Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
By Tyne-Talk
September 12 2009
Newcastle travel to the Cardiff City Stadium seeking their 6th consecutive win in all competitions this season, whilst Cardiff, who are just 3 points behind Newcastle in the Championship table host the match on the back of a 2-0 defeat against Doncaster Rovers prior to the international break.
Newcastle will be without strikers Shola Ameobi who has undergone surgery on his injured foot and Andy Carroll who is still recuperating from a groin strain. Nile Ranger will once again start upfront.
Jonas Gutierrez is unavailable as he struggles with a hamstring injury, whilst Peter Lovenkrands isn't yet match fit.
Fabricio Coloccini has returned from International duty and will be assessed ahead of the match, whilst Nicky Butt is fit to play.
Once again the bench is likely to include youngsters Kazenga LuaLua, Ryan Donaldson and Haris Vuckic, who has scored four times in the last four reserve matches.
For Cardiff City, former Newcastle United player and current leading goal-scorer in England, Michael Chopra, will be joined upfront by Jay Bothroyd who has recovered from a hamstring injury just in time.
Cardiff will be pleased to welcome back their international players David Marshall, Gavin Rae and Gabor Gyepes who have all returned without injury.
Striker Ross McCormack is sidelined with a hamstring injury and defender Kevin McNaughton misses out with an ankle injury; however midfielder Joe Ledley will play whilst wearing a cast to protect a broken wrist.
Watch out for Alan Smith who has vowed not to shave his beard off until Newcastle stop winning games!
Fact: Chopra has scored 7 goals in 8 games this season!
Fact: Cardiff last beat Newcastle United in 1981 (they last met in 1984) but have a 100% record at their new stadium.
Cardiff City | Newcastle Utd | |
5 | Played | 5 |
10 | Points | 13 |
3 | Won | 4 |
1 | Lost | 0 |
1 | Drawn | 1 |
11 | Goals Scored | 8 |
4 | Goals Conceded | 1 |
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Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: TyneTalk (IP Logged)
Date: 12/09/2009 17:55
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Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 13:40
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:17
Hey we're in the Yellow Peril today.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:22
colo get in!!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:23
Collocini!!!!!??????? Wow!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:23
Colocccini in the lucky strip 1 - 0
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:09:13:14:24:36 by annie.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:09:13:14:24:36 by annie.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: Joe (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:23
Must be the headband 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:24
Also 1-0 coloccini!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:26
Phew! Just got in in time to see the goal, got off work early. 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:26
hmmm.....I need a much faster internet connection lol
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:27
Gotta love waking up to a 1-0 score. How was the opening goal? (It's 8:30 am here).
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: jamestoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:28
are we liking this kit a little more now?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: jamestoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:29
colo battled to lay ball out to taylor, then made like a striker to get a header on the resulting cross. great from colo
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:32
Quote:jamestoon
are we liking this kit a little more now?
It gives us an advantage as the opposing side suffers from epileptic seizures.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:38
I'm liking it more each time they win when they are wearing it.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:39
....Im not particularly fussed anymore, you can only moan about something for so long. It's not going anywhere so you kinda have to make do.
I wouldnt buy it.
I wouldnt buy it.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:39
We're giving up the tying goal shortish like.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:43
Oh my Stevie Harps is in a top even brighter than the Yellow Peril!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:51
Guthrie needs to be careful. Ref doesn't like us today, and he's already got one yellow.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 14:54
yeah i agree with waffles the ref is anti toon they keep getting everything the ask for
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:04
i do think we need another goal to see this out i hope its ranger who gets 1 a bit of confidence would be great for the lad
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:04
We are missing Jonas and his runs down the left. Barton's passing has been suspect today... Ranger holding the line well, but needs a speedier player behind him... should look and do better when Lovenkrands is fit.
We have to stop giving away stupid fouls but will need more goals to kill this off and take the points.
Nice goal Colo, who actually looks up for this today
We have to stop giving away stupid fouls but will need more goals to kill this off and take the points.
Nice goal Colo, who actually looks up for this today
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:10
The commentator dig at Smith's beard was fantastic.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:24
LOVENKRANDS ON.
Barton moving to the middle I assume.
Barton moving to the middle I assume.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:26
Smith's gonna be off soon if he keeps fouling.
