August 2008
Shitehouse Nasri
Barton received a hostile reception both on and off the pitch as he played his first game since being released from prison earlier in the summer. While sections of the crowd jeered and taunted the former Manchester City midfielder, the treatment dealt out to him from his opposition was little better. The 25-year-old was, somewhat ironically, on the receiving end of a cynical challenge after being...
Arsenal v Mags (30th August 2008) - oh no
London, England (Sports Network) - After two shaky performances to start the season, Arsenal put together a dazzling effort in beating Newcastle, 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Robin van Persie scored two first-half goals and Denilson added a third on the hour mark to give Arsenal six points from its first three games, while the loss is the first of the year for Newcastle.
Arsenal came...
Keegan handed some injury relief →
Steven Taylor is expected to return to the Newcastle side for Saturday’s clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Magpies move for Toffees target →
Arsenal v Newcastle preview →
African ace poised for Tyneside move →
Defender Kamil Zayatte is set for talks with Newcastle officials, after the Magpies failed with another bid for Stephen Warnock.
United History - Part 1 - Newcastle United Formed
The Creation & First Glory Era (1881-1914)
During November 1881, the Stanley Cricket Club of South Byker decided to form an association football club. They won their first match 5-0 against Elswick Leather Works 2nd XI. Just under a year later, in October 1882, they changed their name to East End FC to avoid confusion with the cricket club in the town of Stanley, Co.Durham. Shortly after...
Former Star Temuri Makes Euro History
FORMER Newcastle United star Temuri Ketsbaia has marked the anniversary of his “Glory in Zagreb” goal by becoming the first manager to lead a Cypriot side to the group stages of the Champions League.
It was 11 years ago to the day (August 27) that Ketsbaia struck in dramatic fashion in the last minute of extra time against Croatia Zagreb to take Kenny Dalglish’s Magpies to the...
Town's striker hopes fade →
Ipswich’s bid to sign Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi on loan is reportedly set to fail this week to extend their search for a hitman.
Milner open exit door →
James Milner has opened the door for a move to Aston Villa or Liverpool after handing in a transfer request at Newcastle.
M'bia to Newcastle?
According to Wikipedia. On the 26th August 2008 Newcastle United agreed a fee with Rennes. The fee is undisclosed but is thought to be around £8 million. M’Bia has signed a 5-year deal with the club.
If this ends up to be true, Moyes and Kenwright deserve to be shot.
(from http://www.toffeeweb.com)
Keegan fears losing Milner →
Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has told Premier League rivals Aston Villa he has no desire to sell winger James Milner.
Owen top of Keegan agenda →
Kevin Keegan will urge Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to hurry up with a contract offer for Michael Owen when they meet today.
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On a plus note, the below review aside, the first half of football played by Newcastle was the most controlled, attacking football (albeit against a div 1 team) I have witnessed from NUFC since SBR.
Only the first half vs AZ under Roeder comes close.
Thank you KK…now we just need to a. kill teams off and b. get 2/3 more players like Guthrie, Jonas and Colo and we will...
Coventry v The Mags (26th August 2008) - the...
Michael Owen calmly slotted home an extra-time winner as Newcastle finally disposed of Coventry in a pulsating 3-2 Carling Cup victory.
Other than Owen, no-one of a Newcastle persuasion, player, coach, owner or fan, would have taken even a perverse pleasure from Scott Dann’s stoppage-time leveller to send the game into extra-time.But for Owen, introduced as a substitute near the end, it...
Coventry v The Mags (26th August 2008) CC2
Newcastle have worries in attack as striker Obafemi Martins is out with fellow forwards Michael Owen and Alan Smith not yet fully-fit.
Mark Viduka (Achilles) remains on the sidelines so Shola Ameobi may return, while winger Damien Duff is a doubt with a knee problem.
Coventry have forward Freddy Eastwood (groin) and goalkeeper Keiren Westwood (concussion) sidelined.
Right-back Stephen Wright...
Keegan bemoans small squad →
Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has admitted he would like a stronger squad after seeing his team decimated by injuries.
