Eddie Howe seems to be all for the two-game tour of Australia at the end of the season, when the lads will fly to Australia after the final league game this season on May 19th at Brentford.
This is what Eddie Howe has said about the two-game visit:
“This is a great opportunity to showcase Newcastle United at two iconic venues in an iconic city as the club continues to grow globally.”
“We are privileged to have so many incredible supporters around the world, and it’s a chance to be able to play in front of many in Australia who wouldn’t ordinarily get the chance to see the team.”
“We look forward to engaging with our supporters in Melbourne and giving them the opportunity to feel closer to the club.”
This is the Newcastle statement put out yesterday which shocked our supporters:
“United will travel to Australia following the conclusion of the Premier League season in May to take on Tottenham Hotspur and the A-League All Stars in Melbourne.”
“The Magpies will kick off the city’s Global Football Week event at the world-famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Wednesday, 22nd May, taking on a Spurs side managed by one of the city’s favorited sons, Ange Postecoglou.
This will be really hard on some of our players, but on the other hand, it will be over by May 25th once the squad has made their 22-hour and 21,000-mile trip back to England.
What do you think?
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205 comments so far
Fat Basta*d
Mar 19, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Comment #41https://x.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1770061325084897725?s=20
I like this 1
magicmac54
Mar 19, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Comment #42G
Apologies for the late reply as i was out and about mate. And yes the ballot is definitely problematic for all fans with membership, as demand greatly outweighs supply, such is the passion and loyalty of the fanbase i don`t even think form or league position would make the problem of obtaining tickets any easier mate.
HWTL
Hibbit
Mar 19, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Comment #43Dummett & Karius haven’t been offered new contracts ,
Pauls not expecting a contract extension, he’s had offers from a couple of championship clubs, but that’s it ,
source, a Dummett family member who sits near me in St James.
Essex Geordie Bill
Mar 19, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Comment #44Doubt very much that Dummett is going to get many opportunities for 1st team football in the near future. So unless he has plans to become a member of the training team at the club then he should be seriously considering any championship offers. Could probably extend his playing career for a few more seasons.
Karius is still a good 2nd or 3rd choice GK.
Essex Geordie Bill
Mar 19, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Comment #45I’m, a good guy, bloody ell, have standard’s slipped so low! 🙂
Assassins Inc
Mar 19, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Comment #46Squid Game, love this. On YouTube.
It’s a good watch, going through the squad for next season, who to keep, who to let go and who goes on loan. Very interesting view from supporters of the club.
Loaded Mag.
Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VgQnl78BSQw
Mister Tuff
Mar 19, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Comment #47Football Governance Bill at last introduced by the Government – with an impartial/independant regulator (yeah right).
Interesting to see how this develops – hopefully for the benefit of fans and not the money men/slimy six.
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/government-football-governance-bill-legislation-regulator-premier-league-lucy-fraser
Mister Tuff
Mar 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Comment #48post #47 is political but it is about the future of football. Hope this does not encourage ya politico types on here to post more crap – which divides fans. Been some unashamed and possibly innocent political views posted on here in the last 24 hours.
Munster Mag
Mar 19, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Comment #49Adam what’s the duration of our bet again? You said we wud close the earnings gap on spurs and arsenal within 2 years? I think you should be paying up now buddy! The CL revenue isn’t huge, 30mill I think, and we are dragging our asses to Oz for a small few mill to shore us up v ffp ?
Essex Geordie Bill
Mar 19, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Comment #50Hmmm, an independent unbiased football regulator, an oxymoron if ever there was one! 🙄
magscar
Mar 19, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Comment #51FB@40
Forgive me but whllst I am aware Fenham had form when i used to come on , it wasn’t to my knowledge on the scale of which you’ve been accused of but if he posted as you claim then i would condemn that as well and i can see how it would be seen as offensive
Look I am not the moderator of Blog and have been dragged into this but all I ask for is civillity on all sides – do i have to keep score on who I can chat with?
