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Newcastle United begin a crucial run of four consecutive home fixtures this Sunday afternoon with Crystal Palace the first visitors to Tyneside. With two Premier League matches on home soil, alongside FA Cup action and the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi final, Eddie Howe’s side have a clear opportunity to build momentum and kick-start the New Year in front of the Toon Army. Match Details Fixture:  Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace Competition:  Premier League Date:  Sunda

Eddie Howe has said that Newcastle need to be 'really careful' over making January signings due to the effect it may have on PSR and the summer transfer window. No signings were made in the previous two January windows and unless the club have lined up a big surprise signing any spending is likely to be modest at best. The two positions where Newcastle have been rumoured to show interest are at centre back, right back and midfield where the prominent names have bee n Toulous

NOTE Eddie's Bingo : No comments on this page - Bingo entries only. There were no winners for the Burnley game so the table stays as is. The Toon take on Crystal Palace at SJP on Sunday 4th January at 3pm in a match that goes out live on Sky. In Eddie's presser this morning he said that Livramento, Trippier and Botman were all close to a return and that Lewis Hall should be OK after a slight ankle injury from the Burnley game. With nine games in January Eddie definitely needs

Newcastle United have a staggering nine games coming up this month and a chance to give us fans a fantastic start to 2026. 2025 was a truly historic year that brought the first domestic trophy to SJP in 70 years when we beat Liverpool in that glorious never to be forgotten Carabou Cup Final at Wembley. And, despite a tough time in the League this season it's still all to play for... By the end of January we could be in the next round of the FA Cup, into the knock out round of

After racing into a two-goal lead inside seven minutes against Burnley, Newcastle United were soon pushed onto the back foot as the home side began to wrestle momentum back. It is not the first time this season Newcastle have struggled to control games after going ahead, prompting growing debate among supporters about whether defending deeper to protect a lead is a deliberate tactical instruction from Eddie Howe. When the same situation repeats often enough, it inevitably inv

NOTE: NO COMMENTS ON THIS POST POST MATCH COMMENTS BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW Following on from my post yesterday regarding changes to post format from now on match reviews will be added to match preview posts ie., the Burnley match review is on the preview post. However. the post headline and image will change and match reviews will be added ASAP after the end of the match Last Post Burnley Match Review Next Post Is Sitting Deep After Taking The Lead an Eddie Howe Tactic?

Newcastle United recorded a 3–1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor to secure their second away league victory, but it was far from convincing. Despite scoring twice inside seven minutes, Eddie Howe’s side again failed to control the game after taking an early lead. An explosive start should have simplified the task, but Newcastle again failed to seize control once in front. Burnley remained competitive for long spells, exposing familiar issues with tempo management and decision-ma

As part of the continued development of the blog I need to make changes to the format of posts to take advantage of the changes in Google search, SEO and the increasing influence of the likes of AI, ChatGPT and Gemini in website marketing and exposure. The first example of this format change is in the Burnley match preview. The main change you will find is that my opinions on the game - or any NUFC issue I post on - will generally be at the end of the post and it may be that

In an unusually blunt comment on matters outside of his squad management role Eddie Howe said he believes SJP redevelopment or a new stadium won't take place while he is manager. If Eddie remains our manager that means he thinks a new stadium could be years away. Eddie could have just batted the subject away with a bland answer - so how telling is his comment and does it imply he has doubts about PIF's future ambition and commitment? My take on PIF... They bought us for three

NOTE Eddie's Bingo : No comments on this page - Bingo entries only. The last match of 2025 takes place on Tuesday 30th away at Burnley with a 7.30 KO. Can Eddie pick a team to beat a Burnley side in a relegation place who have lost 12 games this season? Will we double our away wins and record our second victory on the road? Pope and Jo may get starts, Eddie may decided to yet again change wingers, and will he give Woltemade a rest and play Wissa? There were plenty of winners

