Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
By Tyne-Talk
October 3 2009
Newcastle United host Bristol City in their 11th game of the season this afternoon, on the back of a draw against Queens Park Rangers in midweek and 3 wins out of 6 games. Bristol City travel on the back of 2 wins out of 6 games and in the knowledge that they have failed to win on Tyneside in 99 years.
Newcastle are still without Fabricio Coloccini who is struggling with a groin injury, Shola Ameobi who could be out for another 6-8 weeks with a foot injury and Joey Barton who could be out for months after undergoing exploratory surgery on his foot injury.
Ryan Taylor is pushing for a part in today's game after overcoming a calf strain, however Hughton could rest him to ensure his recovery is 100%.
Bristol City welcome back defender Jamie McCombe who returns from suspension and Liam Fontaine who has recovered from a knee injury.
City will be without Paul Hartley who has shingles and goalkeeper Dean Gerken who has failed to recover from a virus in time.
Fact: Newcastle have won their last 5 games against Bristol City in all competitions.
Fact: The last time these two sides met was almost exactly 14 years ago on 4th October 1995 when the score was 3-1 in Newcastle's favour.
Newcastle United |
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10 | Played | 10 |
23 | Points | 16 |
7 | Won | 4 |
2 | Drawn | 4 |
1 | Lost | 2 |
18 | Goals Scored | 10 |
5 | Goals Conceded | 9 |
Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: TyneTalk (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 10:58
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Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 14:54
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 14:58
Mixed feelings about the line-up. Not having Enrique will hurt us going forward as R. Taylor plays much better on the right, and I don't think that both Carroll and Ranger deserved to be dropped. However, the pace in the side is great with Jonas, Simpson, and Lovenkrands all in it.
I have to head to work right now, but I'm in my black and white striped dress shirt for the day. I expect good news when I return in 9 hours.
I have to head to work right now, but I'm in my black and white striped dress shirt for the day. I expect good news when I return in 9 hours.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 15:21
Anybody know what the formation is? I'm having trouble sorting it out...
Also, from the stats (60% NUFC possession), it looks like we just need a breakthrough.
C'mon, lads!!!
Also, from the stats (60% NUFC possession), it looks like we just need a breakthrough.
C'mon, lads!!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 15:30
60% possesion sounds good and plenty of pace as well.
C'mon Newcastle.
C'mon Newcastle.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 15:31
Sounds like Guthrie's been dire.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 15:33
And Jonas' final ball is letting him, and us, down...
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 15:42
Preston and West Brom have given us the 0-0 that I wanted.
WE MUST capitalise today and bag 3 points, anything less will be a failure
WE MUST capitalise today and bag 3 points, anything less will be a failure
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 15:47
Yeah! the more the other teams draw the better for us.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 15:51
But for us, the draws must stop!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 15:52
Absolutely!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:21
Great pressure! Keep it up lads...though Guthrie needs to learn how not to hit the ball directly into the keeper...
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:22
What a surprise struggling yet again when results have gone our way in other matches
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:22
guthrie has been shocking here and last match and i rate the lad he needs to pull his socks up!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:23
He needs to learn NOT to hit the ball straight at the keeper
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Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:30
Jonas off Carroll on
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:30
Gutierrez off Carroll on-a positive mood. Needed, but now get Guthrie off!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:30
Damn! Beat me by three seconds!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:31
Crowd sounds dead. They need to get behind the lads! Make some f00kin' noise!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:32
Sounds unbelievable. FFS, somebody finish!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:33
Fu<k me the excitement is killing me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will someone just bang one in
Will someone just bang one in
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:33
Ach! Crossbar!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:33
Can't believe the crowd isn't going apes.hit. I'd be screaming my lungs out!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:35
Andy Carrol should have passed 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:36
These officials are utter crap
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:36
Penalty not given.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:36
Blatant penalty turned down
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:36
Once again, the ref has been absolutely unbelievable. WTF?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:41
TOON! TOON!
BLACK AND WHITE ARMY!
BLACK AND WHITE ARMY!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:42
Never realized what we had in PL refs, if I'm honest...
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:43
I just want us to get one in, the chances we've squandered are ridiculous
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:43
If you're bringing anyone on Chris, now's the time!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:44
C'mon lads
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:48
Commentator made a good point: if we'd got the penalty who'd have taken it, considering Guthrie is the designated player.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:49
come on we need this!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:50
Can't understand why Nolan isn't the designated taker of pens, especially with his recent goalscoring form. Didn't he take penalties for Bolton pretty frequently?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:52
Nolan would be my pick too
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:52
FFS c'mon team
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:53
I don't understand why this team can't ever seem to take advantage of these situations. Couldn't do it in the Prem, still can't do it a league lower. This should have been a sure (or as close to it) 3 points.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:56
@#$%& ref
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:57
awful, awful, awful...
The lack of cutting edge in this squad is more than apparent. A bona fide finisher needs to be bought.
Fat chance of that, though.
The lack of cutting edge in this squad is more than apparent. A bona fide finisher needs to be bought.
Fat chance of that, though.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:57
0-0 We were robbed.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:58
Fu<king s**t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another 2 points dropped
Another 2 points dropped
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: senyabtoon (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:59
ffs the ref is a @#$%&we never played that well but still should of had the points stone wall peno not given has really fuced me off!!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 16:59
CND, I think it's becoming pretty clear that the problem with this squad is the lack of a finisher and a creative midfielder. We dominated possession in this game, but didn't make many chances-and nobody put anything away.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 17:02
Ref was bad and cost us a penalty, but on the day we shouldn't have needed it.
This is nearly a very complete, well-rounded squad. We need a creative central midfielder and a forward who can finish.
It seems to me that we play better with three out and out forwards on the pitch. We're not getting much out of the wings. But Hughton never starts a game in a 3-striker formation. Maybe he should reconsider that.
This is nearly a very complete, well-rounded squad. We need a creative central midfielder and a forward who can finish.
It seems to me that we play better with three out and out forwards on the pitch. We're not getting much out of the wings. But Hughton never starts a game in a 3-striker formation. Maybe he should reconsider that.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 17:05
It would have been worth a go.
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Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 18:08
I think we'd get more out of Jonas in that formation, too. I'm not the first to say he might be better playing more in a more central position.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: TOONTILLIDIE (IP Logged)
Date: 03/10/2009 19:03
Good shoot Tunyc about Jonas going in the central midfield, we lack somebody who can run at defenders in the middle of the park.
I would play 5 midfielder and go with:
Guthrie or R.Taylor, Nolan , Smith, Jonas, Lovernkrands
I would play 5 midfielder and go with:
Guthrie or R.Taylor, Nolan , Smith, Jonas, Lovernkrands
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bristol City
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2009 02:55
Quote:TOONTILLIDIE
Good shoot Tunyc about Jonas going in the central midfield, we lack somebody who can run at defenders in the middle of the park.
I would play 5 midfielder and go with:
Guthrie or R.Taylor, Nolan , Smith, Jonas, Lovernkrands
Honestly, I don't know why we reverted to a 4-4-2. Our depth is in the midfield not up top. 4-5-1 is more conducive to the team.
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