Here’s another nufcTV video showing the Newcastle players in training for the game at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, which has an early 12:30 pm kick-off time.
All our games for the rest of the season are important, as we try to climb the Premier League table and also advance in the FA Cup.
Our 5th round FA Cup tie at Blackburn is on Tuesday, February 27th with a 7:45pm KO time.
Almost 80% of our readers think we can win the game this coming Saturday – that would be great.
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Health Update:
8th February, 2024
An update on my health situation – we have terminated the PluVicto treatment halfway through, because of the severity of the side effects – diarrhea, vomiting, and acid reflux.
And there was no evidence the treatment was having any positive effect in stopping the prostate cancer from spreading in the bones: there are no new treatments left for me to go on.
I will go into home hospice care now and will have a hospice nurse visit me at home regularly to ensure I am as comfortable as possible and will help treat the side effects of the many treatments I have had.
It’s down the final stretch now, and I have run out of treatments, and nature will take its course.
I hope Newcastle can get many (many) wins this season from now on, and I am at peace with all of this.
🙂
I will continue to write articles as long as I can.
Thanks for all your help through the years – it’s very much appreciated.
Ed Harrison
220 comments so far
Fat Basta*d
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Comment #1I’m dead sexy
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Comment #2not me
Fat Basta*d
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Comment #3Forest game is 5.30pm kick off Ed UK time unless you’re thinking US time
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Comment #4OOPs sorry, Gaslight from Gosforth has told me that I am not allowed to post.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Comment #5did it again!
Fat Basta*d
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Comment #6Im guessing Barnes for Gordon only change but Burn needs dropping for Livra aswell
Fat Basta*d
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Comment #7Who does 550 Bellies think he is saying where someone can and cant post f@@kin wife beater
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Comment #8https://web.archive.org/web/20150513101358/http://www.freemenofnewcastle.com/about.html
Fenham to Chalfont
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Comment #9Was it Quinny that said both Willock and Anderson were in training for the Forest game? They re not in the training video on this thread.
Unless they’re training by themselves and away from the cameras? Would be a huge positive if they were both in the squad at least. They’ve both been a huge miss.
Munster Mag
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Comment #10I use Rondos a lot when training the u14s but none of them compete like Tonali!
Fat Basta*d
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Comment #11Rondos is overrated as is most ssg imo
Fat Basta*d
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Comment #12Work on passing accuracy, different distances and speed of pass. More crucial
Munster Mag
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Comment #13Jeez Hall reminds me of the slim on from Stan and Laurel. Don’t look the brightest! 🙂
Fat Basta*d
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Comment #14Hang in there ED
Fat Basta*d
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Comment #15Who is likely to get lots of blue cards?
Bruno fernandes?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Feb 8, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Comment #16Gaslight from Gosforth. I am losing the will to live. Are you able to post without being racist or swear? Just asking (from a Pug) . Feel free to go back into the archives and find one swear word I have posted. I have went back 36 months and not found a post from you that was not offensive. (double negative may confuse it)
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Comment #17Tino needs to start
Mickey G
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Comment #18Thanks Ed, for everything you continue to do.
You are very brave and respected by many.
JaveaToon
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Comment #19Dr Ed… Thanks for the update, so sorry it’s not better news. You sir, are a true gent and a Geordie hero. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the work you’ve but into this brilliant blog. Keep on fighting the good fight!
JaveaToon
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Comment #20Maybe some on here should actually read what Ed has posted above, get some perspective and show a bit of respect to Ed and his blog!
snowdone
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Comment #21You are one brave human being, Ed and I hope the lads can give you plenty of victories down the home straight. A win in the FA Cup final would do nicely as well. The club are moving forward and optimism is the watchword.
Long may you be Toon entranced!
richyg01
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Comment #22Ed, so sorry to hear your news.
You have done a stearling job with the page for all these years, maybe using it as a bit of an escape for you. Huge respect to you, and best wishes to you and your family for the future.
Hibbit
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Comment #23Dr Ed stay strong my friend, your a credit to the Geordie nation, god bless you,
lochinvar
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Comment #24Never quite sure who the real culprits are when it comes to vitriolic bile, over use of Anglo-Saxon phrases and vile behaviour but consider this.
If you are the top man, the would be Alpha make so to speak then please show everyone that you are man enough to stop the aggressive posting, apologise and start contributing to this famous blog with the accuracy of comment, good natured banter, humour and relevance to all matters NUFC.
On the other hand if you are not the top man and unable to admit to being big enough to change then we are all left with the conclusion that you are not worthy of this fine blog and forum for kindred toon fans
Out of respect to Dr. Ed and the blog I’m sure you are man enough to man up, step back and provide intelligent conversation in the future.
Other blogs are of course available if you feel unable to make the right decision. You know it makes sense.
Choice is yours.
The Mighty Quinn
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Comment #25I know you don’t read the comments Dr Ed but a massive thank you from me. Go to the Cathedral on the hill up in the clouds knowing that you’ve made thousands of NUFC supporters proud for you to be one of us.
Not a coincidence that Going Home the theme for Local Hero is to be rerecorded announced today as that’s what you are to many of us.
A LOCAL HERO.
God bless you and be with you on this final straight.
Fat Basta*d
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Comment #26Lochinvar,
What about females like Jane?
She-males like Fatty Fenners?
Munster Mag
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Comment #27Terrible news Ed, I hope you have the faith that many people find in this situation. You really are a remarkable man and a credit to your family.
Hibbit
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Comment #28@26
why don’t you STFU you ignorant twat,
simon376
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Comment #29Ed is a true local hero
Mind annoys me redoing the song. I knew Ronnie so well who wrote and sung it, should just leave it as is and dedicate to Ed
sing in the corner
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Comment #30God bless you Ed Harrison.
Peace..
Fat Basta*d
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Comment #31Hobbit @ 28, why don’t you make me you hob nob?
Davas
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Comment #32Dr Ed
Just want to reiterate what many on here have already said (and probably many lurkers are thinking). Sorry, the news isn’t better. Thank you for all the hard work in providing this blog (community ) over the years and I have nothing but respect for everything that you’ve done. Thoughts are with you and your family.
lesh
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Comment #33Dr Ed
If I may quote you and on behalf of us all who’ve followed The Blog, thanks for all your help through the years – it’s very much appreciated.
You are and have been an inspiration to us all during NUFC’s difficult times and we can only wish you everything that’s good.
Bless you sir.
onmeedsun
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Comment #34Dr Ed
I was so hoping you would stay around long enough to see some glory for NUFC. Didn’t quite happen last season for you, although the 4th place may have been enough for you. There is still the FA Cup this season, so let’s hope that is delivered.
Clearly this blog will fold as soon as Ed can no longer post, which could be anytime soon really. Let’s enjoy it while we can.
The Mighty Quinn
Feb 8, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Comment #35Emil Krafth signed a one year extension to his contract.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Feb 8, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Comment #36still can win FA cup.
lesh
Feb 8, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Comment #37FB
Assuming you’ve read and considered Dr Ed’s update, might it be a good time to take your foot off the gas and ease up a bit?
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Comment #38If there was ever an incentive for the toon to lift the FA cup then that was it. Howay Eddie H do it for Ed!!!
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Feb 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Comment #39Ed has made an impact!
Toon Irish
Feb 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Comment #40Stay strong doctor ed.you’re an inspiration to us all.