Newcastle will have vengeance on their minds when Brentford come to St. James’ Park today for the league cup quarterfinal. The Mags were swarmed by the Bees in a 4-2 away defeat a few weeks ago. However, the St. James’ Park setting this evening will hopefully make for a different outcome.
Newcastle were outstanding in downing Leicester on Saturday with a romping 4-0 win. The lads put in an almost perfect display and will hope to carry that momentum into today’s ultra-important cup clash.
A second straight win and a ticket to the Carabao cup semi-final would certainly help assuage some of this campaign’s frustrations. So let’s hope the lads can get it done tonight.
Howay The Lads!
I will unfortunately not be available to post the teams or watch this match so this can stand in as the match thread.
434 comments so far
ChicoUSA
Dec 18, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Comment #81Tonali, molto bene!!!
AncientC
Dec 18, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Comment #82Sandro ‘The Viper’ Tonali.
cyprus
Dec 18, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Comment #83Decent half. Was a bit “business-like”, ie doing what must be done.
Brentford are a side to be reckoned with, still.
So, will need to continue this.
When I said I was expecting more from Tonali, this is what I meant.
BTW, have you noticed how he’s combining with Bruno? They’re beginning to get an understanding.
That could be bad news.
For the rest of the league.
Pottsclock
Dec 18, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Comment #84Wissa with his arms all round Joelinton as the ball came into the box for the first goal and commentators asking if Joelinton was blocking Wissa from getting back. What on earth were they watching?
Anyway, should be straightforward from now on. Arsenal 0-1 at home to Palace at half-time is a shocker….we can but hope.
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Dec 18, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Comment #85Concentrate lads don’t let them sneak in through sloppy play
We are our own worst enemy in possession so let’s keep it simple for the 1st 10 mins
Munster Mag
Dec 18, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Comment #86Great stuff so far. Tonali heat map shud be a laugh
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Comment #87Arsenal take the lead
IrishRob
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Comment #88We’ve not been good secondhalf at all so far.
magicmac54
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Comment #89Brentford really look a much more ineffective team on their travels to be fair, let`s hope it stays that way 😀
HWTL
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Comment #90Close from AG
IrishRob
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Comment #91Bruno is soooo world class
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Comment #92Great play, pity it didn’t finish with a goal
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Comment #93Palace pull one back 3-2
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Comment #94Schaaaaar
Toon Irish
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Comment #95Yessssss 3-0.
We’re going to Wembley
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Comment #96Unselfish from Bruno
IrishRob
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Comment #97FUKINNNNN LOVE that from Bruno, 2 nil up 20 mins left. So incredibly unselfish when he couldda just tried his luck.
magicmac54
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Comment #98That will do folks, semi final spot sealed 😀
HWTL
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Comment #99Saints pull one back
IrishRob
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Comment #100Hall has been incredible again tonight. But thr motm by far was Sandro he was everywhere.
IrishRob
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Comment #101Tonali is starting to look tired, he was noticeably slower than usual running back just there.
I’d imagine they will tske him off soon. Ran his socks off
magicmac54
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Comment #102Ah yes great to see Miguel Almiron getting a run out also.
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Comment #103Barnes hits the post
magicmac54
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Comment #104Rob i suspect Tonali will want the hattrick so might not fancy coming off mate,
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Comment #105Hall and Gordon were subbed cos they’d miss 1st leg if they got booked. We’ve already lost Schär and Bruno for it.
davetoon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Comment #106Great performance tonight. Plenty of top sides left in the competition though.
magicmac54
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Comment #107JaveaToon
Schar and Bruno will be a huge loss for the semi final mate, is the semi final draw tonight? Perhaps Botman will be fully fit for that semi final.
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Comment #108Bollox, Brentford score
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Comment #109Davetoon.. 4 of them to be exact 😉
IrishRob
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Comment #110That’s annoying Dubs deserved a clean sheet.
But a classic example of how our lack of pace at the back is a real real problem.
cyprus
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Comment #111Well, this was a comprehensive display.
Another team comprehensively beaten, some excellent moves at some intervals, substitutes kept the same level.
24 attempts too.
Congratulations to all involved.
JaveaToon
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Comment #112Magic… Aye, they will be a huge miss.
Not sure about the draw, maybe tomorrow after the Man U v Spurs game
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Comment #113Annoying goal to concede Dubs was let down badly
Been loving his passing though just making us press resistant Pope would lose possession and it would put us under pressure for no reason
Just makes us better on the counter keeping the ball in situations like that
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Comment #114The draw is after the Man Utd Spurs game tomorrow
Munster Mag
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Comment #115Great performance, tonali class. Need pace at centre back
Munster Mag
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Comment #116Schar and Bruno won’t be out apparently Magic
JohnJ
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Comment #117I’ll take that result!
IrishRob
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Comment #118Munster did you hear what the commentator just called Bruno? Ha
magicmac54
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Comment #119Lee Charnley
Bunka Party
Cheers mate.
Adamn_92
Dec 18, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Comment #120Tonali definitely best player on the pitch tonight.
Not just the goals, he was everywhere!
Supporting attacks, covering players when they push forward, fantastic defensive positional play, smart quick passes, tracking runs and chasing back.
Total midfield performance.