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News, Views and Comment On Newcastle United Football Club By Ed Harrison, A Proud Geordie And Lifelong Fan

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Initial Reflections on Newcastle Man City Game

January 2nd, 2008 · 69 Comments

This is the very lowest point of the season for Newcastle United, and Sam Allardyce will have lost even more support tonight, from Newcastle’s huge fan base. Here are some early reflections on the game tonight, but they’re not good.

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FT: Newcastle 0 Man City 2 - Crisis On Tyneside

January 2nd, 2008 · 40 Comments

Make no mistake about it, Newcastle are at their lowest point of the season after being beaten 2-0 at home to Manchester City tonight. After a keenly fought first half City emerged worthy winners over a demoralized Newcastle side tonight.

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HT: Newcastle 0 Man City 1: Newcastle Miss Chances

January 2nd, 2008 · 44 Comments

Newcastle found themselves one down at half time, mainly because of their inability to take a number of half chances, in the first half against Manchester City tonight.

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Mort Disappointed With Newcastle Season So Far

January 2nd, 2008 · 6 Comments

Chris Mort has plainly spoken out about Newcastle’s season in his program notes for tonight’s game against Manchester City. He says he is disappointed at Newcastle’s results so far this season.

 Newcastle Chairman Chris Mort - disappointed at Newcastle’s results

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Newcastle vs Manchester City - Teams: Viduka Starts

January 2nd, 2008 · 178 Comments

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce makes just one change to the side which lost 2-1 at Chelsea on Saturday, with Mark Viduka replacing the injured Alan Smith, who suffered from concussion on Saturday.

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Duff’s First Home Start - Give Him Big Cheer Tonight

January 2nd, 2008 · 11 Comments

It will be a very welcome sight when Irishman Damien Duff starts his first game of the season at St. James’ Park this evening, when he will line up on the left wing.

Damien Duff - first home start this season - give the lad a big welcome

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Carroll Disappoints in Preston Loan Spell

January 2nd, 2008 · 18 Comments

Andrew Carroll played his last match for Preston North End today in a 2-1 loss away to Sheffield Wednesday. He now returns to Tyneside from his disappointing 5 months loan spell at Deepdale.

Andrew Carroll - disappointing loan spell at Preston

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Tags: Andrew Carroll · Newcastle News · Newcastle Youth

Newcastle Need Win Tonight For The Fans

January 2nd, 2008 · 8 Comments

Newcastle have an excellent chance to get the year off to a very good start tonight, against 5th-placed Manchester City, by not only putting on a good performance but by capturing all 3 points. And if they cannot think of a good reason to do that, they only have to think of their magnificent fans.

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Newcastle vs Manchester City - Preview

January 2nd, 2008 · 47 Comments

Tonight’s game at St. James’ Park has all the ingredients of a very good game, with Manchester City having been in great form this season under their new and former England manager, Sven Goran Eriksson.

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Newcastle Glass Still Half Full

January 2nd, 2008 · 27 Comments

The Newcastle Journal has pointed out today there is a growing perception inside the Newcastle boardroom, that some people are deliberately looking to undermine the Newcastle manager, Sam Allardyce, to suit other agendas.

Chris Mort - Newcastle Chairman Fully Supports Sam

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Sam Needs Newcastle Fans On His Side

January 2nd, 2008 · 25 Comments

Being a Football Manager in the English Premier League must be one of the hardest jobs in world football.

Sam Allardcye - he must get Newcastle fans on his side

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Newcastle Need Both Spirit and Mental Strength

January 2nd, 2008 · 8 Comments

Sam Allardyce is convinced that if Newcastle can show both the spirit and mentality they showed against Arsenal and Chelsea recently, they can still go on and pick up quite a few points, in their upcoming tough fixture list.

Sam Allardyce - team needs strong spirit and mental strength

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Eriksson - Newcastle Manager Is Dream Job

January 2nd, 2008 · 27 Comments

It is well known that Sven-Goran Eriksson loves bringing a team to St. James’ Park to experience the great passion filled atmosphere at the ground.

Sven Eriksson - Newcastle Manager is a dream job

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Sam - We Need Another Arsenal Performance Tonight

January 2nd, 2008 · 21 Comments

Sam Allardyce was not surprisingly at the Manchester City Liverpool game on Sunday, where for only the second time this season, City didn’t win at home.

 Sam Allardyce  - wants a good performance tonight

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