Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
By Tyne-Talk
August 15 2009
Newcastle United host Reading FC today in the 2nd game of the season, on the back of a 1-1 draw at West Brom last weekend. Whilst Reading travel also having drawn in their opening game but arrive at St James' Park on the back of an impressive 5-1 win in their midweek Carling Cup tie against Burton.
Caretaker manager Chris Hughton welcomes new loan signing Danny Simpson into the squad, whilst Damien Duff could potentially be absent due to his imminent departure to Premier League side Fulham.
Newcastle are without Nicky Butt (hand) and Danny Guthrie (hamstring) who both missed last weekend's game but are both back in training.
Steve Harper who was stretchered off last weekend with concussion has been passed as fit and will return in goal, whilst Tim Krul will go back on the bench.
Reading manager Brendan Rogers is likely to revert back to his team that held Nottingham Forest to a 0-0 draw after making 9 changes in midweek. He could also have striker Noel Hunt as an option as the 26 year old has recovered from a foot injury.
Rogers will be without defender Andre Bikey who is serving his fourth game of a five match ban.
Fact: - Newcastle haven't won in 13 of their last 14 league games.
Fact: - Reading have lost just once in their last 16 away league games
Fact: - The last time these teams met at St James' Park in April 2008 Newcastle won 3-0 with strikes from Obafemi Martins, Michael Owen and Mark Viduka - none of who remain at the club.
Kick Off 17.20pm
Newcastle United | Reading | |
1 | Played | 1 |
1 | Points | 1 |
0 | Won | 0 |
0 | Lost | 0 |
1 | Drawn | 1 |
1 | Goals Scored | 0 |
1 | Goals Conceded | 0 |
Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
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Date: 15/08/2009 13:31
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Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 13:56
Its gonna be a tough one but we need to make St James' a fortress this season if we're going to achieve anything.
Lets start as we mean to go on lads!
Lets start as we mean to go on lads!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 14:04
second thatRe: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 15:09
Reading has to be one of the favorites to make the playoffs this year, despite losing Doyle up front. Regardless, we can't drop points at St. James this year if we want to finish top 6. A draw isn't sufficient.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: nathan robinson (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 16:56
They'll definitely be around the playoff positions at the end of the season, but West Brom have a better squad and we got a point there, so not we're at home we should beat them...never that simple with Newcastle United though.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: DaraghL (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:00
idont think they will they have lost 3 of their best players
hahnemann
and hunt and doyle who were their two best
hahnemann
and hunt and doyle who were their two best
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:01
1-0 NUFC Andy Carroll. Simply have to win this game, nothing else matter right now. Come on the TOON!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:28
Mike Ashley is there
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:32
Yeah he looked well happy didn't he.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:35
What the f**k was that?!?!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:35
HOw did we not score from that??
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: lostmekeys (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:35
that was awful
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:35
Jonas really doesn't have any final product...at all!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:37
It was Cr4p like that that got us relegated.
A good string of play followed by a comedy show
A good string of play followed by a comedy show
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:40
Barry Moat there as well...interesting.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:42
How inept is Ameobi...cant finish...cant beat a man...cant even try to keep a foul on a defender a little bit subtle.
Get him off man!
Get him off man!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:43
we are out playing them so far tho which is nice to see
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:45
Oh ffs Smith needs to be reaaaaallly careful
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:45
lucky smithy
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:45
Yep he's walkin on thin ice. One more and he'll be away.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 17:59
Good move...but again no finish.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:00
Ameobi get-in 1-0
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:00
Get in!!!!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: lostmekeys (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:00
whoop
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:00
worst striker we got comes up trumps!!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:00
Did Ameobi just score? Someone pinch me.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:01
Good job he is still on eh joe 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:01
To be fair he scored it by accident haha
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:04
Maybe if he keeps scoring goals by accident, someone will buy him.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:05
Big difference was the delivery...first decent cross I've seen in ages!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Andrew The Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:05
Not many of you are going to like this but I think Harper is absolute useless...
