Newcastle came from behind to draw this game 1-1 and then won the penalty shootout 5-4.
This is the side Newcastle started tonight at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against Tottenham in our first pre-season friendly – just 3 days after the Premier League season came to an end.
?? | The line up as @NUFC face @SpursOfficial at The MCG in Melbourne.#NUFC #MagsDownUnder pic.twitter.com/rWEW9eOIdY
— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) May 22, 2024
Tottenham took the lead after 32 minutes through former transfer target James Maddison, and Trippier was replaced by Jacob Murphy after a few more minutes.
It was rustiness for Nick Pope, who made a very sloppy pass out from the back that was intercepted – but he needs games to get back his sharpness.
It wasn’t long before Newcastle were on level terms and it was that man Isak again who scored the goal.
Isak was on there to tap the ball home to make it 1-1, which was the score at halftime.
Callum Wilson came on for Isak at the start of the second half and Joe White came on for Joelinton.
After 50 minutes Harvey Barnes went close with a shot from just outside the penalty box.
And then more changes as Harrison Ashby came on for Miggy Almiron, Alex Murphy for Dan Burn, and Amadou Diallo for Harvey Branes – so it’s all change in this game.
After 64 minutes Australian youngster Garang Kuol came on for Wilson, and Lucas DeBolle came on for Guimaraes.
There were other changes made towards the end by Eddie Howe and Newcastle finished the game with a 1-1 draw against Tottenham – and then we went to penalties.
Newcastle won the shootout 5-4 on penalties not missing a single penalty and Harrison Ashhby ensured the win when he scored with Newcastle’s 5th penalty.
A win is a win.
So, Newcastle have started their far-east tour but a game like this seems pointless from a football viewpoint – although it gives a chance for the youngsters to shine.
We have to think Newcastle must be close to the FFP thresholds for the past 3 years to take this trip to Australia in this financial year, which ends June 30th.
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188 comments so far
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Comment #81Maybe the point lesh is making us that every1 has seen fat kunts face (and belly) so they might know which kunt is writing as fatman to chalfont
Charlie in the Gallowgate
May 22, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Comment #82Martoon
It has been a problem for me playing out from the back.
To successfully play out the back you need players who are comfortable on the ball.
Certain players in our team are not the best with the ball and rely to much on Schar and Bruno playing as a defensive mid. This results in us playing to much sideways backward football.
Some times you have to go long take Cityand the dippers they play a combination of playing out from the back and the long ball
jane
May 22, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Comment #83“Nervous for Saturday”
is that when you are having your lobotomy? will be good if it works.
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Comment #84No its when John Connor wins the war for us fingers crossed
Wor B
May 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Comment #85A bit like everyone has seen Jedi’s face, a spotty teenager, squinting from under his coolie hat.
😆
jane
May 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Comment #86it amazes me how any professional footballer is not comfortable on the ball. how do they get to the top level in football without this basic skill.
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Comment #87Ashworth blaming Eddie
jane
May 22, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Comment #88“No its when John Connor wins the war for us fingers crossed”
does he play for Man City?
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Comment #89Wor b having a ladies night with spag bol and his 2 daughters
jane
May 22, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Comment #90i think Atalanta may surprise Leverkusen.
jane
May 22, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Comment #91“Wor b having a ladies night with spag bol and his 2 daughters”
JohnJ isn’t going
Mister Tuff
May 22, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Comment #92Lesh – you have been correctly called out by a couple of posters re trying to create mischief and possibly trying to identify posters (stalking)_. You need to apologise to the blog for your disgraceful leftoid politico tactics.
I know you might be excited that there is going to be an early election but please don’t post any of your politico shite on here.
A very lengthy sabbatical from the blog would be a good idea – say a couple of years.
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Comment #93https://x.com/Scuba_Steve26/status/1703098504019681495?s=20
Wor B, there you are 😀
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Comment #94With Fatty Fenners wife and Jane 😀
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Comment #95Jane do you love a ladies night. Your dance moves could do with some improvement
lochinvar
May 22, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Comment #96Love it
If Freeman stays at Palace then we may not have a replacement for Ashworth until after the transfer window closes.
Ratcliffe go whistle.
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Comment #97Jane cant dance
Mister Tuff
May 22, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Comment #98That Ashworth bloke is definitely a rat – secret talks about the Toon. A few on here support him – no great surprise that the rat pack support the rat faced fu**er.
Ya rats, like crooks and perves always support one another.
Regan
May 22, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Comment #99Been reading these comments about Bruno..
Will he stay..or will he go..
My thoughts are..
If he’s thinking of leaving for pastures new..
Would he haul his arse half way around the world for a meaningless friendly..
I doubt it..
(Not read back too much so apologies if it’s already been mentioned)..
Raj of Hailsley
May 22, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Comment #100Mr Tough,
You were Jimmy Saville’s personal special constable, ooo er matron.
Regan
May 22, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Comment #101Jimmy savile ffs..
“It’s nearly bank holiday weekend.. time to crack open a cold one”
😆
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Comment #102Jimmy Saville is fatty fenners uncle
Regan
May 22, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Comment #103Annnnnd.. I’m away..
Enjoy the long weekend all..
jane
May 22, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Comment #104“i think Atalanta may surprise Leverkusen.”
Atalanta 2 up
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Comment #105Told you we should look at lookman
jane
May 22, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Comment #106heart this comment if you think i know about football
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Comment #107Leverkusen are usually kings of comeback. Game not over
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Comment #108“heart this comment if you think i know about football”
If only you knew how to dance
scott
May 22, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Comment #109Vincent Kompany for Bayern,didn’t see that coming!
Regan
May 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Comment #110“Patter is shite on here tonight”
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Comment #111Play with your cucumber
Not another deJong
May 22, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Comment #11229th July 2022
Newcastle beat Atalanta 1-0 in preseason match. They were not as ferocious but similarly dynamic and now look close to being European champions (level 2).
Regan
May 22, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Comment #113They dicked Liverpool..
That’ll do for me..
mctoon
May 22, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Comment #114What a hat-trick that is … Game over.
Ronway
May 22, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Comment #115It’s not just about team selection, etc. but there are a host of skills required to manage a Premier League team; Eddie Howe obviously has whatever it is in abundance.
” Eddie Howe’s classy gesture after interrupting Newcastle United interview in Australia.
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been praised for his post-match interview after beating Tottenham Hotspur.”
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/eddie-howes-classy-gesture-after-29220667?int_source=mantis_rec&int_medium=web&int_campaign=more_like_this
Not another deJong
May 22, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Comment #116Hattrick in the final!
Regan
May 22, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Comment #117And.. before I go ..
I used to live behind the Saxon in Hartlepool..
Drank in there and the travel lodge..
Check the toastie..
He goes to my kind of place..
Legend..
Not another deJong
May 22, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Comment #118Can Lookman play left back?!?
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Comment #119Hows Ederson looking
Fat Basta*d
May 22, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Comment #120https://x.com/PolitlcsUK/status/1793381779669156305
Oh oh