Newcastle hope for a rebound today against Ipswich Town at St. James’ Park. The lads fell to Aston Villa last weekend after claiming 6 straight victories and reaching third in the Premier League table.
The match marks the return of Eddie Howe, who missed the previous three matches with pneumonia. A win in this ultra-critical fixture would thrust Newcastle back into place and in a great position with four matches remaining.
This is the team Eddie Howe has chosen with Joe Willock in for Joelinton, who misses out with a reported minor knee injury. Sven Botman also returns to the squad after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
HOWAY THE LADS! ? pic.twitter.com/42AtoIg11G
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 26, 2025
Here is who Kieran McKenna has named for Ipswich with potential summer target Liam Delap starting.
Your Town for #NEWIPS. ? pic.twitter.com/kKSnJnpqX7
— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) April 26, 2025
Howay The Lads!
634 comments so far
magscar
May 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Comment #601. Well would be if I was a Daydream Believer ( fancy confusing my Monkee songs)
🙂
simon376
May 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Comment #602Raj
Hopefully I’ll give it a tey
Cullerfornia Lad
May 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Comment #603Hope everyone is good on the blog. 3 points would be lovely today HWTL
Mund
May 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Comment #604The season of breaking records and voodoos.
Amex is just another.
In a season when we have lifted that elusive trophy by beating Liverpool for the first time in nearly ten years. To a league double over Man U that hadn’t been seen since the 1930s to a real opportunity to finish second in the league and then remind yourselves of the media love in for Arsenal.
Let’s break another voodoo
HWTL
JaveaToon
May 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Comment #605Magscar…Aye, it’s been a great season whatever happens now, I’m just enjoying the ride. Great to be a team that’s win a cup and still lots to play for. It’s in our hands and I’m very confident we’ll be in the CL next season. What’s not to love about being a toon fan at the moment?
HWTL!!!
Mund
May 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Comment #606I reckon Guehi and Elanga will join the ranks in the summer.
Cheaper deal for Guehi with one year left on his contract and the fact he has been one of our top scorers this season we need to make it permanent 😉
Elanga desperate to come here and link up with Isak
Bills Son Is Back
May 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Comment #607Looking for a big performance from Isak today.
As others have said he’s looked a bit off it the last few games and his body language concerns me a bit. Gone are the days for instance when he used to rally the crowd and even his goal celebrations – with the exception of the cup final – don’t seem as upbeat as they once were.
Even with a new contract I doubt we can afford to pay more than £225k-£250kpw and he could probably get double that as a c£150M signing for Lpool or RM.
If he signs I think he’ll want a release clause at a max of £150M and he might insist on £125M.
I know he is under contract until 2028 but the club are in a Catch 22…
Don’t offer him a new contract and it sends the wrong message to Isak who definitely deserves one…
Offer one and it’s refused and cat is out of the bag on his intentions/ambitions.
Mister Tuff
May 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Comment #608As others have pointed out the Amex has not always been a happy hunting ground for us and the mention of Welbeck again scoring against us brings back horror memories.
We need to wallop this lot once and for all.
I’m going for a victory.
Mister Tuff
May 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Comment #609Magscar – “sunset career” goal from Welbeck – a good and true expression – hopefully not today.
Bills Son Is Back
May 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Comment #610Mund…
Interesting take on Guehi and Elanga.
I’ve never been hugely impressed with Guehi but I haven’t seen a great deal of him so would just Eddie’s judgement if he signed.
Elanga reminds me a bit of ASM… sensational on his day but blows hot and cold but that may be because Forest have so little of the ball in games.
For me, Mbueno would still be my No.1 choice as a RW signing as I think he would be another elite player to join Isak, AG, Tonal, Bruno and Botman.
I’m not so sure Elanga would be the same big step up on Murphy.
JaveaToon
May 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Comment #611Anyone know why there was no match cam video from the Ipswich game?
Mund
May 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Comment #612Bills
Mbuemo would be my shout as first choice as we as he just fits perfectly. Would take a lot to get him IMO.
Guehi would be a great fit and he’s English so would help in Europe and squad registration,
Guehi about 40M I reckon.
I can see about 4 signings this summer
Bills Son Is Back
May 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Comment #613Mister Tuff..
You mentioned the other day you thought Van Hecke was a bit over aggressive when I suggested him as a signing…
Bit ironic coming Mister Tuff 🙂
I’m all for aggressive players, especially CB’s, as long as they aren’t being booked and sent off every other game.
Some ST’s will defo think twice on challenges if they they get whacked with knees and elbows and the odd nut in the back of the head in an aerial challenge. IMO Van Hecke takes aggression to the limit and that’s fine by me… as long as he doesn’t injure one of our players 🙂
I think the fans would love the fire in his belly if he played for us.
A Geordie Mongrel
May 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Comment #614Happy match day everyone! While the excitement for the game builds don’t forget your Eddie’s Bingo! Entries close at 11:45 this morning.
A Geordie Mongrel
May 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Comment #615https://www.nufcblog.com/2024/05/19/newcastle-finish-7th-with-good-4-2-win-but-now-wait-on-europa-conference-qualification/comment-page-10/#comment-3074310
Mister Tuff
May 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Comment #616New song.
“No no and no
To the signing of Bryan Mbuemo”
Mister Tuff
May 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Comment #617Nothing the matter with aggressive players. I praise the aggression demonstrated by Joe Linton and have referred to it many times on blogs – way before it became a talking point of junior posters.
