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03 Nov 2009 07:28
Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 last update 14:55 GMT
Not yours to sell
SJP renaming row reaches WestminsterDavid Clelland, Parliamentary MP for the Tyne Bridge constituency has tabled the following early day motion in The House of Commons:
That this House regrets the intention of the current owners of Newcastle United Football Club to consider renaming St James' Park, an integral part of the City of Newcastle and Tyneside since 1892* and renowned throughout the world of football and beyond as symbolic of the game, and of the loyalty of its supporters to their club; and calls on the club's owners to reconsider or ensure that whatever sponsorship deals they may seek, the name St James' Park lives on in football and in Newcastle. although Newcastle United played home games there from that date, St.James' Park was first used as a venue for matches back in 1880).protesting against Mike Ashley's recently -announced plans to sell off the naming rights to SJP. ( Reports claiming that current kit supplier therefore all the ground rent is received by the Freemen not the Council.
Harper makes it a happy Monday Sheffield United 0 Newcastle 1
Newcastle returned to the top of the Championship with a battling display at Bramall Lane but their saviour was 'keeper Steve Harper who pulled off three late saves to secure the three points. Ryan Taylor's 54th minute strike, that flew in via a heavy deflection, proved to be the vital moment in a game of few clear chances but deep into added time, Harper's instinctive stop to deny Darius Henderson was just as crucial. A full-blooded, and at times niggly, encounter got off to a rapid start and Henderson should have done better but screwed his effort wide of Harper's upright after springing the offside trap. At the other end Andy Carroll had three attempts blocked and then Taylor volleyed a tame effort at the 'keeper after Kevin Nolan had picked him out from the right. Keith Treacy fired over the bar for the Blades and Carroll went close with a header as he and Chris Morgan tussled for the ball. Morgan, Carroll and Taylor were all booked by card-happy referee Kevin Friend while at the other end Henderson and Fabricio Coloccini were both lucky to get away with petulant kicks at each other. Having survived the first 45 minutes, Chris Hughton's side started to assert themselves and Nolan's curler almost beat Ian Bennett before Carroll hit the post with a fine header at the start of the second half. But within minutes the deadlock was finally broken when Nolan's heavy challenge won the ball from Kyle Walker and Taylor picked up possession before thumping a shot that hit Morgan and left the former Magpie 'keeper stranded. Jordan Stewart headed over for the home side when well placed and despite bringing on Nile Ranger and Marlon Harewood to join Carroll in a towering front three, Newcastle were under the cosh in the later stages. Harper blocked a close range effort and then saved with his legs before superbly diverting Henderson's late header round the post with his left arm. The win takes us two points clear of West Brom and three ahead of Cardiff and Leicester and with three of our next four games at SJP, we have another good opportunity to cement that top spot.
Full match report to follow.Team: Harper, Simpson (Ranger 76), Coloccini, Kadar, Jose Enrique, Gutierrez (Harewood 84), Smith, Butt, R.Taylor, Nolan, Carroll. Krul, Guthrie, Geremi, Tozer, Donaldson.Booked: Carroll, R.TaylorGoal: og(Morgan) 54.Sheff Utd: Bennett, Walker (France 60), Morgan, Davies, Kilgallon, Treacy, Harper, Quinn, Stewart (Cotterill 70), Henderson, Evans (Camara 76).Subs n/u: Bunn, Reid, Williamson, Little.Booked: Morgan.Crowd: 26,536 including a sold-out 2,850 away fans in the lower tier of the Bramall Lane Stand. Mike Ashley was sighted sitting in front of an executive box in the John Street Stand - opposite the main stand. Ahead of Saturday's game, Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson was present to check out Newcastle. Kevin Friend (Leicestershire). Was it Friend or foe? He let the Nolan challenge go that led to the goal and missed Coloccini's kicks but he did Andy Carroll few favours and gave some baffling decisions against us.
15 30 13 Newcastle
2009/10 won 1-0 og(Morgan)drew 1-1 ogFormer player passes awayKeith Kettleborough, RIP
A
minute's applause was observed before kick-off at Bramall Lane on Monday
evening to remember former Blade and ex-Magpie, Keith Kettleborough,
who passed away on the morning of the game, at the age of 74.
The midfielder played for both clubs in the 1960s, joining Newcastle from
Sheffield United for £22,500 in what was then regarded as a shrewd move by manager
Joe Harvey.
