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
Davas
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Comment #81This ref has let Southampton get away with loads of sh*t
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Comment #82Joelinton has been sensational and Isak you can tell is trying. Everyone else has been poor.
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Comment #83Liveramento is just not ready, neither is hall imo.
Trippier will start the next match.
Toonces
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Comment #84Schar really let us down there. He should know better. He always has had that something that has held him back from being sought after by so called bigger clubs around Europe and we just saw it there.
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Comment #85The Prince’s
Southampton are playing well out wide. On Halls side Gordon was staying up and they got in behind twice. Bruno asked Gordon for help back there by the looks of it.
Walker Pete and Brereton doubling up on the right and making life difficult for Livramento. Again they’ve got in behind on a couple of occasions.
Toon Brigade
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Comment #86I think Hall looks a little lost at times.
I think Targett will come in at left back soon
Toonces
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Comment #87Great finish by big Joe for the goal. Nice pass from Isak to find him.
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Comment #88We just need to see the win out. Win will be very important
ChicoUSA
Aug 17, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Comment #89I just can’t get over how cool and calm Isak is out there! He intercepts the poor pass from their keeper, calmly looks up, sees Joelinton and makes a beautiful pass through several defenders for the goal! Isak truly is special!
lukes26
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Comment #90probably the worst performance from Bruno in a black and white shirt.
I think newcastle actually play better with trippier. he’s very intelligent when newcastle are in possession
very disjointed performance even before the idiotic red
JohnJ
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Comment #91I suspect Newcastle will be upping their bid for the Palace guy now!
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Comment #92As crap as Targett is going forward I just dont worry when he’s in defence he’s so good at defending.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Comment #93Cmon the 10, hammer the 12!
Pottsclock
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Comment #94No doubt we’re lack a lot of sharpness. First game of the season against a team we’re not familiar with. Not unusual but certainly not welcome either.
Eddy has a few things to sort out in the dressing room at half time
Bigjim67
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Comment #95We haven’t been good, but Southampton have been very good. Was a harsh red card imo but Schar should know better than hoying his head towards anyone., silly lad.
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Comment #96Lukes 100% and Trippier doesn’t misplaced the type od passes that Tino did today.
I’m so disappointed in him the past 6 months he just doesn’t look like half the player he did in the early days.
Tonyd3b54
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Comment #97absolute and utter disgrace. The ref should be embarrassed that he got fooled by that. Neto should be suspended for half the season and all our players should get a free run at him until he’s literally on the ground crying in pain. There’s no place for that pussy shit in sport and is the main reason why a lot of people do not take soccer seriously. Neto should be the one with the red card. Tackled scharf from behind long after the whistle, dove like a little bitch and got the yellow afterwards for not receiving treatment. 3 yellows in one play. They’re constantly allowed to pull at and take out Gordon and Bruno without cards stopping our ability to get up field. It’s a disgrace
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Comment #98refs still under instruction from PL it would seem!
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Comment #99Phew well done Hall
davetoon
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Comment #100How good is Brereton Diaz missing that goal haha
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Comment #101Hall is out of his depth. Needs a loan out to championship. We need a new LB i said last season we should go for Grimaldo. Grimaldo and Targett/Kelly as LB options.
Get Kelly on now for LB
RUNAWAY777
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Comment #102Howe need get hall off now give the ball away twice in bad places
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Comment #103WTF is Hall doing. Could have conceded us 3 goals second half get him off
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Comment #104I find this less frustrating now we are down to 10 men. Everyone is digging in.
Bigjim67
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Comment #105We’re getting battered
Davas
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Comment #106That sending off has really spoilt this game
peterk3
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Comment #107This refs a right twat
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Comment #108Will he go 3-3-3
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Comment #109Take hall off for Barnes, Liveramento for kelly
davetoon
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Comment #110Hall will get better, he proved that last season. Saved us a certain goal clearing off the line.
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Comment #111I would have gt almiron instead of barnes as almiron is better centrally
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Comment #112Not gonna lie even with 10 men against a promoted team with championship players we are embarassing. Cant even keep the fookin ball for 30 seconds
RUNAWAY777
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Comment #113They better get some players in as this team is not top 6 they have pissed around after one player for god know how long .
davetoon
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Comment #114The crowd has been great today especially since the red card
Davas
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Comment #115Been playing against 12 today
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Comment #116If we don’t concede here it will be a miracle.
Come on lads plzzz hold out. Great defending so far.
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Comment #117Weird not seeing Mandy and Mehrdad in the stands.
IrishRob
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Comment #118Kelly stands off the player and invites them on a bit too much for my liking
davetoon
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Comment #119Sounds like Pope has a minor calf tear
Optimistic geordie
Aug 17, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Comment #120With all the excitment of pre season ,at the very least i expected this game , like many others as an opportunity of us to showcase our intentions for the season, we are haunted to be leading this game, southhampton are not clinical enough, we just need to hold on for a few more minutes