If results and goals go our way, #NUFC could finish the weekend in 5th place 📈 All to play ⚽️ for today with Burnley coming to Toon! #NEWBUN My predicted XI: ▪️Thiaw rested before midweek return home 🇩🇪 ▫️J7 🇧🇷, Barnes & Murphy also rested ahead of UCL tie ▪️Bruno, Schar, Elanga & Gordon all return

Good morning #NUFCFans Another shot at away-day success at the mint Hill Dickenson Stadium #EVENEW My predicted XI: ▪️J7 🇧🇷 is back ▫️Big Nick 🇩🇪 starts after midweek rest ▪️ AG10⚡️drops to the bench ▫️Just when I think Eddie will zig, he zags! 🔮 ▪️I suspect Pope starts, but I’m going with Ramsdale 🧤

The fact the first signs of “Eddie Out” are appearing is poor — and a sad indictment of modern fan culture 🗣 Yes, he and the team are struggling. But he has plenty of time ⏳️ & credit 💳 in the bank to turn it around. I’ll be publishing an article 📰 later this week emphasising the reasons why. #NUFC

FT: #BFC 3–1 #NUFC ▪️Abysmal second-half showing ▫️The 2️⃣ furthest forward in midfield aren't influencing or changing games ▫️Big Nick 🇩🇪 won't stay high and keep defences honest ▪️Opposing CBs have too much time ⏳️ on the ball ▫️Can't let Howe off the hook 🪝 ▪️Multiple warnings ⚠️ before the subs #BRENEW

The lads are back in West London 💨 at the Gtech — a ground that, until last season, had been a happy hunting ground for #NUFC My predicted starting XI: ▪️ 2️⃣ changes from the Bilbao encounter ▫️ Ramsey & Barnes in 🔄 ▪️A big performance needed 🙏🏻 ▫️I may end up listening 📻 from behind the sofa 🤣 #BRENEW

#NUFC Appreciation Post ⚫️⚪️ When I think of Eddie Howe, I feel a regular sense of pride, admiration, and hope. The last 4️⃣ years have seen: ▪️ #EPL survival ⛑️ ▫️ A top-4 finish ▪️ 2️⃣ #UCL qualifications 🌍 ▫️ 2️⃣ Wembley appearances 🏟 ▪️ 1️⃣ League Cup success 🏆 What a ride it’s been 🎢 — long may it continue

Over a glass of red 🍷 I found myself pondering a big question: 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 & 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥y 𝐟𝐢𝐭? Here’s a possible solution: ▪️Hall & Tino should play ▫️BDB feels undroppable ▪️Midfield 3️⃣ remains intact ▫️Big Nick given support up front Tell me your thoughts? #NUFC

▪️What refreshing honesty & candour from Sandro 🇮🇹 ▫️A fair reflection on his present & future at #NUFC ▪️Football is a business 🤝🏻 ▫️The stars ⭐️ of today are key cogs ⚙️ in where the club stands tomorrow ▪️Whatever his future 🔮 holds, we should treasure #Tonali — and remind him how highly he’s regarded 💜

Woke up this morning and have to say… I’m confused 🤯 by some #NUFC match reviews. ▪️ Did I watch a different game❓️ ▫️ BDB’s header glossed over a drab display ▪️ First 30 minutes were poor & set the tone ▫️ Illnesses 🤒 a mitigating factor ▪️ The result was enough ▫️ Atmosphere reflective of #UCL format

FT: #NUFC 2–0 Athletic ▪️ A decisive opening 1️⃣5️⃣ minutes of the second half ▫️ An improved showing from J7 🇧🇷 capped with a goal ⚽️ ▪️ Bilbao refused to wilt under the deficit ▫️ The visitors ended the better footballing side ▪️ Not the bounce-back performance hoped for ▫️ The result was good enough 👍🏻

HT: #NUFC 1–0 Athletic ▪️ An unrecognisable performance at home 🤕 ▫️ BDB’s header one of few positives ▪️ Sluggish 🐌 and sloppy first 30 minutes ▫️ Bilbao showing far more conviction in their press ▪️ Fortunate that the visitors are missing key attackers 🤕 ▫️ Big Nick 🇩🇪 needs to stay higher up the pitch

Looking forward to dropping into The Dolphin 🐬 in King’s Cross for tonight’s game! #NUFC My predicted starting XI vs #AthleticBilbao 👇🏻 ▪️ Trippier 2️⃣ returns ▫️ Pope 🧤 keeps his place ▪️ Miley & Ramsey 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 start ▫️ Bruno & Joelinton 🇧🇷 rested ▪️ Are #UCL matches being devalued by the new format❓️