The only thing that brings us together is a shared love for NUFC not our politics which Ed has always asked be kept off Blog but not all do
As he can’t begin to monitor posts these days surely it’s time for all reasonable posters to try to get along better
This should be a place he can still be so proud of but since my return Ifor a few days I feel it has deteroriated ( was always feisty) and all posters should maybe consider whether their contributions meet that test for Ed’s pride in his baby
Posters all congratulate ED for this gift to us but not all translate that into respect for his Blog as the “he started it” get out clause gets wheeled out too regular, then rinse and repeat
Some I believe must actually prefer the “toing and froing” rather than football banter ( shakes head emoji)
Anyway I am a drifter not a regular so if you will all leave me out of it I’ll happily not stick my nose in further – deal? 🙂
Legolas
Mar 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Comment #52Well it’s my birthday on the 11th May. I really hope I get a ticket for the Brighton game. The first hurdle will be to get the time off work. I only work an odd Saturday and trust it to fall on that date. Never mind.
G
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Comment #53Well Legolas, I hope you get a ticket, a good few cards, some decent gifts, at least half rat-ar**ed, and 3 points for your Birthday mate.
G
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Comment #54Not on your drivers licence mind?
magscar
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Comment #55As to future of PSR(FFP) there is talk linking spending on wages to Turnover rather than look at losses over years ( European style rules?)
Whilst we can gradually increase ours as Revenues grow next season this would still give the big 6 cartel the advantage they are desperate to maintain
Sustainability Eh? whose are we talking about? Not the other clubs with good owners who have genuine and financially backed aspirations
The other talking point is the losses figure which was arbitrarily set in 2013 at £105M over 3 running seasons
Apparently taking that amount and considering inflation( not cost of living but football wise in terms of transfer fees and wages) that figure wouuld be around £210M ( double at least) by now
That would certainly give us a boost ( so probably won’t happen) and to others that have funds
Football does need Regulations and we await the Independant Body’s views I suppose although I think they are looking more at fan involvement and suitabilty of owners side of things
One thing is for sure as they stand they are not fit for purpose but clubs will inevitably have their own interests before the PL so I’m not sure how it will work out
A thought on why clubs outside top 6 vote agains us ?- they have lost a perennial relegation contender and those jocking for Conference have another challenge just about covers all 20 clubs interests competing with our rise
lochinvar
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Comment #56How many away points do you need to get a ticket for the Melbourne game ?
And what day do the buses leave on ?
Ma says I’ve to be home in good time for me tea.
magscar
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Comment #57I think th Oz trip isn’t just about money on the day so to speak it’s also about exposure and raising our profile in Antipodes to try and get shirt sales from more than expats
Adidas unlike Castore have outlets worldwide and we want our merchandise in stores there and in Middle and Far East even China
We will get a cut of course
magscar
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Comment #58Loch
I suppose it depends on whether you’re in Sydney Brisbane Melbourne or Alice Springs
Guess youre going to miss tea or the game 🙂
lochinvar
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Comment #59Magscar
Hang in here, it’s a great boozer, good folk and plenty of craic, United and beyond.Just occasionally there’s a fat lad who can’t handle his drink and mouths off, usually ends up in the cells overnight. Needs to sober up and behave like an adult not a spotty underage drinker.
lochinvar
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Comment #60Magscar
I’m setting off tomorrow so hope to get to the match.
Ma says she’ll do me some butties for the trip.
Fenham to Chalfont
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Comment #61Bard,
Very heartfelt and heartwarming of you to reach out to JohnJ with a sort of apology or an explanation for using him as part of your “banter” because it wouldn’t work with a troublemaker that really is good of you and well done for explaining that and expressing your feelings…
However, something springs out that doesn’t sit well with me, let me explain, approx. 2 weeks ago, you seemed to have a pop at JohnJ which was out the blue and was in clear support of our sick resident troll which was for JohnJ having the audacity for referencing the sick TROLL in a post for no reason as he hadn’t been targeted that particular day (your words) and seemed to highlight the fact that he was the agitator? That really struck a chord with me and highlighted the fact you had an issue with JohnJ bringing up the TROLL and called him out for it. All I can say on that note is…Good for JohnJ to give it back to the sick fiend and I ask the question why would you even be bothered about it, why would you need to highlight it?
