MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
By Tyne-Talk
August 16 2008
Newcastle head to Old Trafford tomorrow in the knowledge that they haven't won a competitive game there since 1972, and have not won a Premier League game there yet. Newcastle's last victory over Manchester United in the league came at St James's Park 13 meetings ago in September 2001.
Newcastle will be without their 2007/2008 leading goal scorer Michael Owen as he continues to struggle with the calf injury which has kept him out of pre-season, and whilst team-mate Obafemi Martins is listed in the line-up, there is no certainty he will start as he recovers from a knee injury which has disrupted his pre-season. Keegan will take his side to Old Trafford knowing that they have won just 25% of games under his management and he will be looking to kick start this season on a high.
As well as Michael Owen, Mark Viduka and Andy Carroll are also out injured and Joey Barton has not been included after spending the majority of pre-season in a prison cell.
However, Ameobi is a possibility to start despite still struggling with a hamstring problem and recent reports linking him with an imminent move to Ipswich.
Alan smith will start up front and be hoping he can keep his temper under control to prevent a repeat of his sending off last season in the dying minutes of the game. Keegan said of his goalless striker;
"Alan Smith will score goals at Newcastle United. Once he gets his first one out of the way, they'll come in twos and hopefully threes."
- Let's hope they all hit the back of the net tomorrow!
Newcastle fans will be given the opportunity to welcome the new arrival of Argentine defender Fabricio Coloccini and officially recognise Jonas Guiterrez in his first competitive game after a lengthy registration problem, as Keegan has included both in his team.
Keegan has given Nicky Butt the captain's armband in Michael Owen's absence and he is now set to lead his team out against his former team-mates.
Alex Ferguson is without Cristiano Ronaldo who has been spotted more often limping around LA as opposed to Manchester during the pre-season after an operation on his ankle after suffering with Os Trigonum Syndrome. Nani will miss the match through suspension, Anderson is on Olympic duty and Owen Hargreaves is still recovering from a knee injury, however Wayne Rooney has recovered from a virus and will make the starting eleven alongside Tevez.
Keegan will be looking for a more positive result rather than a repeat of last year's corresponding game which saw Newcastle concede 6 goals and fail to score.
Manchester United: Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Neville, Brown, R Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, O'Shea, Evans, Evra, Silvestre, F Da Silva, Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher, Gibson, Possebon, Giggs, Martin, Tevez, Rooney, Campbell.
Newcastle United: Given, Beye, N'Zogbia, Taylor, Coloccini, Enrique, Cacapa, Bassong, Edgar, Butt, Geremi, Milner, Duff, Guthrie, Gutierrez, Martins, Smith, Edgar, Harper.
MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: TyneTalk (IP Logged)
Date: 16/08/2008 19:07
MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/08/2008 19:24
looks like Martins will be back which the only bright spark up front. Looks like he and duff or smith will start up front.
Colo and Taylor in the middle. Still gonna lose 3-0 though.
Colo and Taylor in the middle. Still gonna lose 3-0 though.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 12:17
Keep it here this after noon!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: wasim4nufc (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 13:20
Quote:becksa09
Still gonna lose 3-0 though.
I'd have to second that comment. Just think realistically we cannot expect anything from today.
I think our starting line up will be
Given
Beye Coloccini Taylor Enrique
Milner Butt Guthrie Jonas
Duff Martins
Unfortunately I won't be able to catch the whole game, but will be following the result when I can.
Howay the lads!
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Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 13:39
I'm bracing myself for the pain 
Less than 5 goals conceded would be nice.
Less than 5 goals conceded would be nice.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: ComradeCurtis (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 15:16
I have feeling we will be unlucky. 2-1 loss.
We have the makings of a very decent squad, we need time that's all.
Well they say you are what ya eat.... Better call me 'mother' then rude boy..!
We have the makings of a very decent squad, we need time that's all.
