Newcastle United (A) - Wed 27th Sept, 20:00 | EFL Cup | Pre-Match Thread

[The Fish]

First visit to St James' any pre match pub recommendations?

Loads, there aren't any 'away' pubs as you'll be welcome in all as long as you don't act the fool.

The ones already suggested are good, I'd add the Town Wall, The Forth, Tilleys, Rosies. The Trent is small, but good too. If there's a bigger group of you, try the Mile Castle

All of them are walking/staggering distance from the stadium. If you get there early enough you could try the Strawberry, it's the home pub so will be packed and lively.

Not a lot of confidence from our lot, even with your second string out you're clear favourites. Sounds like we'll be making a few changes and your changes are better than ours.

 

[chaddblue]

Loads, there aren't any 'away' pubs as you'll be welcome in all as long as you don't act the fool.

The ones already suggested are good, I'd add the Town Wall, The Forth, Tilleys, Rosies. The Trent is small, but good too. If there's a bigger group of you, try the Mile Castle

All of them are walking/staggering distance from the stadium. If you get there early enough you could try the Strawberry, it's the home pub so will be packed and lively.

Not a lot of confidence from our lot, even with your second string out you're clear favourites. Sounds like we'll be making a few changes and your changes are better than ours.

I nearly always park up nearby and go in the Bodega for a few pints. Always made to feel welcome

 

[chaddblue]

Always want city to win but I’m really not that arsed about this as long as we don’t lose badly

It’s a competition we could do without this season and there seems little point getting to the quarter finals only to have to play the EDS team and more than likely get knocked out

 

[eastmanc]

Doubt very much that newcastle will have a full strength side out either

Much as i love winning the league cup (its all i ever dreamt of!! Just one league cup .. please!!!!) its surely in its death throws

Which is a shame, its been a great competition for the Blues over the years.

 

[Protein Junkie]

Always want city to win but I’m really not that arsed about this as long as we don’t lose badly

It’s a competition we could do without this season and there seems little point getting to the quarter finals only to have to play the EDS team and more than likely get knocked out

Totally agree Chads and the number of injuries we have is a concern too for me.
See what side the Barcodes put out.

 

[blueinbrazil]

Hi, any city friendly pubs in London to watch the match tonight?

 

[Chi-town blues]

Cue philips hattrick incoming.

 

[meeesh]

I think we will win, but won't lose any sleep if we don't which I never thought I'd hear myself saying.

 

[Kent_Col]

Loads, there aren't any 'away' pubs as you'll be welcome in all as long as you don't act the fool.

The ones already suggested are good, I'd add the Town Wall, The Forth, Tilleys, Rosies. The Trent is small, but good too. If there's a bigger group of you, try the Mile Castle

All of them are walking/staggering distance from the stadium. If you get there early enough you could try the Strawberry, it's the home pub so will be packed and lively.

Not a lot of confidence from our lot, even with your second string out you're clear favourites. Sounds like we'll be making a few changes and your changes are better than ours.

Cheers pal, much appreciated. Looking forward to it & hopefully boil the piss of watching rag, dipper & cockneys whatever the result.

 

[waspish]

Always want city to win but I’m really not that arsed about this as long as we don’t lose badly

It’s a competition we could do without this season and there seems little point getting to the quarter finals only to have to play the EDS team and more than likely get knocked out

Agree with all this winning this be great on the night but long term it's a big big problem