Match Thread: Newcastle v Norwich

[bodacious benny]

This is undoubtedly the next in the series of 'must win' games that we've had recently, none of which we've won...

A win for us will be a huge confidence boost and set us up nicely for Burnley, a loss/defeat will likely as good as condemn us to relegation (even at this stage of the season). If we can't beat Norwich at home then we don't deserve a spot in the PL, luckily our record against them at SJP is pretty good and perhaps Lascelles and Ritchie being banned is a blessing in disguise.

[Oval85]

Am I the only one who wants to see Longstaff in the starting lineup? I think he is our best duel midfielder.
I saw some stat a few weeks ago and he was number 2 on amounts of pressure on ballcarrier at the time in EPL, which is massive! He doesn't have the strength, creativity and technique that you want in a midfielder, but he has tons of courage and a better defender than most in that postition, and I bet he wants to prove himself now for the new manager.

[bodacious benny]

I think either him or Hayden needs to come in, a central midfield 2 of Willock and Shelvey doesn't work.

[Toondes]

Norwich City (h)

Newcastle are back at St. James' Park this evening, when they host the Canaries. Note that the game has a 7.30pm start and will be shown live on Amazon Prime.



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This will be the second visit to Gallowgate this season for City, who lost 0-3 here in pre-season under the management of Daniel Farke. Dean Smith is now at the helm.

NUFC: Paul Dummett remains unavailable due to injury while Jamaal Lascelles and Matt Ritchie both serve one match bans after reaching five yellow cards.

Callum Wilson is one booking away from suffering a similar fate.

Having missed Saturday's trip to Arsenal as a precaution after reporting soreness in a hamstring, Dwight Gayle could return.

Pre-match: We're delighted to have The Dog and Parrot bar on board with us again this season, opposite Times Square on Clayton Street West/Neville Street.

Former Magpie Malcolm Macdonald will be holding a pre-match talk-in from 6pm. Free entry to both.

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NCFC: Mathias Normann won't travel after sustaining damage to his pelvis in City's last game. He joins Sam Byram and Christoph Zimmerman on the sidelines.

The Canaries arrive on Tyneside unbeaten in their last three outings, registering their third goalless draw in seven games against Wolves at Carrow Road on Saturday.

Former Magpie 'keeper Tim Krul is ever-present in the PL this season for City and is yet to lose competitively to his old club since leaving SJP in 2017 (3-1 at Carrow Road and then 0-0 at SJP in 2019/20). He was in goal for their 0-3 loss on Tyneside back in pre-season.

Referee: Andy Madley - The West Yorkshire official hasn't been involved in any of our games since the 0-1 defeat at Sheffield United in January when Ryan Fraser saw red.

VAR: Lee Mason

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UK Radio: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport

Local Radio: Live on BBC Radio Newcastle

Metro: No scheduled closures.

Matchday buses: The X50 and Q3 park & ride services will both operate details here

Road closures: Temporary road closures around the ground will be in place from an hour before kick-off until 30 minutes after the final whistle. details here

Foodbank: The usual stall and bucket shakers will be on Strawberry Place - please support them with donations of food or cash if you're able to.

Latest PL fixtures:

Tue 30.11.2021:
Newcastle v Norwich City (7.30pm)
Leeds United v Crystal Palace (7.30pm)

Wed 01.12.2021:
Southampton v Leicester City (7.30pm)
Watford v Chelsea (7.30pm)
West Ham v Brighton & Hove Albion (7.30pm)
Wolves v Burnley (7.30pm)
Aston Villa v Manchester City (8.15pm)
Everton v Liverpool (8.15pm)

Thu 02.12.2021:
Spurs v Brentford (7.30pm)
Manchester United v Arsenal (8.15pm)

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Stats:

Magpies versus Canaries - post WWII:

