Here is the team Eddie Howe will field for today’s match at Bournemouth. It has two changes from the 1-0 victory over Southampton last weekend with Emil Krafth and Lloyd Kelly in for Fabian Schar and Lewis Hall.
Let's get to work! ? pic.twitter.com/QQafvUf9eP
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 25, 2024
It’s a full debut for Kelly which creates some intrigue about the backline. Will Krafth play at right-back and Tino Livramento on the left? Or is Kelly a straight swap for Hall?
The bench is a strong one with plenty of options for Howe. There is a bit of a surprise that John Ruddy gets the call ahead of Martin Dubravka and Odysseas Vlachodimos.
This is the eleven Andoni Iraola has named for the hosts.
Our line-up for #BOUNEW. Let's go, Cherries ? pic.twitter.com/xl8ubSdOMp
— AFC Bournemouth ? (@afcbournemouth) August 25, 2024
A win and Newcastle will join a trio of clubs to start the campaign with all six points. That would provide some confidence ahead of a momentous week with the Carabao Cup match at Nottingham Forest and Spurs on the horizon.
Howay The Lads!
1,012 comments so far
The Prince's Mate
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Comment #41Hi pop pickers for those watching the game we salute you
Does anyone else think Pope is looking a little cagey?
The Prince's Mate
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Comment #42First….on the 2nd page
The Prince's Mate
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Comment #43Well deserved Bournemouth…big Joe looks uninterested/knackered
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Comment #44Awful stuff
IrishRob
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Comment #45We’ve been quite bad the past 10 mins.
I told ye last week wasn’t a one off. I think we’re in trouble without a few players. The high press is well and truly gone. Our passing shocking.
Munster Mag
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Comment #46We are fkin useless.
Major problems out there. The press is gone, Gordon is poor along with a few more
We don’t look bothered
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Comment #47Kraft and Livramento asleep
AncientC
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Comment #48Not going to worry yet. Figured the team would need 2 goals to win.
Harvey Barnes will light them up once he gets on.
Munster Mag
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Comment #49A mid table team all day long right now
RUNAWAY777
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Comment #50At this present time anybody who thinks where top 6 team needs to shake there head Gordon thinking how can I get a move to Liverpool
Joelinton fault don’t tell me there’s not something going on in the dressing room this is really bad now .
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Comment #51I’d be shocked if Howe was in charge this time next season
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Comment #52At least yous have got something real to whine about now!!!
Munster Mag
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Comment #53Kraft poor, Joe poor, Gordon awful, Murphy awful, Lobby awful.
We need far more than giving Palace every last dollar for guehi
IrishRob
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Comment #54Take Kelly off for Hall and Gordon off for Barnes
Munster Mag
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Comment #55Wonder why we didn’t try for semenyo
Munster Mag
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Comment #56Jail I’ve never heard of someone getting a football shirt tailored.
Are u serious???
lochinvar
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Comment #57At this level you can not, we can not afford to give away goals like that.
If we aim for top 3 we can not afford to loose games against the likes of Bournemouth.
If Gordon had been out on the left wing Joe would have moved the ball up to his, problem avoided.
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Comment #58Kelly is dirt
The Prince's Mate
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Comment #59Hindsight a great thing….ffs
davetoon
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Comment #60Very poor first half. Looks sluggish and uninterested.
The Prince's Mate
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Comment #61We’re letting them take over…
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Comment #62Yes Munster, deadly serious.
IrishRob
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Comment #63Tf is actually going on
Regan
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Comment #64😆
RUNAWAY777
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Comment #65Only one team putting there foot in to win the ball and its not or lot get Murphy kelly longstaff and Gordon off this lot should give the fans there money back on this performance
Pottsclock
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Comment #66Disappointing. We’re at half speed, and there is no reason why the players out there should not be giving more energy when you look at our bench and who can come on.
Munster Mag
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Comment #67Major issues here. Team looks devoid of energy and ideas.
There again it’s been a rancid window so far
Transformative, we were promised….
Munster Mag
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Comment #68Embarrassing Jail
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Comment #69Pfffh, he certainly knows how to make friends and influence people! 🙄
cyprus
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Comment #70Competitive friendly game but when the PL starts we’ll need way more commitment and running than this.
Oh, this IS a PL game? Where’s our famous intensity and passion?
It feels like we’re in a bit of a trance.
Anyway, plenty of time but we sure have to snap out of it and realise we have us a game on our hands.
But, really, this team needs refreshing, new hungry players challenging the “establishment”.
The Ledge
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Comment #71Window so far : mentions 122.
Transformative: mentions 21 .
Peckham Mag
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Comment #72Jesus the match day threads are a thing to behold. The negativity is almost pathological.
Not a good first half. Big Joe right off it but he won us the game last week… funny old game. Gordon doesn’t look himself either. Let’s hope that’s a hangover and not because his head’s gone.
Gonna be a real battle to get something here but we should be good for at least a point. Maybe a 1-2 reversal with Barnes scoring off the bench
Arthur Romsdale
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Comment #73Signing Mark Gaye isn’t going to change much
Regan
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Comment #74Munster..
What’s embarrassing is he comes on here and calls people losers.. then says he’s going to discord..
The pixie is a joke..
RUNAWAY777
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Comment #75If they spend 70 million on that player and lose next few games howie will be in trouble .
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Comment #76Joelinton is playing like a donkey!
The whole team seem to be seconds behind in their thinking, we need to get the cobwebs out second half.
Bmouth def is pretty good though to be fair.
still well winnable though!
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Comment #77We cannot pass wind!!!!!
Joe Linton poor caught in possession
but why time after time do we pass the ball to marked players in dangerous areas
Started well but a continuation of last season. Slow ponderous build up to many passes to many touches on the ball – more often than not looking to pass back as to go forward.
Yea early season but been second best a game and a half
Top four no no no chance unless we rapidly improve
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Comment #78What is embarrassing Munster?
RUNAWAY777
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Comment #79If I was Barnes I’d asking for transfer did not come to keep the beach warm and get hall and trip on.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 25, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Comment #80Charlie
‘but why time after time do we pass the ball to marked players in dangerous areas’
Indeed, just don’t get it either gives me collwobbles when we keep doing it! 🙂