Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
By Tyne-Talk
December 20 2008
Newcastle host Tottenham Hotspur this weekend as they search for a 2nd consecutive win after their 3-0 success against Portsmouth last weekend. After facing Harry Redknapp's former club last week Newcastle will set out to beat his new club where he has had a good start. Both clubs go into the game on the same number of points.
Joe Kinnear is currently on a 5 match unbeaten run; whilst Redknapp has lost just 2 games in the 9 he has managed for Spurs. Both teams have injury concerns and are likely to have key players missing.
For Newcastle Obafemi Martin's is ruled out after picking up a groin injury after scoring against Portsmouth, Joey Barton (knee), Alan Smith (foot) and Gonzalez (Achilles) will all miss out.
Steven Taylor will be looking to start, as is Damian Duff both of whom are returning from injury but are likely to make the bench.
Michael Owen will cast aside contract talks and is likely to pair upfront with Shola Ameobi who will be looking for his 50th goal for the club.
For Tottenham, Darren Bent is suffering with tonsillitis and is a doubt whilst Modric is suffering with a hamstring injury and Aaron Lennon may feature after a groin injury.
Redknapp could be without injury prone Jonathon Woodgate (back), Ledley King (knee), former Newcastle player Jermaine Jenas (calf), Alan Hutton (foot) and Giovani Dos Santos (ankle) all of whom missed the mid week UEFA cup game.
Newcastle | Tottenham Hotspur | |
17 | Played | 17 |
19 | Points | 19 |
4 | Won | 5 |
7 | Drawn | 4 |
6 | Lost | 8 |
22 | Goals Scored | 19 |
24 | Goals Conceded | 21 |
Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: TyneTalk (IP Logged)
Date: 20/12/2008 16:36
What do you think? You can have your say by posting below.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 01:27
Reckon 2-1 to us. Little Mikey to get on of them.
C'mon the Toon.
C'mon the Toon.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 02:43
Three points will put us even with Wigan on points, which sets up a potentially big 6-pointer on Boxing Day.
I said last weekend, we needed to come out of December 28 matchup with Liverpool holding 24 points, but I honestly was banking on a draw last week. With the injuries to Spuds, playing at SJP, and Mikey's good form, there should be no excuse for anything less than a win today.
As far as the line-up. I love Taylor, but the back line has been too good in three of the last four matches for us to put Bassong or Colo on the bench. If Tay is going to get back in the first team, he better learn how to use his left foot and cross the ball. I'd come out the same as last week, with Duke over Martins (injury)
Given
Beye Bassong Colo Enrique
Jonas Butt Guthrie Zog
Owens Viduka
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2008:12:21:02:48:36 by waffles.
I said last weekend, we needed to come out of December 28 matchup with Liverpool holding 24 points, but I honestly was banking on a draw last week. With the injuries to Spuds, playing at SJP, and Mikey's good form, there should be no excuse for anything less than a win today.
As far as the line-up. I love Taylor, but the back line has been too good in three of the last four matches for us to put Bassong or Colo on the bench. If Tay is going to get back in the first team, he better learn how to use his left foot and cross the ball. I'd come out the same as last week, with Duke over Martins (injury)
Given
Beye Bassong Colo Enrique
Jonas Butt Guthrie Zog
Owens Viduka
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2008:12:21:02:48:36 by waffles.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: ste_ne24 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 11:54
i'll go 2-0 i think
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 12:20
I'd like to think we can win this.
Both teams have a problem with consistency and you never really know what you're going to get.
Lets hope the good Newcastle show up to play the poor Tottenham.
Both teams have a problem with consistency and you never really know what you're going to get.
Lets hope the good Newcastle show up to play the poor Tottenham.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: lostmekeys (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 14:24
shola is starting in place of martins, rest of team unchanged, just come through officially on sky
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: jamestoon (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 14:53
is anyone able to post a link for the match?
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: ste_ne24 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 14:57
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 14:57
any links?
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:09
Zoggy!!!
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: faheemusa (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:09
assist to GIVEN?!
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:09
Nice one Charlie 
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:11
Quote:There's nothing that man can't do!faheemusa
assist to GIVEN?!
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:11
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:13
Where's Oba? Injured?
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:14
Failed fitness test - came off injured last week against Pompey.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:15
Ah I see thanks.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:19
West Brom 2-1 over Man City at the moment
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:28
Well that was short lived.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:28
what the hell was that? Shola gave ball away, Modric on or off side (not sure) and now Shola off and Viduka on!!
