Everyone at work knows who I support so pulling a sickie on the Monday is ruled out… | OneFootball

Ahead of Liverpool v Newcastle in the Carabao Cup Final, we are looking to gauge the thoughts of Newcastle United fans ahead of that 4.30pm kick-off at Wembley on Sunday.

So we have asked a number of regular and irregular contributors to The Mag a range of questions.

How they think things are looking ahead of this massive match.

Whether or not they have a ticket for this Carabao Cup Final and what they expect to see happen when Newcastle United meet Liverpool.

Next up we have Chuks McPeake and his dad Greg:

Ticketed or ticketless for Sunday?

Greg – Ticketless. My best chance of a ticket was the guys at Charlton who did outreach work with some of the youngsters I work with. They promised me tickets if they could get hold of them. No luck.

Chuks – Nothing

What are your plans around the match this weekend (whether you have a ticket or not)?

Greg – Going to find a bar in central London with like-minded souls.

Chuks – Watch it in a random bar with my Dad

The old favourite, would you rather win this Cup Final on Sunday or qualify for the Champions League via the Premier League (Obviously bearing in mind the PSR/money side of things as well)?

Greg – Said it many times. Silverware, get one and more will follow.

Chuks – Champions League all day. We need to grow.

Maybe a bit more difficult, would you rather win on Sunday but have no Champions League qualification these next five seasons, or lose on Sunday and have Champions League qualification guaranteed for each of the next five seasons. (Obviously bearing in mind the PSR/money side of things as well)?

Greg – Never seen us lift a trophy so got to be the League cup.

None of us are getting any younger, however, common sense would tell you it is all about the bigger picture and growing the club, so I’ll have to go Champions League.

Chuks – Easily the second option. We need to be in the Champions League.

What would be your starting eleven in the Carabao Cup Final?

Greg – Pope Trippier Livramento Schar Burn Joelinton Tonali Bruno Barnes Isak Murphy

Chuks – Pope Trippier Livramento Schar Burn Miley Bruno Tonali Joelinton Barnes Isak

What would have been your starting eleven if everybody had been available?

Greg – Pope Hall Livramento Schar Botman Joelinton Tonali Bruno Gordon Isak Murphy

Chuks – Pope Hall Livramento Schar Botman Joelinton Tonali Bruno Gordon Isak Barnes

What chance do Newcastle United have of lifting the trophy (rating it between 0 and 10)?

Greg – 3

Chuks – 3

How important was the West Ham match to our chances in the final? Has defeating the Hammers gave us a better (or worse?!!) chance, compared to if NUFC had lost on Monday?

Greg – Was there on Monday and would have taken a draw with no injuries but we deserved the three points. Great for confidence.

Chuks – A morale boost away from home. Great atmosphere as well

Similarly, what impact do you think it will have on Newcastle’s chances, what happened at Anfield on Tuesday night against PSG?

Greg – We could get a backlash from Liverpool, or it could have significantly dented their confidence. Hopefully their confidence took a beating.

Chuks – I think it made it worse for us because they are going to be angry.

Who do you think are the three most important players on Sunday and in what order and why?

Greg –

Tonali, what a quality player who knows the big stage. Isak has been quiet recently, needs to be a match winner. Pope to dominate the box.

Chuks –

Pope, because he owes us, Bruno because he is the Captain, Burn because he is homegrown and wants to win more than anyone.

Looking back at your time supporting Newcastle United, which are the times when you thought NUFC were potentially going to win something?

Greg – Was convinced we were going to win the League under Keegan, until Blackburn away.

Chuks – Never, Against Man U in 2023, Karius in goal, I would have played Gillespie.

Would this automatically be the highlight of your time supporting NUFC if they beat Liverpool on Sunday?

Greg – Undoubtedly.

Chuks – Yep

Anything special planned if/when we win this Cup Final?

Greg – Plan to be in Soho so will see what unfolds. Everyone at work knows who I support so pulling a sickie on the Monday is ruled out.

Chuks – Got a five pound bet with a friend that we are going to win.