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.

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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

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.

Magpies Downed By Tigers

It couldn't get any worse for the Magpies as they went down 1-2 at home against Hull City who took full advantage of the off-field situation of the Tyneside club.

New boy Xisco managed to pull one back on his debut but it couldn't salvaged the despair as Marlon King King has put Hull 2-0 up by the hour.

Even the owner, Mike Ashley and directors weren't there to even witness the match; pathetic response undermining even more backlash from the fans.

Only managing director, Derek Llambias who weren't seem too interested was left alone facing the music on the directors box.

Newcastle Utd needs to solve their off-field problems fast and watching by the standards yesterday, it's quite hard to believe that they can even last the whole Premiership season !

Newcastle Utd vs Hull City (Preview)

Newcastle Utd takes on Hull CIty in a pulsating encounter today at St.James Park.

With tensions running high against owner Mike Ashley and the thought of protestors marching thru the City Square of Tyneside, today might another day to remember for Toon supporters at the north-east of England.


Newcastle Utd has gone through a horrid few weeks with Kevin Keegan's resignation, the highlight of changes and despair for the Toon Army.

WIth all the highlight reels to the ground, caretaker, Chris Hughton will take charge today together with fellow coaches Richard Money and Alan Thompson.

We expect a win to cool the air at St. James Park and we are fully supported of the players field in the line-up today.

Smith Merseyside Bound

Another first team player, Alan Smith, is said to have agree terms with Everton over a potential move to Merseyside.

David Moyes is a keen admirer of the former Leeds player who could be on his way pending a medical.

With so much quality in King Kev's new recruits, it will be a near impossible chance for Alan Smith to be a first team regular.

I think it's best for Smith and Newcastle to have this transfer done.

And I cannot who will be coming in to replace Smith who will be surplus to requirements at St.James Park.

Time is ticking fast ......... for the transfer and I hope we get some ins rather than more outs :)

Magpies Gunned Down

Newcastle Utd suffered a defeat at Arsenal and suggesting new recruits are badly needed at St. James Park.

After the transfer of James Milner the other day, Newcastle has lost a bit of bite on midfield.

2 goals from Robin Van Persie and another coming from Denielson made a misery of a warm afternoon for the traveling supporters, which owner Mike Ashley amongst the crowd.

Joey Barton was introduced on the pitch in the second half but the scoreline remains till the end.

Kevin Keegan has already announced about 3 ~ 4 players coming in by the transfer dateline and we'll see who comes through the doors.

Emirates Game Preview

Newcastle United travel to the capital for an intense game against Arsene Wenger's youth camp in today's pulsating encounter at the Emirates stadium.

Fit again Micheal Owen will be leading the Magpies to the frontline as they prepared themselves against one of the big four in the Premiership.


Steven Taylor has recovered from injury which means he is likely to start after being rested against midweek Carling Cup opposition, Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena.

Damien Duff, Obafemi Martins, Mark Viduka, Shola Ameobi are all nursing injuries. Surprise recall also to midfielder Joey Barton to side but he's more likely to be on the bench.

Hope it will be 3rd time lucky for King Kev this time around.

Owen Sparks As Trotters Went Down

Micheal Owen sent a warning to the Premiership by the winner for the Magpies in the 1-0 win against Gary Megson's Bolton Wanderers.

Owen who came on as a substitute in the 53rd minute for the injured Obafemi Martins scored within 19 minutes on the pitch to send a packed St.James Park crowd in ecstasy.

Newcastle Utd has been in terrific form lately with Shay Given saving a Kevin Nolan's penalty earlier on.

The victory will also be a strong signal to the owner, Mike Ashley, on get Owen's contract terms sorted out as soon as possible.

The Magpies have now 4 points out of a possible 6; a great start to their Premiership campaign.

St. James Park Ready To Roar (Match Preview)

The Magpies will be welcoming Bolton Wanderers to St. James Park for the first ever home match in the new season.

The Magpies started the campaign brightly last weekend with a great display against holders Man. Utd will be up to the task against a resilient Trotters side managed by Gery Megson.

It will a great contest as our travelers too started off their new Premiership campaign brightly with a win against newly promoted Stoke City by 3 goals to 1.

We've expected the Magpies to come in with a win today, nothing less than that.

Expect another explosive performance from our new recruits Coloccini, Guthrie and Gutierrez although I believe Bassong will be introduced in the match at some point of time.

Howay the lads ..... I expect the Toon will be winning this one comfortably by a margin of 3 goals.

Our skipper, Micheal Owen, will be on the bench after passing a fitness test earlier in the week.

Magpies vs Man Utd Preview

Newcastle travel to Old Trafford against a weaken Man Utd side missing the likes of Ronaldo, Anderson, Park Ji Sung, Owen Hargreves and Wayne Rooney.

However Newcastle Utd has some injury headaches of its own.

The likes of skipper Micheal Owen, Mark Viduka, Kazenga Lua Lua, Wesley Ngo Baheng, Ian Caroll are all missing through injury.

With departures to 2 players Shola Ameobi and Abdoulaye Faye looks almost ceratin, the Magpies look stretch to their resources in their trip to the theatre of dreams.

I think it will be an evenly contested match. What do you think?