Here is the match cam (behind-the-scenes) video of our great 3-1 win at Villa Park last night, which was Villa’s first home defeat of the season in the league.
And they had gone 11 months since their last league defeat at home.
It was an excellent result for us, when we needed it most, and Eddie Howe’s game plan was excellent and we expect other clubs to copy what Newcastle did last night.
Villa played very narrowly in a 4-2-2-2 formation and Newcastle exploited that by using our wingers effectively, and with balls over the top.
Here’s the match cam video.
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268 comments so far
Not another deJong
Feb 1, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Comment #201“Manchester United have loaned four of their kids to local non-league clubs in a unique arrangement. All four will continue to train and be free to play for United’s Under-21s team but will couple that with gaining experience of ‘adult’ football.”
I don’t know how this works in terms of player registrations.
But if it is allowed then it should be worth considering for our Academy players and perhaps be more beneficial to International players like Garang Kuol.
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Feb 1, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Comment #202Anyone watched the players playing darts on NUFCtv – worth a watch good laugh
Fat Basta*d
Feb 1, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Comment #203Michael Ndiweni has left
Fat Basta*d
Feb 1, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Comment #204Dwight Gayle free agent 😀
Fat Basta*d
Feb 1, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Comment #205Spinazzola free transfer in Summer
Also Rafa Silva of Benfica
Would love them both here
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Feb 1, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Comment #206Yeah Isaac Hayden is an interesting one, because he was very good for us under both Rafa and Steve Bruce, and developed at Arsenal under Wenger and their passing game and fluid movement. My guess is his injuries have robbed him of a yard, and Eddie Howe doesn’t think he can cope with the pace he demands we play at.
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Feb 1, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Comment #207Also I guess we really needed a left sided box to box mid, and Hayden’s a pivot.
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Feb 1, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Comment #208……..better to describe him as a def mid, a ball winner.
Fat Basta*d
Feb 2, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Comment #209Hayden could have been useful last 6 months.
Lets see how season ends then we can really judge
Not another deJong
Feb 2, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Comment #210Athletic Newcastle a match for old-school power
After a dodgy period, Newcastle might just be on the way back, giving Manchester City a run for their money before winning away at Fulham, in the Cup, and Villa, in the league in midweek. They were particularly impressive in dealing with Unai Emery’s side, the direct, intelligent running of Anthony Gordon making him the best of a very good bunch. But where Villa’s high defensive line is inviting for players with his pace and drive, Luton will not be as accommodating, fresh off a commanding midweek triumph – their third in five league games. Though the first victory in that run came over Newcastle it was recorded at Kenilworth Road and Eddie Howe’s side, 14th in the away-record table, are fourth in the home version. Moreover, with a team full of imposing athletes who ask physical questions of opponents they are well equipped to deal with the Hatters’ old-school style. Expect them to continue their recent improvement.
DH – Guardian
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 2, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Comment #211Ffs, fancy waking up to see that Man U result, 3-3 as well 😕
cyprus
Feb 2, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Comment #212You have to admit. Incredible game last night.
85th minute, Man u well in control 3-1 up. Then, a goal for Wolves.
Tension, but not much time left, already playing extra time, albeit it’s 9 minutes.
Neto (a real good player) gets the equaliser. It’s over, surely. A couple minutes of extra time remaining, Manchester had substituted for defenders, not forwards.
Then, a young lad I’ve never seen, Mainoo, steps up and scores a great goal after eliminating the Wolves defence by himself.
If I supported Wolves I’d probably not watch football for a couple of weeks, to get over this.
For the neutral*, what a game. That’s what football is about man.
*I’m not quite that. I needed Man u to lose and I have a soft spot for the wolves.
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 2, 2024 at 6:16 AM
Comment #213I’m kind of glad Hayden as gone on loan as it would have been criminal if he’d stayed here and not been in the squad, they’ve obviously got very good reasons for not wanting him here and I don’t think it’s personal given Eddie H rang him weekly while injured at Norwich. I can only think that they might possibly be naming this Alfie Harrison on the bench, what a story that would be.
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 2, 2024 at 7:12 AM
Comment #214I can’t remember the opinions on a player being so split, seemed like a genuine 50/50 on those saying Hayden would have been better than nobody and those saying simply not good enough and would rather have a youth player who’d spent the last two years in League Two. Funny auld game.
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Feb 2, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Comment #215Noticeably no joy or boyish enthusiasm evident in that photo of Miggy. In fact he looks like a man who has just experienced his first betrayal – the club he loves and who he runs his heart out for every single moment of every single match, shopping him around behind his back for quick money, and fans like me approvin
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Feb 2, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Comment #216Forgive me Miggy, forgive me.
Was a fleeting moment of weakness is all.
Honest injun.
JaveaToon
Feb 2, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Comment #217Without checking would there be space in the squad for Hayden?
He’s started 18 games in the last 2 seasons playing in piss poor teams in piss poor leagues.
Apart from the above, and more importantly Eddie doesn’t rate him otherwise he wouldn’t have been farmed on loan. Harsh but true imo.
Wor B
Feb 2, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Comment #218Nicky 😮
How do you sleep at night?
😆
Wor B
Feb 2, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Comment #219Cyprus
Point of order from earlier, when Man U are playing there are no neutrals!
The Mighty Quinn
Feb 2, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Comment #220The people wanting Hayden to stay will be the first ones to moan if things go wrong.
The shudda kept Hayden brigade.