The Bard of Bensham Bank
May 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Comment #618After catching up with the blog this morning
I felt I should log in to issue a warning
As I saw Jail announce that there’s no meet-up fee
And that seems highly suspicious and fake news to me
Wor B never gives owt away
And he’s hardly likely to start on Sunday
I think those two scoundrels are in cahoots
And they’ve devised a plan to be filling their boots
I reckon that Jail must be on commission
As he’s clearly been tasked with finding additions
Whate’er they’re up to I just don’t know
But it’s bound to be dodgy, so mind how you go
.
.
And the information that I’ve received
Is totally different but more easily believed
And on that matter I’ll have more to say
But I’m keeping my counsel, until probably Friday
😉 🙂
Adamn_92
May 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Comment #619Bills
I’ve been putting Isaks body language down to his drop in form (goals), seems like the kind of striker who gets downhearted when he isn’t scoring. Probably a bit disappointed with himself that he’s not scoring as regularly earlier in the season.
Apparently got a groin issue as well which could be part of his drop in form.
Here’s hoping he bangs a few in today to lift his mood 🙂
jimiley
May 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Comment #620Big Joe is a massive loss as little Joe cannot fill his boots. Miley is more solid because Willock cannot defend and how many goals does he get?
Take a draw now but even a loss is no disaster but a loss means Chelsea is a must win.
We need a top game from Isak. Is it a niggle or a head turn or loss of form.? Not been the same player since before the cup final.
DONK
May 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Comment #621Come on Lads, 3 points today please. We are a different team now confidence wise, let’s put pressure on Arsetetta.
jimiley
May 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Comment #622I’d take 5th right now. Not sure about going for second talk.
Mister Tuff
May 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Comment #623Apparently Brightons van Hecke is available for selection today after his head injury last week.
https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/pages/en/media-article/mft-match-previews-bhanew-pl-may-2025
magicmac54
May 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Comment #624Good Morning Folks,
So another huge day on the South Coast as the Toon head down to Brighton.
This match is of huge signifcance, and could go a long way in determining our Champions League qualification.
Some factors i feel could decide today`s result!!
( 1 ) How will we perform without the influential Joelinton?
( 2 ) Can Kieran Trippier deal with the pace and trickery of Kaoru Mitoma?
I suspect Joe Willock will replace Joelinton in an otherwise unchanged team for today.
This is a really difficult match to predict as both teams are more than capable of beating any team on their day.
As other Blog members have already mentioned, we will need to keep a close eye on Danny Welbeck who is having a fabulous season.
I would be over the moon if the Toon were victorious today, but also delighted if we came away with a draw.
HWTL
Mund
May 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Comment #625Sam Alabi
https://x.com/MagpieMediaX/status/1918974227002122334
Future star
Peckham Mag
May 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Comment #626Very nervous about today. Tough game but as Mund says a chance to break another hoodoo for us this season.
Talk of second is fine by me I’ll win £480 if we come second 😀
magicmac54
May 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Comment #627Peckham Mag
Needless to say, i sincerely hope you win that £480 young man 😀 😀
HWTL
Not another deJong
May 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Comment #628Without Joelinton I feel a 4231 formation would be more natural and offer a bit better defensive cover.
Not another deJong
May 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Comment #629Unfortunately, I can not make it up to Newcastle next weekend.
Peckham Mag
May 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Comment #630Thanks Magic, pal!
I’d feel better with Miley starting over Willock today as I think he’s the better footballer, but Eddie knows best. Brighton love overloading the opposition’s defence under Hurzeler which might/should open up space for Little Joe’s running.
God I hope we win.
Raj of Hailsley
May 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Comment #631Bill’s,
I have debated for want of a better word on Isak and the fact, imo we’re ongoing to have to offer him £275K pw. I’ve seen the idea rubbished out of hand, “there’s no way we’re doubling his wages, what does it say to the other players, he’s happy with the project and he’d be happy on £180K pw” Why would he be happy earning half of what Haaland gets, Mr Liverpool himself threatened to leave if he didn’t get that ridiculous contract. Whether people like me saying it or not, Isak doesn’t seem to have that same connection to the fans as Bruno, AG and big Jo, he seemed largely unmoved by that big display we done for him against West Ham. He’s said he’s happy here and we have to take him at face value for that but people are living in fantasy land if they don’t think we’re going to have to absolutely smash our wage structure to get him to sign a new deal in the summer.
IrishRob
May 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Comment #632https://x.com/NUFC/status/1918995271993704775
Lovem Hatem
May 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Comment #633I think Howe likes tall players, has to be over 178cm (Tripper being the exception to this rule)
Therefore any player signed will be this height or taller.
I think any centre back signing will be as tall as our current centre backs, so I don’t think we will sign Guehi.
CB’s like Diomande, Bisseck, Huijsen, Tomori, Thiaw are more likely signings in my opinion.
Right wing options would be played like Elanga, Dibling, Bakayoko, Madueke or Akliouche.
Also our signings tend to be English too.
Therefore I think our most likely signings are:
GK – Trafford
CB – Huijsen or Bisseck
RW – Dibling
ST – Delap
The Prince's Mate
May 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Comment #634Arnold to leave pool after 20yrs???
Is he greedy or stupid or are the club stupid?
Id have him in my team in a heartbeat ….sorry if this already been posted x