Now I will call you right out for your clear as day hypocrisy after reading your knee jerk reactions with your above posts or shall I say statement(s) @ 21 / 22. Aye something simply doesn’t add up with you or that stinking filthy R.A.T troll.
lochinvar
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Comment #62Let’s hope that the new revenues and sponsorships allow us to bring in a few new faces to reassure the likes of Bruno and Isak that they are the cornerstones for our success next season.
Maybe it’s Tripps or Miggy that get sold to Saudi Arabia for top dollar. Gives them a good pension and the club financial scope to buy some class players and not compromise FGP. Might be that we get Paqueta in from West Ham to buddy up with Bruno. Longstaff then drops down the pecking order.
lochinvar
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Comment #63FGP ?
FFP !
magscar
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Comment #64Loch
I drifted away 2 years ago ( nowt to say mainly) then became a widower suddenly, briefly felt energised to return a year ago but it tailed of after week or so despite a welcome from most
Usual story – difficult to enage with some folk arguing and having run out of something useful to say when it almost seems like you have to be controversial to get attention
Drifted back as post came up on Newsnow and I thought I’d drop in for old times sake and check it out
Mostly same folk ( same rows) but a good few missing and felt home but I’m too old for the X (formerly Twitter) type aggravation and more for a say Whats App sports group sort of thing 🙂
Each to their own of course and posters make the Blog
I am pleased but amazed blog is still here and my amazement at Ed’s tenacity and determination has grown even further
I’m proud to have been on Blog over the years even if periodic at times
magscar
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Comment #65Loch@60
You’re spoiled rotten – don’t let them get cold though 🙂
magicmac54
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Comment #66magscar
Evening mate, you must have felt as if you were walking across a minefield today, not to mention a geopolitical tightrope 😀 😀
You not only survived but actually thrived by use of you`re diplomatic powers of persuasion, no mean feat mate 😀
Surly you have earned the right for a Nobel Peace Prize young fella.
HWTL
Saratoga
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Comment #67Fenham to Chalfont
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Comment #61
Bard,
Very heartfelt and heartwarming of you to reach out to JohnJ with a sort of apology or an explanation for using him as part of your “banter” because it wouldn’t work with a troublemaker that really is good of you and well done for explaining that and expressing your feelings…
However, something springs out that doesn’t sit well with me, let me explain, approx. 2 weeks ago, you seemed to have a pop at JohnJ which was out the blue and was in clear support of our sick resident troll which was for JohnJ having the audacity for referencing the sick TROLL in a post for no reason as he hadn’t been targeted that particular day (your words) and seemed to highlight the fact that he was the agitator? That really struck a chord with me and highlighted the fact you had an issue with JohnJ bringing up the TROLL and called him out for it. All I can say on that note is…Good for JohnJ to give it back to the sick fiend and I ask the question why would you even be bothered about it, why would you need to highlight it?
Now I will call you right out for your clear as day hypocrisy after reading your knee jerk reactions with your above posts or shall I say statement(s) @ 21 / 22. Aye something simply doesn’t add up with you or that stinking filthy R.A.T troll.
**********************
You need to get out more.
Have you thought about the Ramblers Association or perhaps a Gentleman’s Pie Club.
Legolas
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Comment #68Thanks G, and I hope I don’t get a ticket on my drivers licence. 🙂
Saratoga
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Comment #69On Hayden and paying him off etc.
Depends how much he will take.
A years wage would be a good deal.
He then accepts an offer from another club and gets 2 years wages from them at whatever they will offer.
clinath@ed
Mar 19, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Comment #70Fine words Magscar.
magscar
Mar 19, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Comment #71Magic
Thanks still hanging in not least because there are a lot of decent folk I know are similarly hacked off with constant rows and it’s easier for me to perhaps stick my nose as an occasional passer through who has enjoyed the spirit and camaraderie in the good old days ( Ashley !) haha
I only mean well but can see how some would think inerfering old s@d coming on
JohnJ
Mar 19, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Comment #72The Bard of Bensham Bank
Mar 19, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Comment #21
You’re probably thinking, Not another Bard rhyme
And no, my friends, it’s not this time
I’ve only returned to have my say
And clear my name with yer man , John J
John,
“You may well have seen that last night I included a quip in a post which referred to you….”
