment #234Sorry Mund, the excitement just got to me 😉
A Geordie Mongrel
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:32 AM
Comment #235Morning all, happy matchday. Well Kane has confirmed my paid up status as a know nowt. He’s got more chance of winning something there and I wish him well. More quality from the Bard, I don’t know how he does it but thumbs up!
Time for some shopping, I’ve got my list.
1. Beer
End of list. 😀
magicmac54
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:38 AM
Comment #236So here we are at the prelude to an new season, where fans up and down the country will have dreams and expectations of this being a successful season for their team. I personally would be buzzing if we can replicate or come close to replicating our success and achievements of last season HWTL.
Toon Fans Good
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:38 AM
Comment #237Duno clinath what is err in German?
In his goodbye video to fans that’s all he says and I remember his interviews for England games
magicmac54
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:48 AM
Comment #238So the Bard has me down as a shoplifter at Lidl, i`m expecting a knock at the door imminently from the PSNI, Thanks for the Bard, i used to like you 😀 😀 😀 😀
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:59 AM
Comment #2396 hours 30 Minutes to KO.
5 hours 30 Minutes to Eddie bingo! 🙂
Fenham to Chalfont
Aug 12, 2023 at 11:05 AM
Comment #240Happy match day all,
That was some wait but it’s finally here. I’m not going to even attempt what team Eddie starts with, however if I was to really have a pop I’d say all the new signings start on the bench today. Who knows apart from Eddie and his team? Whatever team goes out there will be right up for this game and what better way to kick start our season than a Saturday evening kick off at the cathedral on the hill under the floodlights.
We have a score to settle with Villa and I think we will really put them to the sword. 3-1 or 4-1 to the toon.