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08 Nov 2009 11:23
Sunday November 8th, 200915:27 GMT
PUFC: 43,067 including 2,600 visiting fans. Before kickoff, a presentation was made on the pitch to Magpies physio Derek Wright, marking 25 years of service to the club. After the game Chris Hughton commented:"We have got a totally focused group of players who, from minute one, saw an opportunity for us to stay on top of the division, and very much took that opportunity. "We have got used to getting on with the job. There are things we can't affect, but I am very lucky that I have got a group of players who are focused on one thing, and that's on staying where we are at the right end of the table with the ultimate aim of getting promotion.
"We are focused enough and it certainly hasn't taken anything away from the victory."
"It was just what we wanted. We could have made it a little bit more comfortable, but I don't think you can complain too much about a 3-1 victory at home."
"He was certainly delighted with that. We were expecting the mask to come out, but he has probably put it away somewhere."
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson said:You have seen the team that will win the league. The manner of losing the first two goals was awful. We left ourselves a mountain to climb. They are on a roll at the moment.
"Chris has done a good job and stabilised the whole club, so it was always going to be difficult for us."
Deepdale 8th November 1885 James Kirkcaldy born, Newcastle. (1904-07)
1929 Death of Albert Shepherd, 44. (1908-14)
1946 Roger Jones born, Upton, Hampshire. (1976-77)
1979 Aaron Hughes born, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland. (1997-2005)
Popular defender who came through the junior and reserve ranks at SJP to make a senior team debut away to Barcelona in the Champions League back in 1997. Full international honours first came his way in March 1998 and October 2009 saw him collect his 70th senior Northern Ireland cap. Looking set to become another of United's long serving Northern Irishmen - Iam McFaul, Alf McMichael and David Craig - Hughes was allowed to leave SJP by manager Graeme Souness at the end of the 2004/05 season. Signing for Aston Villa, he later moved on to Fulham in 2007 and remains a competent, consistent Premier League performer. We on the other hand have continued to spend large sums of defenders of varying talent and attitude (notably Boumsong and Moore) - without noticeable improvement.
1990 Matthew Grieve born, Ashington. (2005-present)
Reserve/Academy defender.1902 Liverpool (h) Division OneRoberts 8,000 Debut for Andrew Gardner at outside left. 1905 Blyth (a) 7-1Howie 3, Carr 2, Rutherford, Bolton 1,000
1913 Preston North End (h) 2-0Hall, G.Wilson 12,000
1919 Middlesbrough (a) 1-0Booth
1924 Burnley (h) 3-0Clark 2, Cowan 2,000
1930 Blackpool (a)
1941
Bradford Park Avenue (a) 0-0 1947 Nottingham Forest (h) 0-2 60,244
1952 Blackpool (a) 2-0 Brander, G.Robledo 30,000 Successful debut for Tom Mulgrew, who created both goals.
1958 Luton Town (h) 1-0 (1-0)White 53,488 1961 Middlesbrough (a) 3-4 McGuigan, Hughes, Woods 5,221
1969 Sunderland (h) 3-0 (1-0)Dyson(42,87), Davies(62) 56,317 
1972
West Bromwich Albion (h) 3-1 (4-3 on aggregate)
Texaco Cup Tudor, Gibb, Hibbitt
20,420
1975
Leeds United (a)
0-3 (0-2)McKenzie 2, Yorath
39,304 Well beaten at Elland Road, thanks to two goals from
Duncan McKenzie and one from Terry Yorath.
1980 Cambridge United (a)Shinton(53)Gibbins(16), Springs(60) 5,684 1986 Leicester City (a)(1-0)McDonald(pen) Smith 9,836 Debut for Paul Goddard. 1989 A 0-3 defeat for the Reserves in the Pontins League against Manchester United. 
1992 Swindon Town (h) 0-0 28,091 
1993
Oldham Athletic (a) 3-1 Cole(53,81), Beardsley(74)Jobson(35)
13,821 Richard Jobson opened the scoring for the home side
before United turned on the style and won their tag of
"The Entertainers". Three times on-loan
goalkeeper Lance Key looked totally bewildered as the ball
flashed past him.
1995
Blackburn Rovers (h) 1-0
Premier League Lee(13)
36,463 A collector's item, as Alan Shearer played against
United and didn't score.
1997
Coventry City (a)
Premier League Barnes(31), Lee(87)Dublin(4,82)
22,679 Shay Given must have been the only Irishman who didn't
know where Dublin was, as he put the ball down in his
area. Unfortunately big Dion was lurking behind him and
popped the ball in the net. A brave Barnes equaliser
looked to have been in vain when Dublin scored again, but
with time running out Robert Lee picked the ball up in
midfield and sent a 35 yard shot zooming into the goal to
save a point.
1998 Man United (a) 0-0 55,174 2001 Recreativo De Huelva (a) 0-3 FriendlyPavon(61), Pavon(77), Canterla(90)18,000United played a friendly out in Spain to open Huelva's new stadium. It ended up being little more than a stretching of the legs for the Reserves. More newsworthy was the sending home of messrs Bellamy, Cort, Dyer and Griffin from the team base in La Manga for missing a meal in honour of Sir John Hall. Once more the club and its PR department did its very best to shoot itself firmly in the foot with their subsequent stonewalling.
2004A goal four minutes from time by defender Steven Taylor gave Tommy Craig's side a 2-1 victory at Leyland against their Bolton counterparts.
2005Two more goals from in-form Michael Chopra couldn't prevent us slipping to a 4-3 defeat (quite literally) on a rain-sodden pitch at Billingham against the smoggie second string.NUFC.com match report2008Newcastle's Academy made it five wins in a row with a resounding 5-2 win over Huddersfield to stay top of their league. And among the goals again was Nile Ranger with another hat-trick with Michael McCrudden and Conor Newton also on target.
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07 Nov 2009 18:11
21:07 GMT
Positive negativity! Newcastle 3 Peterborough United
1Newcastle cemented their position at the top of the Championship with a fantastic show of strength at St. James' Park on Saturday.The protests against the current regime were loud and vociferous while the support to the team was the best it has been this season and that translated into a dominant first half showing that put Posh to the sword.Jonas Gutierrez broke his duck in spectacular fashion with an amazing mazy run that started on the halfway line and finished with him finding the back of the Gallowgate goal to a standing ovation. A pulled groin saw the Argentinean leave the field but not before Andy Carroll made it 2-0 with a flicked header from Danny Guthrie's corner with just 18 minutes on the clock. Guthrie hit the post as United threatened to run riot but it wasn't until after the break that the lead was extended when Danny Simpson also scored his first Newcastle goal, curling a left-footed shot beyond 'keeper Joe Lewis. That was the end of the contest but we really should have gone on to improve our goal difference but Steve Harper was tested as the half wore on until finally being beaten by Dean Keates with ten minutes to go. The win kept us top of the pile but West Brom's 2-1 success at Leicester keeps them a couple of points behind us. However, we are now six points clear of the teams occupying the playoff positions. Full match report to follow.Team: Harper, Simpson, Steven Taylor, Coloccini, Jose Enrique, Guthrie, Nolan, Smith, Gutierrez (Ryan Taylor 21), Carroll (Lovenkrands 78),Harewood (Ranger 77).Subs n/u: Krul, Geremi, Butt, Kadar.Goals: Gutierrez 15, Carroll 18, Simpson 52.Peterborough: Lewis, Lee, Morgan, Bennett, Rowe, Whelpdale (Batt 75), Diagouraga (Coutts 46), Keates, Boyd, Rose (Mclean 46), Mackail-Smith.Subs n/u: Amos, Martin, Zakuani, Frecklington.Booked: Bennett.Goal: Keates 79.Crowd: 43,067 Andy D'Urso (Essex).16 33 31 17 16 14 16 12 16 27 9 16 27 16 26 16 Swansea 16 25 2 16 5 This weekend's other Championship results/fixtures:
Swansea City 3-2 Cardiff City Blackpool 4-1 Scunthorpe United Crystal Palace 1-0 smoggies Leicester City 1-2 West Bromwich Albion Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bristol City Plymouth Argyle 2-1 Doncaster Rovers Reading 1-1 Ipswich Town Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 QPR Watford 2-0 Preston North End
2009/10 won 3-1 Gutierrez, Carroll, Simpsonfail to blunt Blades Newcastle U18s 1 Sheffield United U18s 1Phil Airey got a 64th minute equaliser for the Academy side at Little Benton on Saturday but a red card for Aaron Spear meant ten-man United were unable to go on and grab a winner. After an incident-free first half which saw just one half chance for the visitors, the young Blades went in front in the 52nd minute when Jordan Chapell snapped up a rebound after debutant 'keeper, Robinson had saved. Newcastle should have equalised within seconds when Airey headed agonisingly just past the post but the midfielder beat the offside trap and raced towards the goal before finishing well amid protests from the defence. Airey almost headed a second but United were reduced to ten men when Spear was dismissed for an off the ball incident. The game got a little fractious in the remaining minutes and in the end it was a point gained as the visitors pushed forward for a late winner.Team: Robinson, Nzuzi, Leadbitter, Inman, J.Henderson, Folan, Newton, McDermott (Mogwo 7 [tbc 62]), Airey (tbc 80), Adjei, Spear.Subs n/u: tbc
The only thing that will make him walk away is cash.
Preston North End St. James' Park Monday 23rd November Kick-off 7.45pmLive on Sky Newcastle 3Peterborough United 1 Match report to follow 34
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07 Nov 2009 01:58
Saturday November 7th, 2009 last update 00:45 GMT
Hughton makes appeal: now it's over to you...Speaking ahead of Saturday's game, Newcastle manager Chris Hughton said of the renaming debacle: "I sympathise with the supporters. I am quite sure though that, in everybody's eyes, St James' Park will always be St James' Park. "The fans give us wonderful support and there is no doubt this is their club but, for me, this is a purely commercial decision. To the fans and the people of Newcastle it will always be St James' Park.