The ref's on our side this half.
The ref's on our side this half.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:28
Man Barton is terrible today.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: jamestoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:30
wait for it, barton's gonna seek retribution for that
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:36
I'm so nervous, I wish we'd get another goal.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:39
Oh boy here comes Nicky Butt! 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:45
God bless the ref on that one.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:49
To be fair it took half a second for the ball to go from from foot to arm. Stephen Taylor didn't move his arm at all. It would have been a harsh penalty.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:49
Got away with one for sure.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:51
Cardiff are really pushing for a goal.. 1 slip up and we are in trouble
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: jamestoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:51
well done enrique!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: jamestoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:52
lovenkrands lookin a wee bit podgy
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:53
4 minutes added time.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:53
4 minutes?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:54
FFS
smith
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Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:54
That's a necessary red card to take by Smith. He has to take the card.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:54
Didn't I say Alan Smith would be off.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:54
Oh SMiffy
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: jamestoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:55
if we win that was a good tackle
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:57
Another good win
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:57
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 15:58
phew worth the red card i think cos he would of been clean through 1-0 away great result think we can start believing yet ?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: jamestoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 16:00
Quote:senyabtoon
phew worth the red card i think cos he would of been clean through 1-0 away great result think we can start believing yet ?
we can. great sig by the way, best lookin one on here
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 16:01
offical web site has a couple to choose from
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 16:02
Whew hard fought win. Defence was bend but not break today. Smiffy you're forgiven for the as it saved a goal and the 3 points.
as it saved a goal and the 3 points.Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 16:05
1 Newcastle 6 8 16
2 West Brom 6 6 14
3 Middlesbrough 6 8 13
4 Preston 6 7 12
5 Sheff Utd 6 5 12
6 Leicester 6 2 11
7 Bristol City 6 0 11
8 Cardiff 6 6 10
What a lovely view it is from up here
2 West Brom 6 6 14
3 Middlesbrough 6 8 13
4 Preston 6 7 12
5 Sheff Utd 6 5 12
6 Leicester 6 2 11
7 Bristol City 6 0 11
8 Cardiff 6 6 10
What a lovely view it is from up here
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 16:11
Well done lads. We got a little complacent near the end - pity about Smith's sending off but we have to learn to see out these games.
Pity we didnt have more fit strikers as we should have had more.... back to the top we go.
Pity we didnt have more fit strikers as we should have had more.... back to the top we go.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: wasim4nufc (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 16:19
Great commitment by Smith to take one for the team. Butt should replace him on Wednesday, while we haven't conceded a goal since the opening day of the season! Well Done lads...
Off topic, Great sig Senyabtoon!
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Off topic, Great sig Senyabtoon!
Wasim's Sport Blog
Toon4life
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: Andrew The Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 16:45
not always pretty but 3 points is 3 points and were top of the league Get in
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Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 17:47
I'll take an ugly 1-0 at Cardiff any day of the week. We've gotten 2 of the 3 hardest away matches out of the way (at Brom, and at Cardiff), and the last tough away match (at Boro) isn't until March.
We don't play another Top 6 team until November when we're at Sheffield. Hopefully, we can get fit by then.
We don't play another Top 6 team until November when we're at Sheffield. Hopefully, we can get fit by then.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: TOONTILLIDIE (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 20:12
Great result and another 3 points in the bag. It is good to play well but I don't care if we play sh@t as long as we keep getting the 3 points.
Watched 75 minutes in the pub and it weren't the best performance but had to miss the rest of it to catch a flight back home, what did Smith do, it sounds like he took one for the team
Watched 75 minutes in the pub and it weren't the best performance but had to miss the rest of it to catch a flight back home, what did Smith do, it sounds like he took one for the team
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 21:32
He took down Bothroyd right at the top of the box while he already had a yellow. There wasn't any real maliciousness and it was purely professional foul. Had Smith not taken him down, it was a clear run onto Harper.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Cardiff City v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 13/09/2009 22:01
3 more points in the bag
But someone needs to have a word with Smithy and explain that you cant bulldoze people on the field and expect to get away with it
But someone needs to have a word with Smithy and explain that you cant bulldoze people on the field and expect to get away with it
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