Most of us have been thinking that this would be Callum Wilson’s last season at Newcastle but the way he has come back into the side and scored two goals for us may change some minds.
Certainly, Eddie Howe is keen to keep the player next season.
Even though Wilson has had another injury-ravaged season he is still the second top joint goalscorer with Anthony Gordon with 11 goals, 10 of them in the Premier League.
Isak tops the list with 24 goals – 21 in the Premier League.
It was also Wilson’s 47th Premier League goal for Newcastle and one more PL goal will take him into second place above Peter Beardsley in the Newcastle Premier League goalscoring.
After the match, head coach Eddie Howe had these words to say about Callum, who was also at Bournemouth for 6 seasons with Howe:
“Write him off at your peril for sure because he comes back time and time again.”
“He’s a very motivated player and wants to do his very best at every moment. I’ve managed him for a very long time now and mentality wise I wouldn’t swap him.”
“He’s a monster, he’s got a focus and when he’s got a goal he’ll go for it.”
“We knew today was going to be difficult and highlighted really by the first 10 minutes,”
“We knew Burnley would come out firing and that the crowd would play a part in that, so really pleased with the reaction to that first 10 minutes.
“And then from the first goal onwards, I thought it was a really good display from us.”
“I thought confidence and strength is gradually returning to the group so it was a really good day for us.”
“We’ve got three games to go and we want to try and give our best in each game. We want to try and play with the energy and intensity we had today.”
“Our away form has been inconsistent, it’s really good to see us win on the road in such an impressive way.”
If Eddie Howe wants to keep Wilson for next season he should, and we can bring in a young striker to fortify the squad.
His goal against Sheffield United in the 5-1 was superb, and it was a good opportunist goal he scored to put Newcastle 1-0 up on Saturday at Burnley.
Wilson has played 107 games for Newcastle with 48 goals and 11 assists, since signing a four-year contract for around £20M in September 2020.
His contract has just over a year to run and don’t be surprised if he gets a one-year extension in the summer so we could still get a transfer fee from him if he leaves next summer.
On the other hand, because he’s given such good service he may simply become a free agent next summer, assuming he stays for one more season.
We remain 6th in the league table with Manchester United able to go one point above us if they can win at Crystal Palace tonight.
What do you think?
228 comments so far
Fenham to Chalfont
May 6, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Comment #161TDS,
Finally you’ve been up front and honest for a change haha just kidding. See you Saturday and will be good to meet you in person. Safe journey up.
IrishRob
May 6, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Comment #162Wait so ye are after figuring out who the troll is?
But but but i thought he was me?? I thought i slipped up? Anyone?
This fukin blog istg, comedy gold!
Fat Basta*d
May 6, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Comment #163Irishrob who am i ? 😀
Fenham to Chalfont
May 6, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Comment #164Magic,
Oh you little tinker. Nice little number about our ex manager the late Jim Smith there from Vera 😆 nice touch Magic, always the gentleman 😉
Solano slice
May 6, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Comment #165Seagulls sent squawking back down south with their wings clipped after magpie mauling is the headline I would like to see next weekend.
If we are still to be in the race for 5/6th, 3 points is a must before we head to OT.
Brighton not much to play for so hopefully they have one eye on their holidays already, I think both spurs and Chelsea will pickup 3 points on Saturday unfortunately.
Fat Basta*d
May 6, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Comment #166Am I a bird? Am I a plane?
Weeeeeeeeeee
magicmac54
May 6, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Comment #167TDS
We will be touching down in the Toon about 11am mate, and staying in Leonardo Hotel formerly Jurys, we can meet you in the afternoon no problem, you can ping me no problem mate.
ToonDarnSarf
May 6, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Comment #168Fenham – cheers. Long drive but looking forward to being in Newcastle again and watching the Toon play at home! Will see you at Shearer’s then.
coming home
May 6, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Comment #169Fenham
TBF TDS’s stance doest look too bad and if he slices it he must be connecting with the heel of his driver
But I’m confident you will have good crack at the blog meet just don’t forget to rib him on his 349 yarder
😆
Fenham to Chalfont
May 6, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Comment #170IrishNob,
There’s no denying you’re still a Frank Spencer tribute jittery act. You to Munster “oooh sweaty the cats just done a woopsy on the carpet ohhh”
Davas
May 6, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Comment #171Like everybody else, I’d love to see a win for us at the weekend and a loss for Chelsea and Man Utd. That would put us 5 points ahead with 2 games to play. Much easier on the nerves as 1 point would probably be enough for 6th.
Pottsclock
May 6, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Comment #172Dan Ashworth must be so happy he’s going to a cohesive club with no structural issues, deadwood gone, an abundance of young talent, players without egos, management team in their prime and getting the best from the squad, motivated dressing room, everyone pulling together and a set of forgiving local supporters who are tightly connected to the club and area and who will afford him the time to get this of it perfect.
Just what he deserves, except for the massive paycheck.
magicmac54
May 6, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Comment #173Fenham
I couldn`t resist mate 😀 😀 i blame you as you put it in my head 😀 😀
HWTL
ToonDarnSarf
May 6, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Comment #174Coming Home – the grip in that photo isn’t correct though, I can see that. I’m also probably not leaning quite as much these days and I’m a little more upright. I haven’t hit too many 249 drives recently, let alone 349!
coming home
May 6, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Comment #175And with Magic there it could only be good banta and no agro Magic defuses all agro
Fenham to Chalfont
May 6, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Comment #176CH,
You can still make shearers on Saturday man Howay. I’ve told you me missus will pick us up and drop you off. Hopefully not from pilgrim police station on the Sunday morning 😉
Darnik and Mund are coming to mate. I think Regan has other commitments (maybe next time for him). Will be a frisk mate, before you fly the neat to the Philippines 😉
IrishRob
May 6, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Comment #177But but but Fenham, ye caught me out, i slipped up remember. Ye are your huge brains caught me red handed.
