Under Eddie Howe, Newcastle have done very well in the domestic cup competitions. The hope is this season will be no different. After a disappointing 1-1 draw at Bournemouth over the weekend, the Magpies are in need of a positive result at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
During his press conference for the league cup tie, Howe committed to fielding a strong but slightly rotated squad. Here is some of what he said:
“We will try and play a really strong team; we want to progress. We will make changes as well at the same time, because we have a squad that I think enables me to do so, while not weakening the quality, we saw the strength of our bench on Sunday, which made a huge difference.
There are a lot of players eager to show what they can do. We are determined to do well; this competition has been good for us. Last year we were incredibly close to another semi-final.”
Howe got some excellent cameos on Sunday that helped salvage a point. Two of the standouts were Harvey Barnes and Kieran Trippier. I expect both to start on Wednesday as part of four overall changes with Lewis Hall and Joe Willock also involved.
Here is the team I predict Howe to name.
I have Anthony Gordon remaining in the starting eleven but jumping to the right flank. Howe must find a way to get his best attackers on the field together. Especially with news this morning that a right winger may not be in the summer’s transfer plans.
Howe also confirmed Sandro Tonali would make the squad after the end of his lengthy suspension. The Italian will likely not start due to a lack of match sharpness though reports are he has been terrific in training.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to put out the team news for this match. Hopefully, the lads can advance in the competition and then complete a few transfers by week’s end.
1,772 comments so far
Not another deJong
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Comment #1681Friggin in the Riggin
https://youtu.be/rMxALY5IaAs?si=sj7qATClPr-qm0mh
lesh
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Comment #1682Mund
I can’t come back with anything other than that (posted @1658)?
What exactly do you want that’ll shut you up?
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Comment #1683The Ledge,
You know that’s not true, you love my posts.
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Comment #1684Tuff, er Lesh is long retired so….
lesh
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Comment #1685NadJ
Ahhh, Frigging in The Riggin….. now there’s a song that takes me back.
The Ledge
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Comment #1686Jail….Lol oh definitely
lesh
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Comment #1687Tuff
Where would we be without your words of wisdom? Short of amazement that you’ve managed to stumble through life so far!
You said you’d been at the Glendale show the other week. What class were you shown in? Ignoramus?
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Comment #1688Off the drink today The Ledge unfortunately, not sure matchday will be the same without my customary four pints before, two during and a few after, might get to remember the game though 😀
lesh
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Comment #1689Jail
Your nigh enough right…. near 30 years in the engineering industry on Tyneside followed by another 10 or so with an NGO (Regulatory body) based in the south, up to retirement in 2011.
The Ledge
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Comment #1690If we lose today, jail it your fault due to the lack of your customary 4 pints drank before the game.
Bed wetters will unleash hell on to you
WLtoon
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Comment #1691Big Al Ramayan in Toon today, normal big news follows.
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Comment #1692Hope loves the attention but he doesn’t shy away from strong opinions on the club, unlike other journos who have a cosier relationship. Some don’t like him because his message isn’t always happy and spoils their view of a perfect manager, perfect club etc
Mund
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Comment #1693Lesh
I’m not going to shut up but what I will do is stop this nonsense with a weird, stalking abuser.
You should get yourself a Thai bride keep yourself occupied 🙂
lesh
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Comment #1694NadJ
Thus is the version of Friggin in the Rigging I remember – before the Sex Pistols came up with theirs
https://youtu.be/UzsApbrnt6I?si=Ifi8HfnDZchIG41C
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Comment #1695At least Jail won’t be wetting the bed though , with his dry bladder 🙂
I’ll make up for you Jail 🙂
Mund
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Comment #1696Munster
Doesn’t shy away…?
So why doesn’t he put the questions to Eddie…?
All the shite he has written and he never backs any of it up in the pressers.
That to me is exactly what shying away is.
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Comment #1697Thai bride? What an odd thing to say.
lesh
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Comment #1698Mund
Why not grow up and admit you’re out of your depth talking finance etc
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Comment #1699Mind you I can see the attraction 🙂
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Comment #1700He puts it on his blogs, which is more than others do.
