4TH PLACED ARSENAL NEXT UP FOR STRUGGLING NEWCASTLE
Newcastle Utd welcome Arsenal to St James' Park next in a game which they've been written off in already. With many players back in training Newcastle will be looking to field their strongest side to stand any chance at St James' Park.
NEWCASTLE 2-2 ARSENAL
Awesome display from Newcastle today to hold Arsenal to a draw. Only downside for many Toon fans is the fact the side threw a 2-0 lead away. Jonas opened the scoring with a header off a corner and donned his spiderman mask... this was followed up by a strike from Lovenkrands with 10mins left which sent the Geordies into raptures. 5mins later however tension was felt around St James' as Thomas Vermaelen headed in a Arshavin cross...and in the 93rd minute Ivorian Eboue drilled an unstoppable shot past Harper who was helpless.
Could this result instill some confidence back into Evans' team?
JONAS GETS MASK OUT FOLLOWING GOAL V ARSENAL
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NUFC EXCLUSIVE:
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FORGOTTEN MAN BACK IN TRAINING
MIDFIELDER DAN GOSLING BACK IN TRAINING AND RARING TO GO
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WEST BROM 0-2 NEWCASTLE UTD
A win for Newcastke at last! Fellow newcomers WBA went into this game full of confidence but quality shone through over the 90mins which resulted in a 2-0 win. Egypt international Mohamed Zidan scored his 3rd league goal of the season with a right footed low drive which Carson got a hand too. Then in injury time a headed effort from Andy Carroll settled Newcastle nerves and ensured a nice 3 points for the Magpies. There was no real challenge from WBA and Di Matteo must be wondering how such a poor home display will affect the side going into their next match. Evans added "This win is the catalyst we needed to give us the ground to gain some momentum. With our injured players back in training and a bit more hard work in training we are extremely confident of sustaining ourselves in the Premier League"
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TABLE TOPPERS COME TO ST JAMES' PARK.
Manchester City come to St James' Park this weekend hoping to enhance their grip on the number 1 spot. After the previous meeting between these sides at City of Manchester stadium which ended in a 3-3 draw, many fans are saying a repeat of that day wouldn't go a miss.
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NEWCASTLE UTD 1-2 MAN CITY
Man City proved to be just a bit too strong for Newcastle this time round as City left St James' Park 2-1 winners. Newcastle held their own for 68mins before Stephen Ireland slotted home. With 9minutes left St James' Park began to empty, as Man City's Togo hitman Emmanuel Adebayor rattled in a second from a rebound following Harpers outstanding save to deny Tevez. However hopes were raised momentarily when Javier Chevanton bundled in a consolation. Evans is said to be proud of the fighting spirit his side showed and believes they have done themselves proud with the first half of the seasons displays.
END OF YEAR REVIEW FROM CLUB OWNER MIKE ASHLEY
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DECEMBER RESULTS
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EARLY NEW YEAR CUP FIXTURE FOR NEWCASTLE
Newcastle today make the journey to Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield to take on Rotherham in FA Cup tie. Newcastle are heavy favourites to progress.
ROTHERHAM 1-3 NEWCASTLE UTD
Despite Adam Le Fondre giving Rotherham the lead, class shone through as Newcastle progressed into round 4. A trademark Ryan Taylor freekick drew Newcastle level before Lovenkrands used his pace to get behind Rotherhams back line and calmly slot the ball under the on rushing keeper. The 3rd goal was arguably goal of the round as Jonas struck from 25 yards. A ball out wide to Ryan Taylor was headed first time inside to Jonas, who let the ball run through his legs before swivelling, and curling it round the despairing dive of the keeper straight into the top corner. "What a goal, I'm sure we'll be seeing that for weeks to come" commented Evans.
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STADIUM OF LIGHT GEARS UP FOR FIERCE LOCAL DERBY
Newcastle will be hoping to re-produce the performance from the opening day of the season where they beat Sunderland 3-1. Steve Bruce said "This is a game our fans demand to win, we know it'll be tough but we are prepared, we don't want a repeat of August". Evans confirmed that Fode Mansare and Daniel Braaten will not make the short trip Sunderland, but he is hoping the fans will be enough to see Newcastle through.
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JANUARY TRANSFER RUMOURS IN FULL FLOW
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SUNDERLAND 0-0 NEWCASTLE UTD
In a entertaining 0-0 draw either side could of snatched the 3 points. Andy Carroll missed a few good chances from some brilliant Ryan Taylor set piece deliveries. Whilst at the other end Kenwyne Jones was denied by a top Tim Krul save. On th 40 minute mark Michael Turner saw red which gave Newcastle the advantage, and it certainly told at times andif it weren't for some brilliant Craig Gordon saves, the home side could easily of been dead and buried. There was also an injury time chance for Javier Chevanton, who dragged his shot from the penalty spot wide, much to the amazement of the away fans, and the home fans certainly let him know their opinion.
SUNDERLAND FANS SING THEIR HEARTS OUT DURING DERBY DRAW
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SHOCK FOR NEWCASTLE FANS!
