Match Thread: Newcastle v Palace

[bodacious benny]

Wolves, Leicester and Palace - all solid PL sides and all dispatched.

If we’d got 4/5 points from those 3 I’d have been quite content, to win all of them is phenomenal.

[Toon Ireland]

Things really are looking up now, it's nice to have some positivity around the club for once. We have an interesting summer ahead and I can only imagine the crazy rumours. To be fair though the January recruitment was spot on so hopefully we'll continue in the same vein. There was a bit of a collective meh when Eddie Howe got appointed but fair fucks to him and his staff, they're doing an unreal job

[seaside nipper]

Immense achievement and points haul against our last three opponents at SJP.
Place is really becoming special again….
Looking like sore head Thursday

[UlversToon]

Get in!!!

40 points. Who would've believed that back in December? Not me that's for sure. What a turn around!

Yep, I had us down at Xmas what a turn around!

[bodacious benny]

Things really are looking up now, it's nice to have some positivity around the club for once. We have an interesting summer ahead and I can only imagine the crazy rumours. To be fair though the January recruitment was spot on so hopefully we'll continue in the same vein. There was a bit of a collective meh when Eddie Howe got appointed but fair f***s to him and his staff, they're doing an unreal job

The positivity is brilliant.

I don’t think he’ll completely rip up the team as they’ve shown they can play as a team and win games.

I expect a defender (+ Targett on a permanent deal) and a couple of attackers but not too much more in the way of people to come into the first XI. A couple of young players to develop too.

[seaside nipper]

Watching the goal from some overseas broadcast…..

Almiron ….Almironnnnnnm….. Almirooooooooon !!!!

Brilliant

[Toon Ireland]

Things really are looking up now, it's nice to have some positivity around the club for once. We have an interesting summer ahead and I can only imagine the crazy rumours. To be fair though the January recruitment was spot on so hopefully we'll continue in the same vein. There was a bit of a collective meh when Eddie Howe got appointed but fair f***s to him and his staff, they're doing an unreal job

The positivity is brilliant.

I don’t think he’ll completely rip up the team as they’ve shown they can play as a team and win games.

I expect a defender (+ Targett on a permanent deal) and a couple of attackers but not too much more in the way of people to come into the first XI. A couple of young players to develop too.

that would be perfect. What we have is working and with a few tweaks we could really start to flourish. I agree we only a couple of first teamers, striker being the obvious position. But yeah, happy days lads. The future is bright

[Sanchino]

Things really are looking up now, it's nice to have some positivity around the club for once. We have an interesting summer ahead and I can only imagine the crazy rumours. To be fair though the January recruitment was spot on so hopefully we'll continue in the same vein. There was a bit of a collective meh when Eddie Howe got appointed but fair f***s to him and his staff, they're doing an unreal job

This. Howe's done a brilliant job. Even though they weren't stellar / star names (apart from Trippier) they were exactly what we needed.. seasoned solid Premier League level pros with great attitude & character. Guimares just brought that Brazilian skill, elegancy, composure and class into the midfield, what a signing he's been! 35 - 40 mil will look peanuts in the coming years as he's gonna be a very important component in this new era. Already a Brazilian international and the sky is the limit with him.. already looks a top-8 / top 6 footballer.. wouldn't look out of place at say a Arsenal / Tottenham / Man United. Really glad we snapped him up!

Excellent three points.. St.James Park is a proper fortress now. We look unbeatable at home.. sadly can see it ending against Liverpool soon but what a run we've been on.

Norwich next.. hopefully we can end this poor away record we've had recently and get the three points. Would like too see the same team but maybe freshen things... Kraft out Manquillo in & Shelvey / Big Joe out Willock in. ASM hasn't looked himself recently so maybe give him a break and see if he be more of a impact sub on Saturday & give Murphy a start.

[Scalabrine]

Watching the goal from some overseas broadcast…..

Almiron ….Almironnnnnnm….. Almirooooooooon !!!!

Brilliant

MIGGY.

Like the goals he scored in Atlanta.

[Tsi]

Get him signed

[Don Sholeone]

[Somebodys pinched my sombrero]

Good time to be a Newcastle fan.
Kick on next season, two or three good signings and who knows?

[UlversToon]

god, not like this for 10 min more please. I'm concerned for Ulvers

I survived, but only just!

[bodacious benny]

Hopefully we can enjoy Norwich away (fair play to anyone travelling to Carrow Road, it's an absolute pig of a place to get to) and then play against Liverpool and Man C with absolutely no pressure on us.

[Don Sholeone]

Doesn't feel like this finish is getting the praise it deserves. Phenomenal.

Miggy has looked great past couple of games, if it wasn't amazing enough that Howe is elevating some players, we also now have Bruno doing the same on the pitch. I've always felt Miggy has made some good runs in behind the opposition but we never really had the players with the ability, vision or confidence to try to pick out those runs. I'm hoping this could be the start of something big for him. I think his main issue has been his confidence, if he gets more opportunities and gets himself in those advanced positions more often then he can really thrive imo.

