Newcastle United - The Future is Bright, The Future is Black and White

[TheJoker400m]

Loved that 'Lethal teams' update - Class!

Keep it up mate

[Valo]

100 replies KIU

[douglas11]

Thanks for the support guys, once I finish my homework I will play the game

[douglas11]

Premier League - Match Report
Manchester City vs. Newcastle United




Barclays Premier League
Matchday 1
13/8/08
City of Manchester Stadium
Kick off time: 15:00

Team News:
Newcastle United skipper will be out of today's game and therefore the armband will be given to Habib Beye. Drenthe, Lennon and Bellamy will be given their debut starts today.

Newcastle United Line-up:

------------------------Given-----------------------
Beye-----Coloccini-------Taylor-----Drenthe
Lennon------Guthrie-------Barton----- N'Zogbia
--------------Bellamy----------Martins--------------

Subs: Harper, Enrique, Bassong, Duff, Jonas, Smith

First Half
Manchester City kicks off

5th - First chance of the game came when Robinho dribbles with trickery to get pass Taylor but unable to keep his shot low when he blasted the ball over the crossbar.

12th - Newcastle gets their first chance when Martins shoots outside the 18 yard box but couldn't get it on target.

14th - Newcastle United get their second chance in 2 minutes when Barton blasted the ball way above goal.

22nd - Great chance for Newcastle! Lennon crosses it in but Micah Richards was the first to the ball and cleared it for safety.

30th - Jo has a great opportunity, but he just fires wide, poor composure.

45th - Lennon runs down the right flank with his blistering pace and he takes a shot but it was a good save from Joe Hart.

Half time whistle blows as the teams go in 0-0

Second Half
Newcastle United kicks off
46th - Newcastle came out from half time on fire as they got the first chance this half. Barton heads the ball to Guthrie and he volley it over the crossbar, good effort from the young lad.

50th - Martins head meets N'Zogbia's cross but it was cleared off the line by Dunne

55th - Craig Bellamy shoots with his left foot! Good save from Hart, could have been 1-0 to Newcastle.

73rd - Bellamy could have a 1 on 1 chance with Hart but Richard Dunne fouled him, no card for the Irish defender, but there really should have been.

73rd - GOAL! Joey Barton scores the free-kick! What a goal! It just curled into the goal, and it was just absolute unstoppable!

0-1

86th - Oh my...How did Jo manage to miss that? That was clearly an open goal. I bet I could have scored that!

90th - GOAL! Robinho saves a point for Manchester City! The Citizen fans are going crazy! Good finish from the Brazilian!

1-1

Final whistle blows as the two teams head to the changing room with the final score at 1-1

Match Ratings
Shay Given - 5.5
Beye - 7
Taylor - 7.5
Coloccini - 7
Drenthe - 6
Lennon - 7.5
Guthrie - 8
Barton - 8
N'Zogbia - 7.5
Martins - 7
Bellamy - 8
Jonas - 5.5
Enrique - 4.5
Smith - 5.5

Man of the Match


Joey Barton - Newcastle's savior of the day

Final Score - 1-1

[llionf9t]

nice one joey!!! good point against city, they are always a bogey team for me!!! robinho's goal sounded quality!

[llionf9t]

btw, lennon=ace buy, give you some good wing play, and deliver them in for your strikers! keep it up!

[douglas11]

Yeah, I agree, Lennon is amazing, post match interview will be up soon

[douglas11]

Post Match Interview -
Manchester City vs Newcastle United




Newcastle United could have got all points from Manchester City when Joey Barton scored on the 73rd minute. However it was Robinho who denied that from happening after he scored a goal in the 90th minute to save Manchester City a point.

After the game, we caught up with Newcastle United's manager, Ketsbaia.

Interviewer: Good game there, but how do you feel about getting only 1 point from the game?
Ketsbaia: It would have been great to get all three points but you don't see a lot of teams coming to City of Manchester Stadium and try to nick all the points, so getting a point is already a great start to the season.

Interviewer: The next game is against Stoke City at St.James Park, what do you think you can get from the game?
Ketsbaia: We will be trying to get 3 points of course, but they are a tough team, they are an organised team and might cause us problems to score against them.

Interviewer: Any news on Michael Owen?

Ketsbaia: Yes, he will be back for the third game of the season, I don't want to risk him for the Stoke game but he will definitely be back for the third game of the season.

Interviewer: Is it true that Mike Ashley wants to continue his youth policy and are you doing the signings or is it Dennis Wise?

Ketsbaia: Yes, I think it is a good idea, me myself enjoy watching hungry youngsters giving 101% every game and I do believe this youth policy is the way forward for this club. About the signings, it is all signed by me, Dennis will only be scouting for players and I will make the final decision.

Interviewer: Thanks for your time, and good point you earned today.

Ketsbaia: Thanks and no problem.

Newcastle United will face Stoke City at home for the next game of the season.

[douglas11]

Might be able to play the next game tonight

[has7]

kiu , i like newcastle they r my second team

[douglas11]

Newcastle signs Norway starlet


Havard Nortdveit - Highly rated youngster

Newcastle United continued to follow their youth policy as they sign a highly rated defender from Norway. The deal with UD Salamanca have been agreed with the fee which is believed to be 2.25 million pounds.

The Norway U-19 star will be loaned out for match experience immediately before the transfer window closes.

It has also been reported that Newcastle United will be trying to loan out all their promising youngsters and at the same time scouting for young talents.

Newcastle United have also confirmed that there will be an announcement on the players who will be leaving the club for another.

