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
Mister Tuff
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Comment #1721Thai brides – I don’t think so – more like a Thai lady boy.
Looney Lesh – pease no more about you being a top executive in a world renowned company – getting benefits is not being a top executive it is scrounging.
If it keeps you happy I’ll go along with your fantasies. Please do not come on here in the future saying you were a Field Marshall or Admiral we will not believe you .
If you see a shop titled “General Dealer” it does not mean it is the abode of an Indian Army General – but it is a local convenience shop.
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Comment #1722I’m pretty sure Eddie will go with Murphy
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Comment #1723If going to the match today PLEASE check your wallet to check if your season ticket is hidden
If so you will have to unhide it!
RUNAWAY777
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Comment #1724Pope
Tino krefth brun Hall
Joelinton bruno longstaff
Barnes gordan
That a strong team tonali for longstaff second half.
RUNAWAY777
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Comment #1725Iask up fronr
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Comment #1726Mund I don’t think you understand how journalists work, and how some will push things to a limit but cant go all the way.
Hope watched Bruno and Tonali play together last summer and felt there could be issues there.
He had the balls to say it. So you think the Sky pack would?
So yes he wants the attention but lots of the fawners hate him because he poses hard questions. Watch him some time, as you probably don’t, and are spitting out opinions without even watching the guy.
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Comment #1727I’d imagine you hate Chris on Ever More Nufc?
magicmac54
Sep 1, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Comment #1728Raj Jail
Good day mate, the starting 11 i think Eddie will select today is reflected in my bingo selection, but i would really love him to go with Tonali in midfield, plus Barnes and Gordon on the wings.
Mund
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Comment #1729Munster
I understand exactly how they work. I think you’re mixed up with who understands or not.
People will always float to others who suit their agenda it’s just how the world works and you and Hope have a lot in common.
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Comment #1730You probably don’t even watch Ever More Mund. Too factual for the ostriches.
You ostriches got a bit of a shock this week eh?
Mund
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Comment #1731https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GWYunN5WwAIU6Fj?format=jpg&name=large
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Comment #1732Team out shortly.
Rob do the honours?
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Comment #1733Team out shortly.
Rob do the honours?o
Mund
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Comment #1734Munster
When have you ever done facts 😆
You champion Casey mate
Munster Mag
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Comment #1735No Hall?
Good to see our best wingers though
Big thumbs up for Kelly
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Comment #1736Teams out.
The Ledge
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Comment #1737Barnes starts
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Comment #1738magicmac54,
He has gone with Barnes and AG but no Tonali or Hall, bad FPL pick I might have to address very soon with a WC.
Arthur Romsdale
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Comment #1739I think there’s a slight bit of cowardice in Howes team selection. Delighted to see Barnes starting
RUNAWAY777
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Comment #1740Only got one wrong with the team said hall but kelly got the nod.
All of yous going to the match have good day and a win.
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Comment #1741Cowardice ffs!!!
Rotonda heights
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Comment #1742Not bad but Kelly offers up zip going forward. Got to keep faith with hall as he keeps the ball moving even if he is a bit shaky in defence at times.
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Comment #1743https://x.com/SkySports_Keith/status/1830172852026302861?s=19
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Comment #1744https://x.com/SkySports_Keith/status/1830172852026302861?s=19
Members of PIF, including Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Asma Rezeeq and Jacobo Solis will be in attendance at St. James Park today.
?? Understand #NUFC Chairman Al-Rumayyan has been keen to express his support to everyone at the club in person.
???? This follows a difficult couple of months for the club, after the departure of Amanda Staveley & failure to add transfer targets.
Rotonda heights
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Comment #1745Arthur
Tbf you can’t start Tonali after 10 months out and probably still recovering from Wednesday. Don’t need any more injuries as I’m sure Bunce will have pointed out. I’m sure we’ll see Tonali at some point.
Disappointed not to see Hall, especially at home. Are Spurs a tall team? Maybe why Kelly is in but for me the jury is very much out on Kelly as he offers nothing going forward..
Rotonda heights
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Comment #1746Wonder if we’ll hear any chants for Amanda
magicmac54
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Comment #1747Not surprised Eddie picked Longstaff, but really surprised young Hall has been dropped in favour of Kelly, but great to see our two best wingers starting today.
HWTL
Zorro
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Comment #1748Kelly is no left back howe is killing Lewis Hall
Longstaff is no footballer
Tonalli is fit
Please p I f sack this overrated nomark
AncientC
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Comment #1749https://x.com/SpursOfficial/status/1830202869074493612
Kulusevski playing upfront for Spurs? Packed midfield for them.
Happy to see Werner on the bench. These talented players, who have finishing problems, seem to start hitting the target when it comes to playing against Newcastle.
Rotonda heights
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Comment #1750If you see a shop titled “General Dealer” it does not mean it is the abode of an Indian Army General – but it is a local convenience shop.
Tuff, that was quite amusing.
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Comment #1751Rh,
Wor Flags done something for her against Forest, is she there today like?
IrishRob
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Comment #1752https://x.com/NUFC/status/1830202790003556835
Arthur Romsdale
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Comment #1753Tripps had to start surely, the kid is capable of starting all the way to the euro finals.
IrishRob
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Comment #1754Playing kelly pn the left is a mistake he’s not good enough..he’s grand at cb but it’s a mistake imo.
Tonali should 100% be starting, and sub Longstaff on notbthe other way around.
I’m OK with Gordon or Barnes playing right Barnes deserves the start he’s been solid.
The Ledge
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Comment #1755Well said Neville “you can’t keep holding Newcastle Back “
Pottsclock
Sep 1, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Comment #1756It seems that Howe wants to play Kelly when we play against a counter attack minded opponent, and Hall when we are less threatened and he wants our defenders to push up wide.
He’ll either be completely vindicated or castigated by that decision today. Kelly vs Kulusevksi is one of the key battles today
Mister Tuff
Sep 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Comment #1757Big test today -think we’ll find out how good or how poor we are. Not confident at all at this stage. This game is a very good test for us.
Mister Tuff
Sep 1, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Comment #1758Hall drifts upfield and exposes his fullback position – he’s not quick at getting back.
Adamn_92
Sep 1, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Comment #1759HWTL
Cullerfornia Lad
Sep 1, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Comment #1760Come on Toon