"Football matters are the things that are most important to me. I'm trying to keep this team in the position we are now and I'm sure that is what the supporters want as well. It's vital that they continue to get behind us. "There are two ways of supporting a club and, how they do it is our fans' prerogative, it is their club, but my concern is that they stay behind the team. "No other club in this division has crowds likes ours and, after everything we've been through, their backing has been wonderful to see."There's a certain sense of deja vu here, as Hughton prepares for his first home game as the permanent Newcastle manager.In the aftermath of Keegan's departure in September 2008, he took the reins for the first time when Hull City came to SJP - on what became a low point in our history. Mass protests outside the ground and the Cockney Mafia banner inside contributing to an eerie atmosphere in which the players wilted - Charles N'Zogbia certainly distracted by the goings-on as Hull scored what was the winner. As we wrote in our report of that game, "Unfortunately that poisonous atmosphere can only have a negative effect on the team, as was shown today. "We may only be in September but the evidence of this encounter is that we lost a relegation six-pointer, unless something is done very quickly to halt the slide."
On such moments do seasons - and relegations - depend (as well a litany of poor performances, feigned injuries and regrettable transfer activity). Handing three points to the sundance kid's team ultimately put us where we are now. As it was in 2008, the talk is of boycotts - both of club outlets and Sports Direct outlets. Unfortunately, those seem doomed to failure, due to the collective local appetite for A) alcohol before/during/after home games B) cheap hoodies & trackie bottoms. And for anyone who doubts that, recent TV Vox Pops of unhappy fans underline the issue - be it lads condemning Ashley and his schemes before returning to their half -supped pints outside Shearers, or shoppers slagging off the owner, while clutching a Sports Direct carrier bag. The argument of putting further local jobs at risk in a fragile economic climate has also been put forward, as it was last time. The sad reality is that after a year of discontent and numerous cringeworthy episodes, the "FCB" and his sidekick are still in charge - and thousands of punters are paying him £20+ every home game to abuse him. No wonder he's laughing - and dreaming of new wind-ups. The only boycott that will really make a mark is non attendance at home games - we won't advocate it, because we won't comply with it. While we admire and respect those who have opted to stay away until the current administration is toppled - it's not in our DNA. Hopefully the soon-to-be released NUST buyout will strike a chord with enough supporters, businesses and financial institutions to bring an end to the present stalemate. Nothing else looks likely to. In the same way that we consistently refuse to appear on radio or TV for fear of our views being misrepresented as your collective opinion, we certainly won't be advocating that you pawn your family heirlooms or sell your house. What we will ask though is that you give consideration not only to the NUST plans published next week, but also to what you want from this season - and whether banners, chants & protests are the right way to achieve that goal. returning to the Ashley "you win - I quit" statement released following that home defeat by Hull in 2008, he signed off by pledging to be: "...determined that Newcastle United is not only here today, but that it is also there tomorrow for your children who stand beside you at St James' Park."No mention of yourname@ there - and given the lies that have spewed forth from Barrack Road since, there's no reason to suggest he has any interest in preserving the soul or the dignity of this club for future generations.
The only thing that will make him walk away is cash.
Darren Ferguson's Posh side make their first visit to St.James' Park since - and what is only their second-ever away league fixture against Newcastle. On the weekend of Remembrance Sunday, a minute's silence in memory of victims of war will be observed by the teams and crowd before kickoff.(hamstring) wasn't expected to be risked, after a new centre back pairing of
Derby County 2-1 Coventry City
:Baggies/Foxes on TVAnd our January trip to Leicester City has also been altered for Sky coverage. The Saturday January 30th date remains unaltered, but kickoff is now @ 5.20pm
Ex-Mag:Loon gets Georgia gig Former Newcastle player Temuri Ketsbaia has been appointed as the new coach of the Georgian national side, two months after his previous managerial role at Olympiakos ended amid some controversy. The 41 year-old is a previous Georgian international and among the players at his disposal when he comes to select a squad is United's on-loan defender Zurab Khizanishvili.
Sat 30.01.2010 Leicester City (a) 5.20pm7th November 1944 John Pickering born, Stockton-on-Tees. Former apprentice, later coach under Willie McFaul.
1959 John Anderson born, Dublin.
(1982-92) Now a regular part of BBC Radio Newcastle's Toon match coverage.
1962 Darren McDonough born, Antwerp, Belgium. (1992-94)
Bought by Kevin Keegan for £80K from Luton, midfielder McDonough arrived at SJP along with fellow bargain basement signing Peter Garland as relegation looked a possibility. In the event we avoided the dreaded drop to Div III but McDonough had precious little to do with it, his two starts and one sub appearance bringing just one point and seeing us concede ten goals. The injuries that had curtailed his Kenilworth Road career ultimately finished him at United and he retired in April 1994. McDonough then returned to the Oldham area, where he'd been brought up and played his first professional football for the Latics, after joining them as an apprentice. He built the house he now lives in and runs a sandwich shop with his wife.
1963 John Barnes born, Kingston, Jamaica. (1997-99)
A mixed post-NUFC career for the man recruited by Kenny Dalglish for his SJP Dads Army - along with messrs Rush & Pearce. A brief stay at Charlton was followed by a reunion with Dalglish, when Barnes took the Celtic manager's job - with Terry McDermott coming along for the ride. However, his Parkhead tenure was just eight months, with defeat by Inverness Caley Thistle the low point (although he did win the League Cup before leaving the club). Barnes then made a career out of TV football punditry and presenting, also becoming a contestant on "Strictly Come Dancing" and supporting various humanitarian efforts for children overseas. Reduced to a part-time overseas scouting role for the mackems, he accepted the job of Jamaica coach in September 2008. Tranmere offered Barnes the chance to resurrect his club management career but after just 14 games and ten defeats he was shown the door. The man nicknamed "Digger" was awarded the MBE in 1998 and has six children - Jamie, Jordan, Jemma and Jasmine from his first marriage; Tia and Isabella from his second.
1967 Marc Hottiger born, Lausanne, Switzerland. (1994-96)
Defender whose major contribution to our history was banging home a great goal in the FA Cup at Ewood Park in 1995- although he did also net to earn us a point at Chelsea. The Swiss international had moved to SJP from FC Sion, after beginning his playing career with hometown club Lausanne Sports. A move to Everton in March 1996 followed a season when he'd barely featured in the United first team, following the arrival of Warren Barton. His time at Goodison was marred by injury though and a return to Switzerland came in 1997, first to Lausanne then back to Sion. He then moved into coaching with Echallens and Neuchatel Xamax in his home country and is now Director of Academy Coaching for the Brad Friedel Premier Soccer Academies. Also involved with the PSA are toon old boys Barry Venison and Scott Sellars, along with Roy Tunks - who was goalkeeping coach at SJP during the Souness era.
1896 Darwen (a) 1-2 Miller
1903 Aston Villa (a) 1-3 (0-3)Templeton Bache 320,000
1908 Bury (h) 3-1 (3-0)Ridley, Rutherford, Veitch Hughes
1914 Liverpool (h) 0-0 24,000
1925 Bury (a) 1-1 Cowan Bullock 6,882
1931 Arsenal (h) (3-0)Allen, Boyd, McMenemy Lambert, Jack28,949
1936 Coventry City (a) 2-2 (1-1)Mooney(pen), Smith Fitton, Macdonald 33,0001942 Gateshead (a) 1-4 Wartime Stubbins(pen) 5,000
1953 Cardiff City (h)
4-0
Broadis 2, Hannah, Milburn
42,355 Debut for unsung goalscoring hero Alan Monkhouse, who
hit 11 goals in 23 appearances.
1955 Hearts (a) 6-4 Keeble 3, Hannah 2, Davies
Wardhaugh, Cumming, Parker, Urquhart
12,500
1959 Everton (h)
8-2
(4-0)Luke(4), Hughes(6), White(11,49,78),
Eastham(43pen), Allchurch(59,85)Thomas(67,72)
23,727 A canny debut for George Heslop at centre half.
1964 Rotherham United (h)
3-1 Suddick, Iley, McGarry
Butler
32,870
1970 Southampton (a) 0-2 (0-0)
Division One
19,250
Channon(63),
Gabriel(87)
Tommy Cassidy made his debut. Terry Paine also hit a penalty wide for Saints.
1970 Terry Johnson scored in a 1-1 with Bolton Wanderers Reserves at St. James' Park. 
1973 Birmingham City
(h)
0-1aet0-0
League Cup 3rd Round Replay Francis(pen)19,276 United perished in extra time.
1981 Chelsea (a)
1-2
Waddle Lee, Fillery16,509 Debuts for Alan Brown, on loan from Sunderland, Kevin
Pugh who came on as a substitute for Varadi and Wes
Saunders.
Chelsea fans attacked the four
supporters club coaches as they left after the match,
smashing many windows and injuring some of the occupants.
1984
Ipswich Town (h)
1-2
(1-1)
League Cup 3rd Round ReplayWaddle D'Avray, Gates23,372The programme cover features Kenny Wharton during his
Charlie Chaplin moustache phase - a look later replicated
by the bloke out of the White Stripes.
1987 Luton Town (a)
0-4
M.Stein 2, Nwajiobi, B.Stein7,638 Michael O'Neill made his debut as a substitute. During
the match the Luton side derided their opponents on the
pitch. Revenge would be had at St.James' later in the
season....
1994 Nottingham Forest
(a)
0-0
Premier League 22,102 Sitters missed at each end by Kitson and Collymore
made a point a fair result against Frank Clark's men.
1999
Everton (h)
1-1
(0-0)
Premiership Shearer(46pen)Campbell(62)
36,164A wet day for those without a roof above their heads
as the building work continued.
2004
Fulham (h)
1-4 (0-1)
PremiershipBellamy(77)John(28), Malbranque(65,71pen), Boa Morte(76)51,118A triumph of tactics for visiting
manager Chris Coleman as Graeme Souness lost it in more ways than one,
being sent to the stands as his side disintegrated. It was Fulham's first win at St. James' Park since Malcolm Macdonald's Cottagers left Tyneside with the full points in 1982. The score that day? 4-1 to the visitors.