The Geordie Journos are getting better at it too
lesh
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Comment #1701Munster
That Bride doesn’t come as a surprise…. Mund’s obviously being conched by his hero.
If his school head could read what an employee of his/ hers, Mund’d be out the door!
Mund
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Comment #1702Lesh
Out of my depth…? 😆
You’ve been out of your depth since you signed up to the place. You must of thought it was a Tory blog.
I know a lot more about the finances than you’ll ever know.
lesh
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Comment #1703Munster
being conched = being coached!
Mund
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Comment #1704He puts it on his blogs 😆 😆 😆
He is a coward!
Writing BS with no factual evidence supported and then never puts the said questions to the club or Eddie Howe… 😆
You fluffers are hilarious
Mund
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Comment #1705Someone needs coaching with his English
lesh
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Comment #1706Mund
Of course youvknow a lot more about the finances than I’ll ever know. It’s evident in your posts.
Grow up man
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Comment #1707The Ledge,
:grittedteeth: emoji 😮
Mund
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Comment #1708Lesh
Stop telling me to grow up when your in your 70s and you abused a woman on a football blog for years.
Now who should grow up…?
You’re in your 70s set an example you weirdo
The Ledge
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Comment #1709Mund …..because Hopexl is a click merchant. The other night, he put out he was writing a big story on Twitter and released it behind a pay wall with “it’s starting to feel a bit Mike Ashley.”
Another gutter journalist who lives on misery and bad news because he knows we have a lot of bedwetersxin our fan base who will lap it up.
He is just craftier than Edwards as he says some good things and interesting points to mask his doom loving ways .
A s..t stirrer even Bruce copped that
Mund
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Comment #1710Ledge
Absolutely mate!
Click bait BS nonsense.
Negativity and doom and gloom always sells more.
Never liked him for a long time as I worked out what he was like.
lesh
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Comment #1711WLtoon
I reckon that if Al Ramayans in town he’ll be asking some tough questions
Essex Geordie Bill
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Comment #17121 Hour 54 minutes to KO.
Essex Geordie Bill
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Comment #1713And that’s me done for today as I have family visiting.
Later.
The Ledge
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Comment #1714Yasir is not in town, imo to ask any tough questions .
They would have been asked already.
Hevis here, tk show support to the cause .
A united front after a brushing few weeks is exactly what he should do.
They know we have a lot of bedwetters in our fan base and alot of journalists who are just waiting to drive the knife in so they will show there United all in this together which is the way it should be
magicmac54
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Comment #1715Morning All
I see we have a 1-30 kick off time today,
The team i would love to see selected today is
Pope
Tino– Krafth–Burn–Hall
Bruno– Tonali–Joelinton
Barnes–Isak– Gordon
But i think Eddie will select
Pope
Tino–Krafth–Burn–Hall
Longstaff–Bruno–Joelinton
Murphy–Isak–Gordon
HWTL
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Comment #1716I hope it’s to announce a new stadium after battering Spurs today. Mind, have we had many wins when he’s been here?
Pottsclock
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Comment #1717We’re going to see Tonali at some point today, the question is whether he starts. I also hope he does.
Murphy has been Spurs nemesis in recent matches and so Howe might be tempted to start him. But surely Barnes must also come on to be with Gordon after the performance in the week.
cyprus
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Comment #1718You folks done with the bitching and moaning?
Me, I saved a little in case we lose today 😉
My predictions you say?
Chelsea, Man U* wins, Newcastle draw. I’d break it down for you but I’m going to do the siesta thing till the game starts.
HWTL.
*I know they’re not what they used to be but they have good units and are playing at home. 3.75/1 too good not to risk. You know it makes sense.
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Comment #1719magicmac54,
I’ve gone AG on the right and Barnes in.
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Comment #1720Pottsclock,
I think he’d be more effective starting and getting us a good hold in the game.