Match thread - NUFC v West Ham (Asia cuppage)

[Toondes]

West Ham (n)

LIVE ON SKY SPORTS at 10am uk time


Saturday sees Newcastle play their second game in the Premier League Asia Trophy, moving on from Nanjing to the Chinese city of Shanghai.

The Magpies will face West Ham at 10am BST (5pm in China) before Manchester City play Wolves at 12.30pm BST (7.30pm in China).

Both games are in the Hongkou Stadium.

NUFC: Having arrived in Shanghai on Thursday, Steve Bruce will take charge of the Newcastle side for the first time and inherits 27 players (shirt numbers from the Wolves game are in brackets):

GK: Darlow (26), Dubravka (tbc), Harker (29), Woodman (27)

DF: Bailey (48), Clark (2), Dummett (3), Fernandez (18), Lascelles (6), Lazaar (33), Manquillo (19), Schar (5), Sterry (25), Watts (49)

MF: Aarons (16), Colback (23), Hayden (14), Ki (4), M.Longstaff (43), S.Longstaff (36), Murphy (7), Ritchie (11), Shelvey (8)

FW: Allan (50), Gayle (tbc), Muto(13), Sorensen (47)

Absent are Almiron (holiday after international duty), Saivet ( on international duty) and messrs Atsu, Elliot, Lejeune and Yedlin (fitness issues).

WHUFC: The Hammers were beaten 1-4 by Manchester City in Nanjing on Wednesday.

Referee: tbc

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

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Stats:

Hammers v Magpies - last 10:

2018/19 lost 0-2 (a)
2018/19 lost 0-3 (h)
2017/18 won 3-2 (a) Saivet, Diame, Atsu
2017/18 won 3-0 (h) Joselu, Clark, Mitrovic
2015/16 won 2-0 (h) Perez, Wijnaldum
2015/16 lost 0-2 (a)
2014/15 won 2-0 (h) Sissoko, Gutierrez
2014/15 lost 0-1 (a)
2013/14 won 3-1 (a) Cabaye 2, Remy
2013/14 drew 0-0 (h)

Tickets: Tickets are available to buy on the day.

Prices for the 33,000 capacity Shanghai venue are between £32 and £120 (VIP £176).

Toon Army China contact details:

Email: toonarmychina@hotmail.com
Instagram: ToonArmyChina
Twitter: @china_toon
Facebook: Search Toon Army China
WeChat: oldy1986

There's an event on Friday at BnC Bar on 685 Xikang Road (near Changping Road) from 6.30pm until late.

Admission is 80rmb (pay on arrival) which includes two pints of lager and a Toon Army China scarf. There are happy Hour prices on all drinks till 9pm.

[krully]

How bad will this be

[Toondes]

Early pre season games are purely about fitness for me. That said , I wouldn’t fancy being in the end of another drubbing.

[UlversToon]

Colback starts - I think I'll boycott this one!

[lassassinblanc]

Have started well

[lassassinblanc]

Lovely finish by muto

[Uncle Paul]

We are actually playing decent football. The runs in behind their defence are causing problems

[Blue & Maroon]

Let's get carried away.

[Toondes]

Muto looks sharp and Sterry has been decent. Dare I say it but Colback has done well !!

[Don Sholeone]

Surprisingly enjoyable half, dare I say it seems like a slightly more attacking version of what Rafa was playing. Wouldn't complain if this is what we go with to be honest, just need another striker, attacking mid, cm, and wing backs

Dubravka

Schar Lascelles Lejeune

Bowen Longstaff Shelvey Hayden Ritchie

Almiron

Joelinton

Ideally like to see Shelvey replaced in that and Hayden (if he goes), someone to provide competition to Ritchie, Almiron and Joelinton (if it happens )

[lassassinblanc]

Done well today

[Sanchino]

Surprisingly enjoyable half, dare I say it seems like a slightly more attacking version of what Rafa was playing. Wouldn't complain if this is what we go with to be honest, just need another striker, attacking mid, cm, and wing backs