Ha'way the lads
Ha'way the lads
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:34
Is Shola off through injury also???
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:35
to be fiar they are playing better than us.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:35
Hamstring apparently.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:37
Quote:Yep, the lads haven't seen much of the ball since the goal.becksa09
to be fiar they are playing better than us.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:40
That is NOT good
We have Liverpool a week today and could be fielding Owen & Viduka?
We have Liverpool a week today and could be fielding Owen & Viduka?
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:45
bet martins is back for that. viduka is no where near fit - he isn't even trying for headers most of the time.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:47
we need to see more from the team in the second half or we are gonna lose this
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: Andy Cole (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:51
what the heck was Shola Ameobi doing???!!!!
He's never heard of shielding the ball with his body?
I would have hauled him off as well. He lost the ball and just walked away like he didn't care. He did the same thing a few minutes before, he lost the ball and kept on strolling around rather than chase the guy who just dispossessed him. I just thought to myself, doesn't he care he's lost possession for the team?
Shola is not the only one to blame though, where in the hell did Colocinni think he was going? He went walkabout again far up the pitch! I know he used to be a defensive midfielder but he needs to remember that he is playing center back.
Enrique was at fault also he should have stayed in line with the rest of the defence.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:12:21:15:55:16 by Andy Cole.
He's never heard of shielding the ball with his body?
I would have hauled him off as well. He lost the ball and just walked away like he didn't care. He did the same thing a few minutes before, he lost the ball and kept on strolling around rather than chase the guy who just dispossessed him. I just thought to myself, doesn't he care he's lost possession for the team?
Shola is not the only one to blame though, where in the hell did Colocinni think he was going? He went walkabout again far up the pitch! I know he used to be a defensive midfielder but he needs to remember that he is playing center back.
Enrique was at fault also he should have stayed in line with the rest of the defence.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:12:21:15:55:16 by Andy Cole.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 15:57
yeah back four have looked pretty good other than that chance. Still think that 90% of the time that lino just throws up his flag to avoid getting bashed.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 16:02
anyone know why the link is down?
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 16:31
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 16:44
Duff!!!! 2-1!
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 16:44
Duff 
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 16:45
Welcome back Viduka, nice assist.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: TvA (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 16:48
YYYYES.. GREAT..
Important victory, if we can hold on to the 3 points..
Specially with the results that have been this weekend..
Important victory, if we can hold on to the 3 points..
Specially with the results that have been this weekend..
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 16:48
3 points needed and got. Well done lads.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 16:48
@#$%& marvelous.....at last, a last minute goal goes our way!!!
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 16:50
Another good preformance aginst a GOOD side up the leauge we go!!!
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 16:50
Up to 12th.....Wigan and Liverpool next.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 16:50
mark viduka goes one good thing - and we win!!!
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: Andy Cole (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 17:03
GET IN!!!!
lol yeah Viduka was completely ineffective the whole game until his knock down and backheel in the 90th minute.
lol yeah Viduka was completely ineffective the whole game until his knock down and backheel in the 90th minute.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: *Newcastlefan* (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 17:05
great result.
well done Duff
well done Duff
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: ToonBart (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 17:18
half deserve medals and half deserve a good kicking.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: gnd27 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 17:23
Great result, will make my xmas turkey taste so much nicer!!!
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 18:12
The Six-pointer at Wigan on Boxing Day is looking to be a good match. Hopefully Titus Bramble gets injured on the training pitch...
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: Dub (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 19:28
Fantastic 4 points away from the big R zone, I can enjoy xmas now, you got to give it to big Joe he's turned us right round
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2008 22:33
Fantastic! 
Let's hope we do the same to Wigan on Boxing Day.
Let's hope we do the same to Wigan on Boxing Day.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: Jaryd (IP Logged)
Date: 22/12/2008 11:45
I thought Viduka was descent. He provides something the average striker can't which makes every Newcastle game more interesting when he's playing. Jose Enrique was near best on ground I thought along with Nicky Butt.
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 22/12/2008 12:50
Jose Enrique did excellently to deal with little aron till the 80th min and then got skinned twice in as many mins but still he had him in his pocket for most of the game
Re: Match Preview/Thread/Stats: Newcastle v Tottenham
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 22/12/2008 16:14
Made my day too - I didnt get a chance to see the scoreline until after the Liverpool Arsenal game they didnt provide updates!
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