My opinion for months has been that a big part of our inconsistent performances and poor results has been that our rigid 433 formation is now tired and predictable. Why is it no longer the force it once was? IMO there is a simple answer - our wingers just aren't cutting it. Apart from flashes, Gordon is nowhere near the form of two seasons ago when he was scoring goals, providing assists a plenty, and one of the Prem's outstanding players. We also had a purple patch from Migg

Inconsistent effort in games, awful away form, last minute goals conceded, no change to starting formations, no change to tactics after substitutions, top players off form.... Even Eddie's most loyal supporters are now beginning to voice big concerns, And I'm one of them. Small holes sink big ships but big holes sink them even quicker. For me, the big hole that started NUFC to sink to this seasons's level was the summer transfer window. It was supposed to be transformative...

This is the first Boxing Day in Premier League history to see just one game played but it promises to be a Christmas cracker when we take on Manchester United at Old Trafford. Just three points separate the teams and both go into the match with weakened squads - Newcastle through major defensive injuries and Man U with Mbuemo and Diallo away at the Afcom and Bruno Fernandes crocked. In truth, Man U are the more affected and this is a real opportunity for the Lads to add anoth

Tis the season of good cheer and the loudest one of the festive period from Toon fans would come from a win and three points on Boxing Day against the team we love to hate. There have been some mighty battles with Man U over the years and none more mighty - and ultimately more heartbreaking - than the 1995/96 season when the Toon had a 12pt lead at the top of the Prem in January only to be beaten to the title on the last day. But for those who were there, we'll never forget

NOTE Eddie's Bingo : No comments on this page - Bingo entries only. At last... there were three winners in the Chelsea Bingo: Mickey G, MagicMac and Great White Hunter. Well done lads. With plenty of rest after the Chelsea game before the Boxing Day match at Old Trafford will Eddie start the same eleven against Man U? It's all to play for and see if you can pull a Xmas cracker and get a full house of players correct for the penultimate game of 2025. KO is 8pm for the televise

YCMIU... Our best first half performance of the season by a country mile and we still end up without a win. This rollercoaster of a highly emotional up and down season continues. In the first half this was the Newcastle United in the pomp of Eddie's reign. High press, 100% effort across the pitch, relentless pressure and desire, and constantly bombarding Chelsea's goal with early crosses and quick incisive forward passes. It was a joy to watch and exactly the type of performa

It's another huge game on Saturday as Chelsea come to SJP for a televised 12.30 kick off. With 6pts between us and 4th place Chelsea a win would keep us touch with a CL place. Interesting stat - Newcastle have conceded a goal in each of their last 9 Prem games and another against Chelsea will make it the first in Eddie's time here that we have conceded in 10 consecutive league games. With the defence ravaged by injuries - Eddie confirmed in his presser that Tino will be out

NOTE Eddie's Bingo : No comments on this page - Bingo entries only. After making six changes to the team that beat Fulham I'm expecting Eddie Howe to field his fittest best 11 against Chelsea. However Eddie's fittest 11 is getting down to the bare bones defensively. Eddie revealed in his presser that Tino will be out until 2026 joining Trippier, Burn, Botman and Lascelles in the treatment room. Hall may be fit to play tomorrow. Another player missing tomorrow will be Jo who E

Finally, a stoppage time goal at the right end of the pitch as young eagle Lewis Miley soared skywards to head in Tonali's in-swinging corner and take us into the SF. It wasn't a vintage Newcastle United performance but it was streets ahead of the shocker at Sunderland. Quality was lacking, but effort and desire was there in spades. After a shaky start when Fulham's slick passing looked dangerous a fabulous pass by Schar saw Murphy hit a great first touch cross into the box

Like conceding late goals, us fans calling for no repeat of the poor performance in our last game - this time the awful one against Sunderland - is becoming almost the norm. Those late goals and 'holey cokey' in out performances and results have got even Eddie Howe now admitting that he doesn't know how a game will pan out. That is an honest, but worrying, admission. I've got no doubt that Eddie is doing, and has done all season, everything in his powers to address the issue