Here are some of Eddie Howe’s comments today in his press conference, and because it’s the final home game of the season against Brighton tomorrow afternoon (3:00pm KO) he has taken the opportunity to thank Newcastle fans for their support at St. James’ Park.
“We are competing for something; we are in the mix. We have three games in a massive week for us, it will go down to the wire. We back ourselves, we are in a good place.”
“We have loved playing at home this season, I have been really pleased with how we have performed at home.”
“We have a good feel, good energy and have been very aggressive in our play. We are thankful for the support we have received from the fans.”
“The crowd have embraced our style. It’s been a good partnership between the crowd and the players.”
“Kieran is getting closer; he has trained this week. It was the first time with the group.”
“He trained well, it has been a good week for him. I will make a decision today whether he will be involved tomorrow.”
I would be surprised if Trippier starts tomorrow, but he may come on in the second half to set him up for the crucial final 2 games of the season at Manchester United And Brentford.

What do you think?
255 comments so far
Hibbit
May 10, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Comment #81” if ” Kelly can stay fit and consistent the lb position is his for the taking,
Fenham to Chalfont
May 10, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Comment #82Staying fit )Kelly) is the million dollar question?
Fat Basta*d
May 10, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Comment #83Gordon player of season
Davas
May 10, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Comment #84I’d like to see Tino and Hall start tomorrow. It’s good to have their pace at the back and I don’t think krafth is a slouch either. Its alsi good to have their offensive qualities to give a balance
coming home
May 10, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Comment #85Anyone wanna know what the troll looks like have a deeksie at a picture of Austin Powers
😆
Fat Basta*d
May 10, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Comment #86Or they could just look at my avatar you homeless spicehead
Fat Basta*d
May 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Comment #87Cu*t Home, you have my permission to post all my details on here. Let’s see what you got smelly tramp
Fat Basta*d
May 10, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Comment #88Dont tell me you followed your daughter to see where she visits me 😀
Fenham to Chalfont
May 10, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Comment #89CH,
Don’t put anything up on here.
coming home
May 10, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Comment #90Iv told you before my daughters 15 woody Allen
coming home
May 10, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Comment #91Fenham
Don’t worry I won’t I know how shit works
Fat Basta*d
May 10, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Comment #92Dont lie spicehead
Fat Basta*d
May 10, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Comment #93But you have my permission to put it up loser 😀
Fenham to Chalfont
May 10, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Comment #94I’m just as guilty but this filthy nobody is getting what it wants when people bite. It’s just a sick twisted little activist that needs blanked. It’s a good for nothing it’s Greta Thunberg with glasses lol.
Fat Basta*d
May 10, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Comment #95Ha ya fat kunt. Diomande from Porto 😀
cyprus
May 10, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Comment #96Weak at heart, look away!
My predictions for the remaining games:
Tomorrow, draw.
Next game, loss.
Last game, win.
60 points and sixth place sealed on goal difference.
Ok, you can look again… I was just saying we’ll clinch sixth, so all good 🙂
jane
May 10, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Comment #97i think your predictions are right.
Romford mag
May 10, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Comment #98All those going to the blog meet tomorrow
Enjoy 🙂
HWTL
martoon
May 10, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Comment #99Darnik @65 Don’t worry I’ll have Mrs martoon with me as we’re going to the match afterwards so you’ll not be the only one. 🙂
Darnik
May 10, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Comment #100Martoon
We met you last time but not the Mrs if I remember correctly?
Essex Geordie Bill
May 10, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Comment #101Bit jealous about the blog meet up, probably find it a bit difficult to get to it even If I was still living up there.
Have fun lads and be nice to each other! 🙂
Essex Geordie Bill
May 10, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Comment #102I’ve got Tino, Hall and Joelinton in my Eddie Bingo, no trips or Wilson. Eddie seems to be very confident and so do I that we’ll win.
tannerabag
May 10, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Comment #103There are ways to win all of the next three games – other teams have done it, and I will be disappointed if we don’t.
One thing that might not assist, is if we play Trips from the start in these games, with everything going through him, and all the set pieces being taken by him.
Hall and Tino have opened up new opportunities since they’ve been starting and I’m hoping for the same tomorrow.
tannerabag
May 10, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Comment #104Should have added, have fun at the meet-up tomorrow.
check the toastie
May 10, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Comment #105Blog meet up shud be a laff.
See you lads at somepoint.
After game are we all meeting in Wonderbar? Its as important as before the game?
check the toastie
May 10, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Comment #106Folk in much happier moods after demolishing the oppo
Essex Geordie Bill
May 10, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Comment #107Had my car renewal quote and the greedy buggars want to virtually double my premium.
I am having a good look at other possibilities, no way I’m paying what they want!
check the toastie
May 10, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Comment #108Anyway me and me pal will be in Wonderbar straight after game. Will sit outside on a table. Just shout toastie as you walk in.? and a pint is yours
Fenham to Chalfont
May 10, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Comment #109Check
Where’s wonderbar mate?
Fenham to Chalfont
May 10, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Comment #110Checking get me a pint also if it’s me as I’ve been sourthernised I drink G&T me mates up here couldn’t believe it. They said you always drunk bud. Ye cannot beat G&T proper man’s peeve 😉
Fenham to Chalfont
May 10, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Comment #111Check*
check the toastie
May 10, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Comment #112In the Gate. Its mint. Proper good craic. DJ is Mad Mick used to do Idols years ago.
Every toon fan should have had experience of Idols. What a quality joint
Mund
May 10, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Comment #113Loves a blue WKD 😉
check the toastie
May 10, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Comment #114Wouldnt suit a few wokey’s on here mind.
Geordie Dancer and better dancer’s sort of place
Fenham to Chalfont
May 10, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Comment #115Mund,
Blue WKD now we’re talking 😉
Fenham to Chalfont
May 10, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Comment #116Check,
Aye the woke mob might not like it but the wokey tickets may 😉
magicmac54
May 10, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Comment #117Evening lads my mate and myself had a brilliant day in the dog and parrot with Sir Peter the Pug, and lot of beer was consumed 🙂 just back to the Hotel at 8-30 getting ready to head out again to Sergant Peppers about 9-30pm, it looks like TDS is hooking up with us also tonight, looking forward to see all you blog folks tomorrow.
Keep er lit good people
HWTL
lesh
May 10, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Comment #118Fenham
Drinks G&Ts and there’s nowt wrong in that but isn’t Bombay Sapphire your tipple of choice? Now that’s regarded as a poser’s gin and that seems right for you.
There’s nowt wrong with Gordon’s if your going to mix with a basic tonic – no pretence and no need to put on a poash Bombay Sapphire accent on while ‘patting the passy on the cushing and pashing it with ya faat’
Fenham to Chalfont
May 10, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Comment #119here the stalker right on Que 😆
lesh
May 10, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Comment #120Magic
You’ve been on the hoy all day and you’re out again later on?
Jeez, you’ve got some stamina and I hope have a safe and enjoyable night.