RELIEF FOR DEFENDER
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HE'S GONE! GEORDIES GUTTED TO SEE BACK OF JONAS
HARDEST DECISION OF MY LIFE
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NEWCASTLE UTD 1-1 BLACKBURN
Injury time proved the enemy again for Newcastle this evening as Blackburn stole a 92nd minute equaliser through Brett Emertons freekick. Newcastle took a 25th minute lead through Steven Taylor and dominated from start to finish. There was also a pleasing sight for Newcastle fans as Dan Gosling finally made his debut. Reported Newcastle target El Hadji Diouf had Blackburn's best effort all game but his header was straight at Harper in the Newcastle goal. In the 60th minute Newcastle doubled their lead... or so they thought... until the linesman flagged for offside, a definite controversial call as Nolan looked onside as he struck his shot. 10minutes later Nolan was involved again, this time seeing red for a rash challenge on David Dunn. Allardyce admitted his side were lucky to grab a point and he thought Newcastle played admirably well. When questioned about the disallowed goal, Newcastle boss Evans said "im outraged, the newboys get the decisions against them yet again!"
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NEWCASTLE UTD 3-2 CRYSTAL PALACE
Great performance by Newcastle at St James' Park as they saw off Crystal Palace in a entertaining clash. 3minutes into the match young striker Nile Ranger rattled the Palace crossbar from a header off a floated Ryan Taylor cross. Taylor himself then put the home side ahead with a tap-in after Julian Speroni made a good stop from Kevin Nolan's low drive. Sean Scannell then brought Steve Harper into action as he smothered the ball from Scannell, after the Englishman broke through. 5minutes before half time Argentine defender Fabricio Coloccini thundered a header past Speroni was was left flat footed. Coloccini celebrated by revealing a t-shirt under his Newcastle top saying "We miss you Jonas". On the hour, teenage forward Nile Ranger curled the ball past Speroni to seal the tie for Newcastle and put them into the pot for Round 5. Palace weren't done yet though, as 15mins from the end Sean Scannell beat Harper at his near post to give Palace the slightest bit of hope, and then with 5minutes left, St James' Park filled with tension as Neil Danns put Palace right back in it, but Newcastle held on and saw themselves progress
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BLACKPOOL 1-3 NEWCASTLE UTD
On a bitter cold Saturday afternoon Newcastle took all the points as they made easy work of Blackpool. In the 17th minute Nile Ranger grabbed a goal following a defensive mix up in which summer signing Dekel Keinan cleared the ball against Ranger and it rebounded into the net. 2 minutes later Ranger leapt highest in the box and got his head to a corner to make it 2-0, and at this stage fans feared Newcastle could storm to victory with another 4 or 5 goals. Their fears seemed to be right after 22minutes, when Ryan Taylor lashed home another freekick which made it 3-0 to the delight of Newcastles manager. In a crazy 6minute or so spell, a 4th goal was scored, this time for the home side when Alex-John Baptiste headed in to make it 3-1, but Blackpool never looked like recovering the 2 goal deficit and Newcastle winger Fode Mansare hit the post with a rifle of a shot, which would of given Newcastle a 4-1 half time lead. Newcastle took their foot off the gas in the 2nd half but still eased to a comfortable 3 points.
Following the game Evans revealed Newcastle are close to securing a loan deal for a Premier League striker
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STAMFORD BRIDGE NEXT FOR TOON
Newcastle manager Rick Evans takes his Newcastle side to Stamford Bridge this weekend in a tough game for the Magpies. Aswell as being a Chelsea fan and not wanting to see them lose, surely Evans doesnt want his Newcastle side to lose either?
LOAN MAN'S IDENTITY REVEALED
EVANS HAS ALSO CONFIRMED THAT LOANED OUT DUO WAYNE ROUTLEDGE AND KAZENGA LUA-LUA HAVE EXTENDED THEIR DEALS AT PORTSMOUTH AND MIDDLESBROUGH RESPECTIVELY.
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CHELSEA 2-0 NEWCASTLE UTD
After a brave and spirited first half display, Newcastle seemed a different side in the second as Chelsea cruised to a 2-0 win. In a bizarre set-piece from the home side, regular freekick taker Frank Lampard handed over the duties to right back Paulo Ferreira, whos surprisingly good effort was narrowly wide. Newcastle debutant Jo had a fine effort from a tight angle well saved by stand in GK Hilario, who also denied Kevin Nolan. After half time, Chelsea turned the screw and Florent Malouda put them ahead after cutting inside and firing past Harper, although the shot seemed to deflect off Gosling. Moments later it was 2-0 as Englishman Daniel Sturridge raced past Coloccini, and slid the ball beneath Harper to secure a victory for the Blues. Newcastle manager Rick Evans must be wondering what to do with Captain Steven Taylor, after the centre-back again saw red, just weeks after the FA handed him a fine.
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WITH THE SQUAD STRETCHED DUE TO DEFENSIVE INJURIES, COULD A LOAN ADDITION BE MADE TO THE NEWCASTLE SQUAD?
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EVANS "WE WERE DESPERATE FOR COVER"
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JANUARY RESULTS