2021/22 won 3-0 Gayle 2, Ritchie (FR)
2019/20 drew 0-0
2016/17 won 4-3 Gayle 3, Gouffran (Ch)
2015/16 won 6-2 Wijnaldum 4, Perez, Mitrovic
2013/14 won 2-1 Remy, Gouffran
2012/13 won 1-0 Ba
2011/12 won 1-0 Cisse
2004/05 won 2-1 Jenas, Sh.Ameobi (LC)
2004/05 drew 2-2 Bellamy, Hughes
1994/95 won 3-0 Beardsley 2(1pen), Kitson
1993/94 won 3-0 Cole, Lee, Beardsley
1988/89 lost 0-2
1987/88 lost 1-3 Gazza
1986/87 won 4-1 Goddard, Gazza, McDonald, D.Jackson
1984/85 drew 1-1 Waddle
1981/82 won 2-1 Varadi, Mills
1977/78 drew 2-2 Burns, Kennedy
1976/77 won 5-1 T.Craig, Gowling, Oates, McCaffery 2
1975/76 won 5-2 Gowling 2, Macdonald 2, OG
1973/74 drew 0-0
1972/73 won 3-1 Tudor 2, Guthrie
1964/65 won 2-0 Cummings, Robson
1963/64 won 2-0 Cummings, Iley
1962/63 won 2-1 Fell, Thomas
1961/62 drew 0-0

[overseasTOON]

Genuinely crapping it for this game which is a nice feeling to have again.

[UlversToon]

Easy 3-0 for The Toon - there's no fool like an old fool except for a drunken old fool!

[Oval85]

Genuinely crapping it for this game which is a nice feeling to have again.

I agree. When Benitez was thrown away like garbage I felt done... I needed a break from football, watched alot of american football and MMA which I do anyway, and I was completely fine with it.

I basically came back here on the forum just because I wanted to talk about the club again, then boom, 2 months later takeover came Now I'm just smiling, if we go down or not I really couldn't care less. But the feeling of a game now is so much different than it was a couple of months ago. I cannot wait to get the opportunity to visit the city in the near future. Just need to wait for this covid hysteria calm down a bit so I can bring my daughter and her mother

[UlversToon]

Newcastle XI: Dubravka, Manquillo, Clark, Schar, Lewis, Fraser, Shelvey, Willock, Saint-Maximin, Wilson, Joelinton

Subs: Darlow, Hayden, Hendrick, Krafth, Fernandez, Murphy, Almiron, Gayle, Longstaff

Norwich XI: Krul, Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, Williams, Rupp, Sargent, Gilmour, McLean, Tzolis, Pukki

Subs: Gunn, Dowell, Placheta, Kabak, Sorensen, Lees-Melou, Giannoulis, Idah, Omobamidele

[Colly]

Genuinely crapping it for this game which is a nice feeling to have again.

I agree. When Benitez was thrown away like garbage I felt done... I needed a break from football, watched alot of american football and MMA which I do anyway, and I was completely fine with it.

While I've no doubt managing Newcastle has been hideous, and Keegan even legally proved he was constructively dismissed, Rafa walked.

[seaside nipper]

We are due a performance and a result, is tonight the night.
Probably cos I’m not there to jinx it

[Oval85]

Bad choice of words,I agree, but I still feel like he was because of the way the top floor handled him. Then suddenly Bruce comes in and the club is suddenly ready to use money again?! That is at least garbage treatment of a class act person and manager.

[Sanchino]

Newcastle XI: Dubravka, Manquillo, Clark, Schar, Lewis, Fraser, Shelvey, Willock, Saint-Maximin, Wilson, Joelinton

Subs: Darlow, Hayden, Hendrick, Krafth, Fernandez, Murphy, Almiron, Gayle, Longstaff

Norwich XI: Krul, Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, Williams, Rupp, Sargent, Gilmour, McLean, Tzolis, Pukki

Subs: Gunn, Dowell, Placheta, Kabak, Sorensen, Lees-Melou, Giannoulis, Idah, Omobamidele

4-4-2 / 4-4-1-1 with Joelinton dropping into midfield to help out. Positive attacking team. Pace out wide, creativity in the middle (Hoping Jonjo has a cracking game) & two up top.. hoping Wilson bags one early on. Good too see Lewis & Manquillo back. Would've picked Fernandez over Clark.

Newcastle 2-0 Norwich (Wilson, ASM)

[Cal]

Wow

[UlversToon]

Oh well!

[Cal]

Maybe we just really wanted to play three at the back after all

[overseasTOON]

Idiot

[seaside nipper]

Jeezuz

[Donkey Toon]

ffs!

[Toondes]

What a stupid cronut

[Oval85]

What a retarded STUPID DESCISION!!!!!