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BOLTON 2-0 NEWCASTLE UTD
Bolton took all 3 points today as Newcastle failed to turn up. Despite a nervy 35minutes from both sides, Bolton then won a penalty which Harper saved, and within a minute Kevin Davies headed in to spare Matty Taylor's blushes. Newcastle then had a chance, but Jo's feeble shot was easily caught by Jussi Jaaskelainen. with 20minutes left, Bolton cut Newcastle open with some one touch football which ended with Lee Chung-Yong squaring for Kevin Davies to add a second. Nolan had a chance to score against his former club but missed the target from 18yards. Jeers were heard from the away fans due to the poor display but manager Evans said "we'll learn from this. You can't play the way we did and expect to win, back to the drawing board for us on Monday and we pick ourselves up"
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NEWCASTLE UTD 1-1 ASTON VILLA
St James' Park saw a decent game of football played out today between mid table Newcastle and Aston Villa. After Morten Gamst Pedersen's 44th minute strike Newcastle fans must have expected the worst. But with some neat football, and a lot of passion Newcastle started to get on top. Within 2 minutes of the restart, Uruguay's Javier Chevanton smashed home from 20 yards to send St James' Park wild... and things got out of hand 2 minutes later when Chevanton thought he'd put Newcastle ahead, however the 4th official again was Newcastles nemesis, by ruling the goal offside. Chevanton then got himself booked after arguing with the official, but he had no case as he was a good yard or so off.
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URUGUAYAN CHEVANTON DELIGHTED WITH VILLA EQUALISER
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PREMIER LEAGUE TO LOSE EGYPTIAN STAR
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FEBRUARY RESULTS
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MANCHESTER UTD 2-0 NEWCASTLE UTD
A solid win for Manchester Utd with this 2-0 scoreline. Despite a good start by Newcastle they couldnt build on it and after 20mins found themselves trailing thanks to a strike from Owen Hargreaves, making a rare start for Manchester Utd. On the stroke of half time man of the match Chris Smalling made it 2-0 with a headed effort from a Nani cross. Despite a decent chevanton chance and a few great saves from Van Der Sar, Newcastle were never really in the game.
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NEWCASTLE UTD 0-1 STOKE
Lady luck couldn't have been more against Newcastle if it'd tried. Despite dominating, Stoke snatched all 3 points thanks to a Tuncay left footed strike. Fode Mansare, and Andy Carroll both missed great chances to equalise but Asmir Begovic showed why Stoke were delighted to sign him. Shola Ameobi, picked for the first time this season, tested the Bosnian on 2 occasions but Begovic matched up to Ameobi's efforts. Newcastle fans thought theyd snatched a point in the 92nd minute, only for Kevin Nolans freekick to rattle the crossbar and go out for a goalkick. Its now 8 without a win for Newcastle and Evans is feeling the heat "Im nervous" said Evans "I dont want the players to pick up on this, but we all know we can do much better, and must improve if we want to play Premier League football next year"
TUNCAY SILENCES ST JAMES'
TUNCAY CELEBRATES HIS OPENER AGAINST NEWCASTLE
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WEST HAM 2-0 NEWCASTLE UTD
Recent form showed no sign of letting up today as West Ham collected 3 points at Newcastles expense. Summer signing Matt Jarvis struck after 11mins to settle the Upton Park faithful, and it was just as well he did as moments before Andy Carroll headed against the post. On the half hour mark, Steve Harper produced another stunning save, like many times this season, to deny Carlton Cole as the striker broke through. On the stroke of half time Newcastle midfielder Danny Guthrie attempted a speculative effort which had Green scrambling back to tip it over. After the restart, it took West Ham 8minutes to double their lead as Alessandro Diamanti skinned Ryan Taylor out wide to cut inside and curl a stunning effort past Steve Harper into the far corner. Newcastle must have thought all the luck in the world was against them, as in the 70th minute, a corner from Ryan Taylor was about to be attacked by Fabricio Coloccini, only for Carlton Cole to seemingly wrestle him to the ground, but the referee had no interest in the appeals, and West Ham hung on for 3 points.
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MARCH RESULTS
WIN COMES AT VITAL TIME FOR NEWCASTLE
NEWCASTLE 1-0 WOLVES
On a overcast day, with drizzling rain, Newcastle produced a display of courage and fight to shut out Wolves and grab 3 points at the most vital time. Following an early scare when Stephen Hunt brought Steve Harper into action, Newcastle then went on to dominate for large periods. Fode Mansare continued to prove he was a shrewd signing by bringing out the best in Wayne Hennessey. Mansare then turned provider as his drilled cross found the head of Andy Carroll, who couldn't quite direct his header goalwards. However, Javier Chevanton won the game for Newcastle with a typically powerful finish.
