Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Can't see it mentioned anywhere else, but this should be quality! http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/02/12/premier-league-s-greatest-ever-match-to-be-restaged-72703-22913311/ THE Entertainers are coming to town to strut their majestic stuff. No, Mike Ashley is not making a massive transfer market plunge in the close season to return us all to the grand old days. It’s the original Entertainers who are reforming one last time to parade before the Toon Army. The likes of Alan Shearer, Peter Beardsley, Les Ferdinand, Philippe Albert and David Ginola are to turn back the clock to the mid-90s and play Liverpool’s stars of the day on Sunday, October 11. The idea is a throwback to what was voted the greatest match ever witnessed in the Premier League, the 4-3 epic with Liverpool at Anfield in April, 1996. And the match, which will probably be televised live, is almost certain to be transferred to the appropriate setting of St James’s Park. A double charity celebration with a gala dinner the night before the game is being organised by Tim Cantle-Jones, the managing director of Urbon Event Management and the driving force behind Boots For Africa. Money raised will be split between The Children’s Foundation, which is raising cash to provide world-class facilities for the new Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle, and the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal based in Liverpool. Phil Thompson, the former assistant manager at Anfield and now a top Sky Sports pundit, is putting together the Liverpool squad. “It all came about after a Boots For Africa lunch at St James’s Park when I was chatting with our guest of honour Les Ferdinand,” explained Cantle-Jones. “We’ve had an initial meeting with the club and I’m pretty confident we will be able to play at St James’s Park, where of course it ought to be. The timing is perfect because there are no Premier League matches that weekend which means that Sky Television are interested in showing it live.” United hope to field Alan Shearer, Rob Lee, Peter Beardsley, John Beresford, David Ginola, Lee Clark, Steve Watson, Robbie Elliott, Steve Howey, Paul Bracewell, Andy Cole and Philippe Albert. “The big challenge is to try and get Tino Asprilla over from Colombia,” admitted Cantle-Jones. “He’s a legend, a real fan favourite. We’re already making inroads into bringing him across.” Tino and Ginola were ball masters who thrilled the crowd while Sir Les and Andy Cole rattled in the goals and Alan Shearer went on to become United’s all-time record goalscorer, overtaking Wor Jackie’s grand total. Liverpool have already had a ‘yes’ from stars such as Jamie Redknapp, Ian Rush, Neil Ruddock, Mark Wright, John Scales, Phil Babb, Steve McManaman, Michael Thomas, Patrick Berger, Rob Jones and Jason McAteer. The colourful Bruce Grobelaar, a European Cup winner, will keep goal with David James expected to be on England duty at the time. The Entertainers swept United from the brink of the old Third Division to within a whisker of winning the Premier League championship and were hailed across the land as every neutral’s favourite team to watch on the telly. “Their flamboyant attacking style was electric and, if you remember, not only did we play out an epic 4-3 at Anfield but went back the next year and did exactly the same,” said Cantle-Jones. “That has made this charity match a natural which will capture the imagination of the fans in the way it has the players.” Caroline O’Dohery, the operations director for the Children’s Foundation, added: “We’re delighted and hugely grateful to have been chosen as the main benefactor for the Entertainers game.” Ticket details for both the celebration dinner and the match will be announced in due course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 i read that in the chronicle, will probably go down there for the match for old timessake if i remember to get tickets in time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 nil-nil draw. Nailed on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Read it yesterday & on reading it thought it is more of Newcastle 90's v Liverpool 90's rather than the 4-3 game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 phil babb lol i remember when we were linked with him when he was at coventry, i think we dodged a bullet there missing out on the bramble of the '90's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Read it yesterday & on reading it thought it is more of Newcastle 90's v Liverpool 90's rather than the 4-3 game. Well that's obviously better since the alternatives for Asprilla & James would probably be Kitson & Tony Warner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I would definitely like to get to this like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Would've been better if they re-created each team properly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I think with all these players brought together, it'd be a bit of a moral booster to the club. nostalgic smiles in the midst of all the gloom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Would've been better if they re-created each team properly. Again, if James & Asprilla aren't playing, that would mean Tony Warner and Kitson would play...how's that better than seeing Cole, Shearer & Grobelaar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I don't understand why it'll get moved to St James Park ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 "You glorify the past when the future dries up" U2, God Part II, Rattle & Hum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I don't understand why it'll get moved to St James Park ? Because for Liverpool fans it's no big deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I don't understand why it'll get moved to St James Park ? Because for Liverpool fans it's no big deal. We got beat !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 There's someone missing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 yup. terry mac, and his mate who we signed from southampton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 There's someone missing. I'm sure he'd show up for charity. Plus the appeal thing will be over by then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 The line up from what I remember should be: Pav Watson Howey (Subbed for Peacock late on) Albert Beresford Ginola Beardsley Lee Batty Ferdinand Asprilla Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 There's someone missing. I'm sure he'd show up for charity. Plus the appeal thing will be over by then. I'm not sure he would although I'd like to think he'd be big enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 i'll be there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Would've been better if they re-created each team properly. Again, if James & Asprilla aren't playing, that would mean Tony Warner and Kitson would play...how's that better than seeing Cole, Shearer & Grobelaar? James and Asprilla played though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Would've been better if they re-created each team properly. Again, if James & Asprilla aren't playing, that would mean Tony Warner and Kitson would play...how's that better than seeing Cole, Shearer & Grobelaar? James and Asprilla played though. Isn't that his point? Wouldn't be able to get those two to take part, so it should logically be those who were on the bench behind them if it's to be a true re-creation? I might have got it horribly wrong though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Keegan manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Would've been better if they re-created each team properly. Again, if James & Asprilla aren't playing, that would mean Tony Warner and Kitson would play...how's that better than seeing Cole, Shearer & Grobelaar? James and Asprilla played though. Isn't that his point? Wouldn't be able to get those two to take part, so it should logically be those who were on the bench behind them if it's to be a true re-creation? I might have got it horribly wrong though Ah right gotcha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Still got no idea how Ferdinand scored our first mind, such a strange goal in a way. The other two though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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