Well they say you are what ya eat.... Better call me 'mother' then rude boy..!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: nathan robinson (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 15:26
Line-ups:
Van Der Sar
Brown
Vidic
Ferdinand
Evra
Fletcher
Carrick
Scholes
Giggs
Campbell
Rooney
vs
Given
Beye
Taylor
Coloccini
N'Zogbia
Milner
Butt
Guthrie
Gutierrez
Duff
Martins
Van Der Sar
Brown
Vidic
Ferdinand
Evra
Fletcher
Carrick
Scholes
Giggs
Campbell
Rooney
vs
Given
Beye
Taylor
Coloccini
N'Zogbia
Milner
Butt
Guthrie
Gutierrez
Duff
Martins
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: nathan robinson (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 15:28
And subs are:
Kuszczak
Neville
R. Da Silva
O'Shea
Evans
Gibson
Possebon
and
Harper
Enrique
Bassong
Smith
Geremi
Edgar
Donaldson
Kuszczak
Neville
R. Da Silva
O'Shea
Evans
Gibson
Possebon
and
Harper
Enrique
Bassong
Smith
Geremi
Edgar
Donaldson
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 15:31
Lucky me I get to watch this one with 2 Man U fans!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: ComradeCurtis (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 15:36
lol jus knock em out mate.
Well they say you are what ya eat.... Better call me 'mother' then rude boy..!
Well they say you are what ya eat.... Better call me 'mother' then rude boy..!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: nathan robinson (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 15:40
Chelsea just been Portsmouth 4-0 and I'm thinking Man United will start with an emphatic result like that too.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: nathan robinson (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 15:40
No Tevez, family bereavement so flown back to Argentina.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 16:00
Quote:No can do I'm big but me brother's bigger than I am!CAm_Toon
lol jus knock em out mate.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 16:23
OOOOOOOBBAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 16:23
Goal! Fantastic Obi. C'mon the Toon.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 16:25
F00K!
Defense is shocking. Still needs serious sorting.
Defense is shocking. Still needs serious sorting.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 16:31
Some defensive indecision aside, Gutierrez has been sheer class. Get in!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: jamestoon (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 16:32
gutierrez is lookin well good!
get the feelin there's another goal or two for us today.
get the feelin there's another goal or two for us today.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 16:42
We are playing better than I thought we would.![[:wor kid:]](/phorum-5.1.15/mods/smileys/images/13.gif "[:wor kid:]")
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 16:48
I am also surprised. We havent played that badly at all compared to what I was imagining could happen
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 16:49
I like the pace, passing needs a little work and the less said about the defending . . . Thank goddness for the plucky Irishman in goal as well. Much better than I was expecting.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 16:49
We were down to 10 men when they scored.. taylor was on sidelines getting treatment.
It will take time (games) for Colo to settle but we need a LB. If Enrique is not good enough then we have to buy..NZog is not a LB!!
We had some luck (for a change) but well played first half
It will take time (games) for Colo to settle but we need a LB. If Enrique is not good enough then we have to buy..NZog is not a LB!!
We had some luck (for a change) but well played first half
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 17:03
Much better. It has to be said that we're quite fortunate to be one of the sides that get to face MUFC sans Ronaldo. I have very little doubt that he would have turned in one if not both of the free kicks Giggs took.
Coloccini is getting settled in, to be flattering. Can't judge him yet. I wonder if we'll see Edgar or Bassong subbed in during the second half. Defending in general has been shaky at times with Beye turning in the most convincing performance, as usual. Fletcher's goal (23') came due to a failure to pick up the second wave of a MUFC break-out, a problem I've observed in our back four over a couple of seasons. Thank whatever supreme being you prefer for the continued enormous presence of Given, who turned aside a 6-yard header from Fraiser Campbell and encored with a double save from Rooney and Fetcher later in the half.
The buildup is smooth and short passing/running off the ball are much improved. Guthrie and Gutierrez have impressed, always running. Martins' goal (21') from a (Guthrie?) corner was class. It's encouraging to see us getting results from set pieces (we've threatened from others). That was not typical last season.
If the defense can settle and the forwards and midfield give more of the same, we can get at least a point out of this game. HOWAY THE LADS!!!!!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:08:17:21:25:28 by tunyc.