2006 Watford (a)
2-2aet
1-1 (0-1)(5-4 on penalties)
Carling Cup 4th RoundSibierski(3), Parker(116)Francis(69), Shittu(108)
16,791The third part of a staggering trilogy even by this club's standards. Within a week United had beaten the Italian league leaders Palermo, lost at home to a side that hadn't scored on their travels and then seen off the penalty shoot-out hoodoo. Unbelievable x3.A penalty save put Steve Harper into the United history books as the man who finally helped us win a competitive shoot-out.
This was our eighth attempt to win a major penalty contest and the success couldn't have come at a better time as an extra-time exit seemed likely.
Scott Parker popped up with four minutes remaining to take the tie to penalties after Shittu had threatened to drop us into a whole load more trouble with an extra-time header.
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06 Nov 2009 03:36
Friday November 6th, 2009 last update 09:09 GMT
This game is a 12.30pm kickoff and streamed live on the FA.com website (free of charge).Tamas Kadar - Hungary U21:Fri 13.11.2009 Italy U21 (h) (Gyor) ECQJonas Gutierrez & Fabricio Coloccini - Argentina: Spain (a) (Madrid) FR Sat 14.11.2009 6th November 1958 Kevin Carr born, Morpeth. (1976-85)
Goalkeeper who came to United via a brief spell at Burnley and made his first team debut midway through the 1977-78 season, returning to play in the final games after our relegation fate had been sealed. After leaving SJP, Carr played on for Carlisle with later moves to Darlington and Hartlepool before a brief non-contract spell at the smoggies saw him fail to play a game. His final games came for Blyth Spartans and Bedlington Terriers, while he also appeared for the England Police XI after joining the Northumbria force.
1974
Carlos Daniel Cordone born Buenos Aires, Argentina
(2000-01).
Striker who arrived from Racing Club in his native Argentina in a £500K
one-season loan deal.
Cordone moved to SJP shortly after fellow countryman Bassedas and started well
in pre season, scoring at DC United on the US tour.
Drawing a blank in an opening day defeat at Old Trafford, "The Wolfman"
netted in his next two games, at home to Derby & Spurs - after having had
an operation to remove his soldered-in earrings (at the FA's insistence).
However he faded badly after that and his flowing locks were seen less and less
as the season progressed, just one more goal coming his way - in the League
Cup.
Cordone's final competitive appearance came in the 1-1 "Andy O'Brien"
game at the mackems, before he bowed out with two goals in a testimonal game at
West Brom in early May 2001.
Thereafter he returned to his home country and Racing, later moves taking him
on to San Lorenzo, Argentino de Merlo & Independiente Rivadavia.
That wasn't quite the end of the story however, with English newspapers picking
up on several lurid tales of positive drugs tests and one of possession of a
firearm whilst travelling to watch his favourite team, Alem. 
1897 Grimsby Town (a) McCairns, Fletcher4,000
1909 Tottenham Hotspur (h) 1-0 26,000
1920 Burnley (h) Harris Boyle, Kelly50,000
1926 West Bromwich Albion (h) 5-2 (3-1)Gallacher 2, McKay 3 Glidden, Wilson30,000 One of eight hat tricks United scored at home in this Championship winning season; most notable for it being Bob McKay's debut in English football following his move from Rangers.
1937 Southampton (h) Park, J.R.Richardson, Smith 30,000 Debut for Ray Bowden.
1946 Norrkoping
(Sweden) (h) 2-3 (1-3)Milburn, Pearson (pen)
47,124
1948 Blackpool (a) (1-0)Hair, Stobbart, ogMortensen 30,000
1948 While the first team were at Bloomfield Road, the reserve side played out a goalless draw at St. James' with Huddersfield Town's second string. 1954 Blackpool (a) 0-2 og(Paterson), Perry20,701 
1957 Gwardia (Poland) (h) Punton 17,883
1963 Bournemouth (a) 1-2 (1-0) League Cup 3rd RoundMcGarry (pen) Bolton, Bumstead11,735 Debuts for full backs David Craig and Joe Butler. 1963 Newcastle captured Stan Anderson from neighbours Sunderland at a cost of £19,000.
1965 Blackpool (h) (1-0)Robson 2
33,853 Debut at centre forward for Kit Napier. As in his
other seven appearances for United, he failed to find the
net and departed for Brighton once Wyn Davies was secured.
1971 Southampton (h) 3-1 Macdonald(48,55), Green(69)O'Neil(89) 32,677 1974 Birmingham City (a) 4-1 (5-2 on aggregate) Texaco Cup Kennedy(10), Nattrass(21), og(Pendrey)(62), Cannell(85) Burns(67) 17,754 
1976 Manchester City (a) 40,049 
1982
Burnley (h) (1-0)
Division Two Waddle(17), Keegan(65),
Varadi(85)
20,961The second goal came from a KK free kick inside
the penalty area, while Waddle's opener was a 35-yard
thunderbolt into the top corner.1984 Blyth Spartans stalwart Tommy Dixon was given a testimonial at Croft Park against a Newcastle side, with former Spartans Steve Carney and Alan Shoulder wearing the green and white once again.
1991 Cambridge United
(h)
Division Two Hunt Claridge13,077 Heroics from Andy Hunt, introduced as a late
substitute against the savage Cambridge who maimed
anything that moved after having taken the lead. Hunt
levelled it and was close to a deserved late winner as the
referee added on injury time to compensate for the
visitors' thuggery.
2002 Everton (h) 3-3(aet) 2-2(lost 2-3 on pens)Worthington CupDyer(77,78), og(Pistone)(100)Campbell(11), Watson (85), Unsworth(112pen) 34,584 
2003 FC Basel (a)
3-2 (2-2)
UEFA Cup 2nd Round
1st legRobert(13), Bramble(37), Ameobi(75)Cantaluppi(11),
Chipperfield(15)
30,0002006 Some mystical words of 'wisdom' from Chairman Freddy Shepherd following the disastrous home defeat by Sheffield United.
"I don't get upset by the protests."
"I love all the supporters because I'm one of them and don't have any problem with Geordies. If things were different I might be with them calling out about someone else.
"I've got to do what's best for the business, not me, and if a Geordie Abramovich knocked on the door we'd have to do business.
"I'd gladly do whatever to secure him but I don't want to lead supporters up a cul-de-sac because there's no-one there.
"I will not walk out on the business. I've made mistakes but so has everyone in football. I am from Byker and I used to fight my way into school and fight my way out again.
"The biggest criticism is I've been too kind to managers with funds and too generous to players but we have the weather and we are competing with Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and we are 300 miles from London.
"We're on the verge of the Roman Empire, which is why they built the wall."
2007
Assisted by goalkeeping coach Adam Sadler, Terry McDermott took charge of our reserve side when they met their Everton counterparts at the Halton Stadium of the Widnes Vikings Rugby League side. And after a scoreless first half, Newcastle took the lead just after the hour mark when Shola Ameobi netted from the penalty spot.However, just when we looked like registering our first away league success of the season, the home side levelled in added time through teenage striker Jutkiewicz - Southampton born despite the name, but of Polish descent. NUFC.com match report -
05 Nov 2009 11:52
Thursday November 5th, 2009 last update 17:53 GMT
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04 Nov 2009 19:47
23:59 GMT
Half season tickets now on sale
@ a new low.... Derek Llambias interview with the BBC
Llambias has confirmed the renaming of SJP as the:
sportsdirect.com@St James' Park StadiumClassy eh? brought to you by the same ham-fisted gimps who asked bidders for the club to email them @ nufc... Llambias claims that this "branding" is designed to be an extension of the current Gallowgate End roof advert and will appear elsewhere round SJP as a "showcase" to prospective sponsors for the 2010/11 season. Presumably Ashley's company plug will remain in place if nobody is daft enough to buy the rights - while the club will doubtless hope that this 'dry run' will get fans used to the concept in the hope that they will be more accepting of the real thing. For anyone unable/unwilling to listen to the audio, we've transcribed the BBC interviewIn a nutshell - on the field: unspecified small amount available for squad strengthening but as likely to be loans as purchases; we will spend the renaming money (if we sell it) on the squad; Hughton as popular in the dressing room as he is the boardroom.In a nutshell - off the field: SJP to remain part of branding - renaming a misleading term; please stop shouting nasty things about us and support the team; you will appreciate us and our efforts one day, not same enjoyment now - preferred attending games with family (quite how that last statement squares with streaking across the SJP pitch is unclear....)No explicit mention of: Tribunals, Kevin Keegan, Dennis Wise, Keith Harris, Barry Moat, attempts to sell the club, JFK.
“We are looking at it now, at this moment we are looking at players he has given us the names of. If he wants a player, we ask for the name and the position and then we will try to sign them. At the moment, in our present circumstances, we would prefer that to be loan signings.
InternationalsAndy's Wembley date Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been named by coach Stuart Pearce in the England U21 squad for an upcoming European Championship Qualifier against Portugal The 20 year-old Tynesider has two goals from as many previous callups at this level and should get the chance to add to that tally at Wembley Stadium on Saturday week. Andy and England then decamp to Vilnius for a further qualifying game against Lithuania on November 17th. Carroll's Magpie colleague Geremi meanwhile is in the Cameroon squad for their vital World Cup Qualifier in Morocco on Saturday week. Fellow Magpie Brad Inman has been named in the Scotland U19 side for a friendly international against Germany in Paderborn on November 18th. Compo Painting giveaway
If you're after something original to hoy on your wall, canvas artworks in the style above are now available - hand-finished with your preferred name in acrylic paint. Be it Legend, Shearer or anyone else worthy of the famous number 9 shirt, these 16 inch square paintings retail at £54.99 (& £4.99 UK P&P) and can be ordered online
The artist has kindly donated a canvas to be painted with your choice of lettering and to be in with a chance of winning, the answer to this question:
Who composed the song #9 dream and released it on his album "Walls & Bridges" (featuring NUFC on the sleeve)?Sat Nov 14th @ NoonLegend
Giveaway
compo winnersWe had copies to give away to you lot and asked which London club were the target of John's poem about throwing celery about. Virtually all of you were able to recall (or check on Google) that it was Chelsea (one enterprising reader did provide a link to a story from 2003 about Berwick Rangers fans flinging the green stuff at visiting Stranraer fans....)Winners:Richard Hedgecock, Preston GrangeJonathan Kidd, Leeds If you weren't successful, "Verses United" is available securely online and NUFC club shops
(hamstring) isn't expected to be risked, after a new centre back pairing of However noises from SJP suggest that he is likely to be back in on Saturday, our last game before a 16 day break.