Lol this is glorious, proves how much utter shite ye waffle.
Fat Basta*d
May 6, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Comment #178Darnik is another baldy uncle 😀
lesh
May 6, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Comment #179Fenham
Now don’t you forget that you said you’d get your chum, Mund a ticket. He’s worked his little socks of fighting your corner and he deserves a little reward.
And while I’m on, I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that I couldn’t help but be impressed by your language (“You’re a coward and a the dirtiest of little RATS…You have jam jars bottoms for glasses and look like a raging nonce and I’d bet that you are too…..”).
Such eloquence, the product of a classical education.
Your tales from your fantasy world were much more entertaining. Tales of your friends in high places, presentations for your directors, opportunities you couldn’t refuse, Elfin Safety (is that Mund’s safety?)
coming home
May 6, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Comment #180Fenham
Cheers mate but I’m in Scotland at the weekend but I’m probably missing something special as you lads will have a great time as yous are some quality people ill keep reading for the updates
Buy Magic a beer for me and I’ll square u up when I see you next
Fenham to Chalfont
May 6, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Comment #181Ohhh sweaty I’ve just got a right fright there when the team nearly scored against us and I’ve bloody done a wooopsy in me corduroys what will I do ohh sweaty ooohhhhh. 😆
lesh
May 6, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Comment #182Fenham
Is there still an police station on Pilgrim St?
Fenham to Chalfont
May 6, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Comment #183Would you believe it. The troll, IrishNob and Lesh all on the same page. Probably all sat together in a creepy crypt where they have their cult meetings. Strange lot these are, I think Munster has bailed on them, he’s not as thick as I thought. Hmm 😉
magicmac54
May 6, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Comment #184Coming Home
Evening marra, you make me sound like an nominee for the nobel peace prize 😀 😀 it`s just a shame you can`t make it mate, would loved to have met you before you head off to the Philippines in September.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 6, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Comment #185CH,
Hopefully another time mate. Fenham lad and salt of the earth.
Reet that’s me away the place reeks all of a sudden. Good night all apart from the 3 stranger dangers. Leave them to it.
coming home
May 6, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Comment #186Magic
Still time mate first match next season you never know
magicmac54
May 6, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Comment #187talkSport is brilliant tonight 😀 😀
https://www.youtube.com/live/aq9k0ODDlWI?si=6hDGXZYaEeVqal9Y
magicmac54
May 6, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Comment #188Coming Home
If you turn up on Saturday i`ll buy you a whole bottle of whiskey and thats a promise young fella.
Fat Basta*d
May 6, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Comment #189Look ma im flying
Weeeeeeeee
Fat Basta*d
May 6, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Comment #190Reports of attempt to assassinate MBS
Fat Basta*d
May 6, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Comment #191More like rumours
magicmac54
May 6, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Comment #192One for John J, Lesh, and Swablr
https://youtu.be/YpgL1J4O5ko?si=q7FTCO_9oSyn-8sl
magicmac54
May 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Comment #193Go on Alice ya girl ya, not bad for a Man Utd fan 😀 😀
https://youtu.be/lzfMnqIjlAE?si=kan4Ly6_8k_rDxRE
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
May 7, 2024 at 1:21 AM
Comment #194I’d certainly keep Wilson, if I could. But then again, I’m sentimental. The club won’t be of course. Which is how it should be. Depends on the quality of the offers that come in for him, and if a good one comes in early enough to replace him, and whether he wants to go of course. I suspect Eddie Howe might be more inclined to let Miggy go.
Wimbletoon
May 7, 2024 at 1:34 AM
Comment #195Teamtalk article saying Casemiro will have his choice of Saudi clubs this summer, and MU will hold out for £30M.
Surely with the way the Rat is behaving then no Saudi club is going to help MU offload that £350k per week waste of space, AND, pay them £30M too??!!
No other clubs around the world can afford him, so if Saudi clubs say no then MU are stuck with him till his contract expires in 2025.
lesh
May 7, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Comment #196Magic
Such a sweet song @192 and here’s one in the same vein.
https://youtu.be/RFqWS6CTt8s?si=T2X7n5-O_Z0p3dwI
Coming Home lives near Allendale and might be able to tell you all about it.
lesh
May 7, 2024 at 2:10 AM
Comment #197For any Lou Reed fans……
https://youtu.be/o7p1UmzikNI?si=zbo-0ZJ7OTfCcP3M
lochinvar
May 7, 2024 at 4:15 AM
Comment #198Good article here about the global fan base and the Irish Mags.
https://www.themag.co.uk/2024/05/newcastle-united-supporters-clubs-introducing-the-irish-mags/
We’ll need a 70,000 SJP to make sure everyone fits in. No tourists for us, just pure fans. Belter.
Raj of Hailsley
May 7, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Comment #199Can’t bloody wait until they decide on a new stadium size to end all this talk of the 70 and 85K seater we’ll need.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 7, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Comment #200Reading that link loch has put up #198. I wonder if the ledge and Magic are aware of this group of NUFC die hards? I know Magic is a Belfast man, so maybe there is a Belfast group also?