Newcastle United attacked Stoke City form the first whistle at the game tonight.
After just 8 minutes Newcastle were goal up as Michael Owen gets a deflection in the six yard box and pokes home from close range. A typical Michael Owen goal and the crowd erupted.
Then after 20- m minutes Kevin Keegan was seen with Mike Ashley and Chris Mort taking his place in the Director’s box and Kevin was smiling and looked confident and relaxed.
The atmosphere at St. James’ tonight is electric and that spark has been passed to the players as Michael Owen in particular looks a completely different player from his performance last Saturday at Old Trafford.
Newcastle are winning all the 50-50- balls but then after 29 minutes Newcastle were reduced to 10 men when Emre was shown a straight red card. Eustace broke from defense and was taken out by Emre midway inside Stoke’s half. Uriah Rennie showed no hesitation in giving the Turkish midfielder a straight card .
Replays showed Rennie had no real choice but to send Emre off . Now we will really be short of midfielders for the visit of Bolton since Emre, Smith, Butt, Faye and Smith are all unavailable.
Emre - sent off with straight red card after 29 minutes
However, following Emre’s dismissal Newcastle continued to attack and from a beautiful N’Zogbia corner after 31 minutes Claudio Cacapa got nicely into space and headed the ball powerfully past Simonsen for his second goal for the club. A great time to get a second goal.
For the remainder of the half Newcastle didn’t seem to be affected by the loss of Emre and continued to attack right up to half time and looked a yard quicker than Stoke City. That’s what confidence and passion can do to a team and the players certainly seem up for the game.
But the game is not won yet, and we’ll probably have to use some of our substitutes in case some of the lads tire – but a win is what all Newcastle fans want to see tonight.
TEAMS
Newcastle United: Shay Given (c), Stephen Carr, Jose Enrique, Claudio Cacapa, Steven Taylor, Emre, Charles N’Zogbia, James Milner, Damien Duff, Michael Owen, Mark Viduka
Subs: Steve Harper, David Rozehnal, David Edgar, Kazenga LuaLua, Andy Carroll
Stoke City: Steve Simonsen, John Eustace, Leon Cort, Liam Lawrence, Jon Parkin, Richard Cresswell, Ricardo Fuller, Danny Pugh, Ryan Shawcross, Gabriel Zakuani, Rory Delap
Subs: Vincent Pericard, Salif Diao, Russell Holt, Anthony Pulis, Carl Dickinsonto
Referee: Uriah Rennie
Attendance - sellout
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81 responses so far ↓
1 Steve_48 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:04
Rennie inconsistency as Emre sent off, yes bad retaliation tackle but…
2 AlexW // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:06
is match of day on tonight? a wud love to see highlights of the game, just t see king kev
3 Callum // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:06
The tackle made on Emre was far worse then the one he made, stupid inconsistent ref
4 Steve_48 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:07
AlexW: no MOTD tonight showing highlight
MOTD on BBC1 now showing ManC Vs West ‘Am
5 James // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:08
Alex - MOTD is on now. They have just showed the highlights. BBC1 showing Man City game. They will show it again at full time.
They also have Shearer there in the studio
6 Steve_48 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:11
Shearer does not want to be a No2, no surprise there
7 James // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:12
Keegan will have Chris Coleman as his number 2. He will want someone with PL experience as a manager.
He doesn’t have the time to hand hold Shearer and teach him. He’ll be too busy relearning himself.
8 Steve_48 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:14
Aye James interesting point - saw some highlights on BBC1 @ HT, FFS he wore some dodgy early 90’s ties eh? Anyone disagree?
9 MattyDread // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:20
Shearer certainly didn’t rule himself out of being involved… in fact I thought it was pretty obvious he wants to.
10 Ben // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:20
From BBC : Speaking on Match of the Day Shearer said: “It is my club so if he was to ring me up I would certainly speak to him - I would be foolish not to.”
