Quite simply, Newcastle need a result. Time is ticking on and The Magpies are being sucked into a relegation battle. Three points at a ground where we traditionally struggle would be a welcome respite on the back of two straight defeats, although in fairness those defeats came against some very tough opposition.
The plus point for Newcastle is that Wigan will be without Chalres N’Zogbia after he got sent in their last match, but that news has been overshadowed by the fact that our very own Andy Carroll will miss the match after picking up a thigh strain. The Gateshead-born striker has been in London to have scans and to try and discove the extent of the injury, and preliminary reports suggest that Carroll could be missing for anywhere between a week or a month. Either way, it is a massive blow.
At least we should have Jose Enrique available after recovering from the slight hamstring strain that kept him out of the defeat against Tottenham, although as yet nothing is confirmed, either officially or via Jose’s Twitter account!
Kevin Nolan will also be back in black and white action after sitting out the last through suspension, and there is a welcome return to first-team squad action for Dan Gosling who will travel with the squad, although I fear that will be nothing more than a motivational move to get Gosling back in to the swing of travelling and such.
Shola Ameobi is also back in contention after recovering from injury, and that will probably mean that he will start the game and be replaced by Nile Ranger at some point. Steve Harper looks to be getting the nod to start between the sticks at the expense of Tim Krul, which is a little bit harsh, but understandable given our need for experience at the moment.
So after taking all of that into consideration I would expect us to be linig up with a team consisting of:
Newcastle: Steve Harper, Danny Simpson, Steven Taylor, Fabricio Coloccini, Jose Enrique, Wayne Routledge, Cheik Tiote, Joey Barton, Jonas Gutierrez, Kevin Nolan, Shola Ameobi.
I will of course be at the match, although I’m still not 100% sure with how I am getting there. Still, get there I will. Hopefully the team can match my, and several thousand others, effort and bring us home three points.
I’m gonna have a nice fry up then jump on the train tomorrow morning, hope we get at least a draw, but I fear the worst 🙁
jay jay(Quote)
Me too mate 🙁
toonsy(Quote)
PMA – I think we will get a score draw
raffo(Quote)
Reet, we’re up on Google. I;ve sorted out the RSS, we have a Facebook group.
At 1pm this afternoon we had nowt. I’m chuffed 😀
toonsy(Quote)
Was just gonna say I can’t find the blog, had to use facebook link. Making big steps.
jay jay(Quote)
Jay – It will take time time, but the wheels are in motion. I can do the technivcal stuff like as I have done it before, but it’s the time it takes and the patience in the meantime that is the hardest.
toonsy(Quote)
Good work, good things come to those who wait
raffo(Quote)
Sure you can sort it all out mate.
jay jay(Quote)
And now Twitter. That will get us a few more bodies on here until we can get on Newsnow 🙂
toonsy(Quote)
I’m getting 12:20 train from brum toonsy, I’ll see you in Wigan lads.
jay jay(Quote)
12:10 😯
I’m leaving Rugby at half ten/eleven. Where you going to for beer?
toonsy(Quote)
No idea toonsy, don’t know Wigan.
jay jay(Quote)
There is a beer tent at the ground or a pub called the Red Robin just near it. I’ll drop you a text in the morning or something and you can let us know when you get there and we’ll sort something out. If Mark is buying I want to be there to see it!
toonsy(Quote)
Right, I’m off for a shower, new year and that, then off to bed. Catch you all in a bit 🙂
toonsy(Quote)
Laters
jay jay(Quote)
Any room for waifs and strays lol 🙂
Stardust(Quote)
any 1 there ?
batty(Quote)
Account activated – ahhhhhh home sweet home! Off for a glass of wine to relax
Congrats Toonsy – anything I can do to help fella – I am more than willing – Cheers
Stardust(Quote)
aye
Munich Mag(Quote)
stardust is that you ?
batty(Quote)
munich how did ya find oot aboot this place 🙂
batty(Quote)
ower a link somewhere, cannae remember where !
Clever lad wor toonsy isn’t he !
Munich Mag(Quote)
I’m here batty:)
jay jay(Quote)
jay daves just starting agen on org lol
batty(Quote)
I’ll have to have a look 🙂
jay jay(Quote)
thats stardy up there, fella
batty(Quote)
Helloooooooo Lads what is going on here 🙂
Big Dave(Quote)
lol dave
batty(Quote)
Alright big dave, not causing trouble are you?
jay jay(Quote)
Well batty lad hows you this fine day oh and I was reading what you wrote to worky 😉 straight to the point mate 😉 but that is one of your good points no agenda’s you just say what you think, dont change for anyone.
