Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
By Tyne-Talk
March 21 2008
Newcastle host Fulham this weekend as they look to secure their first win since they last played Fulham on 15th December 2007 - it was the last time Newcastle took 3 points in the Premier League. Newcastle go into the game with 2 draws and 4 defeats from the last 6 games under their belt, whilst Fulham will travel in the knowledge that they have won 2 of their last 6, drawn 1 and lost just 3.
Depending on other results this weekend Fulham will be looking to hoist themselves away from the relegation zone.
They are currently 19th in the league with just 23 points, 13 more than 20th place Derby and 4 points short of Sunderland who are in 17th place with 27 points.
Newcastle should they win and other results go their way will be hoping to move into 12th above Wigan who are playing Blackburn and Middlesbrough who face Derby.
Newcastle United | Fulham | |
30 | Played | 30 |
29 | Points | 23 |
7 | Won | 4 |
8 | Drawn | 11 |
15 | Lost | 15 |
31 | Goals Scored | 27 |
57 | Goals Conceded | 49 |
Keegan has the following squad available:
Harper, Forster, Beye, Enrique, Taylor, Faye, Cacapa, Edgar, Butt, N'Zogbia, Duff, Barton, Geremi, Owen, Smith, Martins, Viduka, Carroll.
He remains without keeper Shay Given who had surgery on his groin this week, James Milner (foot injury), Emre (calf injury) and Stephen Carr (hamstring) will all be out for a few more weeks.
Smith, N'Zogbia and Duff are all fit and will be fighting for a starting place.
Keegan's availability is identical to what he had on Monday against Birmingham.
Fulham players could be reaching records this weekend, as should Jimmy Bullard play it will be his 50th game in the Premier League and Brian McBride will make his 150th English league appearance. Former Newcastle player Aaron Hughes is also set to face his former team-mates.
In the 13 clashes between the two clubs since 2001 there have been just 2 draws. Newcastle won 5 of those meetings.
Roy Hodgson has the following squad to choose from:
Keller, Batista, Stalteri, Volz, Hughes, Hangeland, Bocanegra, Konchesky, Bullard, Murphy, Andreasen, Davies, Dempsey, McBride, Johnson, Healy
He has no new injury concerns to worry about and is likely to start Brian McBride and Eddie Johnson in a bid to win their 1st away game in 18months. Kasey Keller is set to stand in goal.
Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: TyneTalk (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 12:41
Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 14:29
Updated with Fulham info
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 14:46
I finally get to watch a game! Hooray?
Now I can see with me own peepers why we can't win or score goals!
Seriously though there'll be hell to pay if the lads can't take all 3 from Fulham (just don't give Jimmy Bullard any free kicks)
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2008:03:21:19:02:00 by CNDShearerFan16.
Now I can see with me own peepers why we can't win or score goals!
Seriously though there'll be hell to pay if the lads can't take all 3 from Fulham (just don't give Jimmy Bullard any free kicks)
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2008:03:21:19:02:00 by CNDShearerFan16.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 15:50
You get to watch it? kool.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 17:00
2-1 toon.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: i! (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 19:12
I'd pick:
Harper
Beye Taylor Faye Enrique
Duff Barton N'Zogbia
Owen Viduka Martins
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Beye Taylor Faye Enrique
Duff Barton N'Zogbia
Owen Viduka Martins
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Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Rob-15-92 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 19:25
Same here CNDShearer. Only 2nd game ever. 
You are talking about going to the game and not just TV.
The Eastenders of football.. Newcastle!
You are talking about going to the game and not just TV.
The Eastenders of football.. Newcastle!
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 19:44
2-1 to us. Owen to score both.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 19:45
Oh no sadly just on tv for me don't have the bread to cross the pond mate 
One day I'll get back to the Motherland though. I haven't been over since I was 16 
and I've never been to the grandest Toon in the land either! You make sure and cheer extra loud at the game though.
I'm just excited cause over here they generally show the Pool, Arsenal or Man City games haven't gotten to see much of The Castle this season.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2008:03:21:19:46:56 by CNDShearerFan16.
One day I'll get back to the Motherland though. I haven't been over since I was 16 and I've never been to the grandest Toon in the land either! You make sure and cheer extra loud at the game though.
I'm just excited cause over here they generally show the Pool, Arsenal or Man City games haven't gotten to see much of The Castle this season.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2008:03:21:19:46:56 by CNDShearerFan16.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 19:58
Where are you watching it. I've been up and down the tv listings and I can't see it. Well not on Sky or Setanta anyway.