Coloccini is getting settled in, to be flattering. Can't judge him yet. I wonder if we'll see Edgar or Bassong subbed in during the second half. Defending in general has been shaky at times with Beye turning in the most convincing performance, as usual. Fletcher's goal (23') came due to a failure to pick up the second wave of a MUFC break-out, a problem I've observed in our back four over a couple of seasons. Thank whatever supreme being you prefer for the continued enormous presence of Given, who turned aside a 6-yard header from Fraiser Campbell and encored with a double save from Rooney and Fetcher later in the half.
The buildup is smooth and short passing/running off the ball are much improved. Guthrie and Gutierrez have impressed, always running. Martins' goal (21') from a (Guthrie?) corner was class. It's encouraging to see us getting results from set pieces (we've threatened from others). That was not typical last season.
If the defense can settle and the forwards and midfield give more of the same, we can get at least a point out of this game. HOWAY THE LADS!!!!!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:08:17:21:25:28 by tunyc.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 17:20
F00k!!! How did he miss that?!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 17:28
Im very impressed with Jonah! I wouldn't be surprised if we won. C'mon the Toon.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 17:52
That's a point I'll take. Might have won it, too. Bring on the next one!!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 17:54
Well played lads.
still not enough movement up front when we had possession but then again this was Man U.
still not enough movement up front when we had possession but then again this was Man U.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 17:56
Fantastic result...who knows what would have happened had Taylor not been off the pitch for their goal.
Jonas is a class act!!!
Jonas is a class act!!!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: nathan robinson (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 17:57
Gutierrez looks awesome, man of the match for me.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: faheemusa (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 17:59
fantastic! it will make going back to school this week a little less bitter
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: Tweek (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 17:59
Great result, shakey start but we got better as the game went on. Gutierrez is a legend in the making, if he keeps playing like that.
Colo did`nt look arf bad too. Looks like the summer signings have passed the first test.
You could see there was a real team mentality about newcastle! Cant wait to watch the next game!
Colo did`nt look arf bad too. Looks like the summer signings have passed the first test.
You could see there was a real team mentality about newcastle! Cant wait to watch the next game!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 18:00
Well played lads a point well earned.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 18:01
Excellent point and the hardest game out of the way
Both the Argies looked great too
Both the Argies looked great too
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: ComradeCurtis (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 18:03
Get in.
Bit disappointed with the equalizer. We missed Taylor.
Great performance. Bring on Bolton.
Well they say you are what ya eat.... Better call me 'mother' then rude boy..!
Bit disappointed with the equalizer. We missed Taylor.
Great performance. Bring on Bolton.
Well they say you are what ya eat.... Better call me 'mother' then rude boy..!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: DaraghL (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 18:15
fantastic i now have full faith in keegans signings 100% he can bring in any1 he likes he knows wat hes doing
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: ComradeCurtis (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 18:16
I am so pleased with this result.
and a major plus... look at the signings we brought in.
Danny.. Solid, Made few errors. Great Singing.
Jonas... superb. Both going forward and Back. Should of had a free kick after that bobby dazzler of a run. Great Singing.
Colo... a couple of small mistakes to start with. This was his first game in the EPL and he was solid. Good in. Great Singing.
Bassong... Didn't play.
Who can possibly criticise our recruitment team when they are clearly holding out for Gems like these??????
Well they say you are what ya eat.... Better call me 'mother' then rude boy..!
and a major plus... look at the signings we brought in.
Danny.. Solid, Made few errors. Great Singing.
Jonas... superb. Both going forward and Back. Should of had a free kick after that bobby dazzler of a run. Great Singing.
Colo... a couple of small mistakes to start with. This was his first game in the EPL and he was solid. Good in. Great Singing.
Bassong... Didn't play.
Who can possibly criticise our recruitment team when they are clearly holding out for Gems like these??????
Well they say you are what ya eat.... Better call me 'mother' then rude boy..!
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 18:24
I agree the signings do look good. The lads will surely go into their next game full of confidence having held Man U to a draw, it could so easily have been a win.
I'm absolutely delighted.
I'm absolutely delighted.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: ste_ne24 (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 18:51
very impressed also. i was expecting to be out sitting in the garden after 20 minutes but enjoyed every minute of the match. was having a bit of banter with me mates from manchester and even they said jonas looks awesome..