Keith helped the Magpies steer clear of relegation from the First Division and played
33 times before moving on to Doncaster Rovers as player/manager. He also
appeared for both Chesterfield and Matlock Town and in later life was on the
staff of a Public School in the Sheffield area.Toon talk - tonight
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Championship:
(h) Darren Ferguson's Posh side make their first visit to SJP since 1993 - and what is only their second-ever away fixture against Newcastle in league competition. Kickoff is an old-fashioned 3pm kickoff on Saturday with the Magpies looking to extend their unbeaten home record to nine games in all competitions this season.Tickets are on sale from the SJP Box Office online or in person/via 0844 372 1892. Prices start @ £20 and cash turnstiles will also be open (details to follow). The visitors have sold their entire allocation and will have the backing of around travelling fans.
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(hamstring) is still less than 100% and isn't expected to be risked, after a new centre back pairing of and helped to preserve a clean sheet at Bramall Lane on Monday night.
serves the second of a three game ban, while (foot) are on the casualty list. (groin) made his comeback in a behind -closed-door reserve friendly against Celtic last week. It's believed that Peter Lovenkrands was missing from the squad for the Sheffield United game for family reasons.Paddy Power match betting is appearing herePUFC: Goalkeeper Joe Lewis is available after serving a one match ban and is in line for a recall in place of youngster Ben Amos, who debuted in the home defeat to Barnsley after signing on loan from Manchester United.
Striker Craig Mackail-Smith is out with a hamstring problem, having scored six goals in all competitions this season (including one against Newcastle in the League Cup). All of that half dozen have come in home games. Manager Darren Ferguson was present at Monday's Toon success at Sheffield United and is attempting to complete the loan signing of a striker in time for Saturday. Since their 2-0 home victory against Newcastle in the League Cup, Peterborough have won just once in eight outings in all competitions - a 3-0 Championship success against Scunthorpe United at London Road. On their travels so far this season, Posh have lost at Derby, Preston, Blackpool and Doncaster. Draws were recorded at QPR, Leicester and Bristol City. Their away goals tally stands at 5, the joint lowest in the division, along with Derby County. They currently sit 23rd in the table with 11 points, above basement side Ipswich on goal difference.Referee:Andy D'Urso (Billericay) - an old friend from times past, who was in charge of our victory at Crystal Palace earlier in the season. Back in December 2001, he dismissed Alan Shearer for an alleged elbow on Charlton's Jon Fortune - a decision that was later rescinded. nonenoneThis weekend's other Championship fixtures:Fri 06.11.2009:Derby County v Coventry City (7.45pm)
Sat 07.11.2009: (3pm unless specified) Swansea City v Cardiff City (12.45pm) Blackpool v Scunthorpe United Crystal Palace v smoggies Leicester City v West Bromwich Albion Nottingham Forest v Bristol City Plymouth Argyle v Doncaster Rovers Reading v Ipswich Town Sheffield Wednesday v QPR Watford v Preston North EndMon 09.11.2009:Barnsley v Sheffield United (7.45pm)
Posh @ SJP - all-time:
1992/93 won 3-0 Lee 2, Kelly1977/78 won 2-0 T.Craig, Blackhall (FA)1965/66 lost 3-4 Hilley, Bennett, Iley (LC)1961/62 lost 0-1 (FA)*call us greedy, but pride in the club would be nice - one day.
Peterborough United Saturday 7th November Kick-off 3.00pm Sheffield United 0 Newcastle 1 Match report to follow 32
@ Sheffield United Academy, Firshill Crescent, Shirecliffe, S4 7DR, Noon. Premier Academy League (North).
3rd November No-one today.
1894 Bury (a) 1-4 (1-3)Thompson Millar, Ostler, Lee 23,115
1900 Preston North End (a) Laidlaw 7,000
1906 Derby County (a) 0-0 9,000
1923 Manchester City (a) (1-1)Mitchell Barnes 27,652
1928 Huddersfield Town (h) (2-0)Boyd, Gallacher 2, Lang Goodall(pen)38,620
1934 Barnsley (h) 4-1 (3-1)Boyd, Murray, Smith 2 Ashton 7,959
1945 Liverpool (a) 0-3 Fagan 333,818
1951 Liverpool (h)
1-1
Foulkes Payne(83)
50,132 The first of only two outings for Hugh Cameron,
who deputised for the injured Bobby Mitchell.
1956 Leeds United (h)
2-3 (1-1)Davies, Keeble Charles, McKenna 2
49,034John Charles scored once for the visitors and dominated the game,
contemporary reports describing how he "coasted away with the touch of a
master and stood out as man of the match".
1962 Chelsea (a)
2-4
(1-3)Suddick, FellTambling(1), Bridges(?,81), Murray
34,428 Contemporary football magazine "Soccer Star"
commented that "United's singing supporters were
reduced to a dry-mouthed crackle" when Bobby Tambling
opened the scoring after 35 seconds, closely followed by
Barry Bridges hitting a second.
A third followed through
Albert Murray before Suddick got one back, and Jimmy Fell
scored direct from a corner.