Evans said afterwards "I hope this means we are safe, I wont rest until its mathematically impossible to go down, but we feel fairly confident"
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KHALDOON AL-MUBARAK'S BILLIONS BRING TITLE TO EASTLANDS
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NEWCASTLE 1-2 BIRMINGHAM CITY
Home defeat for Newcastle today which shouldn't mean too much in the fight for safety, as Newcastle seem safe enough. A penalty for Barry Ferguson put Birminghan ahead in a dour first half at St James' Park. After the restart a volley from Andy Carroll after 57mins saw Newcastle restore parity, and what a volley it was, sweetly struck left footed from a corner to the far post. But with just 5mins left, Swede Sebastian Larsson struck a sensational effort past Harper to give the travelling fans something to sing about on the journey home. Evan said "Luck goes with you some weeks, and against you others, today it went against, but what a strike to win the game, I take my hat off to Larsson, goal of the season contender easily for me"
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EVERTON 1-0 NEWCASTLE UTD
Everton did enough to win today against a dogged Newcastle side. Everton's only goal came from a Pienaar corner which was thumped in by Marouane Fellaini at the near post. On the half hour mark, Danny Guthrie hit the post for the visitors with a lovely freekick, then in the 51st minute Carroll made Tim Howard work with a sweet left footed effort. With 15minutes left Newcastle loanee Jo entered the fray to a chorus of cheers and boos, but was unable to change the outcome, in part due to a terrific Everton defensive display.
NEWCASTLE FANS LOOK DEJECTED FOLLOWING LATEST DEFEAT, BUT MANY REMAIN IN HIGH HOPES OF SURVIVING IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE
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SURVIVAL ASSURED!! NEWCASTLE HAVE DONE IT!
NEWCASTLE UTD 1-0 FULHAM
St James' Park erupted today as Newcastle were guaranteed Premier League football next year. Rick Evans has made early media reports labelling him a "joke appointment", certainly seem wrong. And he'll no doubt be overwhelmed with joy after keeping Newcastle in the top flight. Ex Newcastle winger Damien Duff almost put Fulham ahead but scuffed his effort wide, and within minutes Stathis Tavlaridis headed against Mark Schwarzer's post. In the second half the crowd started to get behind Newcastle and the players lifted their game, out playing Fulham for the entire 45minutes, and despite the game looking set for a 0-0 stalemate, Andy Carroll's presence in the box proved too much as Brede Hangeland fouled him in the area with 2 minutes remaining. Up stepped Danny Guthrie and he sent Schwarzer the wrong way to send St James' Park into raptures of joy. Evans said "Im absolutely ecstatic, I proved many people wrong this season, and I've learnt from my mistakes, we now hope to build on this and be stronger next year!"
EVANS IS GEORDIE HERO!
FANS SHOW DELIGHT AT EVANS' FIRST SEASON IN CHARGE
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PREMIER LEAGUE RECORD BROKEN!
APRIL RESULTS
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ARSENAL 2-0 NEWCASTLE UTD
Arsenal took the wind out of Newcastle's sails with 2 goals in the opening 15mins. Abou Diaby and Samir Nasri both took advantage of sloppy Newcastle defending to spoil Newcastle's recent survival party. With not many chances for the away side, the best chance fell to Nile Ranger who couldn't connect with a Daniel Braaten cross.
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FINAL DAY OF SEASON ARRIVES!
Newcastle Utd complete their Premier League season today with a home match against Wigan. Roberto Martinez has admitted that although Newcastle are safe and have no pressure on them, he still expects a very tough game. Newcastle manager Rick Evans is expected to take the opportunity to field some fringe players and give youngsters a chance to impress.
NEWCASTLE UTD 3-1 WIGAN
How this game wasn't called off I'll never know, the pitch was absolutely full of water and the bal hardly moved on it and had no bounce, but still we got 90mins of football. The first 15mins were what Newcastle hoped for as Danny Guthrie and returning loan star Kazenga Lua-Lua put Newcastle 2-0 up. After half hour Newcastle almost added a third, but although Nile Ranger's shot went under Kirkland, the sheer amount of water on the pitch held the ball up and Gary Caldwell hoofed it clear. Then 2mins before half time, a Lua-Lua corner was headed by Mansare, but Kirkland pulled off a great stop to divert his header onto the crossbar. On the hour mark, Danish forward Peter Lovenkrands made sure of the points for Newcastle with a blistering turn of pace to beat Steve Gohouri, and coolly slot past Kirkland. Hugo Rodallega grabbed a Wigan consolation in the 81st minute, but Newcastle were well on top throughout. Debuts were handed to Lua-Lua, Kadar, and Zamblera and the trio impressed.
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RELEGATED CLUBS CONFIRMED
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MAY RESULTS
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TRIO LEAVE NEWCASTLE UTD
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CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT DUE
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YOUNGSTER TOPS CLUB SCORING CHARTS
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BOLTON KEEN ON SIMPSON BUT EVANS HAS NO INTEREST
PLUS EVANS ALSO REVEALED THE CLUB ARE IN 'ADVANCED TALKS' REGARDING SALE OF DANIEL BRAATEN BACK TO FRANCE WHERE HIS FAMILY ARE
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OWNER SPEAKS
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SPANIARD IS PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN THE FANS EYES
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NEWCASTLE UTD TEAM OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED
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WHO WILL WIN PREMIER LEAGUE?
SMITH WILL NOT RETURN TO TYNESIDE
EVANS REVEALED HE HAS NO NEWS REGARDING JOEY BARTON'S SPELL AT LYON
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MISFIT STRIKER ON HIS WAY
GERMANS SWOOP FOR EX-TOON FLOP - WHO FIRES NASTY PARTING SHOT
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HUGE NUFC ANNOUNCEMENT
EVANS: I AM HONOURED, I WANT THE FANS TO GET WITH US NEXT YEAR AND CARRY US THROUGH THE SEASON. THIS EXTENSION SHOWS MY WILLINGNESS TO THE CAUSE, AND IM HERE TO STAY! MY AIM IS FOR EUROPEAN FOOTBALL.