48 hours after Sunday’s disappointing #NUFC result: ▪️The performance sounded just as poor on the radio 📻 ▫️Previously felt 9️⃣ points were needed after Brighton ▪️Expectations away from home now so low ⚠️ ▫️The form has an air of 2003–04 💭 ▪️No doubt the lads will respond under the lights 🏟

> FT: #NUFC 2–0 #THFC ▪️ The first 2️⃣0️⃣ minutes dictated the outcome ▫️ A positive, industrious display from Howe’s men ▪️ Spurs should look inward 🪞 over the opener ▫️ Sandro 🇮🇹 head & shoulders above his opponents 🌟 ▪️ Thiaw & Willock with strong 💪🏻 performances ▫️ The Mags ⚫️⚪️ march on #NEWTOT #CarabaoCup

Despite popular opinion 💬, the form book 📖 goes out the window 🪟 on the road back to Wembley 🏟️ Here’s my predicted #NUFC starting XI vs #THFC 👇🏻 ▪️ 5–6 changes 🔄 from the weekend ▫️ Ramsdale, Krafth, Schär & Barnes get a chance to impress ▪️ Tonali returns to anchor ⚓️ the midfield #NEWTOT #CarabaoCup

#NUFC Appreciation Post ⚫️⚪️ As the great Roger Thames once said... 💬 "The Captain, with a Captain's Innings" BRUNO! 🇧🇷

FT: #NUFC 2-1 #FFC ▪️Bright start ☀️ to match ▫️Defensive error led to solo Murphy strike ⚽️ ▪️Warning signs ⚠️ were there in the first half ▫️Took Fulham equaliser to up intensity & urgency 🔥 ▪️Sub Osula 🇩🇰 crucial to the winner with pace & directness ▫️BRUNO! 🇧🇷 🙌🏻 #NEWFUL

HT: #NUFC 1-0 #FFC Assessment from radio 📻 commentary: ▪️Bright start ☀️ to the match ▫️Opportunities for multiple goals ⚽️ ▪️Hit the woodwork twice 🪵 ▫️Should be out of sight 🔭 ▪️Sloppy mistakes leading to Fulham chances ▫️Match, somehow, still in the balance ⚖️ #NEWFUL

Having been at this fixture last season, #FFC were no pushovers — nothing but respect should be afforded 👏🏻 My predicted #NUFC XI for this afternoon: ▪️ Winning builds momentum ▫️A fresh Tonali 🇮🇹 returns ▪️Otherwise unchanged ▫️Ramsey 4️⃣1️⃣ keeps his place ▪️Expect some significant minute management ⌚️

Until on-pitch success 🏆 and revenue 📊 hit elite levels, our current stars remain part of the evolution towards becoming a true “super-club.” While today’s news 🗞 is positive, we should enjoy watching Sandro 🇮🇹 in black & white ⚫️⚪️ while we can. #NUFC aren’t the end game for Europe’s elite — yet.

FT: #NUFC 3-0 #Benfica ▪️ Second half was different class 💫 ▫️ Wingers made their point 🫵🏻 ▪️ Gordon industrious & unrelenting 🔋 ▫️ Fully deserved MoM ⭐️ ▪️ Nick Pope… take a bow 🧤 ▫️ Back 5️⃣ rock solid again 🪨 ▪️ Now, to carry that form into league action 💪🏻 #NEWBEN #UCL

#NUFC Appreciation Post ⚫️⚪️

HT: #NUFC 1-0 #Benfica ▪️ New-look midfield 3️⃣ impressing so far ▫️ Big Nick 🇩🇪 isolated vs. back five 🧱 ▪️ Lukebakio looks dangerous ⚠️ ▫️ Trippier looks off with passing & decisions 😬 ▪️ Set-pieces look promising ▫️ Patience & crowd needed to see it through 🙌🏻 #UCL #NEWBEN

Predicted #NUFC starting XI tonight: ▪️Murphy and Ramsey start ⬆️ ▫️By all accounts, Tonali 🇮🇹 rested ▪️Ramsey could play in the 10 role❓️ ▫️Brazilian boys moved deeper to negate Sudakov ⚠️ ▪️Opportunity tonight for AG10⚡️- Suspect full-backs #NEWBEN #UCL