I think it's going to be difficult in the transfer window now, if certain players keep improving it could give us a good dilemma going into the summer. Think if we can get another quality midfielder in, then that could further elevate people like Miggy and ASM. Although that would mean we would have to ship someone out, I think Hayden will be gone, talk of Longstaff getting a new contract means he will be probably staying. The way Shelvey has spoken recently shows he's either accepting he may be shipped out or willing to accept he may become a bit part player, the latter I think would be the best option.

Joelinton although he's been quality in midfield, I can see him eventually becoming more of a situational player for games where we need the running and energy, it's a shame he just can't add a decent level of goals and assists to his game.

[bodacious benny]

It was a sublime goal, no doubt about that. And I agree, Miggy has done well since coming in to cover Fraser's injury but he still has to add end product consistently. If he plays the rest of the season (likely) then I'd hope to see another couple of goal contributions given the minutes he'll get. Obvs we have some tough games and won't have much of the ball, but if he wants a regular role in the team going forward then he should be delivering against the likes of Norwich and Burnley. But definitely signs of improvement lately so maybe the Howe effect and a run of games will see him fulfil some of his potential rather than just being someone who runs a lot.

I think in summer we'll get rid of Clark, Fernandez, Lewis (on loan somewhere), Hendrick, Gayle and probably Hayden. Shelvey I think will certainly stay as he's probably playing his best football under Howe, and on this form I expect Joelinton to retain his spot as he's so central to the way the team play and the presence/muscle he adds in midfield.

Funny thing is, a month ago I'd have said Krafu was nailed on to be sold, but he has been very good lately and doesn't look out of place. Based on the way he's been playing I'd have no qualms about keeping him as cover for Trippier next season.

[Tsi]

I can see Lascelles going as well

[seaside nipper]

It was a sublime goal, no doubt about that. And I agree, Miggy has done well since coming in to cover Fraser's injury but he still has to add end product consistently. If he plays the rest of the season (likely) then I'd hope to see another couple of goal contributions given the minutes he'll get. Obvs we have some tough games and won't have much of the ball, but if he wants a regular role in the team going forward then he should be delivering against the likes of Norwich and Burnley. But definitely signs of improvement lately so maybe the Howe effect and a run of games will see him fulfil some of his potential rather than just being someone who runs a lot.

I think in summer we'll get rid of Clark, Fernandez, Lewis (on loan somewhere), Hendrick, Gayle and probably Hayden. Shelvey I think will certainly stay as he's probably playing his best football under Howe, and on this form I expect Joelinton to retain his spot as he's so central to the way the team play and the presence/muscle he adds in midfield.

Funny thing is, a month ago I'd have said Krafu was nailed on to be sold, but he has been very good lately and doesn't look out of place. Based on the way he's been playing I'd have no qualms about keeping him as cover for Trippier next season.

Thing is he’s now getting game time and it’s showing. He is a Swedish International and playing in the last two big tournaments so he deffo has ability. He’s just getting a chance and looks tbe better for it.
All credit to him, he’s improved along with just about every player under EH.
Makes you wonder eh obviously wasn’t too keen on Greggs.

[Remember Colo]

It was a sublime goal, no doubt about that. And I agree, Miggy has done well since coming in to cover Fraser's injury but he still has to add end product consistently. If he plays the rest of the season (likely) then I'd hope to see another couple of goal contributions given the minutes he'll get. Obvs we have some tough games and won't have much of the ball, but if he wants a regular role in the team going forward then he should be delivering against the likes of Norwich and Burnley. But definitely signs of improvement lately so maybe the Howe effect and a run of games will see him fulfil some of his potential rather than just being someone who runs a lot.

I think in summer we'll get rid of Clark, Fernandez, Lewis (on loan somewhere), Hendrick, Gayle and probably Hayden. Shelvey I think will certainly stay as he's probably playing his best football under Howe, and on this form I expect Joelinton to retain his spot as he's so central to the way the team play and the presence/muscle he adds in midfield.

Funny thing is, a month ago I'd have said Krafu was nailed on to be sold, but he has been very good lately and doesn't look out of place. Based on the way he's been playing I'd have no qualms about keeping him as cover for Trippier next season.

Thing is he’s now getting game time and it’s showing. He is a Swedish International and playing in the last two big tournaments so he deffo has ability. He’s just getting a chance and looks tbe better for it.
All credit to him, he’s improved along with just about every player under EH.
Makes you wonder eh obviously wasn’t too keen on Greggs.

it's almost like playing to your squad's strengths and demonstrating confidence in them to do more than just aimlessly soak up pressure can actually get the best out of your players and produce results. Craziness. It was so obvious for so long that most of our managers for the past decade+ weren't adding any meaningful value.

[Valentino's fast feet]

Thing is he’s now getting game time and it’s showing. He is a Swedish International and playing in the last two big tournaments so he deffo has ability. He’s just getting a chance and looks tbe better for it.
All credit to him, he’s improved along with just about every player under EH.
Makes you wonder eh obviously wasn’t too keen on Greggs.

it's almost like playing to your squad's strengths and demonstrating confidence in them to do more than just aimlessly soak up pressure can actually get the best out of your players and produce results. Craziness. It was so obvious for so long that most of our managers for the past decade+ weren't adding any meaningful value.

Also acknowledging that tactics, training and fitness are all things, and not giving the squad (and consequently the management team) four days off a week.