11 petworth magpie // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:23
Steve_48 he certainly did but nothing beats his afro-mullit.
any chance someone watching the game, or even listening, wants to post a little game commentary?
got nothing and the bbc commentary sucks. Are we still attacking or has going down to ten men put us in a defensive mode?
cheers
12 Jeremy // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:24
tackle on emre far worse than emre’s - so how come eustace’s didn’t even get a free kick given. this guy just hates us. how is he still a ref?
13 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:24
65% possession - you wouldn’t think we’re the team with 10 men
14 petworth magpie // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:24
thanks for the quote Ben
15 AlexW // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:24
petworth magpie
wer still attacking them, all over em by radio accounts, things looking good
16 Steve_48 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:24
Well honestly lads it’s a dream ticket to have KK and AS at the helm, AS would bring respect in dressing room keeping the lads in order, as well as guidance to KK in terms of how the Premiership works thesedays.
petworth magpie: R5Live too busy extolling the virtues of KK to commentate on the game
It’s also natural progression, KK @ helm, AS step up on 4-5 years
17 thelongshanks // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:24
They said if you press red button after man city match on bbc1 you can see todays goals.
18 petworth magpie // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:26
thanks Andy how does Nzogbia look? is he playing central?
19 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:26
20 MattyDread // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:26
I think Shearer will defo be involved in the revolution in some capacity. If that wasn’t a “come get me” I don’t know what one is.
21 petworth magpie // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:27
Dream Ticket, Yea and Oba has already come out and said he would like to work under Shearer…. its gotta happen
22 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:28
I’m listening to it on bbc newcastle.
Duff on left and milner on right
3-0 MILNER COME ON
23 carl // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:28
3- 0 milner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
24 subz // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:28
GET IN!!!!!
25 ObaFan2 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:28
3-0 KK’s back in Toon
26 Steve_48 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:28
Geddin, well done Milner lads
27 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:28
Zogs in the middle.
28 ObaFan2 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:29
Great goal according to KK
29 AlexW // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:29
BOOM BOOM BOOM
30 carl // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:29
kk isnt even managing the team yet and they are already playing for him
31 petworth magpie // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:29
Milner found his shooting boots, loving it!
32 Steve_48 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:29
Like 3 old Jedi’s eh? - Sorry
33 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:30
BECAUSE WERE PLAYING ATTACKING FOOTBALL
- and championship opponents who are trying to play a defefnsive 4-5-1 against us.
34 AlexW // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:30
y the fcuk are we listening to swansea game, sort it out bbc
35 Steve_48 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:30
Carl - said this earlier it’s like they want to prove something to him, perhaps to escape the chop for some below par performances
36 thelongshanks // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:32
oh oh here comes rozenhal.
37 petworth magpie // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:32
lets see LuaLua
38 MattyDread // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:33
I’m aware that there may have been a little bad feeling between the two but I think Owen’s going to love KK’s reign. Goals goals goals.
39 Jeremy // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:33
the kk factor has hit home already, and he hasn’t even been in the dressing room yet. happy days ahead. come on the toon
40 thelongshanks // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:35
Elano scores for city
41 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:35
4-0 - milner again
42 carl // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:36
yeeeeehaaaaa 4!
43 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:36
oops - it was Duff - I just heard Milner then goal
44 domtoon // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:37
4-0!!!! DUFF!!!
45 Steve_48 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:37
75:31 GOAL - Damien Duff
Newcastle 4 - Stoke 0
Goal by Damien Duff (Newcastle) left-footed (bottom-right of goal) from left side of penalty area (12 yards).Newcastle 4-0 Stoke. Assist (pass) by Charles N’Zogbia (Newcastle) from right channel.