Nope I never saw that…
“Hope this clears up any possible misunderstanding, although I’d be surprised if it even bothered you in the slightest.”
Dear Bard,
I don’t have issues with yourself or in the main 99.5% of the posters on Dr Ed’s Blog. Everyone is entitled to their views – sometimes I agree & sometimes I don’t but I respect the fact that we all have our own opinions and I usually accept that. The only poster that I feel immense distaste for is that thing that posts the most vile and offensive stuff on “Our Blog”. Carltoon referred to this a few days ago and I copied and posted my support of her issues.
I served my time as an Apprentice Motor Mechanic and I heard it all then. But…. If there was a lady around when you hit your thumb instead of the seized bolt head you jumped up and down with the pain but kept your lips sealed rather than cause offence! Things have changed these days but personally I still refrain from using distasteful words in public!
I do my best to show respect to the folk around me as I have always done on this blog!
Sadly I’ve become disillusioned with the blog of recent times and I don’t particularly wish to see the stuff him/her/it posts on here – that person has no respect for Dr Ed after all he and his family have done for the benefit of Newcastle United fans all over this planet of ours!
So in the mean time I’ll be a Lurker and pop in as and when!
I do hope to meet up with some of my friends from “The Blog” in the not too distant future. Gan canny buddy.
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Mar 19, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Comment #73It’ll be a big occasion because of the venue and crowd. People will turn out for Spurs, Postecoglou and Newcastle. But yeah it’s a hike, and there’ll be jetlag at both ends, but they’ll be very well looked after. Good for Aussie football fans.
magicmac54
Mar 19, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Comment #74magscar
In reference to the Ashley era which were truly dreadful times, but from that era the friday night music on the blog was brilliant craic mate. Stick around magscar, we are all here for a short time as you can testify first hand fella. We only get one chance and need to make the best of it, as life is really not a rehearsal. On that note it`s my brother Franks anniversary today, time to get ready for mass at 7pm
HWTL
9
Mar 19, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Comment #75PSG asking about Isak? Arsenal and Man U sniffing around him and Bruno??
Bring it on! I look forward to the day when we have 25 players who every top club is after!
The real problem is when you have players (loads of them) that no top club would touch with a barge pole.
Fat Basta*d
Mar 19, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Comment #76#wolfinsheepsclothing
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Mar 19, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Comment #77I’m not against selling Isak and Bruno for big profits and ploughing it back in to strengthen overall. In theory it works well, ie Porto etc. in practice though, it does require a lot of expertise. They are very fine players, and so not easy to replace. But if it’s money in and money out, and exploring every avenue to strengthen on the pitch, then okay. We are after silverware, and the competition is of course fierce.
Fat Basta*d
Mar 19, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Comment #78R.A.T troll
Really Attractive Troll
Thanks for the complement ya fat kunt waste of space
The Bard of Bensham Bank
Mar 19, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Comment #79JJ
Thanks for your response John.
I’m glad we’re all good and you haven’t taken offence at any of my quips.
I hoped it was just a case of others being offended on your behalf, however I’ll leave you out of any further nonsense from me so as not to cause any further disruption.
As I’ve said quite a few times before, you’re a good sort.
Take care my man
The Bard of Bensham Bank
Mar 19, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Comment #80Fenners,
I would like to give a reply to your post @61, but I genuinely don’t know which post of mine you’re referring to.
I do know however that whatever I said wouldn’t have been as sinister as you’re making out though.
I’m not sure why you’ve got it in for me these days, but I’m not really a wrong un you know.
I think FB has gotten under your skin and you’re seeing things that aren’t there.
He’s got nowt to do with me and I’m not backing him either
I’m just a bit of a dafty having a laugh on a football blog.
No more
No less.