We haven’t seen too much of Sandro Tonali lately, although he has been training regularly with the squad.
Hopefully, he is understanding with his year off just what a special football club Newcastle United is.
And we look forward to Sandro hitting the ground running at the start of next season, as he will know all about the way Eddie Howe wants him and Newcastle to play.
Assuming we can hold onto Joelinton in the summer, we have some very good central midfield players, especially when you think Joe Willock has only played 6 games this season, the same number as Tonali.
Here are some of the players including Tonlai enjoying a game of darts.
When football meets darts! The lads swapped the pitch for the oche as we mark the start of #PLDarts… ??
Bruno to throw first, game on! pic.twitter.com/HAEKernRFz
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 1, 2024
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132 comments so far
A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 3, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Comment #81Don’t forget, Eddie’s Bingo closes at 1pm today. https://www.nufcblog.com/2023/06/22/full-agreement-reached-for-sandro-tonali-transfer-to-newcastle-medical-tomorrow/comment-page-20/#comment-2989175
The Ledge
Feb 3, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Comment #82I’m looking forward to the game today. injuries are easing at last .
I think the return of Botman has been a big part of our form starting to turn .
He is such a rock in the back line and allows Schar more freedom.
The loss of Big Joe has been hardly noticed up to now, which is a credit to young Miley, what a player a future superstar on our hands .
My biggest fear is an injury to Bruno, the one player that is proven we can’t do without.
He has been noticeably less aggressive in the press, and no stupid tackles the last couple of games, fearing that Yellow, I’d say .
I’m going for a hard fought 2-1 today.
Luton will be up for it after their demolition of Brighton, but we owe them one.
morocco0015
Feb 3, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Comment #83How long before Bruno has a clean slate?
check the toastie
Feb 3, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Comment #84Why got a two game ban for accumulation of yellow cards anyways. Picked up for fcuk all nowadays, totally shite rule.
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 3, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Comment #85Wor B
That first you discovered in 2011 was a bit like the auld Leif Erikson story, he may well have got there first but the slippery Eyetye Colombo got all the glory, I think you unearthed your find too late to change the course of history.
Munster Mag
Feb 3, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Comment #86Magic, stunning performance last night. To go to France and do that is unreal. Incredible precision in their rugby, especially in the clear out and ball presentation. Hope you saw the pic of Joe McCarthy giving his medal to his young down syndrome brother.
Munster Mag
Feb 3, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Comment #87Gonna miss the game. U14s have a tough match. Sick as a pig.
Davas
Feb 3, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Comment #88Morocco
Another 10 games
Toon Irish
Feb 3, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Comment #89Wahoo match day again.cant wait till 3 lol.on the match if we play anywhere near to what we did against villa we’ll b to string for them and cud see a high scoring game I’m going 4-1
Not another deJong
Feb 3, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Comment #90Fairly balanced by Louise
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/feb/02/wind-of-change-will-soon-blow-at-newcastle-but-the-rebuild-must-wait
Although a little underhanded calling Eddie pale
Wor B
Feb 3, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Comment #91Jail
Aye, it’s hard to make a name for yourself when someone has already planted a flag in the ground!
In the interests of accuracy though let’s give some credit to a little known pioneer…
“Jeff D
May 9, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Comment #1
First time first!”
Hibbit
Feb 3, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Comment #92we’re off to the Toon.
enjoy the game boys and girls where ever you are,
Fenham to Chalfont
Feb 3, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Comment #93Ive read that EPL sides spent £743 million less this month than they did 12 months ago 😳
– January 2024 – £100 million
– January 2023 – £843 million
Dick Masters job is to surely make the EPL the best sporting competition in the world right? However, limiting the clubs from spending and threatening them with huge points deductions, which would well result in relegation isn’t the way to go. Pushing clubs to sell their best players and academy products to stay financially safe is not the way forward IMO… This also means rising ticket prices, increasing corporate clients/tourists or having every aspect of our clubs tied into a commercial deal is NOT the bloody way forward. It’s gonna kill the game of football in the EPL.
Clubs and owners should be able to spend what they see fit on their own businesses, just like in the real world. The quicker this farcical situation gets brought under better control the better. What’s the point of having the richest owners in world sport (not just football) if they’re intentionally financially shackled. Corruption in sport needs looking into and closely monitored.
Not another deJong
Feb 3, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Comment #94Just watching nufc matters and the discusion on the strucutre of the loan system in the club. In comparison to other clubs it does appear to be operating professionally and without a great deal of success.
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.
Fenham to Chalfont
Feb 3, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Comment #95Happy match day folks. You can’t beat the traditional 3pm kick off on a Saturday. I’ve managed to secure 2 tickets in wings for the game today. So buzzing about that.
Enjoy your weekend everyone, hopefully NUFC can turn up today like they did at Villa and turn the hatters over. We owe them one and I think it will be a good game as they will be on a high after then dismantling of Brighton. But we should have far too much for them and I’ll be happy to see Isak start and also interesting if we see Barnes on the bench. That will be like a new signing for sure.