[douglas11]

the next game will definitely be played today, match preview will be up soon

[Caldera31]

Great signing! I have him on in season 7 for Napoli, he is great.

[Everton08]

Dont know much about ur new signing, what is he rated?. How annoying and fast are Robinho and JO lol, they have a great combo. Looking forward to match preview.

[douglas11]

Premier League - Match Preview
Newcastle United vs Stoke City






Barclays Premier League
Matchday 2
16/8/08
St. James Park
Kick off time: 15:00

Team News
Newcastle United's skipper will once again miss the game and the armband will be handed over to Senegal star, Habib Beye.

First Home Win?
Newcastle have yet to get their first home win under Ketsbaia but will this be the time? Against one of the weaker side of the league, Ketsbaia will definitely be going for the win.

Will the strikers put the ball in the onion bag?
Newcastle United have scored 1 goal this season in the Premier League but it was scored by Newcastle's midfielder - Joey Barton. Craig Bellamy and Martins didn't look as sharp as they were in pre-season but hopefully this will be the time for them to shine.

Predicted Newcastle United starting eleven
Shay Given, Habib Beye, Steven Taylor, Fabricio Coloccini, Royston Drenthe, Aaron Lennon, Joey Barton, Danny Guthrie, Charles N'Zogbia, Obafemi Martins, Craig Bellamy

Subs: Steve Harper, Sebastien Bassong, Jose Enrique, Nicky Butt, Damien Duff, Jonas Gutierrez, Alan Smith

Key Players:
Stoke City - Dave Kitson - The 28 year-old has all the experience in the top flight but can he prove to be Stoke's record signing?

Newcastle United - "Bad Boy" Barton - The midfielder definitely have improved his free-kick as he scored a couple of times in pre-season and in the match against Manchester City. Will his free-kicks affect Stoke City's keeper?

Score Prediction: 2-0

[douglas11]

Any predictions?

[TheJoker400m]

2-0 the toon
Barton and the new signing....

[douglas11]

I dont think Nordtveit will get to play, I deciding to loan all my young stars

[TheJoker400m]

Ahh nice,
Lennon to score then

[douglas11]

alright, I will type up the match report soon

[douglas11]

Premier League - Match Preview
Newcastle United vs Stoke City







Barclays Premier League
Matchday 2
16/8/08
St. James Park
Kick off time: 15:00

Team News
Newcastle United's skipper will once again miss the game and the armband will be handed over to Senegal star, Habib Beye. Team will be unchanged.

Newcastle United Line-up:

------------------------Given-----------------------
Beye-----Coloccini-------Taylor-----Drenthe
Lennon------Guthrie-------Barton----- N'Zogbia
--------------Bellamy----------Martins--------------

Subs: Harper, Enrique, Bassong, Duff, Jonas, Smith

First Half
Newcastle United kicks off

3rd - Fuller has a great opportunity! He tries to lift it over the keeper, but Given managed to block it out for a corner.

11th - Lennon runs down the right flank, it is still Lennon! Lennon crosses it in! But Sorensen was the first to the ball.

27th - Craig Bellamy takes a shot from a tight angle! Keeper blocks it out for corner.

29th - Corner - The ball crosses in as Stoke's defense clear the ball away but it landed on Guthrie's leg, he takes a shot! but fires wide.

34th - Martins have a great chance! Oh! Unlucky. 1 on 1, he should have scored.

36th - Drenthe takes the ball and decides to have a go!, left foot shot! just a little bit wide to the left.

44th - Stoke's Lawrence takes the free-kick! It shaves the right hand post. Good Effort from the Stoke player.

Half time whistle blows, as the team go in 0-0

Second Half
Substitution: N'Zogbia off, Duff on

Stoke City kicks off

47th - GOAL! Martins first goal of the premier league season! What a goal, he faked the defender, switch to his right foot and blasted it into the corner of the net. The stadium is literally shaking from the fans jumping up and down celebrating.

1-0

64th - Joey Barton injury

Substitution: Barton off, Butt on

69th - GOAL! Dave Kitson equalises! What a volley from around 9 yards out.

1-1

Substituion: Martins off, Jonas on

82nd - GOAL! Soares scores! Newcastle was infront and now behind! Poor defending from Butt, he should have cleared the ball first time!

1-2

90th - Last chance for Newcastle as Guthrie have an 1 on 1 chance....Oh great save for Sorensen.

Full time whistle as the Magnificent Magpies fall to the newly promoted side Stoke City and St. James Park.

Match Ratings
Given - 4.5
Beye - 7
Taylor - 8
Coloccini - 7.5
Drenthe - 7
Lennon - 7.5
Guthrie - 8
Butt - 5.5
Duff - 6
Bellamy - 7.5
Martins - 8
Jonas - 5.5
N'Zogbia - 7
Barton - 7.5

Man of the Match


Oba Martins - Scored his first premiership goal this season

Final Score - 1-2

[MorinKAshi 80]

Martins is always good. Great Report! Tough loss.

[douglas11]

I lost lol, stupid lag i had when i conceded both goals especially the second goal i conceded, i was pressing the clear buttom but it didn't work lol

[MorinKAshi 80]

Originally Posted by douglas11

I lost lol, stupid lag i had when i conceded both goals especially the second goal i conceded, i was pressing the clear buttom but it didn't work lol

I hate it when that happens.

[douglas11]

Especially I have to alt-tab to type the stuff up, it adds even more lag to it. Oh well I guess i will have to write on a piece of paper then type it up for the next game lol...