Comes out when he doesnt need to, stays back when he should come out then he pulls that move they must only teach in gk school the flying impression I mean wtf is he doing flapping about with his arms out like an aeroplane
NVM tho get in the toon come on donkey obi.... hat trick on the way ? (hehhe)
Comes out when he doesnt need to, stays back when he should come out then he pulls that move they must only teach in gk school the flying impression I mean wtf is he doing flapping about with his arms out like an aeroplane
NVM tho get in the toon come on donkey obi.... hat trick on the way ? (hehhe)
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:07
Oh dear god, the only thing uglier than Mike Ashley was that cow he just kissed.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Andrew The Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:08
Quote:waffles
Oh dear god, the only thing uglier than Mike Ashley was that cow he just kissed.
Derek Lmabias ??
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:10
Good opening period, in my opinion. Best possession I've seen from a Newcastle side in a long long time, and most of it was positive passing.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:12
attendance anyone?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:14
I think its very interesting the see Moat there with MA and DL - espn360 stream has shown them chatting and laughing many times and of course the celebration at the goal was classic....interesting.
Performance wise, we are clearly lacking flair going forward and lacking any pace upfront. Would love to see Ranger come on for Shola, although now that he has scored i imagine it will be Carroll that comes off.
Performance wise, we are clearly lacking flair going forward and lacking any pace upfront. Would love to see Ranger come on for Shola, although now that he has scored i imagine it will be Carroll that comes off.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: DaraghL (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:15
Quote:AndrewThe Mag
Not many of you are going to like this but I think Harper is absolute useless...
Comes out when he doesnt need to, stays back when he should come out then he pulls that move they must only teach in gk school the flying impression I mean wtf is he doing flapping about with his arms out like an aeroplane
NVM tho get in the toon come on donkey obi.... hat trick on the way ? (hehhe)
ye he never cmes out and collects it really is fustrating more then just the saves the thing that impressed me most about krul was he was able to go out and punch or catch
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: DaraghL (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:16
did any1 see the cheekyness of ashley and lamibias after the goal
lambias looks at ashley and smirks when he sees moat is celbratin and ashley looks at moat like hes a an idiot who just fell into their trap
lambias looks at ashley and smirks when he sees moat is celbratin and ashley looks at moat like hes a an idiot who just fell into their trap
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:20
The team is not balanced...Nolan, Barton and Smith all want to be in the middle... We can't play all three together. We need one of them off and put Lua Lua on.
Shola may have scored but he almost missed the header completely... we need more pace and mobility up front.
Shola may have scored but he almost missed the header completely... we need more pace and mobility up front.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:21
moats celebration was like you would expect from the owner of a football club hope the deal is very close !!!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:21
Quote:My opinion of Geordies just went down that they let him get anywhere near the building!Carys
Mike Ashley is there
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:26
Moat in the middle of Ashley and Liambarse...are they trying to ensure he doesnt get away!
Shearer is there too.
Shearer is there too.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:31
Yep he can only score by mistake.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:31
Ameobi has to play that breakaway ball back across the box, he can't take that shot.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:34
I'm liking that there are people in the box when there needs to be. Not always but most of the time.
Now we need to learn to utilise that
Now we need to learn to utilise that
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:35
Nolan can do better with that ball in the corner of the box after the deflected header.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:41
That one was intentional!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:42
ok that one was good! come on!!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:42
come on !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:42
Ameobi again!!!
Brilliant from Nolan!
2-0
Brilliant from Nolan!
2-0
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: lostmekeys (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:42
great play
great cross
great finish
great cross
great finish
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:42
Brilliant from Noland and credit to Shola.... great passing and recovery.... why couldnt they do that last season!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:43
are we watching newcastle?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:44
Absolutely loving the hustle out there. Chasing loose balls down. Great set up pass by Barton, beautiful cross by Nolan, and a fantastic, INTENTIONAL header on goal for Ameobi.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:48
When was the last time you said that LMK?? Can you even remember? lol
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:50
oooh almost a header hat trick!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: lostmekeys (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:53
i cant carys. cant remember seeing the TEAM put this kind of effort in either
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:54
OMG OMG OMG I think I heard a compliment from the commentry team!!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:55
Penalty!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:56
can this really happen shola hatrick?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:56
3-0 Ameobi his 1st hatrick!!!!!
WELLDONE!!!
WELLDONE!!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:56
This is not real haha
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:56
1) I can't believe we let Ameobi take that over Barton
2) I can't believe Ameobi just got a hat trick.