Dubravka

Schar Lascelles Lejeune

Bowen Longstaff Shelvey Hayden Ritchie

Almiron

Joelinton

Ideally like to see Shelvey replaced in that and Hayden (if he goes), someone to provide competition to Ritchie, Almiron and Joelinton (if it happens )

Looks like a good line up except Bowen isn't a RWB.. he's more attacking mid/right wing I think. Today showed us we still have some talent in the squad even though we do need sign ups.. the likes of Aarons and Murphy who are both 23 showed glimpses of there quality in flashes which stands in good steady as surely there no worse than Atsu? Thought Sterry at RWB looked promising put in some great runs and good crosses.

I was impressed with Muto's energy and movement surely will feature more this season and surprisingly Colback did well he pressured, got the tackles in and his ball distribution was simple but effective gave it to Shelvely or Longstaff to deal with the passing and creativity. Not saying we're going to be better than last season but a lot of these players that didn't get a chance under Rafa have a point to prove and will be hungry to impress Bruce. Might be a few surprises this season. Every position is up for grabs to be honest except the GK and CB's. Remember we still got the likes of Gayle, Miggy, Saviet, Lejune & Yedlin to come into the fold so it's not all doom and gloom.

[bodacious benny]

Muto should be energetic as he’s been sat on his ass for most of the last year tbf

[Colback's Orange Tufts]

Muto looks sharp and Sterry has been decent. Dare I say it but Colback has done well !!

Colback is classic championship good but not PL, because the extra intensity pressing in the PL is a problem for him. Pre season it's like 80% so he's OK.

[overseasTOON]

Mate from Singapore watched the game and said it was miles better than the performance vs Wolves.

We looked like we knew how to attack and defend.

Still a preseason match but happier with what he deemed a better performance.

[Don Sholeone]

Surprisingly enjoyable half, dare I say it seems like a slightly more attacking version of what Rafa was playing. Wouldn't complain if this is what we go with to be honest, just need another striker, attacking mid, cm, and wing backs

Dubravka

Schar Lascelles Lejeune

Bowen Longstaff Shelvey Hayden Ritchie

Almiron

Joelinton

Ideally like to see Shelvey replaced in that and Hayden (if he goes), someone to provide competition to Ritchie, Almiron and Joelinton (if it happens )

Looks like a good line up except Bowen isn't a RWB.. he's more attacking mid/right wing I think. Today showed us we still have some talent in the squad even though we do need sign ups.. the likes of Aarons and Murphy who are both 23 showed glimpses of there quality in flashes which stands in good steady as surely there no worse than Atsu? Thought Sterry at RWB looked promising put in some great runs and good crosses.

I was impressed with Muto's energy and movement surely will feature more this season and surprisingly Colback did well he pressured, got the tackles in and his ball distribution was simple but effective gave it to Shelvely or Longstaff to deal with the passing and creativity. Not saying we're going to be better than last season but a lot of these players that didn't get a chance under Rafa have a point to prove and will be hungry to impress Bruce. Might be a few surprises this season. Every position is up for grabs to be honest except the GK and CB's. Remember we still got the likes of Gayle, Miggy, Saviet, Lejune & Yedlin to come into the fold so it's not all doom and gloom.

Has played a lot at RW and has a great work ethic and mucks In defensively, could be a right sided version of Ritchie with a bit more pace, the only issue with a wider role is hes much better cutting inside than he is at crossing the ball in from wide.

[Remember Colo]

Will be interesting to see what players impress Bruce and work their way into the starting XI. As much as I trusted Rafa, he did seem pretty stubborn about who he trusted, and I imagine a few players could make a fresh impression on Bruce.

[Colly]

Muto looks sharp and Sterry has been decent. Dare I say it but Colback has done well !!

Colback is classic championship good but not PL, because the extra intensity pressing in the PL is a problem for him. Pre season it's like 80% so he's OK.

That Colback or Shelvey?

[Scalabrine]

[Toondes]

Did you forget the Caldwell brothers?