46 Tripp // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:37
It’s about confidence. I wouldn’t be too surprised if players like Cacapa and Martins turn it around this season. You don’t asked to be the captain of Lyon because you’re an inconsistent hack. The poor results, esp for the defense, are by and large the result of 1.) a lot of pressure because our midfield is shite 2.) they don’t believe that they can get the job done. They’re doubting their own ability. Sam’s negative tactics played into both of those problems. I hope we can get the side sorted this season. This may (hopefully) be the change and the kick up the arse that everyone at the club needed. 5-0 to the Toon tonight! Howay the Lads!
47 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:37
I hope you’re watching Sam - 4-3-2 is better than 451!
48 dragoner // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:39
COME ON LADS
SHOCK UPSET MY ARSE HAHAHA
49 subz // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:39
bloody hell!!! why has the game changed BBC=IDIOTS….
50 Tripp // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:39
GET IN!!! 6-0 to the Toon!
51 roscoe // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:40
THE ENTERTAINERS ARE BACK!!!
HOWAY KK!!
52 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:40
Whats the odds on 6-0? Pearson’s goal difference looks a lot better now anyway
53 roscoe // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:40
go here…
http://livefooty.doctor-serv.com/wed16.1/Newcastle_Stoke.html
54 subz // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:41
SH1T.. EVEN DRAGONER IS HAPPY:)
55 Latex // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:42
4 - 0. SJP will be wild now. Really wish this was on TV.
56 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:42
crowd sounds good
57 domtoon // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:44
i dont think i’ve ever felt so sad and then so happy the space of 4 days. i know it’s only stoke but stuff it. this is amazing.
58 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:44
So - anyone reckon Keegan can better Bobby Robsons first result:)
59 AlexW // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:46
FCUK KING KEV
WE WANT PEARSON!!!!!!!!!
well king kevs gd enuf a suppose
60 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:47
Actually - shouldn’t be too cockey - we conceded 4 in the remaining time at the weekend.
Sorry nope still grinning like an idiot!
61 roscoe // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:49
sh1t a clean sheet would have been nice
62 ObaFan2 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:49
consolation goal only.
63 AndyT // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:50
Hmmmm……
Who went for 4-1, looks good.
64 ObaFan2 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:51
Remember we’ve had 10 men for most of the game and scored 3 too.
65 roscoe // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:52
true i keep forgetting that we had 10 men!
66 roscoe // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:52
YES PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
67 carl // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:53
and a big fcuk you to the media
68 evildick // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:53
keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeegannnn
69 ObaFan2 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:53
That was scored 3 while with only 10 players
:) 
:) 
:) 
:)
wp and welcome back KK
70 dragoner // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:55
wouldn’t be a proper keegan welcome if we didn’t concede at least one goal now would it?
71 ObaFan2 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:55
What time’s the game Saturday? Gotta see that
72 Eve // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:56
Meh, clean sheet would have been nice, but it’s a mere consolation goal for them and I don’t think anyone cares.
New era, new manager, new start.Well done lads. No one had a bad game.
73 thelongshanks // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:57
bolton 5.15 pm
74 Eve // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:57
Arsenal next lads, can’t wait.
75 Ben // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:58
Shearer:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/sol/newsid_7190000/newsid_7193000/7193023.stm?bw=nb&mp=wm&news=1&bbcws=1
76 ObaFan2 // Jan 16, 2008 at 21:58
Get in 5.15 kick off means a good sopcast channel.
Roll on Saturday
77 Steve_48 // Jan 16, 2008 at 22:07
Obafan2 - can’t ferkin wait for Saturday, just think when KK brings ‘em out…….
78 scott9 // Jan 16, 2008 at 22:09
just seen the highlights good goal by milner does anyone no how zog did in the middle
79 ObaFan2 // Jan 16, 2008 at 22:09
How long snce we wanted Saturday here right now ??? Along time …….. gonna be fun and I’m glad I’m part of it.
80 ObaFan2 // Jan 16, 2008 at 22:10
Zog got motm so he must have done good.
81 Leo* // Jan 16, 2008 at 23:52
good to see that the youth team had a couple players getting on the pitch
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