Just when United looked to
force a point, the home side broke away again and Bridges
claimed a second with nine minutes remaining.
1971 Coventry City (h)
5-1 (6-2 on aggregate)
Texaco Cup 2nd Round,
2nd LegMacdonald, Tudor 2, Nattrass, og(Buckley)Blockley
25,230A morale-boosting victory at the seventh attempt for United, for whom recent
signing Tony Green made his home debut - and mightily impressed home
supporters. 
1973 Stoke City (h)
2-1
(1-0)Gibb, McDermott Ritchie
28,135 After scoring for the reserves the previous Saturday, Rocky
Hudson made his senior debut from the bench, replacing fellow midfielder Terry
McDermott.
Former Magpie George Eastham was present - but only in his role as the Potters'
assistant manager, with injury keeping him from playing.
1979 Oldham Athletic
(a)
0-1
Division Two Clements(5)11,486Poor marking allowed Kenny Clements to head past Steve Hardwick and the
Latics held on for the win, with Peter Withe's header against the bar the
closest United came to an equaliser.
Meanwhile the reserves took a point from a home fixture with Preston North End,
John Connolly firing home from close range in a 1-1 draw. He was one a number of
senior players involved, along with Terry Hibbitt, John Bird and Tommy Cassidy.
1981 Berwick Rangers
(a)
3-2 (3-0)
Friendly Trewick 2, Wharton
1,167 Centenary celebration for the Borders club at their
Shielfield ground, with Kenny Wharton on target against
the club he would briefly appear for some eight years
later.
1984
Luton Town (a) 2-2 (1-1)Beardsley, HeardParker, Stein
10,009A fifth successive stalemate for Jack Charlton's team, conceding another
late goal at Kenilworth Road to deny them the win.
1990 Hull City (a) McGhee Jacobs, Swan
8,375A wretched afternoon at Boothferry Park on and off the
field, as a meek United surrendered to the Tigers and
travelling fans clashed with police, following bizarre
attempts to move them to another terrace in mid-game.
1996 Middlesbrough (h)
3-1
Premier League Beardsley(40pen,69), Lee(74) Beck(87)
36,577 Peter Beardsley indulged in a unique goal celebration
after his penalty conversion at the Gallowgate End -
running to son Drew, a ball boy behind that goal.
His fellow Geordies were slightly less happy, with Lee
Clark submitting a transfer request, an injured Alan
Shearer watching from the sidelinesand smoggies boss Bryan
Robson labelling David Ginola a cheat for diving. As
if. 2001 The few hardy supporters who watched United's
U17 side in action at Bullocksteads were rewarded for
their commitment with a 5-1 win over Coventry City.
Although the visitors took an early lead, England youth
international striker Lewis Guy then hit a nine minute
treble, before going on to score all five of Newcastle's
goals. 
2001
Aston Villa (h)
3-0
PremiershipBellamy(37,82), Shearer(50)
51,057 Alan Shearer's 97th strike in a black and white shirt
was one of his very best, crashing a swerving volley past Peter Schmeichel
from the right edge of the box at the Gallowgate End.
Craig Bellamy's brace wasn't bad either, with the Welsh
forward supplying a stunning volley to open the scoring
against John Gregory's side. He then rounded things off
nicely by outpacing the Villa defence and threading the
ball through the advancing Schmeichel's legs.
Olivier Bernard made his first team debut for United as a
late substitute for fellow countryman Laurent Robert. 
2007 Portsmouth (h)
1-4 (1-3)
Premiershipog(Campbell)(16)Pamarot(8), Mwaruwari(9), Utaka(11), Kranjcar(71)51,490
One corker and two gifts was how we summed up the trio of
goals Pompey scored at the Gallowgate End in a 197 second
period of the first half.
As part of a Premier League initiative aimed at improving
understanding of disability, United defender Claudio
Cacapa had spent the day before the game blindfolded -
unfortunately he still seemed to be similarly afflicted as
he failed to prevent the visitors' second and third
strikes....
Michael Owen's shot was deflected in by Sol Campbell to
reduce the arrears, but Newcastle failed to mount a
convincing fightback and a Steven Taylor rick for Pompey's
fourth cemented a first victory on Tyneside for them since
1949.
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2008
Aston Villa (h)(0-0)
Premier LeagueMartins(60,83)
44,567Obafemi Martins capped a fine individual
and team performance with the goals that moved United up the table
to a dizzy 14th.JFK's side had started the game bottom of the league but three vital points against the Premier League's form team took us above the mackems on goal difference. A claim of racial abuse by Joey Barton directed at Gabriel Agbonlahor emerged after full time, but no formal complaint was ever made to the FA.NUFC.com match report
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