Magpies injuries woes grow →
Kevin Keegan admits he would like a stronger Newcastle squad and that continuing injury problems are making life difficult.
Midfielder to stay in Italy →
Newcastle’s move for Juventus midfielder Tiago looks to be off after boss Claudio Ranieri admitted he wants him to stay in Italy.
Given calls for Owen contract →
We’re with you Seamus. Get the bugger signed up!
Owen eyes key fortnight →
Newcastle captain Michael Owen admits the next two weeks are crucial as he looks to return to full fitness after illness and injury.
The Mags v Bolton (23rd August 2008)
Newcastle striker Michael Owen has given thanks to team mates Geremi and Shay Given after their solid performances earned a 1-0 win against Bolton yesterday. The Magpies had been held all afternoon by a resolute Bolton side who were determined to get something out of the game at St James’ Park. Bolton’s hard efforts were rewarded when referee Steve Bennett awarded a penalty to the away side after...
Daily Mail having another pop →
Is it really necessary?
There here there and everywhere
What is it with the premierleague teams and empty seats, watching the hammers and city at the city of manchester stadium and there’s empty seats aal ower the place, either that or the citeh have come as blue plastic seats!! Support your clubs man or get a stadium that fits. KTF
Don't hammer Barton - Keegan →
Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan will try to persuade the FA not to hand Joey Barton a lengthy ban by appearing at the hearing personally.
Bolton @ home
Can’t be arsed to write a review as it will be on tf later, but what I will say is they played exactly like last season and we got 3 points. Fuck those anti footballing cunts. Wankers. Were bolton were barmy, fuck off!
Keegan in for summit talks →
Kevin Keegan will meet with his Newcastle paymasters next Wednesday to discuss a new contract for striker Michael Owen.
Cunting bus drivers
Fucking bastard cunting wanking fucking arsebandit twat licking makem bastard arseholes. The end
And so it begins...
…pint of snakebite in the Bodega and the season has started. Howay the fuckin lads!
For those of you who INSIST on getting it wrong...
The prime focus of this “singing section shite seats” must be to get people singing the correct lyrics of our most famous anthem…
I went to Blaydon Races Twas on the ninth of June Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Two On a summer's afternoon I took the bus from Balmbras And she was heavy laden Away we went along Collingwood Street That's on the Road to Blaydon Oh me lads, you should've...
To get all the lads in the spirit the day…
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Prices for NUFC v BRFC - 2
further odds -
+2.5 goals (Evens) - Betfred
Obafemi Martins to score at anytime (13/8) - Coral
NCL to score 4 or more goals (10/1) - Paddy Power
Penalty to be scored (16/5), by NCL (5/1), by Bolton (9/1)
Prices for NUFC v BRFC
Paddy Power have Jonas as 14/1 for the first goal, or 50/1 on Jonas 1-0. You can also get 20/1 on Danny ‘Rob Lee’ Guthrie. If this doesn’t take your fancy, how about 125/1 on an Alan Smith hattrick, or 9/1 on Utd winning after going behind. Or, if you’re mental, you can get the Mackems to beat Spurs 10-0 at 500/1!
The match the morra
Meeting at 12ish in The Bodega then a toby up toon to mad micks the arms and the strawberry, few pints needed before the mammoth stair climbing exercise!
KK after Swiss Titus?
Sky Sports reckon that Arsenal have accepted offers from the Mags and AC/DC Milan for Phillipe Senderos, the big, baldy Bramble-esque centre half.
According to the rolling “news” channel, KK has claimed that Senderos’ old man reckons the bumbling radgee has “two tremendous clubs to pick from” (not sure if one of them is NUFC or not like) and that KK is in the market...
Owen boost for Keegan →
Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan will name Michael Owen on the bench against Bolton, while Mark Viduka is two weeks away.
Man Utd v Mags (19th August 2008)
Manchester United were held by Newcastle as the Barclays Premier League champions began their title defence in tame fashion at Old Trafford.
The Magpies were good value for their point too, having taken the lead through Obafemi Martins midway through the first half.
Darren Fletcher equalised almost immediately for the hosts but it was Martins who went closest to grabbing a winner as...