Toonsy so whats happening mate 😉
Jay hows you buddy
Stardy is that you or a stardy wannabe
Big Dave(Quote)
Jay me start trouble never mate im one of the mildest mannered lads you could meet 😆
Big Dave(Quote)
thats stardy dave 🙂
batty(Quote)
you on facebook dave ?
batty(Quote)
I’m sound thanks big dave, just relaxing before the day out tomorrow. How’s yourself?
jay jay(Quote)
Now then Dave – its me alright – cant imagine how hideous a world would be with more than one !
Good to speak to you fella – Ive felt like Stardust Mandella for months lol
A little Dickie Bird let me know what was going on 😉
Stardust(Quote)
Hey hey Batty – I feel like Mel Gibson in Braveheart “FREEEEEEEDOMMMMMMMMM”
Stardust(Quote)
Dave – was going to contact you – had compiled a full summary of evidence re “W” – it showed him for what he is but I dont know about you but I dont feel this is the time or place to discuss it – just very very happy!
Stardust(Quote)
lol stardy
batty(Quote)
Let’s increase the peace
jay jay(Quote)
Hang on Batts – got to log in on one of my million identities to reply lol.
This blog is gonna fly!
Stardust(Quote)
lol wrong nick jay
batty(Quote)
yeah stardy he reckons you are all the loony nicks
batty(Quote)
Jay Jay – Stop being racist!
Stardust(Quote)
Right nick batty, he never says that 🙂
jay jay(Quote)
Sorry Jay Jay – just carrying on – from the madness on .org
Everyone knows Dave is the internets blog racist.
(Just jokin before Dave slits me throat)
Stardust(Quote)
star are you on workys ?
batty(Quote)
Sorry stardust 🙂
jay jay(Quote)
Nah Batts – he is mad as a box of frogs – Edward Rogers was me but the rest of what he is typing is not true – Toonsy will be able to confirm that in time – as he can view the ip addresses – I always logged into .org anyway – even as Edward Rogers
Stardust(Quote)
Lads im just away to pick the daughter up and should be back in a bit if you’s are about
Big Dave(Quote)
i just use the 1 now , but komfort i know has a few 🙂
batty(Quote)
stady you knoe lesh dont ya ?
batty(Quote)
Got to train em young Dave – the KKK training school is near to you? (not sure if thats too close to the knuckle to be funny :s )
Stardust(Quote)
know
batty(Quote)
Yep I do Batts
Stardust(Quote)
tell him aboot this place hes a good poster
batty(Quote)
jay stay away from bromsgrove tommorrow 🙂
batty(Quote)
Will do – he is at Wigan tomorrow with troy and a couple of other lads – I was meant to go with them but couldnt due to a number of things
Stardust(Quote)
Bring back punk skunk 😉
jay jay(Quote)
I can handle them batty mate 🙂
jay jay(Quote)
jay your wert punk were u ?
batty(Quote)
To be fair Punk Skunk was class- I liked Toon Chicken too – would have liked to know his take on Chris being sacked – think he got too infuriated with Stu thought (bit like he got to me) got to give it to Stu – he can get under your skin – which is a credit when its as thick as mine!
Stardust(Quote)
No mate, only jay jay 🙂
jay jay(Quote)
stardy you and stu were like ant and dec 🙂
batty(Quote)
isac hunt
batty(Quote)
it takes all sorts too make a blog ,even thick uns like me 🙂
batty(Quote)
toonsy can ya get the comments numberd
batty(Quote)
Can’t you count batty? 🙂
jay jay(Quote)
freek off jay 🙂 i would just like the comments numberd , iam brilliant at sum with me betting ,but w@nk at spelling 🙁
batty(Quote)
Batty should have been
it takes all sorts too make a blog – “Hence” even thick uns like me 😉
Stardust(Quote)
wonder if worky is still waitning for toonsy too put a new post up
batty(Quote)
I’m ***** at everything mate 🙂
jay jay(Quote)
hence off posh boy 🙂
batty(Quote)
this will end up being top blog with toonsy writing
batty(Quote)
“wonder if worky is still waitning for toonsy too put a new post up”
Wonder what he will say about Toonsy – itll be hilarious to watch it unfold – he will probably accuse Toonsy of stealing the blog money lol
Stardust(Quote)
Yeah, I’m sure the word will spread quickly.
jay jay(Quote)