. Zurab Khizanishvili
1885 Alexander Higgins
Known as 'Sandy', Newcastle acquired the future Scottish international forward from his hometown club and he would go on to win Championship and FA Cup medals at SJP.
Returning to Kilmarnock after leaving United, Sandy came back to England and played for both Nottingham Forest and Norwich City - also serving as player-manager of local side Jarrow for a time.
After a stint coaching Swiss side Berne, he settled on Tyneside and opened a Grocers shop in Byker - also working as a publican in the city. He passed away in March 1939.A Dutch U21 international and captain, left winger Frans came to Tyneside from NEC Nijmegen but only arrived at SJP after a brief trial with Oldham Athletic.
Appearing in a pre-season home friendly against Leeds United while also on trial, a deal was done in time for Frans to made his debut in a 2-0 loss at Sheffield Wednesday.
The only goal of his time in toon then came in his fourth league outing - in a 2-1 home success over Luton Town.
By then though manager Bill McGarry had exited and Joe Harvey was in temporary charge, before handing over to the incoming new boss, Arthur Cox.
A knee injury didn't help Koenen's chances of remaining at SJP and following the emergence of Chris Waddle, he ended his first season in England by being granted a free transfer.
Returning to the Netherlands with Vitesse Arnhem via a spell in Belgium, he later played for and managed the GVVV in Veenendaal.
Frans also had spells in charge of amateur sides ARC, Bataven Germania and VV Rood Wit before returning to coach GVVV in 2008.
Left winger who marked his 18th birthday by scoring twice for United in a 6-2 win over New Hartley in the FA Youth Cup.
Within weeks he'd broken through to the first team, scoring twice at SJP in a reserve win over Bolton, returning there the following week for his senior debut in a 1-0 victory over Cambridge United.
In retrospect, Gary's chances at United took a nosedive when Arthur Cox took over in 1980 and a certain left winger named Chris Waddle came to prominence.
Gary joined Mansfield Town in a £25K transfer at the start of the 1981/82 season and later appeared for both York City & Halifax Town.
Moving into non-league with Blyth Spartans in 1987, he also played for Whitley Bay, North Shields, Guiseley, Gateshead, RTM Newcastle and Lemington Labour Club.
Stott (9), Gordon 2, Bradshaw, DickAhead thanks to an early Jimmy Stott free kick, United's Willie Thompson quickly levelled from close range. Liverpool then pulled ahead and both Thomas Bradshaw and Douglas Dick marked their home debuts by scoring their first goals.A crowd of 9,408 saw United thump Hull City 7-0 at SJP in a wartime game. Charlie Wayman, Charlie Woollett, Albert Stubbins and Jimmy Gordon (2) netted, with the other two goals coming courtesy of Arsenal's Eddie Carr, guesting for United.
After scoring a hat-trick at home to Blackpool the previous Saturday, George Robledo repeated the feat at Anfield - eclipsing the efforts of former SJP favourite Albert Stubbins.A Wednesday afternoon KO @ SJP saw 15,360 fans witness an FA XI beating their British Army counterparts 3-1. Mel Charles (brother of John) opened the scoring on 70 minutes for the Army - who were the nominal home side. FA captain Jackie Milburn then struck on 79 & 80 minutes, before Burnley's Bill Holden made it 3-1 to the FA a minute later. Future Magpie Stan Anderson also appeared for the FA.
United striker Ivor Allchurch appeared for Wales as they drew 1-1 with Scotland.
After scoring18 times in their previous four games, United's form in front of goal deserted them against the Canaries. Defender George Heslop played his final United game.That same day, United's reserves had no such problems, winning 3-2 at Blackpool thanks to goals from Len White (2) and Ken Hale.
Two ahead at half time, a strong response from the Foxes ultimately made this a good point for United. Jackie Sinclair scored for City and was in the United side by the time Leicester came to SJP in April 1968.An unforgettable place for Ian Mitchell to make his bow, on a bumpy pitch in the Hungarian town of Pecs. After levelling the tie on aggregate and holding on through extra time, the Magyars triumphed in a penalty shootout. Pecsi scored their last two and volunteers Frank Clark and Iam McFaul did likewise.
The second of three meetings with the Baggies in a fortnight saw Malcolm Macdonald return to the side after a five match injury absence.
Rovers youngster (and future Magpie) Martin Thomas made two decent stops to deny Colin Suggett, before Paul Randall sealed a home victory with his second of the game in the last minute.
The end of Alan Comfort's career, as the former Orient winger sustained a leg injury in a tackle in front of the visitors' dugout and never played again. To make matters worse, the incident took place yards away from where a group of O's fans were sat, having wisely avoided going to Ayresome Park to see their former hero.
After three defeats in a week (one in the League Cup), the Magpies returned to winning ways on an incident-filled night at St.Andrews. Tommy Wright was unable to continue for United after the break and in these pre-sub GK days, his place was taken by Kevin Brock. The midfielder somehow kept a clean sheet despite taking a kick in the head from David Speedie early on - continuing with regular doses of smelling salts to keep him awake. Former Chairman Stan Seymour was later confirmed to have passed away at the team hotel later that night, at the age of 76.
England boss Terry Venables had just taken his seat when Les Ferdinand threw himself at a Keith Gillespie cross to beat David James in the Gallowgate goal and put United ahead.Future Magpie Ian Rush levelled for the Reds but Steve Watson scored the winner after "calamity" James fumbled a Rob Lee effort.
UEFA Cup 2nd Round 2nd Leg (won 5-2 on agg) The Swiss levelled the tie when Jamarauli pumped over a cross that crept past Steve Harper, with South African striker Shaun Bartlett causing a nuisance.Having broken his Newcastle duck in the first leg, Croatian misfit Silvio Maric struck again to restore our lead from point-blank range.
Nobby Solano then provided the bullets for Duncan Ferguson and Gary Speed to fire and a place in the third round was assured.
Town boss George Burley may have moaned about the foul on Mark Venus that led to the winner from the penalty spot, but TV replays supported referee Alan Wiley's verdict - even if he failed to send off the offender, who looked to be the last man back.Geremi featured for Steve McClaren's mob and got two efforts on target that Shay Given did well to keep out. Ahead when Shola drove home at the second attempt after the ball bounced back off Gareth Southgate, referee Graham Barber then ruled out what would have been Shearer's 100th United goal for a dubious earlier infringement. The clincher came from Steve Caldwell, making his first senior start since March 2001 and his "fifth choice defender", as Bobby Robson admitted in the post-match press conference.To add to the hilarity, smoggie Frank Queudrue was then red-carded in the final seconds, playing his first game since returning from a ban... after being red-carded.
The prospect of live coverage on ITV2 saw the crowd dip by 3,000 from the previous home tie, against Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin.Those who did show up were rewarded with Shearer's 22nd European goal for the club (and 182nd in all competitions). Strike partner Bellamy then latched on to Laurent Robert's pass to settle the matter after half time.
The roller-coaster ride of supporting this club became ridiculous when the high of Palermo was followed swiftly by one of the lowest lows in the club's history, less than 48 hours later.
Losing at home to a side without a win or even an away goal all season to leave us second bottom of the Premiership was beyond belief. The false economy of taking a few hundred grand while risking the club's top flight status was a gamble that was never worth taking.
Pocketing TV money for this Saturday night game also backfired on the club, as post -match protests outside SJP for the first time included anti-Shepherd shouts - something which was ultimately to precipitate a blame- shifting exercise on to boss Glenn Roeder. And on the pitch, negative reaction from the stands was met with sarcastic applause from both Scott Parker and Stephen Carr - starting the downturn in the latter's fortunes that was to see him seek a return to the South East.
But after drawing level thanks to Andy Carroll's firm header from a Sebastien Bassong cross on 48 minutes, they then proceeded to waste opportunities of their own. -
04 Nov 2009 02:59
Wednesday November 4th, 2009 last update 10:38 GMT
Del bo
y - latest quotes Llambias utterances as reproduced by The Journal"The money that Mike put in last week (£20M) was to cover costs like wages and so on because we wanted to keep the core of a squad together which would have the best possible chance of being able to get us promoted this season.
“It has not been put aside for transfers. However, we have had a meeting with Chris last week and we have told him we will do whatever we can whenever he needs it.
“We are looking at it now, at this moment we are looking at players he has given us the names of.
“If he wants a player, we ask for the name and the position and then we will try to sign them. At the moment, in our present circumstances, we would prefer that to be loan signings.
"However, in January, when the transfer window opens, if Chris sees a player he wants to buy for a million quid or so we will go out and get him for the team.
"We are particularly interested in player under the age of 22 because we have always had an idea of building something for the future as well as the present. We are currently talking to two 16 year-olds from Ireland who we are going to sign for our Academy (one of whom is presumably Dundalk defender Nathan Murphy).
“But there will be money invested inthe team because the most important thing is getting us up – and if Chris feels the team is short in a particular area, we want to be able to do something about it for him.
“I know we are unpopular and I know a lot of fans don’t like us, but all we want to do is give the club the best possible chance to get back into the Premier League for next season.
“That is in everybody’s interests and we would urge supporters to get behind the team. There is a lot of negativity surrounding the club and there has been for a long time.
