Newcastle V Man Utd [Match Thread] Wed 4th 7:45pm

Smegball

I'd bring on Anderson for Fletcher. Need fresh legs in the centre I think to stifle this game.

Pro. F

ah bollox there goes rooney's confidence.

eclectichoney

Great run from Ronaldo to make that ball there - great desire to win it.

Julez

Pro. F wrote: »

ah bollox there goes rooney's confidence.

lol, true

Insect Overlord

Park has been fantastic.

D/C

Would love another goal!

Anyone else see that Inter are losing 3 nil to Sampdoria in the italian cup with a pretty strong team out!

Smegball

Haven't looked the best defensively tonight! Look quite dodgy really, VDS's early blunder can't have helped at all, will be relieved if we hold on to this tbh.

Insect Overlord

Giggs getting ready

Skud

god the setanta commentators are dreadful

Aidric

Giggs on for Berbatov for the last few.

Pro. F

The Newcastle fans were booing but that was Berbatov jogging off the pitch

Insect Overlord

silly play by Jonas. 90 seconds left

Edit

Giggs and Evra with 2 world class tackles.

redout

Game over.

7pts clear

jaykay74

Get in

Mitch Connor

delighted with that win, absolutely delighted. As tough as i expected it to be - could have been made easier if the ref had made the correct calls in United favour, but we got the win anyway so happy days.

Aidric

2-1, game over. Phew.

ntlbell

that'll do that'll do

Spud83

8 more required

Mr.Nice Guy

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I must be one of the few cynics here because I'm actually quite concerned about this one. I just fear there might be a bit of a backlash from Sunday's exertions, not so much in a physical sense but mentally. I think United will win it but I don't anticipate it being comfortable. I reckon maybe a 2-1 win. Carrick, Rooney and Berbatov will hopefully prove the difference.

Damn, I'm good.

Very good win this one. It had the makings of a banana skin but the team came through it well.

Let's go Fergie, keep the title march going!

Insect Overlord

ntlbell wrote: »

that'll do that'll do

Only just...

Dave!

GWAN

fish fingers

An File wrote: »

Only just...

Only just pig, only just:D

Pro. F

phew that was a bit worrying towards the end.

Good result. Acceptable performance.
I still think we can't control a game / kill off a game with out Scholes in the midfield.

Rooney, Park, Berbatov and Ronaldo all looked in good form. Back four were ok except for VDS. But he did fine towards the end and I'd say he'll be able to put it all behind him in the next games.

ps the commentary wasn't awful from setanta for a change!

Insect Overlord

Pro. F wrote: »

ps the commentary wasn't awful from setanta for a change!

It wasn't awful, but it wasn't very good either!

I wouldn't mind seeing Foster get a chance in some of the remaining league games.

Denis Irwin

3 points in the bag job done.

LuckyLloyd

Good win in a tough match. Gifted the winner, but were much the better side once the noses were infront.

Martins ran his socks off tonight for Newcastle.

Mitch Connor

An File wrote: »

It wasn't awful, but it wasn't very good either!

I wouldn't mind seeing Foster get a chance in some of the remaining league games.

I'd select him in the FA Cup, but i don't really like the idea of swapping keepers round for no real reason, don't think it is good for the team/defence.

Skud

manucho scores for hull too

That_Guy

Even though we lost I am very proud to be supporting the Toon right now. Although we're in one of the tightest relegation battles in years we performed exceptionally well tonight and managed to beat VDS' record of clean sheets.

TOON TOON

Pro. F

Mitch Connor wrote: »

I'd select him in the FA Cup, but i don't really like the idea of swapping keepers round for no real reason, don't think it is good for the team/defence.

It's a pity that we haven't had that many games where we've gone well clear with plenty of time. He could be brought on in that situation with 20mins to go. That would help him a bit and not disrupt the defence.

Pro. F

That_Guy wrote: »

Even though we lost I am very proud to be supporting the Toon right now. Although we're in one of the tightest relegation battles in years we performed exceptionally well tonight and managed to beat VDS' record of clean sheets.