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: OnTheLevee (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 19:01
Hey lads. Here's hoping for a decent season and on the back of that it looks promising..
Cam are the boys forming some sort of barber shop group I'm unaware of? Are we on for a Euro spot?
Anyway, great start to the season. However, the boys quite often perform well against the big four with all the added hype and atmosphere that goes with the matches.
I'll save being impressed until they put 5 past Stoke away.. We all know how Derby got their only win last year.
That being said things look promising.. we look alot better with a genuine left winger rather than a stifled Milner being played on the left out of position.
Quote:Danny.. Solid, Made few errors. Great Singing.
Jonas... superb. Both going forward and Back. Should of had a free kick after that bobby dazzler of a run. Great Singing.
Colo... a couple of small mistakes to start with. This was his first game in the EPL and he was solid. Good in. Great Singing.
Cam are the boys forming some sort of barber shop group I'm unaware of? Are we on for a Euro spot?
Anyway, great start to the season. However, the boys quite often perform well against the big four with all the added hype and atmosphere that goes with the matches.
I'll save being impressed until they put 5 past Stoke away.. We all know how Derby got their only win last year.
That being said things look promising.. we look alot better with a genuine left winger rather than a stifled Milner being played on the left out of position.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 19:33
FANTASTIC RESULT - game was on in america so got to watch it all, really impresssed by all the new lads, especially Jonas but Coloccini and Guthrie both played great.
Shout out to Colo for only training once with the lads and playing great after giving away a free kick after 2 mins! KK certainly had the lads sharp and aggresssive we didn't just sit back and accept a defeat we played well moving the ball around. Duff looked pretty sharp as did milner.
At the back we looked great, not sold in Zoggers playing LB but enrique could still do it, or buy someone. Personally i would have liked Shorey but i trust KK will get something done in the next couple of weeks.
Shout out to Colo for only training once with the lads and playing great after giving away a free kick after 2 mins! KK certainly had the lads sharp and aggresssive we didn't just sit back and accept a defeat we played well moving the ball around. Duff looked pretty sharp as did milner.
At the back we looked great, not sold in Zoggers playing LB but enrique could still do it, or buy someone. Personally i would have liked Shorey but i trust KK will get something done in the next couple of weeks.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: wasim4nufc (IP Logged)
Date: 17/08/2008 22:45
Fantastic performance by the lads. Jonas was brilliant today. His work rate was second to none and he has the pace, skill and passion needed to be a real legend for us. Well done lads, long may this spirit continue!
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Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: nathan robinson (IP Logged)
Date: 18/08/2008 00:00
Jonas and Milner's work rate on the wings is amazing, big boost offensively and defensively. Bright start from all debutants though there were some shaky moments at the back for Coloccini but still looked assured, Guthrie has got a good engine on him too and good passing ability. Need to sort left back position out, N'Zogbia looks great going forward there but is a weak link defensively. Get some players back from injury and some new faces in and things will be looking up from here.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: Ronaldo is a diving FAG (IP Logged)
Date: 18/08/2008 02:01
what a result. i'm over the moon.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: Jaryd (IP Logged)
Date: 18/08/2008 05:06
- Sorry to the people I told "no way in the world will Jonas start over Geremi" - Jonas is world class! runs forward and back with great pace, skill and fitness
- Coloccini looked alright towards the end but little bit sloppy due to in-experience
- Guthrie held the midfield together nicely with superb passing and defence when needed
- Martins created many breath-taking chances
- Coloccini looked alright towards the end but little bit sloppy due to in-experience
- Guthrie held the midfield together nicely with superb passing and defence when needed
- Martins created many breath-taking chances
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: Jacob Burns (aka AW) (IP Logged)
Date: 18/08/2008 05:57
Well done lads, Argos looked good, seen a fair bit of them in La Liga & if they adapt well then you've got to real stars on your hands, good to see given back to his best, using his head and all,
luck for the season
Dan.
luck for the season
Dan.
Re: MUFC v NUFC Match Thread
Posted by: Jaryd (IP Logged)
Date: 18/08/2008 09:22
I forgot to mention just how good Given was!
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