“But the most important thing is the team and helping that team get promoted. Promotion is by far and away the most important thing this season and we should all be focused on that goal. When we have achieved that and this team is back in the right division we will focus our energy on making sure we have a team which can keep us there.”
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No Messiah - but a sign
Derek Llambias quotes, Tuesday afternoon:"We are just basically looking to explore and maximise our revenues. We have a great opportunity at the moment because our sponsorships are coming to an end - a kit sponsor, shirt sponsor and then we have stadium rights sponsor.
"Our intention is to put a package together that would include, for instance for the stadium rights, a jumbo screen included in that sponsorship which is great for the fans as well.
"Our intention is to have whoever the sponsor is - say SportsDirect.com @ St James' Park. We are never going to lose St James' Park, it is always going to be @St James' Park.
"So at the moment the Gallowgate has already got SportsDirect.com. We would like to follow that through and take it for the rest of the season as a showcase to whoever is out there who would like to buy the package as SportsDirect.com @ St James' Park.
"Of course (we understand fan fears), we know the history, an incredible history, an incredible passion with the fans. There's an ownership to it, we understand St James' Park, the history is just wonderful.
"We are not trying to take that away, we are just trying to add something to the revenue status of our club."So, does that actually mean that SJP has already been renamed for the rest of the season after Ashley's firm or is in the process of being renamed?As we've said before, we fail to see which business would pay to be associated with this bunch, @ or no @? And as for this latest "update" from SJP, let's recall the club's own phrase from the recent Kevin Keegan tribunal judgment:"nothing more than an exercise in public relations." in response to various emails asking where the jumbo screen at the ground would be situated - we don't know.
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Tuesday saw Newcastle's reserve side compensate for a lack of league fixtures for a second successive week, by playing a behind closed doors fixture. Behind to a 34th Nathan Porritt shot at Boro's Hurworth training ground, the Magpies levelled just two minutes after the restart when beat Danny Coyne in the home goal with a close-range header. Coyne then thwarted Ryan Donaldson as United pressed forward in search of a winner. While LuaLua played the second game of his comeback from a groin injury, there was a new fitness worry for United though, Wesley Ngo Baheng having to be withdrawn with a hamstring pull. NUFC: Alnwick, Morris (Leadbitter 72), Grieve (J.Taylor 72), Tozer, Ferguson (Folan 72), Adjei, Donaldson, McLaughlin (McDermott 72), Danquah, Baheng (Inman 27), Kazenga LuaLua.
Championship:@ £15
Kazenga LuaLua (groin) played another comeback game in a behind-closed-door reserve friendly against the smoggies on Tuesday. was missing from the squad for the Sheffield United game for family reasons and his availability for Saturday is tbc.
Match report From £15. Public sale now.
4th November 1885 Sandy Higgins born, Kilmarnock, Scotland. (1905-19)
1958 Frans Koenen born, Waalwijk, Netherlands. (1980-81)
An
U21 international Left winger and captain, Frans came to Tyneside from NEC
Nijmegen but only arrived at SJP after a brief trial with Oldham.
His time in our first team was short, partly due a knee injury and also a
change in manager when Arthur Cox succeeded Bill McGarry.
He returned to the Netherlands with Vitesse Arnhem via a spell in Belgium and
later played for and managed GVVV in Veenendael (whom United faced on their
Dutch tour in 2002).
Frans
has also had spells in charge of Dutch amateur sides ARC and Bataven Germania and
then VV Rood Wit.
1960 Gary Nicholson born, Hexham. (1977-81)This left winger was another player who failed to take the eye of new United boss Arthur Cox - with the emerging Chris Waddle another factor. He moved on to play for Mansfield, York, Halifax and then into the non-league scene with Blyth, Whitley Bay, North Shields, Guiseley, Gateshead, RTM Newcastle (now Blue Star) and Lemington Labour Club.
1893 Liverpool (a) 1-5 Thompson Stott, Gordon 2, Bradshaw, Dick 8,000
1899 Aston Villa (a) Ghee Devey, Wheldon20,000
1905 Preston North End (h) Howie 28,000
1911 Bury (h) 3-2 Hibbert, Higgins 2 Kay 214,000
1922 Sunderland (h) 2-1 Aitken(35), McDonald(76) Buchan(57) 60,000
1933 Sheffield United (h) Allen, Dennison, Lang Oswald 15,107
1944 A crowd of 9,408 turned up to watch United thump Hull City 7-0 in a wartime game. Scorers were: Wayman, Woollett, Stubbins, Carr(2) and Gordon(2) 
1950 Liverpool (a) 4-2 (2-1)G.Robledo 3, TaylorLiddell(31pen), Payne(65) 48,810 1953 An Army XI took on an FA XI at St.James' Park. 
1959 United striker Ivor Allchurch played for Wales as they drew 1-1 with Scotland.
1961 Norwich City (h) 0-0 25,895 1967 Leicester City (a) 2-2 Division One Bennett, T.Robson Sinclair, Stringfellow18,001 
1970
Pecsi Dozsa (Hungary) (a)
0-2aet
0-2 (lost 2-5 on penalties,
2-2 on aggregate)
Fairs Cup 2nd
Round
2nd Leg og(Moncur),
Mate(pen)25,000 An unforgettable place for Ian Mitchell
to make his bow, on a bumpy pitch in the
Hungarian town of Pecs. After levelling the
tie on aggregate and holding on through
extra time, the Hungarians triumphed in a
penalty shootout.
United missed all three of
theirs (Robson, Mitchell, Gibb) while McFaul
was helpless to stop any of the three he
faced.
And as the stunned United team reached
the sanctuary of the dressing room, they
were forced to send out two more penalty
takers, Fairs Cup rules demanding all ten
penalties be taken.
Dozsa scored their last
two and Clark and McFaul did likewise.
1972
West Bromwich Albion (a)
3-2
Tudor 2, Smith Suggett, Gould
14,379
1978
Bristol Rovers (a)
0-2
Randall 210,582
1989
Middlesbrough (h)
2-2
McGhee, O'Brien Proctor, Brennan
23,382 The end of Alan Comfort's career, as the
former Orient winger sustained a leg injury
in a tackle in front of the 'Boro dugout and
never played again. To make matters worse,
the incident took place yards away from
where a group of Orient supporters were sat,
having wisely avoided going to Ayresome Park
to see their former hero.
1992
Birmingham City (a)
3-2
(3-2)Peacock(7), Scott(31), og(Matthewson)(38)Speedie(9), Potter(33)
14,376 All the goals came in the first half of
this match, Peacock's being quickly
equalised by David Speedie, Scott's by
Graeme Potter, then Trevor Matthewson
putting past his own keeper to give United
the lead again. Newcastle 'keeper Wright went off injured at half time and Kevin Brock took over and held firm, despite being semi-conscious and unsure of where he was after a kick in the head from Speedie. Stan Seymour Jr died following the match in a local hotel.
1995
Liverpool (h)
2-1
Ferdinand(3), Watson(89)Rush(11)
36,547 Ian Rush netted for the Reds but Steve
Watson scored the winner courtesy of a last
minute fumble from David James in the
visitor's goal.
1999 FC Zurich (h) 3-1 (1-1) UEFA Cup 2nd Round 2nd Leg Maric(33), Ferguson(58), Speed(61)Jamarauli(17) 34,502NUFC.com match report 2000 Ipswich (h) 2-1 (1-1) Premiership Shearer(22,67pen)Stewart(13) 50,922NUFC.com match report 
2002
Middlesbrough (h)
Premiership
Ameobi(20), S.Caldwell(87)
51,558Both goalscorers were on target for
Newcastle in a proper North-East derby some
three years later, only that time Caldwell
was wearing red & white.
2004
Dinamo Tbilisi
2-0 (1-0)
UEFA Cup Group Game 2
Shearer(38), Bellamy(56)
27,218
2006
Sheffield United (h) Webber(68)
50,188The roller-coaster ride of supporting
Newcastle United became ridiculous when the high of Palermo was followed
swiftly by one of the lowest lows in the club's history, less than 48
hours later.Losing at home to a side that hadn't won all season and hadn't even scored a goal, to leave us second bottom of the Premiership was beyond belief. And we were only the width of a post away from being bottom.
The decision to pocket the TV money for this game, rather than put the fixture back to Sunday, was diabolical. The false economy of taking a few hundred grand while risking the club's top flight status was a gamble that was never worth taking.
2008Richard Money's Reserve side extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to four games at SJP, but only had themselves to blame for failing to collect all three points. United had gone behind to a lively Tigers side who wasted numerous chances before former Bolton player Stelios tapped in from close range on 32 minutes. But after hauling themselves back level, thanks to Andy Carroll's firm header from a Bassong cross on 48 minutes, they then proceeded to waste opportunities of their own.
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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.
NUFC.com match report
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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Sheffield United (a) SOLD OUT
Over 11,000 people have so far put their name to the protesting against plans to sell off the naming rights to SJP. The petition is hosted by the Newcastle United Supporters Trust (NUST) but anyone opposed to the plan is welcome to add their name - not just NUST members. (shop on St.Andrews Street are also collecting signatures from disgruntled fans on their own anti-naming petition). Media reports claiming that current kit supplier Adidas were among the front runners in the naming rights "race" have now been rubbished by an official Adidas press statement:"Following media speculation regarding Newcastle United and the naming rights for St, James' Park, Adidas can confirm that it has not been offered the naming rights to the stadium and would not wish to take the rights if they were offered. "Adidas remains committed to our long-term on-pitch partnership with the club." It's understood that a rival manufacturer is well-placed to acquire the kit rights from next season, which would be at odds with any "Adidas Arena" type branding. , the Deputy Leader of ouncil provided thefollowing response
to the scheme:synonymous with Newcastle United Football Club, has been for over 100 years, and absolutely must stay.Newcastle United Football Company Ltd by the City Council for a term of 99 years beginning on 16th July 1998. Such long leases effectively mean There is no covenant in the lease prohibiting a change of name of the stadium or ground. The tenant can't erect new buildings without priornfortunately the Council could not prevent a change of name of the ground. I imagine what is Please also note that St James Park is a Town Moor "Intake" (that is, part of the Town Moor) and Nexus responded to our query as to whether they would auction off naming rights to the Metro station, issuing the following statement:The Magpies are back in Championship action this evening when they face Kevin Blackwell's Blades in a kick-off that's Newcastle will be backed by a sold-out away allocation of 2,850 supporters at Bramall Lane.