2) I can't believe Ameobi just got a hat trick.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:56
no way what a result and hatrick from shola !!! get in
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: DaraghL (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:57
Quote:no offence but my moneys not on u for the next managerJoe
How inept is Ameobi...cant finish...cant beat a man...cant even try to keep a foul on a defender a little bit subtle.
Get him off man!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:57
Loving how confident the players look! Its amazing what a bit of team spirit can do
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:58
Shoala "Hat Trick" Ameobi off, Xisco on.
Smith off, Geremi on
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Smith off, Geremi on
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Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:58
I can't believe Shola scored once
I can't believe Shola scored twice
I can't believe he has a hattrick...
Dear Mr Moat,
Please buy our club, put Shearer as Manager, and let us all move forward.....
I can't believe Shola scored twice
I can't believe he has a hattrick...
Dear Mr Moat,
Please buy our club, put Shearer as Manager, and let us all move forward.....
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: DaraghL (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:59
becksa is gettin his wish
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Andrew The Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 18:59
Quote:AndrewThe Mag
Not many of you are going to like this but I think Harper is absolute useless...
Comes out when he doesnt need to, stays back when he should come out then he pulls that move they must only teach in gk school the flying impression I mean wtf is he doing flapping about with his arms out like an aeroplane
NVM tho get in the toon come on donkey obi.... hat trick on the way ? (hehhe)
who could of predicted that ?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:03
Barton got a "hard knock", Lua Lua on to waste time
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:05
Lol perhaps its your vocation Andrew
I think the only person missing on this board of regulars today is Annie..
I think the only person missing on this board of regulars today is Annie..
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:11
Attendence - 36,944
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:15
well done lads
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:16
brilliant long may it continue
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:16
Not including the Boro game, I can't remember the last time we won!
Well done lads..
Well done lads..
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:19
Hey guys, we're in the Champion's League qualifying spot of the table right now!
BTW: From Chris Burton on the Sky Sports Score Centre commentary: "More elaborate play from Gutierrez with no end product. He does like to beat everyone in sight before offloading to a teammate."
BTW: From Chris Burton on the Sky Sports Score Centre commentary: "More elaborate play from Gutierrez with no end product. He does like to beat everyone in sight before offloading to a teammate."
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Andrew The Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:19
well played today good result 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:20
pretty good attendance considering.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:24
I really enjoyed that game. First time in ages.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: becksa09 (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:54
Reading captain Alex Pearce is an old mate of mine - i thought he was pretty good considering his age (21 i think, mabye 22). I think he would make a good addition and pretty cheap.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: wasim4nufc (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 19:57
Wow! I certainly didn't wake up this morning thinking Ameobi would bag a hat trick today! I'm glad Joe isn't our manager though! haha
This is just the start we needed. Big home away after a credit worthy away draw. Now we've got another home game, time to keep the momentum! Having said that with NUFC we might just do the opposite...hope not.
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This is just the start we needed. Big home away after a credit worthy away draw. Now we've got another home game, time to keep the momentum! Having said that with NUFC we might just do the opposite...hope not.
Wasim's Sport Blog
Toon4life
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 20:18
I only said those things knowing it would drive him to prove me wrong.
You should all be thanking me but I'll not try and steal the limelight.
You should all be thanking me but I'll not try and steal the limelight.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: nathan robinson (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2009 21:30
It's a hat-trick for Shola Ameobi -- I was not expecting to hear that said any time soon! Well played lads, a crowd of over 36,000 at times like these is really good. Hopefully we can carry it on on Weds with a win against Sheff Weds at home!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 16/08/2009 00:23
Thanks for noticing I was missing Carys. Didn't see the match am working dammit. Just found out the score by reading all the posts, I can't believe it - Amoebi hat-trick. Fantastic but unbelievable. 
And we're 3rd, early days but so what we are 3rd.
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And we're 3rd, early days but so what we are 3rd.
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Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: OnTheLevee (IP Logged)
Date: 16/08/2009 02:28
Great game. We were a bit patchy in the first half, but the second half we had all of the ball and played really well. Could have won by a few more actually. I can't remember the last time we produced so many good goal scoring opportunities.
Any news on the Barton injury?
Any news on the Barton injury?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle v Reading
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 16/08/2009 13:47
Not heard anything yet
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