DONK
Feb 3, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Comment #96Fenham, I can’t see the players agents being too happy about it either.
DONK
Feb 3, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Comment #97Maybe, just maybe they might lower wage demands and transfer fees overall just to get things moving again. Here’r hoping.
Not another deJong
Feb 3, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Comment #98predicted starting line up
—Miggy—Gordon—Murphy
—-Hall—–Bruno—–Longstaff
Burn–Botman–Schar–Trippier
————–Dubravka
May stick with young Miley, but as Eddie has said he shouldn’t be overused and todays opponents should allow Hall to be utilised in his natural position. Especially with Miggy ahead of him and I really hope the two wingers get the opportunity to play together, as they did for the 3rd goal in midweek.
morocco0015
Feb 3, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Comment #99Players agents greed is the main reason.
Davas
Feb 3, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Comment #100I see Laporta is still pushing the ESL
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/feb/02/barcelona-president-claims-european-super-league-could-run-next-season
Munster Mag
Feb 3, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Comment #101Fenham, well done on the tickets. Result!
Munster Mag
Feb 3, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Comment #102Beautifully, I’ve just learned that the good old Irish rain has meant my soccer match has been called off so I can see the Toon game. I think we’ll have too much for them although we cud have done with more rest.
2-0, Gordon and Longstaff.
Rumour that Isak will be fit I think? I wud hope he isn’t played.
Munster Mag
Feb 3, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Comment #103Despite no Isak or Gordon, with the crowd behind us I think that front line will press and hassle Luton too much for a fairly limited team like them to handle. Can see an error or two happening…
IrishRob
Feb 3, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Comment #104Great aul win last night! Hopefully another good win today……
A Geordie Mongrel
Feb 3, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Comment #105Last orders for Eddie’s Bingo, just one hour until this game closes. https://www.nufcblog.com/2023/06/22/full-agreement-reached-for-sandro-tonali-transfer-to-newcastle-medical-tomorrow/comment-page-20/#comment-2989175
cyprus
Feb 3, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Comment #106Miggy—Gordon—Murphy
—-Miley—–Bruno—–Longstaff
Burn–Botman–Schar–Trippier
————–Dubravka
Hall to start you say?!
I’m not even sure he’ll play at all.
Tino to replace any of the above. Except maybe Dubravka.
Result? Surely, surely a win. Gordon is best on the wing, but since there’s no one left standing for the 9, he should be there*.
Isak only if we’re in trouble, otherwise he’ll sit it out.
* Gordon, with his spindly legs, sure has a shot on him. He routinely ticks them away, that Henry shit from a distance. And, last time out, he released a bullet from outside the box, ending in a Schar goal.
**Remember when you were a Gordon hater, when he was at Everton and there was talk of him coming over? Yes, you! Forgotten huh.
The Prince's Mate
Feb 3, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Comment #107Don’t normally go ott with predictions but I think we’ll evaporate Luton off the pitch today…or maybe a 2-0 win
cyprus
Feb 3, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Comment #108Ticks- tucks
Shit- shot 🙂
Fenham to Chalfont
Feb 3, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Comment #109This is mental and I’m absolutely shocked. Watch the link and you will be as shocked as me that this is happening or allowed to happen. I cannot stand the EPL:
https://x.com/joey7barton/status/1753720419197100225?s=46
cyprus
Feb 3, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Comment #110My bets you say?
I have some home teams winning, even though the odds aren’t really with them.
Our game?
Draw first half. Win second.
Invest your winnings responsibly.*
* E.g. Drink only IPA.
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 3, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Comment #111Any team news, what’s up with Trips groin, apparently AG, Schar and someone else have Trips in their teams so i wouldn’t worry about that too much.
Munster Mag
Feb 3, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Comment #112Jail I’ve heard that Isak is in the squad.
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 3, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Comment #113Munster,
From who?
Munster Mag
Feb 3, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Comment #114Just one of the guys over here but I think he only got it off Twitter. He’s normally good though ( not Mr C )
Essex Geordie Bill
Feb 3, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Comment #1152 Hours 2 Minutes to KO.
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 3, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Comment #116Munster,
So you haven’t ‘heard’ you’ve got it from twitter, there’s a difference between someone in the know texting you to say……..
Getting it off twitter isn’t hearing it.
Munster Mag
Feb 3, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Comment #117I was texted Jail but keep your knickers on and we’ll see. No need to get shitty about it. If you don’t like it, fine,no skin etc.
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 3, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Comment #118Knickers aren’t getting twisted Munster, I’m just pointing out that you saying “I’ve heard” makes you sound like an ITK wannabee, why not just say it’s doing the rounds on twitter.
Fat Basta*d
Feb 3, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Comment #119Ya fat waste of space
Hague for fat dollop
Munster Mag
Feb 3, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Comment #120He generally has more than Twitter info so I’m confident enough.