TOON TOON

Ye, fair play to Newcastle United that was a great performance considering the players they're missing and all that's going on. A draw wouldn't have been unreasonable.

Mitch Connor

Pro. F wrote: »

It's a pity that we haven't had that many games where we've gone well clear with plenty of time. He could be brought on in that situation with 20mins to go. That would help him a bit and not disrupt the defence.

Again, i'd prefer outfielders to be brought off where possible - much more important to keep them rested imo.

Very tough to 'blood' a keeper. I think Fergie will have to make a decision before the start of next season - either sell Foster or give him the starting spot at the start of the season.

Pro. F

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Very tough to 'blood' a keeper.

too true
Hopefully whatever happens it gets sorted soon.

Headshot

Pro. F wrote: »

too true
Hopefully whatever happens it gets sorted soon.

I think the fulham match will tell alot tbh

mike65

1-2? What sort of total football result is that?

Charlie

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Good win in a tough match. Gifted the winner, but were much the better side once the noses were infront.

Martins ran his socks off tonight for Newcastle.

No he fcuking didn't. I wanted to jump on to the pitch and give him a boot up the hole. He went seriously missing for a large part of that game. There were times spidey was making superb runs, and Martins did fcuk all to create a option for him.

That_Guy wrote: »

Even though we lost I am very proud to be supporting the Toon right now. Although we're in one of the tightest relegation battles in years we performed exceptionally well tonight and managed to beat VDS' record of clean sheets.

TOON TOON

Good performance, but we we're still very wasteful at times with our passing. Cloggers like Geremi and Smith have no place in this side. On the other hand, Enrique was class tonight and seems to be growing in confidence, and Bass put in another excellent shift.

I thought United we're quite poor tonight. Defesnively they looked suspect at times, and players like Ronaldo and Berbatov rarely posed a threat. Midfield I thought yis we're weak as well, as our midfield pairing of Smith and Geremi is there for the raping.

Still, your obvious class shone through.

The atmosphere tonight was superb, the best in a long while since i've been coming to SJP.

Nalz

Oh yes

Oh FÚCKING yes! Get in!

kinaldo

Charlie wrote: »

No he fcuking didn't. I wanted to jump on to the pitch and give him a boot up the hole. He went seriously missing for a large part of that game. There were times spidey was making superb runs, and Martins did fcuk all to create a option for him.



Good performance, but we we're still very wasteful at times with our passing. Cloggers like Geremi and Smith have no place in this side. On the other hand, Enrique was class tonight and seems to be growing in confidence, and Bass put in another excellent shift.

I thought United we're quite poor tonight. Defesnively they looked suspect at times, and players like Ronaldo and Berbatov rarely posed a threat. Midfield I thought yis we're weak as well, as our midfield pairing of Smith and Geremi is there for the raping.

Still, your obvious class shone through.

The atmosphere tonight was superb, the best in a long while since i've been coming to SJP.

I wish I'd been there, even though we lost. Was at the 2-2 game against them on New Year's Day 07 when the atmosphere was absolutely electric. Am feeling very deflated by the result, really hate losing to them when we play well. Now I have to put up with more sh1te from my "United" friends that have never known anything but success. What it must be like to be a Red.

Boggles

Not a vintage performance from United, but credit they took an hit early on and got the job done.

I agree'd with a couple of posters before the match that this game could be a potential banana skin, United winning titles usually lose 4-5 a season, they have only lost 2 this year although drawing 5, at this stage last year they had lost 4 and drawn 4.

A clean sweep of all trophies would be a magnificant achievement, but I don't think it is possible, I would not be overly upset if Fulham got through at the weekend, If we win the Scouse match thats the league in the bag, Ferguson could go full on to win the CL if they dispatch Inter next week.

On Newcastle I thought they played with alot of passion, Hughton talking before the match said there was no way they could match all Uniteds strengths or even prepare for the game properly as he didn't know what side Ferguson would put out, he did say they could match them for urgency and tempo which at times I think they did last night.