After letting Saturday’s result marinate 🤔 & rewatching the full 9️⃣0️⃣ 📽 ▪️ Tired midfield 3️⃣ — unavoidable mistake 😪 ▫️ Ramsey deserves an extended run 🙏🏻 ▪️ Opponents know the plan down the left 💡 ▫️ Murphy can’t carry the load while nursing his Achilles 🩼 #BRINEW #NUFC

Return to action this afternoon, and no stiffer test than renowned bogey team #BHAFC Hard to believe we’ve not won in the #EPL on the South-East coast. Here's my predicted #NUFC XI 👇🏻 ▪️ Back 5️⃣ unchanged ▫️ J7 🇧🇷 rested for Benfica ▫️ Murphy picked ahead of Elanga #BHANEW

A welcome #NUFC appointment 🤝🏻 after the off-pitch upheaval over the past 18 months. Eddie’s success thus far has earned him the right to shape & lead the club forward, and bringing in a DOF he trusts is fantastic news 📰 Welcome to the Toon, Ross 👋🏻 www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/newc...

What have been the greatest moments since the #NUFCTakeover❓️ In ascending order, here are my top five: 1️⃣ 24/25 – CC Final 🏆 2️⃣ 21/22 – Arsenal 🌪 3️⃣ 23/24 – PSG 🇫🇷 4️⃣ 22/23 – 22 mins ⌚️ vs Spurs 🧹 5️⃣ 21/22 – Pre-match vs Spurs 🥹 #NUFCFans — What would make your list? 👇🏻

A very happy #NUFCTakeoverDay to all #NUFCFans 🍻 4️⃣ years on, our worries have shifted — from a club not trying to compete, to one where we debate tickets 🎟 & stadium growth 🏟 A sign of how far we’ve come 💭 Let’s take a moment to rejoice at the achievements #NUFC ⚫️⚪️

Another brilliant display from #Botman & #Thiaw yesterday 👏🏻 Their chemistry is clear to see 👀 Calm, composed, defensively sharp & confident on the ball ⚽️ Injuries permitting, there’s no reason they can’t be talked about as one of the best CB pairings 💪🏻 in the #EPL #NUFC

FT: #NUFC 2-0 #NFFC ▪️ Much-improved second-half 💪🏻 ▫️ Greater intensity in the press suffocated Forest 🌳 ▪️ Midfield trio led the charge 🐎 ▫️ Big Nick could’ve had a hat-trick 🎩 ▪️ Penalty makes it 3️⃣ in 3️⃣ 👏🏻 ▫️ Glimpse of the future with Botman 🇳🇱 & Thiaw 🇩🇪 #NEWNFO #EPL

HT: #NUFC 0-0 #NFFC ▪️ Bright start but faded as the half went on ▫️ Forest 🌳 defending stifled our attack & build-up ▪️ Gordon ⚡️ & Burn drifting inside, losing width ▫️ Forest’s threat coming down our left ▪️ Set pieces could be key in the second half #NEWNFO #EPL

C’mon lads, let’s head into the break with a bang 💥 at the cathedral 🏟 Predicted XI vs. Big Ange’s Nottingham Forest 🌳 ▪️ Same group that impressed in Europe 🇪🇺 ▫️ Limited training means match rhythm is vital ▪️ Front 3️⃣ — another chance to build chemistry #NUFC #NEWNFO #EPL

#NUFC Appreciation Post ⚫️⚪️ ▪️A one-club man and one of the top goalkeepers 🧤 from his era. ▫️Bill Shankly once said: “It’s debatable whether there’s a better goalkeeper in the country.” ▪️Before my time, but well aware of his impact and place in our history 📖 ▫️RIP Willie 🙏🏻

While results have been mixed 🎰 lately, a huge positive has been Sven Botman’s 🇳🇱 return to fitness & form #NUFC Arguably the most gifted CB to wear black & white since Woodgate & Moncur. His presence 🧱, defensive quality & ability to build from the back was sorely missed.