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The former Hatter had been linked with various lower league jobs since arriving at United in 2008 and his departure sees existing Academy Director Joe Joyce return to a more hands-on role, having kept a low profile while Money and Dennis Wise were in post. Previous to his time on Tyneside, Money had been the manager of both Scunthorpe United and Walsall - in addition to coaching roles in Sweden and Australia.
SOLD OUT.
2nd November 1888 Archie Duncan born, Dumbarton. (1908-13)
1919
Death of Bobby Templeton, 40.(1903-04)A victim of the nationwide influenza epidemic.
1965 Neil Raymond McDonald born, Willington Quay. (1982-88)
Right back/midfielder who made his name at Wallsend Boys Club but signed for Carlisle as a 14 year-old with Newcastle supposedly having dithered over concluding a deal. Bob Moncur was his first boss at Brunton Park, but following his departure for Hearts and replacement by Bob Stokoe, the young McDonald felt his chances of advancement from the youth team were much reduced. An approach from Newcastle at that point saw the 16 year-old return across the A69 after a tribunal agreed a £50K compensation. A first team debut for United quicky followed, at home to Barnsley in September 1982 and McDonald become a regular choice, also being recognised by England U21s. A £525K move to Everton came in 1988, with his competitive debut for the Toffees coming in a 4-0 home win over Newcastle. Further moves later took him on to Oldham, Bolton and Preston - although injury blighted his career after leaving Boundary Park. A move into coaching came at Deepdale as his playing career wound down in 1998. Two year on and he returned to Bolton under Sam Allardyce, later becoming reserve team boss. After five years on the staff at the Reebok, McDonald made a switch to Crystal Palace in 2005 as Iain Dowie's number two - having met his new gaffer when the pair were on the UEFA Pro Licence course in 2004.
His next role was as boss of Carlisle, but his sacking after the first game of his second season remains an unexplained decision. A short stint as manager of Östersunds FK in Sweden then saw him successfully steer the side clear of relegation, returning to England to become assistant to former Magpie colleague Peter Jackson at Lincoln City. Within four months though McDonald had been tempted away from Sincil Bank to become first team coach at Leeds United.He's now teamed back up with Allardyce at Ewood Park as part of the Blackburn Rovers backroom staff.
1989 Paul Farman born, North Shields.(2007)
Goalkeeper who joined United on a short -term basis in late 2007, playing four games for the U18s during an injury crisis. After trials with MK Dons, Boston United and Gateshead, Paul signed for Blyth Spartans and broke into the first team during their FA Cup run in 2008, making his debut at Buxton. Moving on to Gateshead in the summer of 2009, he marked his first league outing for the Tynesiders with a clean sheet against Rushden and Diamonds.
1895 Middlesbrough (h) FA Cup Qualifier Wardrope, McKay, Unknown ScorerUnknown Scorer 6,000 1901 Bolton Wanderers (a) 1-3 (0-2)A.GardnerWilliams 2, L.Bell 11,951
1907 Preston North End (a) 0-2 Derbyshire(pen), Smith
1912 Sheffield Wednesday (h)Higgins 25,000
1929 Everton (a) 2-5 (1-2)Gallacher 2 Martin 2, Critchley, Dean, White31,543
1935 West Ham United (h)Ware(1-2), J.Smith(2-2), Bott(84)Mangall(,55), Ruffell() 23,000
1940 Chesterfield (a) 1-5 (1-5) Graham 1,000
1946
West Ham United (a)
Division Two Bentley, Shackleton
32,000After failing to find the net in his previous two
outings, Len Shackleton scored to make it eight goals
in five starts since moving to SJP from Bradford PA.
1957
Leicester City (a)
1-2 Batty Gardiner, Russell31,884A 25 yard free kick conversion proved to be the only
senior goal of Ron Batty's decade in a black and white
shirt.
1960
SJP hosted its first U23 international, 15,000 fans seeing England draw 1-1 with
their Italian counterparts.
Nicole of Juventus gave the visitors a sixth minute lead, but Hibernian's Joe
Baker levelled within ten minutes.England: Macedo (Fulham), Angus (Burnley), McNeil ('Boro),
Mullery (Fulham), Labone (Everton), Moore (West Ham), Connelly (Burnley), Dobing
(Blackburn), Baker (Hibs), Fantham (Sheff Wed), Charlton (Man United).
1963 Norwich City (a)
1-3 (1-2)McGarry Bryceland 2, Allcock17,660A fourth successive league defeat saw United drop to
16th position, with injury preventing former Canary Ollie
Burton from making a first return to Carrow Road since his
SJP move the previous summer.
1968
Leicester City (h) 0-0 20,374Terrible weather conditions saw the SJP crowd reduced from 35,000 in the
previous home game - and those that did brave the elements had little to
entertain them, with Peter Shilton in the Foxes goal equal to anything we
created.1968 no such problems for the reserve side, who scored three times
without reply en route to winning their fourth consecutive game.
Alan Duffy, Gordon Hindson and an OG netted in an emphatic 3-0 win at Blackpool. 
1974 Luton Town (h) 1-0 Tudor (76)
30,141Supermac almost netted against his former side in the opening seconds of the
game, but was denied by the bar.
His striking partner John Tudor did better in the second half, netting from
close range in front of the Gallowgate End.
1977
Bastia (h)
1-3 (1-2)
UEFA Cup 2nd Round
2nd Leg Gowling De Zerbi, Rep 2
34,560 A memorable performance from Dutch international
striker Johnny Rep ended hopes of European progress.1982 A United reserve XI travelled to Gretna's Raydale Park to officially open their new floodlights. United won 2-1.
1985
Watford (h)GascoigneWest
20,640 Referee Trelford Mills returned to a chorus of boo's
from the Gallowgate faithful, and as usual controversy
followed close behind.
Wearsider Colin West opened the scoring and then Mills
gave United a dubious penalty that Beardsley pushed wide.
Gazza then hit a curling shot past Tony Coton in the
Watford goal with three minutes left.
George Reilly headed home in the last minute but Mills
ruled he had pushed his way to the ball and the goal
didn't stand. Cue the final whistle and another round of
booing for the man in black.1988 Former United favourite Bobby Moncur was confirmed as boss of Hartlepool, having been caretaker manager.
1991 Swindon Town (a)
1-2 (0-1)Peacock Calderwood, White
10,731 This defeat at the County Ground marked a debut for
Alan Thompson, as substitute.
Once future Magpies coach Colin Calderwood had netted the result was never in doubt, and
Gavin Peacock
hit an undeserved consolation in the last minute,
immediately after Town had gone two up.
Heavy-handed policing broke up a conga on the away terrace
as the travelling contingent organised their own entertainment
to compensate for the lack of any from the players.1998 In an address to the Oxford Union, Newcastle's
John Barnes spoke about his hope to become a top-class
manager following his imminent retirement as a player.
However, he made no reference to becoming a fifth-rate TV
anchorman.... 2003 Another entry for the Sir Bobby Robson quotes
book: in the aftermath of a home game Aston Villa the
previous day, the then -Newcastle boss commented:"We've just lost a match we should have just won, but there's nothing wrong with our football, nothing wrong with our enthusiasm, nothing wrong with our commitment, we're just missing chances."The final score? 1-1.
2006
Palermo (a)
UEFA Cup Group Stage
Game 2Luque(37)
16,904In the midst of a shocking season the biggest shock of
all came in Sicily when an under strength United beat the
Serie A joint leaders on their own ground.Albert Luque scored the goal, but our hero was undoubtedly 18-year old debutant keeper Tim Krul, who made a number of outstanding saves to keep a memorable clean sheet.
Although the Italians missed a few decent chances, it was a remarkable result and another makeshift defence shut out the free-scoring home side to make qualification from the group stages a near certainty.
The goal was a memorable header for our Spanish flop but in truth, the quality of the cross from Milner was such that even Luque couldn't miss.
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23:20 GMT
Half season tickets on sale Thu 04.11
Charity Auction Bobby shirts raise £31K Ebay auctioning of 17 commemorative Newcastle United shirts worn during the 4-0 win at Ipswich Townended on Sunday evening, raising a total of £31,187
That entire amount will be donated to the and will climb still further, when Steven Taylor's shirt from the game is auctioned off separately by the club at a later date. Hat-trick scorer saw his go for over £5K, while the successful bidder for Zurab Khizanishvili's clobber ended up with change from £800Winning bids:£5400 Kevin Nolan£3130 Alan Smith£2800£2250 Andy Carroll£2200£2106 Nicky Butt£2100 Ryan Taylor£1420 Jose Enrique£1311 Fabricio Coloccini£1270 Haris Vuckic£1251 Wesley Ngo Baheng£1230 Tim Krul£1120 Ben Tozer£1021£951 Peter Lovenkrands£830 Marlon Harewood£797 Zurab Khizanishvili
Sheffield United (a)
The Magpies are back in Championship action on Monday night when they face Kevin Blackwell's Blades at Bramall Lane, in a 7.45pm kickoff that's A convincing 5-0 home victory over Watford on Saturday saw West Bromwich Albion depose the Magpies in top spot, while Cardiff City's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Sunday moved them ahead of us into second place:
Newcastle United 27 15 Nottingham Forest 15 24 Sat 31.10.2009: Cardiff City
Hopes remain high that Fabricio Coloccini (groin) and/or Steven Taylor (hamstring) will return at the heart of the defence, with Tamas Kadar on standby. Zurab Khizanishvili serves the first of a three game ban, but Danny Simpson (ankle) should resume at right back. Alan Smith is available again after serving his suspension, leaving Chris Hughton with the issue of who to leave out of his midfield, having brought Nicky Butt back last week. Shola Ameobi (ankle), Joey Barton (foot) and youngster Haris Vuckic (foot) remain on the longer-term casualty list, while Kazenga LuaLua (groin) made his comeback in a behind-closed-door reserve friendly in midweek.Kevin NolanA quartet of Blades players are currently sidelined with knee ailments: Nick Montgomery, Gary Naysmith, Derek Geary and Andrew Davies. Also missing are Andy Taylor (thigh), Jamie Ward (wrist), Paddy Kenny (suspended) and Lee Williamson (back). Richard Cresswell (rib) faces a late fittness test.
