The Mag
·28 March 2025
Three words that sum up my current Newcastle United state – Relieved, Happy and Contented

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·28 March 2025
We have asked a number of Newcastle United fans some questions following the conclusion of the internationals.
This of course follows the triumph at Wembley and in advance of the return to action in the Premier League.
So we have asked some regular and irregular contributors to The Mag, some trophy winning and also aspiring to the Champions League questions.
Our thanks to all who have taken part.
First up with his answers is Bazoox:
Three words that come to mind now, having won that League Cup Final against Liverpool at Wembley?
Relieved, Happy and Contented.
Which five players, in order, were key to that win at Wembley?
Dan Burn, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Kieran Trippier and Harvey Barnes.
Everyone was a hero on the day but these five stars especially shone.
Which player most surprised you with how well he played in that final?
Nick Pope.
He came out more confident than he has done for ages, made a great save and put in a commanding performance.
Predict the results for the final 10 NUFC matches:
Newcastle v Brentford W Leicester v Newcastle W Newcastle v Man Utd W Newcastle v Palace W Aston Villa Newcastle L Newcastle v Ipswich W Brighton v Newcastle D Newcastle v Chelsea W Arsenal v Newcastle L Newcastle v Everton W
(ED: So that makes it seven wins, one draws and two defeats in the final 10 matches, which would see Newcastle United end the season on 69 points)
In what order do you think the top half of the Premier League table will be at the end of the season?
Liverpool Arsenal Notts Forest Newcastle Man City Chelsea Villa Brighton Bournemouth Fulham
Do you think winning the Carabao Cup will now help or hinder Newcastle’s chances of top five and a Champions League place?
Winning the Carabao Cup will undoubtedly help our chances of securing a Champions League place.
Gun to the head, if only one of the two was to stay at Newcastle United this summer, would you keep Alexander Isak or Eddie Howe?
A mad question but I’d have to stick with Eddie Howe and around £150m+ in our coffers.
The bizarre John Barnes reaction to Newcastle United winning the League Cup Final, was to declare that if losing the final 10 Premier League matches, Eddie Howe should be sacked. What is your reaction to what Barnes said?
Barnes is and has always been, dull and a bit daft, in my opinion. He was talking utter rubbish.
Who are the eight current Newcastle United players, in order, who Newcastle United most need to keep for next season?
Alexander Isak Anthony Gordon Sandro Tonali Lewis Hall Bruno Guimaraes Tino Livramento Joelinton Harvey Barnes