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Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 20:07
Different country annie - they have this privileges to show 3pm matches abroad
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 20:11
Thanks. At least I can now stop driving myself crazy searching for it.
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Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 20:19
Yeah until Setana came along we used to get three games on Saturday here (the early match, late match and one of the 3 o'clock matches it was nice, now we're lucky to get one a week. At this time of year they like to show relegation battle games so I guess that's why they put on the Newcastle v Fulham match.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 20:24
Here in the States we get the next 3 games on Fox Soccer Channel. Only problem with this is that it curtails my drinking the night before as I can't tie one on and still get up for the 8 or 9 am kickoff any more. It's hell getting old.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Rob-15-92 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 23:30
I'll shout loud CND 
. My dad got tickets late so I'm up in level 7. Can't wait. Last home game I went to was Southampton in the FA Cup 2 seasons ago.
The Eastenders of football.. Newcastle!
. My dad got tickets late so I'm up in level 7. Can't wait. Last home game I went to was Southampton in the FA Cup 2 seasons ago.The Eastenders of football.. Newcastle!
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Scotty - mackem (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2008 23:39
Newcastle will win 2-1.... oba and milner to score.
But i want a draw!
But i want a draw!
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: detox1978 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 00:32
I think we'll hammer them, can't seem them even getting a sniff at goal...
3-0
3-0
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Andy Cole (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 07:05
I have the feeling that we will win. I'm still a little bit nervous but I have a strong feeling that we will win this game.
I have no idea about the score, however I feel that Obafmi Martins will play like a world beater against Fulham.
I have no idea about the score, however I feel that Obafmi Martins will play like a world beater against Fulham.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 09:51
I'd be very suprised if Milner scores Scotty 
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 11:55
CNDshearerfan16.
Mate you have me confused. I currently live in Ontario and have seen most matches live this season on either Setanta, Sportsnet, The Score or streaming video over the internet!
The Score channel shows the late Sunday game and even has its own Footy Show (like Match of the Day), that shows highlights and goals from every game.
If you dont have Setanta, you must get it. They show three live games on Saturdays (with the others taped and played later) and one live game on Sundays with others tape delayed and if there is a Monday game, that is live too (where I watched Brum vs Toon last week).
We get more live games here than they get in Englannd!
By the way the clocks dont change in England until next week end so remember the games will be an hour later for us again this week.
Score prediction. If we score early 5-0 - if we dont a very nervy 2-1 win!
Mate you have me confused. I currently live in Ontario and have seen most matches live this season on either Setanta, Sportsnet, The Score or streaming video over the internet!
The Score channel shows the late Sunday game and even has its own Footy Show (like Match of the Day), that shows highlights and goals from every game.
If you dont have Setanta, you must get it. They show three live games on Saturdays (with the others taped and played later) and one live game on Sundays with others tape delayed and if there is a Monday game, that is live too (where I watched Brum vs Toon last week).
We get more live games here than they get in Englannd!
By the way the clocks dont change in England until next week end so remember the games will be an hour later for us again this week.
Score prediction. If we score early 5-0 - if we dont a very nervy 2-1 win!
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Scotty - mackem (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 12:14
I wouldnt joe.... lucky ****, I still havent got over that cross what went in! Thats football though isnt it!
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 13:16
He's not lucky enough to score when he's not even playing though
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Scotty - mackem (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 13:41
Ohh i didnt know he hasnt been playing. He should be because hes a class player. Him and zog are your best two players i think.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 14:30
Quote:cappen
CNDshearerfan16.
Mate you have me confused. I currently live in Ontario and have seen most matches live this season on either Setanta, Sportsnet, The Score or streaming video over the internet!
The Score channel shows the late Sunday game and even has its own Footy Show (like Match of the Day), that shows highlights and goals from every game.
If you dont have Setanta, you must get it. They show three live games on Saturdays (with the others taped and played later) and one live game on Sundays with others tape delayed and if there is a Monday game, that is live too (where I watched Brum vs Toon last week).
We get more live games here than they get in Englannd!
By the way the clocks dont change in England until next week end so remember the games will be an hour later for us again this week.
Score prediction. If we score early 5-0 - if we dont a very nervy 2-1 win!
