A big opportunity if we can win tomorrow

[FCBurnley]

Just been looking thru this weekends fixtures. A lot of tough games for teams in the bottom half. Newcastle at home is certainly winnable although they are on a good run. 3 points will hopefully lift us back into the top half. UTC

[jojomk1]

Bruce will play 3 CB's to combat the hoof ball
Shelvey and Hayden look a much stronger centre mid than Cork and A N Other
Thankfully they don't seem to have many goals in the side
Need Barnes back up front for the long ball with Jay Rod wide right if Westy not fit
0-0 most likely or either side to win by the odd goal 1-0

[MACCA]

Well apparently they have 7 first team players out tomorrow

Lascelles
Clarke
( that's both CB )
Ki
Shelvey
Richie
Almeron
St Maximan

About time we played a side down to the bare bones.

[jojomk1]

Shelvey and Almeron more likely to play - unfortunately, says SSN
Bruce considering playing Joelinton out wide !

[evensteadiereddie]

It depends on which players, if any, we have returning.

[jrgbfc]

I'm very confident about tomorrow. Expecting a performance after the last 2 no shows, similar to the West Ham game a few weeks ago.

[tim_noone]

It depends on which players, if any, we have returning.

Or possibly putting a tackle in Son!

[Steve1956]

If Shelvey plays we might struggle,I would love this guy in our midfield I think he's very underrated,if he's out injured I'll go for a win for us....there center forward Joelinton is absolutely useless.

[Bosscat]

If Shelvey plays we might struggle,I would love this guy in our midfield I think he's very underrated,if he's out injured I'll go for a win for us....there center forward Joelinton is absolutely useless.

Is he related to JoSwinton she failed as well

[FactualFrank]

If Westwood and Barnes come back then we have an excellent chance.

[Steve1956]

Is he related to JoSwinton she failed as well

The most enjoyable part of BBC's election coverage last night .....our future PM biting the dust at the first hurdle.

[tiger76]

If Westwood and Barnes come back then we have an excellent chance.

Absolutely if they both return,our starting XI looks a different proposition,it's vital we collect the 3 points tomorrow,as following the Geordies,we visit Bournemouth and Everton,before Man Utd come to town.

[Vegas Claret]

we will win

[FCBurnley]

Must win will win UTC

[clitheroeclaret2]

Big big game today

Interesting stat in Mail today, Newcastle have lowest possession rate in prem at 34%,(also only team not to have more possession than opponents once!) us 2nd lowest at 38%
Hoping shelvey and almiron not playing, barnes westwood are

[FCBurnley]

Well we won but don’t know how. Mind you so did Bournemouth and Norwich got a good point at Leicester so good job we won

[FactualFrank]

Big big game today

Interesting stat in Mail today, Newcastle have lowest possession rate in prem at 34%,(also only team not to have more possession than opponents once!) us 2nd lowest at 38%
Hoping shelvey and almiron not playing, barnes westwood are

They had 52% to our 48%.

I can't remember the last time we had more possession than the opposition, but it's very rare in the Prem. Presumably they don't count the ball being in the air as possession.