The home side go into this game on the back of a 4-3 home defeat by Cardiff City, which extended their winless run to six games. Much-travelled Senegal striker Henri Camera made his debut in that game, on loan from Wigan, while veteran goalkeeper Ian Bennett was between the posts - days after his 38th birthday. Worksop-born Bennett began his career at SJP but left in in 1991 without having broken into the United first team. Former Newcastle midfielder Gary Speed is on the staff at Sheffield United and although officially listed as player- coach hasn't appeared in action since November 2008. A back problem required surgery and although he recently confirmed his plans compete in the London Marathon to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, his playing career finally looks over at the age of 40. Kevin Friend (Leicestershire). Took charge of his first Premier League fixture last month and is
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Ahead of Monday night's visit to Bramall Lane, Newcastle's Alan Smith spoke to The Times
“I know I'll never be able to get back to as good as I was in terms of that two to five per cent that takes you to the very top - international level, Champions League level.
“My injury will restrict me from competing at the very highest level. As soon as I did my injury I knew that. I spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson about it and we both knew that it would be difficult to play at that standard, week in week out.
“I am an honest person, I know that I'm not as good as I was, simple as that. There is certain stuff that I'm restricted with when I'm playing, like movement - I don’t play as freely as I used to. But I can still make tackles and I'm lucky to still be playing. I am happy just to play. I love playing in this position and I think I could still do it in the Premier League.
“But for the real pinnacle of international and Champions League football, then that two per cent is massive. It wasn't hard to come to terms with. I take everything as I go. I've never stopped trying to get back to that level. But I know deep down that it would be very difficult for me.
“Having said that, I have enjoyed this season as much as any in my career. It's been a breath of fresh air, I love the challenge in this division. At the end of the season, we want to lift that Championship trophy, that would be a massive achievement. If we do that I will be a happy man.
“I've missed so many games, but I can catch up this season, if we have a decent cup run as well. When you've been through something where you realise you might never play ever again, every game is a bonus. Playing at Anfield that day could have been my last game. So I enjoy every day.
“The hardest thing at the start of the season was knowing which players wanted to stay. We came back in the summer and no-one knew what was going on in terms of would players be sold.
"Certain players were making it clear they wanted to leave but the club said no-one was going to be sold. That was the most difficult time. We went to Leyton Orient and it was a disaster. But I think what came out of it was that everything came to a head.
“It was clear that five or six of the players wanted to leave which was fair enough. We had a meeting when we came back from the game - just us players. We said ‘whoever wants to leave they can leave and we'll help them to go. Whoever want to stay then commit yourself to stay’. That was a massive turning point. In a way, getting that bad result was the best thing that could have happened. It was screaming out what needed to happen.
“The lads who wanted to leave, left and the rest of us stayed. It wasn't just me who called the meeting, it was decided amongst us because it was that obvious to see what needed to be done. it was just a case of ‘lets do it’, a team thing. It was one of the strangest things ever. We were managing ourselves. Fair play to them, a few lads stood up and said 'I want to go' for whatever reason, to play Premier League football and the like. You can't hold people back.
“Chris knew that we were having that meeting and he stood back and let us sort things out. There was never a chance that I would be one of the ones asking to go. I needed to play regular football. That's what I've missed for the last three seasons. You just want to play. I was 29 on Wednesday so I can't afford to miss any more games. I never feel any twinge of regret when I see the likes of Damien Duff playing in the Premier. I wanted to stay.
“The Championship is more muck and nettles. It's Tuesday, Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday. You go to grounds where as a kid I used to watch football. The Premier League is this massive, world-wide thing, it's unbelievable, But this division has something special as well. We are seeing how difficult it is. We're going to places where everyone in the world expects you to win and sometimes you get beat. That's the beauty of it.
“In a way we are the Man United of this division, in that everyone wants to beat us. The Newcastle fans travel with us in unbelievable numbers - we had 5,500 at Nottingham Forest, which is incredible. Everywhere we go it seems like a special occasion, a big game.
“It is difficult every week when the other team runs that little bit further, tries that bit harder. It's going to be a long road but it will be good fun. This season has been very enjoyable. The camaraderie is great. Last year there was a big divide between players, fans and football club. This season you can see a togetherness.
“There is the old cliché that they (the fans) pay their money so they can say what they want and I believe that. It is up to them if they chant this or that about the board. They support us so you can't say they're fickle. To get 44,000 against Doncaster Rovers was incredible, the highest attendance in the country.
“That tells you how passionate they are. They've helped us so much this season by getting behind us. I think they've enjoyed it as much as we have. There will be ups and downs. If you go Scunthorpe United, take 3,500 and get beaten you don't deserve a good reception. As a fan you want a team* you can be proud of every week, win, lose or draw.”*call us greedy, but club would be nice - one day.Inman's the man After a fixture-free weekend, Newcastle's U18s returned to league action on Saturday afternoon, as they successfully extended their unbeaten run to six games. After a quiet start, a long, hanging ball from United's Shane Ferguson in the seventh minute was knocked down and Sam Adjei mis-hit a volley that was saved by Cuff. Four minutes later Phil Airey beat a man on the edge of the area but his shot was blocked by a great recovering challenge before Airey flashed a 25-yard drive just wide. At the other end, United 'keeper Jak Alnwick was equal to a long distance effort and then Adjei's back post header from a Michael McCrudden cross was well saved. The visitors went ahead on 28 minutes, when a free-kick from the left was swung across the box by James Cottingham and beat Alnwick in at the far post.It took just minutes for Newcastle to reply however, when Adjei was fouled and McCrudden's free-kick was flicked into the far corner by to level. And four minutes before the break, Brad Inman registered his fourth goal of the campaign with a fine 25-yard shot flew past the 'keeper's right hand to give Newcastle the lead at half-time. The young Magpies continued to dominate after the break and Phil Airey came close to increasing their lead just after the hour mark after Conor Newton nodded on a goal kick. After 71 minutes Inman robbed Wednesday's centre back and played it to Ferguson who found Adjei but his tame header was easily saved. Airey then played a fine one-two with Inman on the edge of the area but the 'keeper came off his line to block a volley with his legs. Airey was lucky only to be booked for a high two-footed challenge and both sides had late chances to score but Alnwick saved well and Airey only just failed to get on the end of a Spear cross at the other end.
The is welcome to add their name to - not just NUST members By Sunday evening, over 11,300 people had put their name to that petition. shop on St.Andrews Street are also collecting signatures from disgruntled fans on their own anti-naming petition. Updates on planned protests at the Peterborough United home game on Saturday will appear here. PPS: One of our readers asked whether Nexus would auction off naming rights to the St.James Metro station. They responded on Friday as follows:Nexus can today confirm we would not seek to change the name of St James Metro station, regardless of any plans by Newcastle Utd to rename St James Park football ground.Meanwhile, David Faulkner, the Deputy Leader of Newcastle City Councilprovided thefollowing response:Whilst we understand the need to maximise sponsorship income, somethings are more important than money. The name St James' Park issynonymous with Newcastle United Football Club, has been for over 100years, and absolutely must stay. On the legal/property aspects, the lease of St James Park was granted toNewcastle United Football Company Ltd by the City Council for a term of99 years beginning on 16th July 1998. Such long leases effectively meanthat the balance of power rests with the tenant not the landlord. There is no covenant in the lease prohibiting a change of name of thestadium or ground. The tenant can't erect new buildings without priorlandlord's consent but there is no prohibition on change of signage. Therefore, as ground landlord our view is thatunfortunately the Councilcould not prevent a change of name of the ground. I imagine what ishappening now was never thought of at the time the lease was agreed. Please also note that St James Park is a Town Moor "Intake" (that is,part of the Town Moor) andtherefore all the ground rent is received bythe Freemen not the Council. There was another win bonus for the Magpies reserve 'keeper on Saturday, as Norwich City recorded a 3-1 away win at Stockport County - a club where Fraser spent part of last season on loan. Among the home side on Saturday was a former Magpie colleague of Forster - defender Paul Huntington, who is currently on loan at Edgeley Park from Leeds United.
Paulton Rovers (a) on Saturday (FA Cup First Round tie, live on ITV1 @ 12.45pm) The reserve winger continued his comeback from injury in the colours of Hereford United on Saturday, as the Bulls beat Darlington 2-1 at home. Sutton United (h) on Saturday (FA Cup First Round tie) Our superstar was allowed a massive 11 minutes on the field for Racing Santander on Sunday, as they were beaten 1-0 at Real Mallorca. Athletic Bilbao (h) on Sunday. Confirmation came on Friday that Newcastle United Academy manager had exited from his post in order to become the new boss. The former Hatter had been linked with various lower league jobs since arriving at United in 2008 and his departure leaves Chris Hughton with an additional recruitment headache as he looks to bolster his staff. Previous to his time on Tyneisde, Money had been the manager of both Scunthorpe United and Walsall - in addition to coaching roles in Sweden and Australia.