Hull next week is a 6 pointer for Newcastle, lose that and they could well get sucked into the bottom 3, Boro V Pompey is a massive game for them too.

All in all a good night for United, 7 clear with a game in hand, 3 tough games in the next 9 days, 1 loss, 1 win and 1 draw would do me.

Mitch Connor

I would no longer say winning the liverpool game puts the league in the bag - Chelsea are the side on the up at the moment, though beating liverpool would be one of our more losable games gone.

As for the clean sweep - i don't think we'll do it. Good chance of a domestic treble, but I think the Inter game could be the end of our European hopes, and if Barcelona can regain form (Iniesta coming back will be a big help in that) they would take some stopping too.

Boggles

Mitch Connor wrote: »

I would no longer say winning the liverpool game puts the league in the bag - Chelsea are the side on the up at the moment, though beating liverpool would be one of our more losable games gone.
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I would agree with you if Chelsea had still to play us like last season.

Mitch Connor wrote: »

but I think the Inter game could be the end of our European hopes,

I think United will hocky Inter by a clear 2-3 goals.

Mitch Connor

Boggles wrote: »

I would agree with you if Chelsea had still to play us like last season.



I think United will hocky Inter by a clear 2-3 goals.

You will agree with me anyway.....LOUD NOISES

Spud83

Mitch Connor wrote: »

I would no longer say winning the liverpool game puts the league in the bag - Chelsea are the side on the up at the moment, though beating liverpool would be one of our more losable games gone.

As for the clean sweep - i don't think we'll do it. Good chance of a domestic treble, but I think the Inter game could be the end of our European hopes, and if Barcelona can regain form (Iniesta coming back will be a big help in that) they would take some stopping too.

I think thats the point though. At this point in time we can afford to lose 3 games. Beating Liverpool would be a massive step. Imagine going into the City, Arsenal, and Hull games knowing we can lose all three.

Before anyone points out that we would have to win all our other matches for this to be possible. I know that, but Liverpool and Chelsea have to do the same.

PHB

I tell ya what, Newcastle were impressive. They really got stuck in, messed up United's rhythem, and did very well defensively (despite the goals). Beyond that, Martins was incredibly impressive, a real live wire. If he can maintain that form, Newcastle will have a real gem on their hands.

That said, the ref was unbelievable. How Taylor wasn't sent off for that tackle on Ronaldo is beyond me. How Martins didn't get even booked, if not sent off, for an elbow on Vidic which really damaged him (you see the swelling at the end of the match?) is beyond me. Felt like every decision was going against us, as if he was trying to even out the game.

Either way, job done. Newcastle surprised me, but we still got through it. 3 big points, and now still on course for the title. The title isn't over yet, but its getting closer. If United can beat Liverpool sat week, Liverpool will be definately out of the title race. But if Liverpool beat United, and then lose to Chelsea, we're only one point ahead. Still a way to go.

Boggles

PHB wrote: »

If United can beat Liverpool sat week, Liverpool will be definately out of the title race. But if Liverpool beat United, and then lose to Chelsea, we're only one point ahead. Still a way to go.

Neither team have to play Chelsea?

PHB

Oh yeh, forgot we already played them, great

LuckyLloyd

Charlie wrote: »

No he fcuking didn't. I wanted to jump on to the pitch and give him a boot up the hole. He went seriously missing for a large part of that game. There were times spidey was making superb runs, and Martins did fcuk all to create a option for him.

Assuming you were at the game, I'll bow to your more educated perception of his performance. He looked good from what you could make out on screen.

Boggles

PHB wrote: »

Oh yeh, forgot we already played them, great

Not playing Chelsea is massive, we have Arsenal to play, but I think the league will be wrapped up my then, would be nice to beat City at home before that to win the league.

Nalz

Why are people praising Martins over Gutierrez? Granted Martins caused problems but I thought Gutierrez was by far Newcastles man of the match.

Nalz

PHB wrote: »

That said, the ref was unbelievable. How Taylor wasn't sent off for that tackle on Ronaldo is beyond me.

Apparently he wasnt even booked for that, it was for another incident!