I don't have Setana, I refuse to pay the ridiculous monthly fee, even if its for the beautiful game! Me Rogers bill is large enough as it is! I miss the triple header we used to get on Sportsnet is what I was getting at I guess and the Score bless 'em never seem to get the good Sunday game
Anywho I get to watch the lads today so all is well!
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 14:53
so go to the pub or any restaurant who have TV's - they all show the setanta games!
Setanta is only $15.00 a month (6/7 quid).
Setanta is only $15.00 a month (6/7 quid).
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 15:08
Goooooooooooal
Viduka.
Howay the lads.
Viduka.
Howay the lads.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Andy Cole (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 15:08
Get IN!!!!!!
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 15:12
Briliant from Viduka
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ArsenalForever (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 15:28
Quote:I don't have Setana, I refuse to pay the ridiculous monthly fee, even if its for the beautiful game! Me Rogers bill is large enough as it is! I miss the triple header we used to get on Sportsnet is what I was getting at I guess and the Score bless 'em never seem to get the good Sunday game
i agree, $15 a month is too expensive for me
i miss those triple headers on sportsnet..was a very good way to watch 3 games for free on a saturday morning
And cappen the footy show is @#$%&...that stocky white guy doesnt know football and always talks about the advice he gives his kids
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 15:35
Folks, we;re sounding good.
A 2nd goal may not be far away.
A 2nd goal may not be far away.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 15:37
.....Just as soon as Micheal Owen stops firing blanks 
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 15:49
Half-Time.
1-0 Toon which is good but really it ought to be at least 2 cos we've had plenty of chances.
1-0 Toon which is good but really it ought to be at least 2 cos we've had plenty of chances.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 15:54
Not bad for about 35 minutes, the last 10 were a little shakey. Not keen on the current midfield trio.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 15:54
Should have put 2 or 3 past them. Again we have to score early second half.
Our midfield is way too slow!
Our midfield is way too slow!
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:08
Geremi gave the ball away too much. Golden chance with his overhead across the face of the goal though.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:23
Vikuda brilliant flick to Feye who mishits it in the worst way. It was him a 3 yards tunnel and the keeper.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:25
offside for owen?
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:26
Great chances, Martins finishes off side....
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:27
Wish I was watching this.... the commentary im listening too isnt following this thread lol
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:28
Actually it was Vikuka off side when he flicked it to Oba
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:29
Carys.
Martins put it in but it was flagged as offside
Martins put it in but it was flagged as offside
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:29
Well then, I'll keep typing!
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:31
Our defense is looking good. Taking possession, transition to mid is fine. They cannot sustain anything in our end.
Fulham: Murphy off Volz on
Fulham: Murphy off Volz on
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:32
Geremi free kick from just short of mid, into 18 for Viduka. our corner
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:32
We should be at least 3-0 up what with all the chances we've had!
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:32
no threat at all from a weak effort.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:34
I agree. Geremi's beautiful overhead across the front of the goal should have found someone covering the back post; Owens missed a solid chance--not a gimme, but a solid chance.
Martins off---crowd boos. 74 minutes. N'Zogbia coming on
Martins off---crowd boos. 74 minutes. N'Zogbia coming on
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:35
Oba subbed 
Why Kevin why?
Why Kevin why?
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:36
I thought we would have pulled a mid-fielder.
Great flick by Viduka, Enrique gets ball to Owen, good tackle in the box, shot off keeper. Keeeper controls.
Great flick by Viduka, Enrique gets ball to Owen, good tackle in the box, shot off keeper. Keeeper controls.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Omar_786 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:37
i can barely listen to this ... when are we gonna realise 1 - 0 is never enough
He's The Next Ronaldo (Sir Bob R.I.P)
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:38
Fulham throw in, cross goes out of bound. 77 gone.
It was about here in the 1st half that they started taking it too us. We need some fresh legs in the mid, not winning the balls we were before.
It was about here in the 1st half that they started taking it too us. We need some fresh legs in the mid, not winning the balls we were before.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:40
we're playing far too deep
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:40
Long kick by Harps, to Fulham, back to our half.
Viduka gains possession. Vholdin ball up, nice flick to no one.
Viduka gains possession. Vholdin ball up, nice flick to no one.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:41
I agree. 80 gone and we look to be protecting our goal. Only trying to counter.
On the bright side, Fulham's not getting shots.
On the bright side, Fulham's not getting shots.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:42
Get the f**k in.
