Newcastle continue a very difficult stretch with a clash at Stamford Bridge. The Magpies are coming off a very disappointing 1-0 defeat against Brighton at St. James’ Park. Now the terrain gets much more difficult.
It’s back to back matches against the Blues, who come to Newcastle for the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Then it’s Arsenal at home to finish off a potentially revealing week.
Eddie Howe has been forced into changes for today’s critical fixture with Anthony Gordon out injured. Here is today’s team which has two changes from last Saturday’s defeat.
HOWAY NEWCASTLE. ? pic.twitter.com/G9B6omkflM
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) October 27, 2024
This is who Blues boss Enzo Maresca has named for the hosts.
Your Sunday team news is here. ???#CFC | #CHENEW pic.twitter.com/0UCfmwN8jQ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 27, 2024
Newcastle are in the bottom half of the table and in desperate need of a result. The Magpies just haven’t gotten fully going this term and a poor summer window may be a partial culprit.
Change can be swift in the Premier League and today holds a possibility for redemption against a Jekyll and Hyde Chelsea side. Hopefully, its Newcastle’s day with three points and a corner turned.
Howay The Lads!
902 comments so far
Rotonda heights
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Comment #841I wonder if EH now regrets saying ” there’s not many players out there who could improve us”
jimiley
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Comment #842I would take a win over the Gooners over Chelsea. Too many good teams in Cup. You just know it will be dippers away
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Comment #843Been out on my morning walk then cut grass ( shouild be more collecting sycamore leaves!!) and put washing out ( a new man’s work is never done) whilst listening to podcats
The one on Black and White (Chronic ) today(?) had Simon Bird on and he was interesting as usual ( I quite like the guy) with some insights into the journo’s collabrative approach to the pressers and comparing how they are run now compared to Pardhew/Rafa/Bruce
He prefered old style when the written press used to stay back and often have off record chats
Now they are all televised and there is no seperate session after cameras are gone when especially Rafa would speak for longer with just written press often reminiscing
lesh
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Comment #844NY Mag
Aye, those night-shift hours provided some very pleasant craic and yes, it’d be nice to be able to have a catch up with you and a those who contributed. One day eh?
A Geordie Mongrel
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Comment #845Eddie’s Bingo closes at 5:30 tonight. https://www.nufcblog.com/2024/05/19/newcastle-finish-7th-with-good-4-2-win-but-now-wait-on-europa-conference-qualification/comment-page-3/#comment-3049526
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Comment #846Jimiley
I know what you mean but I keep hoping we canwin, get a decent draw for a change and reach semi’s
We are far too off pace for top 4 and I still feel lower placing for Europe isn’t yet beyond us but Carabao represents our best chance still of winning something
Its not beyond the realms of possibility that we win both games – it’s what we sometimes do 🙂
Just don’t bank on it
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Comment #847U21 team that lost 3-0 to League 1 Mansfield.
Newcastle United Under-21s: Aidan Harris, Leo Shahar, Cathal Heffernan (c), Charlie McArthur, Dylan Charlton, Travis Hernes, James Huntley (Anthony Munda 61), Jay Turner-Cooke, Johnny Emerson (Trevan Sanusi 46), Garang Kuol (Sean Neave 61), Ben Parkinson.
Subs not used: Adam Harrison, Alfie Harrison, Josh Donaldson, Harry Powell.
Essex Geordie Bill
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Comment #848Garang Kuol got his 1st start for them.
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Comment #849Lesh
Enjoyed the music and craic back then (Lockdowns!) but i’m not such a night owl these days – unless you count waking up in the early hours and struggling to get back over 🙂
lesh
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Comment #850It’s good to see that The Blog’s very own Mr Perception, Mr Sensitive has shown his true colours again. He doubtless believes that that lad responsible for the mayhem and murder in Southport should’ve been drowned at birth!
I wonder what his hero Mr Lennon’s up to at the moment? Fermenting more bile for his followers to spew out?
Apologies to you mainstreamed who understandably don’t want to see such as I’ve just posted, but it’s noticeable that nowadays been said to the cause of it.
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Comment #851Lesh
I noticed and left alone as it’s not worth it
Stay on football, music and general craic – don’t bite
lesh
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Comment #852magscar
Aye they were pleasant hours and unfortunately, age’s caught up with me. I ain’t got the stamina and like you, my sleeps interrupted and getting back into the land of nod isn’t easy.
We really should arrange a BoF (boring owld phart) meet – it’d be like Last of The Summer Wine…….
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Comment #853Essex
I see sanussi got a half so doubt he”ll even be in tonight’s squad as some maybe hoped
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Comment #854I think he will go for a strong team with Longstaff and Kelly starting and possibly Kraft
If he does who will be left out!?
