JK Rants Spur Magpies

Joe Kinnear infamous rant on the journalist last Thursday is "THE" ultra- thumbs up, in my opinion, and it certainly shows in the squad.

The interim gaffer's rant has taken the pressure off the players and the magpies has been performing one of the best comebacks so far this season.

The newcastle team who went from 2 goals down to draw 2-2 at Goodison Park last Sunday ( a coverage which I failed to cover during the busy time s of a week or so :P ), is a great sign of relieve and character to the squad.

The squad look a bit better by counter attacking and not afraid to move forward.
Even unpopular striker Shola Ameobi had a good day out, showing the glimpse of what he used to be under Glenn Roeder.

It's good now as the international break settles in and although I was quite dissapoint to hear the headlines that Micheal Owen is omitted from the England squad but it is a good sign as he will be fit against Man City without the Toon Army to worry of any injury to come out of the star player.

Joe Kinnear has ceratinly shaped the Magpies and definately I am one that is looking forward to the Monday's game against Man City.

Howay The Lads.

To hear the rant check out below ..... (Parental Advisory is advised)

Magpies Great Display Unable To Prevent Defeat

The Magpies put up a great second half display in front of 45 000 fans and also interim manager Joe Kinear but was not able to prevent yet another defeat on the day.

Blackburn wrapped the show at half time with 2 goals by Christopher Samba and Roque Santa Cruz but pull one back on the penalty spot converted by skipper Micheal Owen.

Joe Kinear wasn't in- charge till Monday (though my previous post might say otherwise) did give the lads a pep talk on half time which spur a great performance on the second half.

Joe will be taking charge on the first team beginning on Monday will have his work cut in inspiring the lads to put a performance in front of the crowd just like the one we see on the second half.

Hopefully results will pull in and we expect to see stability in the team and hopefully good results to pull in the future.

Final score - Newcastle 1 Blackburn Rovers 2

Joe Kinnear Is New Manager !

Former Wimbledon, Luton Town and Nottingham Forest manager Joe Kinear has been appointed by the board as an interim manager till October.

The 61 year old has vast of experience on his side and hopefully he can managed to steer the players from the doom and gloom in the camp.

The contract was said to be ended in late October (about 5 weeks) and hopefully by that time as well Mike Ashley could sell the club and the new owners can get some REAL stability for the club.

We wish Joe the very best of luck and hopefully the players backed the new interim manager starting with the EPL match this Saturday against Blackburn Rovers.

Terry Venables Snubbed Magpies

Former England manager has declined the offer by the board to take Newcastle Utd hotseat as an interim manager.

Tel was quoted as it was an easy option to refuse as he wasn't happy with the short-term role he have to take in guiding the Magpies.

Venables preferred a longer role at the club and he will so called surplus to requirements once Mike Ashely sell off the club.

Given the commitment, as in Kevin Keegan, both show great enthusiasm in guiding the fallen Magpies but concerning uncertainty in the club, we could understand the reason for the snub.

Next manager ..... line up ...

Magpies Downed Again

Carling cup has been the target of caretaker boss Chris Hughton but as the dark clouds hovering Newcastle Utd ..... it was simply not meant to be.

Reigning champions Spurs defeated the Magpies by 2-1 at St.James Park which capped another disappointing display from the Toon camp.

Only 20 ,000 odd fans turn up (the lowest since the time Osvaldo Ardilles was in-charge) for the game; a game going to a disappointing night for everyone and hopefully to be forgotten in the future.

Two goals from Spurs summer signing Roman Pavlyuchenko killed us and a consolation by Micheal Owen was enough to save the Black and WHites on the night.

To make matters worse, striker Obafemi Martins injured his knee and results has shown that he will be out for at least 6 weeks.

The team looks desperate enough and we hope the board take swift action in appointing an interim manager soon.

Hammer At Upton Park

Newcastle Utd went down 3-1 at Upton Park and capped another miserable performance on the day.

The off-field turmoil has seriously need to be sorted out as the team looks directionless on the field.

Newcastle Utd fielded Claudio Cacapa in midfield and the guy just looks clueless in the center.

The Magpies get a consolation on the 67th minute through Micheal Owen but the support he's is getting is inadequate and that's why King Kev mentioned that bodies need to more in the team.

In his things were to carry on like this, you can Newcastle in the Championship next season (not being negative but it kinda look that way).

Damien Duff Boost For Magpies

Good news for the Magpies as Damien Duff is expected to return tomorrow against West Ham.

The much improved winger is a big boost to the injury-plagued squad as a total of 8 first-team players will be out of tomorrow's league action against West Ham Utd at Upton Park.

We will also expect new signings Xisco and Nacho Gonzalez to be in the first eleven as well.

With injuries and suspensions mounting, the squad indeed look thin and this has been expressed by King Kev all along though snubbed to the face by the board.

We are expecting a draw the very least and hopefully the performance is much better than the one displayed against Hull City.