Newcastle Lunchtime Round-Up, Thursday 22nd October 2026: Injury Updates and Keegan Tribute Ahead of Crystal Palace Clash
Newcastle United fans have been given a mixed bag of fitness news ahead of Sunday's trip to Crystal Palace. The Mag has provided updates on four players carrying knocks into this stage of the season, with injuries continuing to bite hard for Matthias Jaissle's squad (The Mag). Shields Gazette reports that Anthony Elanga has not played in the Premier League since the Bournemouth draw back on September 5, with a fresh update emerging on his situation (Shields Gazette). There's also some concern over Matias Fernandez-Pardo after he was missing from the latest Newcastle World training pictures as the squad prepared for the Palace game (Newcastle World).
Aidan Harris has left on loan to National League North side Hebburn Town after being involved with the first team earlier this season, according to Shields Gazette and Chronicle Live, with the goalkeeper's move described as making sense given his situation (Shields Gazette) (Chronicle Live) (Shields Gazette).
The club have announced a special tribute to Kevin Keegan, with Chronicle Live reporting a public display to celebrate his life as a player and manager, delivered alongside a heartfelt message from a club chief (Chronicle Live). The Mag adds that the Baltic will host a 48-hour Keegan tribute with free tickets on offer for fans wanting to attend (The Mag).
Elsewhere, The Mag reflects on growing fan frustration with Jaissle a couple of months into the season (The Mag), while Chronicle Live's Lee Ryder tackled reader questions on transfers, tactics and goal concerns in a live Q&A (Chronicle Live). On a historical note, Newcastle World revisited Philippe Albert's reflections 30 years on from the famous 5-0 thrashing of Manchester United (Newcastle World), while The Mag relayed Richard Keys' claim that it is only a matter of time before Eddie Howe replaces Michael Carrick at Manchester United (The Mag).
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