Here is Eddie Howe’s first team selection of the new campaign as the Magpies host Southampton at St. James’ Park. As expected, he didn’t spring any surprises except that Bruno Guimaraes captains the team as he did once in preseason.
HOWAY NEWCASTLE! ? pic.twitter.com/k6iO4ye3dQ
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 17, 2024
It’s a strong bench with plenty of attacking options in Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes, Miguel Almiron, and William Osula. Martin Dubravka remains the number two for the time being.
This is the team Russell Martin has named for the Saints with local man Adam Armstrong getting the call.
Russell Martin's opening day SAINTS ? pic.twitter.com/PeATjVvD0o
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 17, 2024
Newcastle’s aim is to start the season with all three points against a team that bounced straight back up after relegation. It could be difficult as it’s early days and there may be kinks to iron out. Hopefully, the lads will be up for the challenge.
Howay The Lads!
2,256 comments so far
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Comment #413 match ban!
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Comment #42Forget injuries its gona be red cards this season that ‘derails’ us
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Comment #43Stinker of a performance
Murphy is dogshit
Munster Mag
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Comment #44Shocking stuff, optimism gone!
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Comment #45Players hearts in it?
Doesn’t look like it
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Comment #46We’re losing this game it just has that feel about it
Davas
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Comment #47Diaz should have gone. Yellow card for his foul on schar and a yellow for simulation
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Comment #48we need half time so Eddie can reorganise!
Pottsclock
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Comment #49Surely refs and VAR should be able to actually read what went on there. Not aa red, both moved their heads forward. If one goes, so must the other
Jay b bedlingtoon
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Comment #50Refs a joke! 2 fowls on us before Schar did that, and it was soft as no treatment or a mark on him.
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Comment #51We aint getting top 6 on this performance. Hard to fathom how we have come out like this.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Comment #52good game to win now!
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Comment #53Awful transfer window translating to what we are seeing on the pitch
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Comment #54He won’t get a 3 match ban they will appeal that 100% it wasn’t a red simple.
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Comment #55A top 6 clubs with 10 men will find a way to beat a promoted team at home. Will Eddie? Is he elite enough like Klopp. I guess that debate plays in here now
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Comment #56Gordon’s been terrible, but everyone has been shit except Joelinton
peterk3
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Comment #57We definitely need Guehi now.
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Comment #58Its a red all day long. If he could have just kept pushing him on chest with hands it would have been fine but why put your head in there. Get a RCB and keep schar as 2nd choice. He should permanently lose his place now
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Comment #59We’ve lost our heads this game is gone.
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Comment #60Bruno so slow in midfield where Soton nick ball off him more than once. I said we needed that DM but ofc the blog tyrants know more than me
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Comment #61Serious lack of discipline. Sometimes a sign the manager has lost the dressing room.
Munster Mag
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Comment #62Guehi bid will be increased…
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Comment #63You’d have to be proper thick to even suggest Howe has lost the dressing room. Dear me lol
davetoon
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Comment #64Get in Joseph!!!
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Comment #65Our two young full backs are struggling
Jay b bedlingtoon
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Comment #66Get in Big Joe
Pottsclock
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Comment #67Hahaha “We’ve lost our heads this game is gone.”
peterk3
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Comment #68get in
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Comment #69Yessssssss Joeyyyyyyy. We got lucky. Lovely finish
The Prince's Mate
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Comment #70Schar sent off? not like him……well done Big Joe
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Comment #71Now this is usually where we start to play when the pressure is off
Munster Mag
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Comment #72Big Joe hero
JohnJ
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Comment #73Phew…..
Thank God for that!
peterk3
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Comment #74His feet were off the ground it should have been RED
Jay b bedlingtoon
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Comment #75This ref is really poor, they are getting with everything. Love it if we can see this out.
davetoon
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Comment #76Praying we can get that red card reminded but not counting on any leniency or understanding from the Premier League
The Prince's Mate
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Comment #77Arthur….why do you think our fbs are struggling?
Haven’t been able to listen to the game ….just catching up from stuff on here and sky bollocks……sorry….mutv
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Comment #78There’s no way he’s getting a 3 match ban. No way
magicmac54
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Comment #79Whether it was a red card or not is besides the point, it was a stupid and undisciplined over reaction by Schar without doubt.
There we go back of the net by big Joe, the world is not coming to an end after all.
HWTL
Toon Brigade
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Comment #80Lucky but I’ll take it.
Nail biting time 2nd half coming up