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Crippy Cooke

Crippy Cooke

Sports Journalist · 562 articles

Sports journalist who is an avid football fan, enjoys debunking transfer rumours, loves to write pieces on players out in the cold and takes a large amount of pride getting a predicted XI 100% correct.

Could Isak make his debut against Liverpool?
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Could Isak make his debut against Liverpool?

Newcastle confirmed the signing of Alexandre Isak on a six-year deal from Real Sociedad on Friday, spending £63m, but the Magpies are still awaiting international clearance to allow the 22-year-old to play against Liverpool. Isak missed Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers as the paperwork wasn’t completed in time, but Chris Waugh of The Athletic […]

Trippier should face Liverpool, but is it worth the risk?
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Trippier should face Liverpool, but is it worth the risk?

Kieran Trippier was an injury doubt ahead of Newcastle United’s meeting with Liverpool on Wednesday, but Chris Waugh of The Athletic said earlier on Tuesday that the right-back should be fit to face the Reds. Eddie Howe didn’t say Trippier would miss the game in his pre-match press conference either, though he didn’t mention his […]

Howe could start Wood v Liverpool as Wilson remains out
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Howe could start Wood v Liverpool as Wilson remains out

Newcastle United lock horns with Liverpool on Wednesday and will be without Callum Wilson as he’s still out with a hamstring injury, so Eddie Howe is likely to start Chris Wood for the second consecutive Premier League game. Wilson picked up the knock in Newcastle’s 3-3 draw with Manchester Cityv and missed the 1-1 draw […]

Newcastle blow as Saint-Maximin could miss Liverpool clash
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Newcastle blow as Saint-Maximin could miss Liverpool clash

Newcastle United travel to face Liverpool on Wednesday evening and may be without Allan Saint-Maximin after Eddie Howe gave an injury update on the 25-year-old. The Magpies manager revealed in Tuesday’s pre-match press conference that Saint-Maximin ‘is a worry’ after picking up a knock in Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Howe said: “We’ve got […]

When could Bruno Guimaraes return?
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When could Bruno Guimaraes return?

Newcastle United travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday evening and Eddie Howe said they’ll likely have to do it without Bruno Guimaraes. The 24-year-old missed Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers due to a hamstring injury and may not return in time to face Liverpool. Howe said in Tuesday’s […]

Eddie Howe has crisis in midfield ahead of Liverpool clash
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Eddie Howe has crisis in midfield ahead of Liverpool clash

Newcastle United rescued a point against Wolverhampton Wanderers with a late goal, but the performance of Sean Longstaff will have Eddie Howe worried ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League meeting with Liverpool. The 24-year-old started at the heart of the midfield in Bruno Guimaraes’ absence and struggled with the pace of the game. He played for […]

Journalists say Chris Wood ‘lacked impact’ against Wolves
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Journalists say Chris Wood ‘lacked impact’ against Wolves

Chris Wood was handed a rare start by Eddie Howe in Newcastle United’s trip to face Wolverhampton Wanderers, but he underperformed and was substituted in the second half as the Magpies bagged a late goal to rescue a point at Molineux. The 30-year-old had been reduced to cameo appearances in Newcastle’s first three Premier League […]

Allan Saint-Maximin impressed against Wolves
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Allan Saint-Maximin impressed against Wolves

Newcastle United came from 1-0 down to draw 1-1 with Wolverhampton Wanderers, courtesy of a brilliant late goal from Allan Saint-Maximin. The Magpies were on the brink of defeat until the 25-year-old volleyed an effort from the edge of the box beyond Jose Sa to ensure his side took a share of the spoils. Saint-Maximin […]

Miguel Almiron lacked an end product against Wolves
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Miguel Almiron lacked an end product against Wolves

Newcastle United rescued a point with a late goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers, but Eddie Howe won’t be happy with how wasteful his side were over the 90 minutes. Miguel Almiron is one of many players Howe will be displeased with as he didn’t hit the target with any of his efforts, nor did he create […]

Joelinton impressed against Wolves
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Joelinton impressed against Wolves

Newcastle United scored a late equaliser to earn a point away to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday and Joelinton came away with the plaudits after impressing at Molineux. The 26-year-old started alongside Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff in midfield and put in an all-action display to thwart Wolves’ attacks while creating chances at the other end. […]

Sven Botman struggled against Wolves
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Sven Botman struggled against Wolves

Newcastle United drew 1-1 with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday after coming from behind late in the game, but not every player impressed at Molineux. Sven Botman was one of them and is clearly still getting used to the Premier League. The 22-year-old started alongside Fabian Schar at centre-back and was comfortable enough in possession, but […]

Kieran Trippier impressed v Wolves
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Kieran Trippier impressed v Wolves

Newcastle United came from behind late in the game to draw 1-1 with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday afternoon and Kieran Trippier was one of many players to impress. The 31-year-old started at right-back and was a constant threat offensively with regular balls into the box, but he also did a job defensively, keeping Jonny from […]