Chelsea can and will make a lot of changes I suspect
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Comment #855Lesh
🙂
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Comment #856Anyway that’s my break over and have a meeting with Table Tennis table to come now so later
If we have a shocker tonight it might take a night’s sleep (interrupted or not) before I’ll feel like comenting though
Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 30, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Comment #857Lesh,
None of that post at #849 makes no sense can you elaborate what you’re trying to say?
Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 30, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Comment #858magscar,
I’ll not bother asking what you’re on about @ #850 as I don’t have time to read your war and peace response or if I do have time fall asleep.
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Oct 30, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Comment #859I’ll hav a look later fat kunt
Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 30, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Comment #860Look later you’ve already looked at it troll boy as you have all the time in the world as you don’t work and your soul purpose in life is live and troll on this blog, or X.
You sad pathetic oxygen thief.
Hibbit
Oct 30, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Comment #861that’s us off to the Toon
enjoy the game boys and girls. wherever your watching it,
🙂 Good Luck Toon Army 🙂
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Oct 30, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Comment #862Who has set their beds this morning bed setters 😀
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Oct 30, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Comment #863Oxygen is free ffs how can you steal it.
These retards nowadays
Davas
Oct 30, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Comment #864Simon Jordan discussing how we are being held back by psr
https://youtu.be/EOMsbLwt1j0?si=I5wjD2Vsnif31Bs8
cleveleysbob
Oct 30, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Comment #865Hi everyone,
I’ve been asked by the person many of you will know as GeordieTom to pass on the sad news that his Wife after many years of illness has passed away.
Tom isn’t able to post on here anymore, but knows many of you will be saddened by this news.
His Wife has expressed her wish to wear one of her Toon shirts for her funeral as she was a mad toon supporter as so many of us are.
If you wish to leave any messages for Tom they can be sent by direct message on Discord or left on here and I’ll forward them all to Tom on your behalf.
Kind regards,
Bob.
cleveleysbob
Oct 30, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Comment #866PS, on Discord, Tom is known as #joe.
Fenham to Chalfont
Oct 30, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Comment #867Tom,
I’m truly sorry to learn of your sad loss and passing of your dear wife. I’m sending my most heartfelt condolences, my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
May the beautiful memories of your wife bring you peace. All the best, stay strong and god bless.
captainmarvel
Oct 30, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Comment #868Tom, that is so,so, sad! I just want to say heartfelt wishes to you and your family and many commiserations to you all.
magicmac54
Oct 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Comment #869Geordie Tom
Tom i`m so sorry to hear that sad news about the passing of your dear wife mate, and i send my deepest commiserations to you and all your family circle Tom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Take care and God Bless.
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Comment #870Bob
Thanks for passing on sad news
I often chatted with Tom on here back in day (he and missus were big cruise fans if i recall correctly)
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Comment #871Geordie Tom/Joe
My condolences to you and family
I know what you will be going through ( I lost my good lady over 2 years ago )
Stay strong Bonny Lad
It gets easier but never easy but i trust you’ll come through especially if you have good family
God bless mate
Darnik
Oct 30, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Comment #872Sorry to hear your terrible news Tom, thoughts are with you and your family mate stay strong and I’ll have a drink for her x
Rotonda heights
Oct 30, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Comment #873Does anyone think it’s a good thing EH extending 2 x 33 year old CB’s contracts?
PM gets a lot of stick but from where I’m standing he’s just bought in a wonderkid ahead of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Milan and other elite clubs, while EH got Kelly in on seemingly quite high wages.
I know which one I’d prefer in charge of transfers.
Rotonda heights
Oct 30, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Comment #874R.I.P Tom’s wife. Awful sad news.
Mickey G
Oct 30, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Comment #875Awful news Geordie Tom.
Puts life in perspective .
Condolences to you and your family
jimiley
Oct 30, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Comment #876Eddie does not like to sell players.
He does keep them until they have no value and then we end up having a fire sale with Anderson and Minteh.
My opinion is that both are cracking players but Minteh will be the new Toney.
How we manage to keep players like Almiron and Wilson (should have been sold a few years ago and not given contract extension) and sell Anderson and Minteh is beyond me.
Still, what do I know. ? I ain’t getting paid 10 mil to make the decisions so I must be wrong
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Comment #877Tuff
https://youtu.be/olOx0-wm4BQ?si=cFYHEt3AH6ARlD2E
Just watched this – I know you’re a big fan so will probably enjoy
In my top 5 albums
IrishRob
Oct 30, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Comment #878Very very sorry to hear about your wife Tom. May she R.I.P.
lesh
Oct 30, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Comment #879cleveleysbob
Sad to hear of Mrs Geordie Tom’s (GT) wife passing away.
At times, GT came across as a bit of a curmudgeon but it was always clear that he adored his they’ll wife and I’m sure her death’ll have hit him like a brick. I know I’ll mean nothing to him but please pass on my good wishes at such a sad time.
lesh
Oct 30, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Comment #880Fenham
@856 in which you claim that my post at #849 makes no sense can you…., speaks volumes
Errr…. has anyone ever explained what a double negative is and means?
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