The fact Eddie brought Joe White back to strengthen that area and has sent Hayden back out on loan speaks volumes.
Hayden hasn’t played for us for years so why would he be such a miss now?
Adamn_92
Feb 2, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Comment #221hahaha
Just watched highlights of the games from last night.
What a belter of a performance from Phillips…..not!
Thank christ we didn’t sign him like some fans wanted. Looked rusty as hell last night and would have taken weeks to get up to speed and the levels Howe demands. By the time he was anywhere near ready, we’d have our midfield back.
Bullet dodged.
Munster Mag
Feb 2, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Comment #222Apparently Eddie unwell. Tindall on the presser. Could be a laugh!
Hibbit
Feb 2, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Comment #223morning all, got to say i’m disappointed at no reinforcements but at the same time will back the manager and the club to the hilt,
i’m sure they know exactly what there doing and why there doing it,
Hibbit
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Comment #224good read from the chronicle and our good friend Nick de Marco
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-ffp-nick-de-marco-28552732
Munster Mag
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Comment #225Hibbitt I’m not too bothered tbh although we are taking a risk ok. 4 good players in the summer will make a serious difference although if we sell Joelinton it will hurt.
Wor B
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Comment #226Free public transport this weekend (conditions apply)
https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/free-travel-for-newcastle-united-fans-in-a-weekend-of-football-action/
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Comment #227”The people wanting Hayden to stay will be the first ones to moan if things go wrong.
The shudda kept Hayden brigade.”
Simply not true, I was very much in the keep Hayden ‘brigade’ as I see him as better than Matt Ritche in that position, how could I have possibly complained about them keeping him after being so vocal about wanting them to, a bit of bullish opnion pushing there me thinks.
”so why would he be such a miss now?” Really, you have to ask that, we have three(four???) fit CM’s and one is about to face a two match ban, one is a LB who the manager won’t play, one is 17 years old and the other is as likely as not to get a knock that will keep him out for a few games.
Davas
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Comment #228Hibbit
I read that earlier (learnt a new word 🙂 ). Interesting to see his views on it.
The Mighty Quinn
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Comment #229I’m happy with what we have for the rest of the season. Looks like the focus is firmly on youth now, sprinkled with a few genuinely class slightly older players. See Turner Cooke came back from his loan spell also yesterday.
cyprus
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Comment #230Confess if you respect Klopp as a leader and a coach…
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I confess!
Hibbit
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Comment #231Munster
i don’t think we’ll be selling big Joe anytime soon, with not spending this window the club are now in the position to offer him the deal he wants and deserves ,
Transfer Sage
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Comment #232Adamn
Can’t really judge him from his first game when he’s barely trained with them. Let’s see how it pans out the rest of the week.
Coincidently, West Ham seem to have a number of players we were linked with and a few of us wanted.
The Mighty Quinn
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Comment #233Jail the comment wasn’t aimed at you.
What’s up woke up and seen your arse this morning?
Hayden has played very little football over the last few seasons, injuries listed below.
ason
Injury
Days
Games missed
22/23 Knee injury 95 days Norwich City15
22/23 Knee problems 77 days Norwich City15
21/22 Knee surgery 113 days Newcastle United15
20/21 Knee injury 73 days Newcastle United10
20/21 Corona virus 16 days Newcastle United1
20/21 Hamstring strain 6 days –
20/21 Hamstring strain 20 days Newcastle United5
18/19 Hip injury 5 days –
18/19 Back injury 1 days –
18/19 Knock 14 days Newcastle United3
16/17 Ankle surgery 42 days Newcastle UnitedEngland U199
14/15 Ankle injury 42 days Arsenal FC U21
What makes you think he’s going to stay fit for the rest of the season? Is there something you know about Hayden what Eddie doesn’t?
Davas
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Comment #234Maybe, after trying it against villa, EH is planning on going 5 at the back, if/when Bruno gets suspended.
Or maybe willock will be back before then.
Hibbit
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Comment #235Adamn
i remember Lucas? Paquetá first game for West Ham and a lot of the comments on here,
Adamn_92
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Comment #236TS and Hibbit
Aye I know, my comment is tongue in cheek really. As I was heavily against him joining so having some selfsh gloating at him having a stinker on his West Ham debut 🙂
Maybe he’ll end up being good for them. But I wasn’t convinced he’d be good for us, so not convinced he’ll be good for them either.
Let’s wait and see.
Adamn_92
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Comment #237*selfish gloating
JaveaToon
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Comment #238Quinny…I was just about to say about his injury record(touched on it earlier with amount of appearances he’d managed). His knees have gone, they haven’t coped with playing in a slower paced, less physical league. If anyone thinks he’d cope with what Eddie demands in a faster Premier league well…
He’s been a good honest pro and a ‘decent’ player for us but that’s it. He still has 2.5yr left on his contract but I’d be shocked if he ever plays for us again. I wish him all the best .
magicmac54
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Comment #239cyprus
Morning mate, i really detest Man Utd and equally detested Alex Ferguson, but i respected him as a leader and coach, so it would be churlish of me to not acknowledge klopp as a great leader and coach, irrespective of my feelings towards him, his record simply speaks for itself cyprus.
JaveaToon
Feb 2, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Comment #240Klopp is an exceptional coach/manager, truly world class so you can’t do anything other than admire and respect that side of him. Unfortunately he’s also a massive d!ckhead and is obnoxious in general. I’ll be glad to see the back of him in the EPL for all the good and bad reasons above.