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Has Eddie Howe learnt anything from last season? Are NUFC making the same mistakes and do we have the same weaknesses? NUFC Blog discusses the issues.

Make no mistake; this is the biggest challenge Eddie Howe and PIF have faced since his appointment and the takeover. The manager and owners are in a crisis situation. Where was the fight and urgency? After the devastating double loss to Sunderland ,on the back of a crushing capitulation to Barcelona, Eddie Howe had a three week break from games to contemplate how he would tackle the last seven games of an inconsistent and underperforming PL season. Nor only that - but Eddie

There are few places in football as claustrophobic as Selhurst Park on a Sunday afternoon. As the Magpies line up under the low-roofed intensity of South London, the mission is simple: leave the baggage of the international break behind and bring three points back to Tyneside. With Newcastle currently sitting 12th on 42 points, this isn't just a game; it's a statement of intent for the final stretch of the season. Eddie Howe welcomes back his 'Wembley Five' with high hopes, b

NOTE Eddie's Bingo : No comments on this page - Bingo entries only. Team news; Miley and Botman are fit to play but Bruno is likely to mis the next two games after contracting mumps. and Schar's operation to clean out a toes infection will see him out for another month at least. It's all to play for for the Toon and just as the team will need some top performances to finish in a European spot so will Bingo players to catch leader Mickey G who leads the field by three with se

The international breaks ends and the Premier League returns as Newcastle United go into the crucial last seven games of the season.

Following a bruising exit from Europe and a derby-day defeat that cut deep, the spotlight has shifted firmly onto the dugout. Eddie Howe has been the architect of Newcastle’s modern rise, but as the 2025/26 season reaches a critical juncture, the 'unshakeable' faith of the board is being tested in the court of public opinion. Is this a temporary dip in a long-term project, or are the fo

College life had only just begun when I first found myself swept into the orbit of Newcastle United, a few short months into arriving in the city in 2002, not yet realising that this place, and this club, would get under my skin for the next 24 years. Geordie camaraderie kicks in... On my course were a group of Geordie lads who took me in almost immediately, the kind of effortless camaraderie built on five-a-side games, shared pints, and relentless football chat that made a n

There are obviously many different types of members of “The Blog”, their comments and opinions often range from being knowledgeable, supportive, critical, aggressive and argumentative amongst many other possible descriptions. The common denominator is obviously Newcastle United but almost everyone has a different way of making their voice heard depending on their own opinion, which they are obviously entitled to. So here is an opportunity to identify with the description you

NUFC Blog member 'The Geordie Mongrel' talks about his passion for the Toon.

Toon exile Seaford Sluice tells NUFC Blog about his experiences supporting Newcastle United from afar.

NUFC Blog member Magscar asks the question "Are we there yet?" in our ambition to win titles and more trophies by 2030.

We often pride ourselves on being the most loyal supporters in football, but is that reputation starting to fray at the edges? In this week’s guest column, blog member Adam steps away from the noise of the terraces to look at the mounting pressure on the squad from his own desk. Following a bruising week both at home and in Europe, he asks a difficult question: Have we become too reactionary? From the scrutiny of new signings to the immediate calls for change after a derby lo

NUFC Blog member Barry Paul Henry reveals his pre-season expectations and his expectations for how next season will play out. Do you agree with Barry?

With a three week international break to fill I am inviting members and non-members of the blog to air their views on anything NUFC to be published as a post. Get something off your chest, be it about the team, a player, who we should sell or sign, Eddie Howe, tactics, PIF or whatever you like. Don't hold back and be as a controversial as you want - your opinion has as much right to be heard as any fan of the Toon. Find out what blog members think about your opinions - they w

Following a week that saw a 7-2 Champions League loss and a bitter derby defeat at home, the corridors of St. James' Park are humming with a different kind of energy. Speculation is reaching a fever pitch—not just regarding the players on the pitch, but the very architecture of the club itself. From whispers of a massive PIF-backed recruitment drive to questions over Eddie Howe’s long-term blueprint, t

There are defeats that sting, and then there are defeats that leave a scar. As the final whistle echoed around a stunned St. James' Park, the reality of a 2-1 derby loss to Sunderland began to sink in. Despite a late rally and a lifeline goal from Nick Woltemade, the Magpies were unable to bridge the gap created by a clinical Sunderland counter-attack. In a week that saw the Champions League dream extinguished in Barcelona, this domestic setback feels twice as heavy. For Eddi

For ten long years, St. James’ Park has waited for this moment. The air in Tyneside didn't just feel different this morning; it felt electric. As the opening notes of 'Local Hero' faded into a deafening wall of sound, the reality of the Tyne-Wear derby’s return to the Premier League finally set in. Eddie Howe’s Magpies, still smarting from a brutal midweek in Catalonia, stood shoulder-to-shoulder against a Sunderland side desperate to prove they belong back at the top table.

With the announcement of the latest England squad, a staggering five Magpies have been summoned to Wembley—a testament to the incredible development under Eddie Howe. From the defensive resilience of Lewis Hall to the creative spark of Anthony Gordon, the North East is providing the heartbeat of the Three Lions. As these players prepare to swap the black-and-white stripes for the iconic white of England, the message is clear: the road to international glory now runs directly

NOTE Eddie's Bingo : No comments on this page - Bingo entries only. Team news; Sandro Tonali's injury is not as bad as first feared but he is still a doubt for the Sunderland game. If it is a groin tweak it could go at any time and I'd be surprised if Eddie risked him. Other than that there are no new injuries and Eddie has the same squad minus possibly Tonali to choose from that he had for the Barcelona game. How many changes Eddie makes from Wednesday night are the big cal

Beyond the tribal fury of the Gallowgate and the noise of the city, the Tyne-Wear derby is won here—in the cold, flickering blue light of the tactical suite. While the scars of the Camp Nou are still fresh, there is no time for a European hangover. As the coaching staff pore over every meter of Sunderland’s transition data, the mandate from Eddie Howe is absolute: Sunday is non-negotiable. This isn't just about three points; it’s about re-establishing dominance in our own bac