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Milner had an alright game today, made to look poor because he's played a lot better than that recently.

*Doesn't reccomend googling Hernia*

Having a scan tomorrow according to Sam.

Zogs shirt to lose atm.

Link us

dontthink we needed ariel power. just needed balance. Got that when erique came on. You don't think Ashton winning every single header was important?

I was actually surprised that Sam didnt bring Faye on at the back at HT to give us some aerial prowess.

50,104 today. Looked less.

It was also good to see Sam realised how important it was to have Zog further up the pitch, so brought Enrique on.

Oh Habib Beye Oh Habib Beye When Jesus washed....

...develop over the long term? We need 2/3 the finished article now. Same paper....different article. CHAIRMAN Chris Mort insists Newcastle will never end their trophy drought until they learn how to overcome hurdles such as that facing them at Arsenal on Tuesday. United face the Gunners in the third round of the Carling Cup – a competition that represents the Magpies’ best chance of a first domestic trophy since 1955. And despite a tricky-looking draw against buoyant opposition, Mort believes United now have players capable of pulling them through. But the chairman’s boldest promise is to scour the world – from January onwards – for top-class youngsters and seasoned professionals capable of matching Arsenal in the long term. “Frankly, if we’re going to win anything, Arsenal away is the sort of game we have to play in, and try to get a result that will put them out of the competition,” says Mort. “If we accept a position where we aren’t going to be capable of beating the likes of Arsenal in a cup game, we’re never going to win a cup. “If you look at the signings we’ve made, there are strikers and midfielders, but the real focus has been on strengthening the defence, and I think that’s is going to be crucial if we’re going to compete in any competition. “We have to be a tougher side to beat and we have to be capable of going away from home and getting victories. “The Premier League is a very physical league and the players we brought in – players like Joey Barton and Alan Smith – are very capable of holding their own against any side. “We’ve also had a real focus on players who have real heart on the pitch because we want the right balance of skill and athleticism, but we also want players who have the right sort of spirit to compete for the club.” But Mort’s long-term sights are set far beyond Tuesday night – and a player hunt that will span the globe. “Our minds are already turned to who we might bring in and, in an ideal world, we’d like the focus to be on bringing in players that we can develop over the long term,” he adds. “We’ve half an eye, not specifically on January, but on how we take the club forward over the years to come. “Whilst our first major priority was to make sure we sorted out the first-team squad and had a squad capable of competing in the Premiership, we want to bring in some younger players of all kinds of age groups. “We haven’t set Sam a target of what position we want to end up in or what we want out of this season, but Sam and myself are working hard to get the squad into good shape and get a sense that we are moving in the right direction.”

As long as we win, I don't really care.

It's sad when TV and money dictate it so that there are only 4 Prem games at 3pm on a Saturday, but here we go: Arsenal v Derby, 15:00 Fulham v Man City, 17:15 Liverpool v Birmingham, 15:00 Middlesbrough v Sunderland, 15:00 Reading v Wigan, 15:00

From the Journal: HABIB Beye has revealed how the memory of one of Newcastle United’s biggest disappointments in European football was enough to persuade him to move to St James’s Park. Beye was part of the Marseille team which beat United in the semi-finals of the Uefa Cup in 2004 after Sir Bobby Robson’s side had been ravaged by injuries before a 2-0 second leg defeat in France. But Beye still remembers how well Newcastle played in those games, as well as the special atmosphere at both games, and he feels United are capable of challenging at that level once again under Sam Allardyce. “I remember playing here for Marseille in the semi-final and I remember that it was a fantastic atmosphere,” reflected Beye, who may have to make do with another place on the bench against West Ham tomorrow as Allardyce eases him into English football. “We won in Marseille, but we drew here. I remember it well because I played against Alan Shearer. He was a big personality in Newcastle and a very good player. I remember Newcastle were a very good team back them. We were playing them in the Uefa Cup semi-final, so that shows how good they were. “The memory of that game is one of the reasons why I signed for Newcastle in the summer. In Marseille, we have 55,000 people at the stadium for big games. I remember St James’s Park being a passionate place to play football and that is very important for me. It was important for me to come to a club like Newcastle that can challenge in Europe.” After four years in the south of France, Beye helped the club qualify for the Champions League last season and he hopes to have the same impact at Newcastle. He said: “Newcastle have the potential to be as big as Marseille, maybe bigger. But we need to be back in Europe. We have to have a good season and finish in the top five or six so that we can get back into Europe for next season. “I think Newcastle is one of the best places to play in the Premier League. They have the best fans, but it is very important that we are in Europe. The fans expect to be watching European football.” Beye also revealed how his proposed move to Newcastle had been whole heartedly backed by his former Marseille team-mate, Chelsea’s Didier Drogba. He added: “I am still a good friend of Didier and I speak with him regularly. He was very happy to see me join Newcastle and I look forward to playing against him. “Didier said good things about Newcastle and said it would be a good club for me. He told me to come here because it was the perfect club for me in the Premier League. “He thinks it is the best league in Europe and I am pleased to have a chance to play in it. It is very different to France, but it is the best. “I have a lot of friends that play in England I told Drogba that I was thinking about moving to England and he said, ‘The Premier League will be very good for you’. I told (Diomansy) Kamara that I was thinking of joining Newcastle and he said, ‘It is a very big team’. Everyone was complimentary.”

Whereas Big Sam has just said on NUFC World that both are fit to play.

No-one should be an automatic starter.

Northern Rock clearly going bust after forking out for that sign to hide Duffs fucked leg.

.cock NEWCASTLE United captain Geremi has revealed that he is the new man on the spot for the Magpies. The 28-year-old arrived on Tyneside with a reputation as a set-piece specialist and has already shown the Toon Army just how effective he can be from deadball situations. And, with the Geordies yet to be awarded a penalty this season, Geremi has told Newcastle World TV that he will be the man to step up should the black and whites get a spot-kick in the coming weeks. "I will take the penalties if we get one," said the player who goes looking for his first United goal against West Ham on Sunday. "I am very happy to step up and I'm very confident in my ability to score." Sam Allardyce says that he too is more than happy for the Cameroon star to take on the responsibility, as he told Newcastle World TV: "To be honest it's something I leave upto the players and whoever is confident to step up then I'm happy with that. "If Geremi wants to be the penalty taker then that's fine by me."

NEWCASTLE United will pay tribute to Academy starlet Jordan Thompson at Sunday's game against West Ham United after the 15-year-old sadly passed away following a long illness. Jordan, from West Denton, was part of the club's Under 16 squad and had been with his hometown club since the age of 11. As a mark of respect, Newcastle United's players will wear black armbands for Sunday's game and will celebrate Jordan's life with a minute's applause before kick-off against the Hammers. Jordan's family will be at the game and his U16 Academy team-mates will also join United's senior team on the pitch for the minute's applause. Chairman Chris Mort said: "Jordan was an excellent young player in our Academy and the staff were very pleased with the way in which he was developing, both as a player and a fabulous young man. "Our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends. "As a mark of respect, the Club will be holding a minute's applause before Sunday's game."

Journal too.

Has said he didn't want to sign for NUFC, only signed for the ludicrous money. Reckons Roeder is a twat but thinks the new management will go on to succeed.

That Everton match was brilliant

I've been to Famagusta before. It's the "empty city" in Cyprus/Turkey. Sure they get big crowds

Or delete the other one

Think we have that mate. I used to be on it. "Club United" was 20 quid a year and you got priority tickets after ST holders before a gen sale.