His Town tenure didn't get off to a great start however, losing 2-0 at Kenilworth Road to Rushden & Diamonds, a defeat that left Luton fifth in the Blue Square Premier. Money is the third successive Hatters boss to have had Magpies connections, following on from former playing duo Mick HarfordAlan Neilson.The latter continued in his caretaker managerial role on Saturday and is tipped to remain as Money's assistant. Bees spoil Sunday plan This coming weekend sees local non-leaguers face league opposition in the , with the visit of to the International Stadium. That tie is now confirmed as a 3pm kickoff on Saturday, November 7th - which unfortunately clashes with the visit of Peterborough United to SJP in the Championship. It had been hoped that Gateshead would play on Sunday, but the Bees have now exercised their right to stage it on Saturday - Northumbria Police having raised no objection.
Ahead of our home fixture next Saturday, opponents
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Public sale now, £26 adults, £16 OAPs /16-U18s/Students, £12 U16s.@ Bootham Crescent Crescent, York, 7pm. Note new date/ venue.ST holders by Sun 08.11.2009, Members sale from Mon 09.11.2009. Public sale from Fri 20.11.2009. £25 adults, £13 Over 60s, U16s/full time Students. ST holders by Sun 08.11.2009, Members sale from Mon 09.11.2009. Public sale Tue 24.11.2009. £19 adults, £11 Over 60s & U18s, £5 accompanied U12s
Dodgin took charge of non-league Yeovil Town in the summer of 1957, but left before the season started, after being poached by Barrow (at the time a Football League side). His final club was Oldham Athletic, where he took charge between 1958 and 1960. Norman passed away in 2000.
Left winger who arrived from Raith Rovers as an understudy to Bobby Mitchell, making his debut in a 1-0 home victory over Derby County in November 1952. A lack of first team opportunities however saw him join Stirling Albion and he also played for Fraserburgh. George died in 1995.
The Dashing Dane was signed from Scottish side Greenock Morton, which allowed United to get round the ban on signing overseas players who hadn't lived in the UK and planned to remain there (marrying a Scottish lass also helped his cause).
The midfielder known as "Benny" netted against Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke City but it was his Fairs Cup Final goal in Budapest that placed him in United folklore. After that success, Benny remained in toon and appeared in our European campaigns in the following two seasons before joining Blackburn Rovers. 2009 saw him return to Tyneside for the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Fairs Cup triumph, making the journey by sea due to an aversion to flying.
Signed by Bobby Robson from Wimbledon for £7m, Cort had debuted for Wombles at SJP in 1997 - scoring within two minutes of kickoff. That breakthrough came after he'd been farmed out on loan to Lincoln City, returning to score goals for the Dons and secure an England U21 place. To general relief, Cort made a £2m switch to Wolves in January 2004, but Robson reacted with fury when press reports called the striker a waste of money:"I wish him well. I bought Carl Cort, I'll stand up for my judgment on Carl Cort, and I hope Carl Cort, if he goes, I hope he does really well.
"When we bought him, we thought 'what a player we've got here'. We were delighted with him, and then sadly, he's just had a terrible time."
Carl was transformed into a Molineux goal hero, at one time netting 30 times in 70 appearances for his new club Wolves.
That stay was again blighted by hamstring injuries though and he left within months, belatedly reappearing on trial at Norwich City in the final weeks of 2008. A short-term deal with the Canaries saw him net once in a dozen outings, before leaving Carrow Road in the close season. Appearing on trial in pre-season at Peter Taylor's Wycombe Wanderers, Cort then signed a permanent deal with Brentford.
Debut for George Brander on his 23rd birthday, in place of the injured Bobby Mitchell.
Only 'keeper Jimmy Rimmer saved the Gunners from a heavier defeat. Arthur Cox's side bounced back from a 0-6 savaging at Chelsea in their previous game, as rookie trio of Chris Withe, Chris Waddle and Bruce Halliday were left out. There was a winning debut for left back Peter Johnson, who played what his probably his best game for the club. All remembered
Former and future Magpie midfielders were in the visiting lineup, in the shape of John Trewick and Kevin Brock. Newcastle's Andy Thomas completed the Manor Ground connection as Peter Jackson helped keep a clean sheet on his home debut.
A resounding midweek victory against a Baggies side, for whom a certain Sam Allardyce made the only (substitute) appearance of his brief time on the books at the Hawthorns.
Scandalously, the peaceful post-match pitch invasion by home fans was reported as a riot involving Toon fans by - total lies. Barnes(pen,4) Tomasson(45), Beresford(90)Jon Dahl Tomasson finally got off the mark as he made his 12th start for United, but few inside SJP were aware of that until half time PA confirmation.The Danish youngster was leading the attack in the absence of Alan Shearer, Tino Asprilla, Ian Rush and Keith Gillespie.That decision appeared to have come from within the dressing room and looked to be harsh on Tomasson's Toon colleague Des Hamilton, whose effort was goalbound.John Beresford missed a great late chance to level before blasting home to make it 3-3 in the final seconds. And there was still time for Emile Heskey to be dismissed by referee Gary Willard after clashing with Philippe Albert.
Young central defender Steve Caldwell made his home debut after Aaron Hughes pulled out through illness.And after being involved in all three of the Bantams' goals, the Scottish U21 international popped up to whack home a centre from Daniel Cordone to put United into the last sixteen.
The highlight of this game for many was the 70th minute dismissal of Gavin McCann, to the accompaniment of 50,000 voices signing "sad mackem basket"....or something similar.
Peter Ramage finally ended our reserve goal famine after 443minutes, when heading home against Leeds at Kingston Park. Substitute Marc Walton then sealed a first victory in six games - despite strong Leeds protests that the ball hadn't crossed the line. Midfielder Michael McCrudden's fifth goal of the season made it four successive wins for the U18s, as they beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 to maintain their position as league leaders.
Wednesday
25th November sees Alan Shearer taking part in a special charity event,
at The Lancastrian Suite in Dunston."Black and White reunion - The Centre Forwards" will also
feature other former United forwards, including Malcolm Macdonald
John Gibson will MC.
The NSPCCChildline will both benefit from the night and
tickets are £30, including a two course meal and entertainment.
There are also some VIP tickets @ £50 for an earlier reception in the
Northumbrian Suite.
Anyone booking who mentions gets a 10% discount - reservations
via 07950 608334 or email 
1949 Bolton Wanderers
(a) 2-2
Division One Milburn, Taylor Howe, Lofthouse35,000Illness deprived United of both Joe Harvey and Frank
Brennan, but an unfit Jackie Milburn rallied himself to
play at Burnden Park and hit his eleventh goal of the
season.1949 former Magpies on the goal trail today
included Charlie Wayman, who hit a hat trick in
Southampton's 5-0 home victory over Hull City.
Geordie Stobbart meanwhile went one better, netting four
times in just 10 minutes for Luton Town in a 5-2 win
against Blackburn Rovers.
1955 Blackpool (h)
1-2 (0-0)
Division OneMilburn Brown, Mudie
54,692The Seasiders won again on Tyneside - their third
league success in just five seasons.
1956 Hearts (a)
0-0 (0-0)
Friendly 18,000A weeknight meeting staged under the floodlights of Easter
Road - home of city rivals Hibs. Illumination wasn't installed at
Tynecastle until 
1960 Chelsea (a)
2-4 (1-2)White 2 Brabrook, Tindall 330,489 Debut at centre half for Bill Thompson. Legend has it
that after the match United directors made Jimmy Greaves a
substantial offer to come to SJP but he
preferred to try his luck in Italy.
1966 Manchester City
(a)
1-1
Division One Robson(pen) Young26,137Former Magpie George Heslop punched away a goalbound shot from Albert
Bennett, Pop Robson netting the resultant penalty to earn United a point.Recent signing Wyn Davies came close to grabbing a winner for United,
hitting the crossbar with a header. And there was a rare start for winger Geoff
Allen, playing his first game in the top flight.
1977 Bristol City (h)
1-1 (0-0)Martin Gilles
23,321 Dickie Dinnis handed a debut to Nigel Walker, while
fellow midfielder Dennis Martin scored his second and
final goal for United, heading home at the Leazes End.
1983
Fulham (h)
3-2 Keegan(23), Mills(88), Wharton(90)Wilson(12,60)
31,660Malcolm Macdonald's Cottagers side were looking
for a third successive victory at SJP, but one of the most entertaining games of
the promotion season though ended in a home win.
That hardly looked likely with just three minutes to play, but substitute David
Mills drove home at the Leazes End to level the scores, before Kenny Wharton
forced the ball over the line in added time, amid great celebrations.
1988 Queens Park
Rangers (a)
0-3 (0-2)Maddix, Allen, Falco11,013A second successive reverse for caretaker manager
Colin Suggett - and he couldn't even blame the infamous
plastic pitch at Loftus Road, which had been ripped up the
previous April.
Future Mags Kevin Brock, Wayne Fereday and Gavin
Maguire all appeared for the home side, who were managed
by Jim Smith. Within a month he'd be installed as
Newcastle boss 
1994
Queens Park Rangers (h) 2-1 (2-0)Kitson(20), Beardsley(42) Dichio(60)
34,278After the midweek UEFA Cup exit in Bilbao,
United enjoyed home comforts at SJP, thanks to goals from a new-look front
pairing.
Peter Beardsley's exquisite bicycle kick put the Magpies ahead, before he jumped
over Paul Kitson's shot - as the recent arrival struck his first league goal for the
club.
Rangers looked a better prospect in the second half when Gerry Francis
introduced Danny Dichio to the attack, alongside Les Ferdinand.
1997
PSV Eindhoven (Holland) (h)
0-2
Champions League Nilis(32), De Bilde(90)35,214 Belgian forwards Luc Nilis & Gilles De
Bilde netted on a night when injury saw Toon boss
Kenny Dalglish unable to name an orthodox striker in his
starting XI.
Forward duties were shared between Barnes, Ketsbaia,
Tomasson and Gillespie - with no striking options on the
subs bench. 
2005 Birmingham
City (h)(0-0)Emre(78)
52,191 Emre's effort made it
four straight wins in a row, with the Turkish midfielder
the SJP hero again - following his winner against the mackems
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