Squared At The Tee-Tyne Derby

Well guys I did another wrong prediction again .... That's 3 games straight, though I'd never published my predictions on the Villa game which I hope for a home win but a draw and yesterday another draw 2-2 this time around....

The game didn't went as smoothly as the expectations of the Magpies fans around the world and it seems Sam's tactics is not accustom to some .... notably Micheal Owen ....

He was totally lost during the game but Charles N'Zogbia and Mark Viduka both scored tremendously.

However we did let ourselves down with goals coming in from Mido and Julio Arca.

Sam definitely needs to change his style of play as seems a lot of the old rearguard of Newcastle players seems to be leaving St. James Park........ maybe they couldn't adapt to the new style of play I suppose.

Predictions For North -East Derby

Newcastle will take on Middlesbrough in a classic encounter today as Mark Viduka returns back to his former club.

My predictions goes as Newcastle will ran 3 goals winners at the Riverside as we can see how improved the dressing room has been since Big Sam taken charge.

Newcastle will be without Shay Given (groin strain), Babayaro (groin), Joey Barton (broken Metatarsal) and Damien Duff (ankle surgery).

Luque Signs For Ajax

Spanish misfit Albert Luque has signed for Dutch outfit Ajax Amsterdam for an undisclosed fee and on a three year deal.

Though we might think that the Spaniard has a point to prove this season, the Geordie faithful have been blasted by his want away from St. James Park.

After completing his deal yesterday Luque has already ended his misery at Tyneside and welcome the Dutch League.

Belletti and Faye On The Way ....... Not!

Juliano Belleti linked to Tyneside seems to be a dream.

The player is currently at Stamford Bridge on a medical and is expected to sign for Chelsea.

Newcastle has come to another blow when Bolton's Abdoulaye Faye deal fall thru' also.

With the transfer front so quiet ( kinda like Bjork's It's Oh So Quiet hit track) , the gaffer will be using his current squad to maximise potential in improving the black & white's display for games to come.

Physio Room.... Injury List for EPL Clubs

Check out the latest injury list happening at all the EPL clubs.
Newcastle has 5 players out though.

More info click this link : EPL PhysioRoom

Sorry For Missing Out..... So Long

Hi There,

I 've been missin quite long as I'm quite busy with projects and interestingly enough learning about Joomla ... the new Open Source CMS thing.....

Well some say, I've might lost focus ..... I'll be trying my best to provide info as much as I can to the best north-east club in the Premier League ..that is Newcastle Utd.

Well quite a dissapointing draw we had last week at home to Villa, but lets look on the bright side... the defense is very , very much better than those years though.

Regards,....
The Rock Man .... Izzy

Great Win AT The Reebok

Newcastle open the new season with a 3-1 win against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

Two goals from marksman Obafemi Martins and talented midfielder Charles N'Zogbia kill off the encounter as the Magpies went 3-0 at half time.

A consulation goal from Nichlos Anelka gave the home side hope but in the end the day belongs to the team in black and white.

TEAMS

BWFC: Jussi Jaaskelainen, Nicky Hunt, Jlloyd Samuel, Abdoulaye Faye, Gerald Cid, Gary Speed, Kevin Nolan, Gavin McCann, Nicolas Anelka, Kevin Davies, Ricardo Vaz Te
Subs: Heidar Helguson, Mikel Alonso, Ali Al Habsi, El-Hadji Diouf, James Sinclair

NUFC: Shay Given, Stephen Carr, Charles N'Zogbia, Steven Taylor, David Rozehnal, Geremi, Nicky Butt, Alan Smith, James Milner, Oba Martins, Mark Viduka
Subs: Cacapa, Nobby Solano, Shola Ameobi, Peter Ramage, Fraser Forster

Referee: Chris Foy
Attendance: 25, 414

Prediction For Todays Game At Bolton

Newcastle Utd will gear up for the first match of the season against Big Sam's former club Bolton Wanderers.

It will be a match of great hostilities with results favoring the Trotters during the previous game.

My bet, it will be a hard gritting fight in the middle of the park with result of a 1-1 draw.

It would be best if Newcastle hit home the win but I'll stick to a draw.

The Bull Is Here

Jose Enrique has penned a 5 year deal in a 6.2 million pound move from Spanish club Villarreal.

The 21 year old arrival will somehow solved the problematic left back role as current left back Babayaro is nursing a knee injury.

With Spaniard Albert Luque pledged himself to get Jose settled in, we could see a gem from Spain at last in Toon's colours.

Second Win Against Italian Counterparts

Newcastle defeated Sampdoria 1 goal to the good courtesy from a header from new boy Alan Smith.

It is a dream debut for the former Man Utd star as he head home in front of 23, 078 Geordie supporters at St. James Park.

Debutant Mark Viduka also took to te field as Geremi skippered the squad for the day.

Among others Jose Enrique was at the stands with chairman Chris Mort and boss Sam Allardyce.

It is expected the Spanish fullback will pen a deal within the next 48 hours.

There's a worry in the camp as Shay Given came off at the 38 minute due to a groin injury.