This is one of the greatest & most important results in Europe in the modern era #NUFC For a club often absent from European competition, this sends a strong message: “We’re here. We’re serious. We’re here to compete” 💪🏻 Union St. Gilloise 0, Newcastle 4 💥 Let it sink in 💭

FT: #USG 0-4 #NUFC ▪️ Professional second-half job 👏🏻 ▫️ Wingers silenced their critics 😎 ▪️ Elanga 🇸🇪 was the difference maker ▫️Forward line showed glimpses of their potential ▪️ The Botman we love is back 🇳🇱 ▫️ One of our finest European nights since Antwerp ’94 🏆 #UCL

HT: #USG 0-2 #NUFC ▪️ Imposed ourselves from the off 💪🏻 ▫️ Elanga’s best 45 mins in black & white ⚫️⚪️ ▪️ Bruno & Tonali bossing midfield ▫️ Must cut the sloppiness at the back ⚠️ ▪️ Halfway to a vital win away in Europe 🇪🇺 #UCL

Big test of character for the lads in Brussels 🇧🇪 after Sunday’s setback #NUFC Eddie will rotate minutes ahead of Forest 🌳 My predicted XI vs. #USG: ▪️ Pope in goal 🧤 ▫️ Schär, Tripps & Hall return ▪️ Miley for Bruno ⬆️ ▫️ Osula & Elanga up top alongside Gordon⚡️ #USGNEW #UCL

Read other reviews, slept on it, and it still nags me #NEWARS ▪️ #AFC played better & deserved the win ▫️ Our attack needs time to grow 🪴 ▪️ Good teams still grind 👷‍♂️ results when off-colour ▫️ Where’s the savvy & dark arts gone #NUFC❓️ ▪️ Next 4️⃣ #EPL games will reveal a lot

Keeping everything crossed 🤞🏻 for the lad. One of the first names on Eddie's teamsheet and among the best full-backs in Europe 🇪🇺, let alone the #EPL Best wishes & good luck, #Tino 🙏🏻

▪️ Swapped pragmatism for naivety (again) #NUFC ▫️ Repeated mistakes in 2️⃣ top-tier matches ▪️ Where have Eddie’s streetwise Mags gone?! ▫️ Pope’s persistence with long throws backfires 🔥 ▪️ Spoils a rock-solid 🪨 showing from the back 3️⃣ ▫️ Botman 🇳🇱 & Thiaw 🇩🇪 were brilliant #NEWARS

▪️ Midfield 3️⃣ must assert themselves more ▫️ Back four stood tall against waves 🌊 of attacks ▪️ Botman 🇳🇱 looking better & better ▫️ Sir Les nailed it — embarrassing from Gabriel 😂 ▪️ Still more to come from #NUFC going forward at the Gallowgate ⚫️⚪️ #NEWARS

A big game & opponent #NEWARS that’s always stoked the fires 🔥 down the years. My latest attempt to second-guess the gaffer 👇🏻 ▪️ 3-5-2 — system that paid off in last season's Cup run ▫️ 6️⃣ return after midweek win 🏆 ▪️ Big performance needed before trip to Belgium 🇧🇪 #NUFC

#NUFC Appreciation Post ⚫️⚪️ ▪️ Larger-than-life personality ▫️ Hard walking away under these circumstances ▪️ His contribution shouldn’t be overlooked ▫️ Past 3 years’ success is as much his as anyone’s ▪️ Deserves our best wishes 🙏🏻 ▫️ Thank you Darren — and good luck 👏🏻

Courtesy of local radio commentary 📻 it sounded a job well done 👏🏻 from the lads #NEWBRA ▪️ Strong approach, strong message #NUFC ▫️ Buzzing for Big Will 🇩🇰 making the most of his chance 🥅 ▪️ Nothing to fear in the next round #CarabaoCup ▫️ Home tie is the minimum ask

Beautiful... isn't it 🤩 Now the challenge, is to keep it 🏆 #NUFC #CarabaoCup

Eddie’s Cup Winners 🏆 start their defence under the lights vs. the Bantams #BCFC from League One. The #NUFC eleven rolled out tonight: ▪️ 7️⃣ changes from Sunday 🔄 ▫️ Ramsdale, Lascelles, Osula, & Elanga in ⬆️ among others ▫️ Gordon ⚡️ back from suspension #NEWBRA

Yet to catch #BOUNEW highlights 📽 due to commitments, but my initial thoughts: ▪️ Good point at a bogey ground ▫️ Many changes & quick turnaround 🔄 ▪️ Others will drop points at #BOU ▫️ Same points total as 2️⃣ of the last 3️⃣ seasons ▪️ Trust Eddie to rebuild team & form #NUFC

Our squad depth gets its first test at the Vitality 🍒 this afternoon #NUFC 2️⃣ wins from 7️⃣ #EPL trips to Bournemouth, who are flying after a strong start ☁️ Here’s my predicted XI for today's match: #BOUNEW