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.

Carling Cup Win For The Toon (3 - 2)

Newcastle Utd has to scrapped through an injury time winner in the Carling Cup encounter at the Ricoh Arena.

The match was a pulsating one nonetheless with the Magpies making 2 changes from the game against Bolton Wanderers last Saturday.

Jose Enrique and Sebestien Bassong both recalled to the starting line up with strikers Obafemi Martins and Damien Duff forced to be dropped due to injuries.

Newcastle had the better start of the game and were leading 2-0 after 38 minutes through a goal by Charles N Zogbia (21st minute) and a wonder goal by James Milner (38 minute). However the shar grid of the homeside pulled one back before half time through Clinton Morrison.

The second half was just as thrilling and Scott Dane forced the Magpies to extra time with a goal on the 90th minute.

Skipper Micheal Owen was introduced on 71st minute and what an impact he made scoring the winner on extra time at the 97th minute mark. Surely now, Newcastle must sort out the skipper's future with him scoring the winner for the Magpies twice in a row!

Coventry nearly drew level again but the effort by Elliot Ward hit the frame of the bar.

A pulsating night and all I could say is HOWAY THE LADS !!!!!!!

Newcastle's Injury Update

Newcastle will be thin come Tuesday night as they face Championship side Coventry in the Carling Cup second round.

Obafemi Martins and Damien Duff were injured in the match against Bolton Wanderers last Saturday which give Kevin Keegan a big selection headache.

Martins injured his hamstring which means he could be out for 3 weeks, while Duff limped off with a knee problem still remains a doubt.

With skipper Micheal Owen recovering to full fitness and Mark Viduka sideline for an Achilles, the striking department looks to barebones at the moment.

Alan Smith is the most likely one to start with Shola Ameobi still nursing his hamstring he'd picked up during pre-season.

Can King Kev put up a winning side against Coventry?

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