Newcastle United:
Given (Harper, 38), Carr, N’Zogbia, Taylor, Rozehnal, Solano (Martins, 46), Geremi, Butt, Milner (Ramage, 69) Viduka (Ameobi, 46), Smith.
Subs not used: Luque, Edgar, Huntington, Forster, Pattison, Troisi, Carroll,.

Watch Alan Smith's Goal

Clean Sheet Krul

Tim Krul has been put on loan to Scottish club Falkirk for 6 months.

And it couldn't get any better for the Dutch Under 21 international as he kept a clean sheet on his debut as Fallkirk came 4 nil winners in the opening of the Scottish Premier league over Gretna.

The shot stopper will gain the first team experience he needs to climb up the Newcastle goalkeepers ranks in the future.

Serbian Agreed To Join

Ivica Dragutinovic has agreed to join to join the Magpies in a reported 2.5 million poounds transfer from Spanish club Seville.

The 31 year old Serbian plays at left back and his move to Tyneside has hugely tipped to proceed as planned.

As a Belgian passport-holder, Dragutinovic will have no problems in being registered in time for the game at the Reebok Stadium.

With Jose Enrique also tip to join soon, Big Sam not only add numbers but quality to the Magpies back line.

Dyer Move On Hold

Things has started to become complicated and confusing for troubled midfielder.

The move to Upton Park appeared to be stalled after the intervention of new owner Mike Ashley.

Ashley floated the transfer fee at the 11th hour, demanding an 8 million pounds price tag.

The Hammers seems reluctant to oblige and with Smith on board, how is Dyer want away situation (for family reasons) be solved?

Remember Alan Smith can only be recruited if Dyer's move to West Ham materialize.

And with Smith already here, we hope none of the Magpies be shown the door cause its becoming another headliner for the wrong reason again.

Enrique Has Arrived

Things have really got interesting on Tyneside as Big Sam is preparing his next capture.

Villareal fullback Jose Enrique has began talks with the gaffer and will signing for the Magpies next week.

The Spanish Under-21 may be the answer to the left back issue as Big Sam is now rolling with new signings after a quiet 2 weeks of activity.

We await developments...........

Cacapa A Toon

Brazilian Claudio Cacapa is Newcastle Utd latest acquisition.

The former Lyon skipper agreed to join the Magpies and the 31 year old centre back has signed a 2 year deal with an option of a further one year extension.

Cacapa will bring experience that is needed in the Magpies backline and the Brazilian is raring to go with this new experience.

This is the second deal that Big Sam has furnished in 24 hours; following the capture of Alan Smith from Man Utd earlier on.

Sam Snatch Smith Coup

Alan Smith has become a Magpie.

The deal estimated around 6 million pounds went through perfectly and the former Leeds United is raring to go in Black And White.

Alan Smith has seen his chances at Old Trafford rather slim, thus moving on.

We can see Smith in Toon's colours as early as this Sunday's pre-season game with Sampdoria.

Hammered By Dyer

Newcastle midfielder Keiron Dyer's wish is to be away from St. James park come the new season of the Premier League.

It seems his wish will come true.

West Ham and Newcastle has agreed in a 6 million pound transfer fee and Dyer is now negotiating personal terms.

Dyer's 8 year spell come to an end after horrid events of injuries, off the field issues and inconsistent performances.

We'll await his replacement as Big Sam is continuing to bolster his squad after seeing his youthful squad downed by Hull City recently.

Magpies Fall Down To Earth

Newcastle United fielded an almost youthful side and was downed 1 nil by Phil Brown's Tigers.

Sam Allardyce squad was at barebones and hopefully this result could spur the new owner and chairman to invest on new players as it reaches critical stages.

A first half strike from Bryan Hughes was enough to win the game, the last test before United go into their final pre-season game on Sunday against Sampdoria.

Newcastle United:
Harper, Huntington, Ramage (Francis, 66), Edgar, Lough, Pattison, Geremi (Godsmark, 54), N’Zogbia (Bertram, 70), Carroll (Danquah, 77), Martins (LuaLua, 54), Troisi (Doninger, 66).

Subs (not used): Forster, Krul, Ferguson, Patterson, Marwood, Morris.
Referee: Mr D Drysdale (Lincs)

Ramage Bursting For Chance

Magpies centreback Petern Ramage has been a revalation during this summer's pre-season.

The 23 year old is putting a target in the first team a first priority.

Ramage who used as a fullback under Glenn Roeader, settled in well in the heart of defence in his favoured central role.

The former Academy skipper feels the time is right to challenge the spot in the heart of defence since fellow Geordie Steven Taylor is nursing and injury.

The defender hopes to be in Big Sam's plan come the season opeaner on August 11 at Bolton Wanderers.

Spurs Deal Set To Fall

Spurs bound Kieron Dyer is seems to be slim as Newcastle rejects the proposed player exchange with Didier Zakora.

The midfielder who is eager to move down south has only West Ham as another option for his move to materialize.

Dyer who is recently a target by the Magpies fans is desperate for a move having his car and home squashed by flying eggs thrown by fans.

We await developments on his transfer saga ............