Owen
2-0
Owen
2-0
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:42
Owen upended. Too far out for a shot at the goal. Geremi takes....header owen...GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!!!
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Omar_786 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:43
GET INNNNNNNNN Owen scores !
Great Assist from Geremi
and chop dog scorers for sunderlun
He's The Next Ronaldo (Sir Bob R.I.P)
Great Assist from Geremi
and chop dog scorers for sunderlun
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:43
we scored 2 goals in 1 game
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:44
Mackems are leading Villa 1-0 which is not the best result for us 
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Omar_786 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:45
4 goals in 7 games for micheal owen ! not bad form and to think he could have scored many more
He's The Next Ronaldo (Sir Bob R.I.P)
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:45
Nice kick by Geremi. Over the wall. Would have landed on the line of the box...no one marked Owen. Keeper had no chance.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:47
87 gone. Beye off Edgar on
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:48
Somebody please shoot the radio Newcastle commentators.
Their saying that it will be a "great day" if all 3 North East teams win.
Traitors.
Their saying that it will be a "great day" if all 3 North East teams win.
Traitors.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:49
Bartoon mugged at mid, no call. WE take ball back. Down left to Zoggy. Foul on (yellow) on Volz on top left of 18
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:50
Ball bounces off Smith. Fulham attacks, battle in the mid.
Shot by Dempsey from way back...goal kick.
Shot by Dempsey from way back...goal kick.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:50
3 added.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:51
B0ll0x.
Reading have won too.
Reading have won too.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:52
Crap.....Owen limping
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:53
All Over *dances*
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:53
Enrique great run. Our corner. Smith leveled. Owen to geremi. Falls to smith, blocked. back to geremi....feeble attempt.
FULL TIME
FULL TIME
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Omar_786 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:54
13 Games without a win .. and the toon finally do it
and most importantly King Kev wins his first game
He's The Next Ronaldo (Sir Bob R.I.P)
and most importantly King Kev wins his first game
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:54
Anyone who watched it wants to write me a report feel free to do so. I will then publish it.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 16:55
Didn't mean to sound an alarm. Owen didn't look like he did anything bad to his left leg. Just landed then limped a few paces.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 17:01
Spirited match for a relegation battle--not the tentative affair I had expected.
One 1 shakey/poor defensive spell.
I was surprised we handled Eddie Johnson as well as we did--yeah, yeah MLS American crap....but he's lightening fast and didn't scare us at all.
One 1 shakey/poor defensive spell.
I was surprised we handled Eddie Johnson as well as we did--yeah, yeah MLS American crap....but he's lightening fast and didn't scare us at all.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 17:09
WE passed the ball better today. Owen dropping deeper seems to work.
Barton is improving slowly but our midfield is so slow and has no pace. Would rather have Charlie in midfield than Geremi - his distribution was very poor again and he hasnt the legs.
Milner was missed again today - he would have got in a lot more crosses.
Bottom line - we won - got three points and need to continue but away at Spuds next week - we have to play better.
Barton is improving slowly but our midfield is so slow and has no pace. Would rather have Charlie in midfield than Geremi - his distribution was very poor again and he hasnt the legs.
Milner was missed again today - he would have got in a lot more crosses.
Bottom line - we won - got three points and need to continue but away at Spuds next week - we have to play better.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: Omar_786 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 17:13
i agree geremi isnt the best but keegan was praising him last game, and he set up owen today too
i would rather have geremi on the right than alan smith
He's The Next Ronaldo (Sir Bob R.I.P)
i would rather have geremi on the right than alan smith
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 17:13
Quote:I noticed Fulham are team North America 4 Yanks and 1 Canuck. (No wonder they're in the drop zone!)ColoradoMagpie
Spirited match for a relegation battle--not the tentative affair I had expected.
One 1 shakey/poor defensive spell.
I was surprised we handled Eddie Johnson as well as we did--yeah, yeah MLS American crap....but he's lightening fast and didn't scare us at all.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 17:17
Omar - I agree with you on Alan Smith too. I doubt many of this team will be around next season.
Can't believe the Mackems won today too! Still believe Derby, Fulham and Bolton will go down.
Can't believe the Mackems won today too! Still believe Derby, Fulham and Bolton will go down.
Re: Match Preview/Thread: Newcastle V Fulham
Posted by: ne0zer0 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/03/2008 17:56
good afford and a great 3 point. nice to see edgar getting a run
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