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Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Watford
By Tyne-Talk
December 4 2009
Newcastle United host Watford this weekend hoping to go 5 points clear, whilst a win for Watford could take them into a playoff place. Watford have 3 wins in their last 6 games with 1 draw and two heavy defeats. Newcastle on the other had have won their last 5 consecutive games having lost their 6th.
Not only is form on Chris Hughton's side, but so are the clubs injury concerns. Ameobi is set to return if only from the bench after a lengthy layoff through injury, whilst Nicky Butt (calf), Andy Carroll (virus) and Steve Harper (back) all return from injury.
Joey Barton remains the clubs only long term absentee.
Watford could welcome back Jay DeMerit who is almost recovered from eye surgery and Don Cowie returns from a calf injury.
Youngster Ross Jenkins remains sidelined after a back operation.
Fact: Newcastle have won their last 3 home games against Watford and Watford haven't won a league game at St James' Park since 1981.
Fact: Watford are the only team in the top 13 of the Championship with a negative goal difference, whilst Newcastle have the best defensive record in the division.
Newcastle United |
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18 | Played | 18 |
39 | Points | 27 |
12 | Won | 7 |
3 | Drawn | 6 |
3 | Lost | 5 |
29 | Goals Scored | 27 |
10 | Goals Conceded | 29 |
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"Fact: Watford are the only team in the Championship with a negative goal difference..."
Are you sure?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:12:05:12:01:14 by jamestoon.
Are you sure?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:12:05:12:01:14 by jamestoon.
Quote:jamestoon
"Fact: Watford are the only team in the Championship with a negative goal difference..."
Are you sure?
We are the only team in top 13 with a negative goal difference, something not helped by our defeats to Cardiff (4-0), West Brom (5-0) and Crystal Palace (3-0), so in many ways it is like having a one point deduction.
A lot of people say the Championship is a difficult division, but Newcastle seem to have found a simple formula, which is just to win virtually every match.
I don't know what Newcastle are doing in this division, but I can't see them being there next season.
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We need to cash in on Scott Loach in January.
I don't think he is all that worse than Richard Lee.
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I don't think he is all that worse than Richard Lee.
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Thats my mistake for not re-reading what I have written before pressing okay.
Quote:jamestoon
"Fact: Watford are the only team in the Championship with a negative goal difference..."
Are you sure?
Nolan off, second Yellow
Starting lineup:
Harper
Simpson, Colo, S.Taylor, Enrique
Guthrie, Smith, Nolan, Jonas
Harewood, Lovernkrands
Carroll on for Harewood
I think Lovernkrands has dropped to the wing, Guthrie in the middle and Carroll up front by himself
Harper
Simpson, Colo, S.Taylor, Enrique
Guthrie, Smith, Nolan, Jonas
Harewood, Lovernkrands
Carroll on for Harewood
I think Lovernkrands has dropped to the wing, Guthrie in the middle and Carroll up front by himself
We're getting closer.
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Loverkrands going off, Butt coming on. Guthrie going back on the wing.
Quite a bit to go, big ask with 10 men but we need another goal
Quite a bit to go, big ask with 10 men but we need another goal
Pancrate on for Guthrie, all subs done, bit risky if we get an injury we could be down to 9 men.
Where is everybody, I am billy no mates on Tyne Talk today
Where is everybody, I am billy no mates on Tyne Talk today
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Where is everybody, I am billy no mates on Tyne Talk today
At the match I'd guess.
I would go, but it is too long and expensive to get up there from Wembley.
Click here to read why I sensationally sacrificed the big bucks of Chelsea for the adventure of Watford
(image on left not representative of how relative my support of Watford is to my support of Middlesex)
There'll be even less people on this site if you continue going 2-0 up as Newcastle's attendances will rocket up accordingly!
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Where is everybody, I am billy no mates on Tyne Talk today
At the match I'd guess.
I would go, but it is too long and expensive to get up there from Wembley.
Quite a few of the regulars don't live in Newcastle, like myself. Got quite a few on international land.
We needed that Jonathan, your lot were coming back into it
2 late goals for West Brom look that they won it, Derby score to take it 2-2. 
Another great result today. Apparently we didn't play well but if we getting results and we down to 10 men who's going to complain. Well done lads!
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what a great day to win again. it sounded like hard work, but we are getting a great habit of winning games without giving our best. players coming back, like barton and shola, plus possible signings, like kilgallon, will provide the competition which should help performances to improve. we could very well be out of sight (of third place) after another 10 games.
it wouldnt be newcastle for things to run that smoothly, but we certainly look the part at the minute as league leaders. long may it continue!
it wouldnt be newcastle for things to run that smoothly, but we certainly look the part at the minute as league leaders. long may it continue!
Just got in from work, great result, Apart from Nolan being sent off.
Yes you did look like you were manning the fort on your own today TTID.
Yes you did look like you were manning the fort on your own today TTID.
Yeah well done annie. Spot on with your prediction.
As for the game, I just saw the goals now. What were Watford doing at the back for the 1st goal! Great pressure by Harewood though. Nolan's red card was very unnecessary. No need to lunge (not sure on the spelling) in like that especially when on a yellow. Would expect better from him. Pancrate's goal was sure brilliance though. Controlled the ball well and then with two players coming either side, he turned quickly and rifled home a stunning left foot shot in off the cross bar.
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As for the game, I just saw the goals now. What were Watford doing at the back for the 1st goal! Great pressure by Harewood though. Nolan's red card was very unnecessary. No need to lunge (not sure on the spelling) in like that especially when on a yellow. Would expect better from him. Pancrate's goal was sure brilliance though. Controlled the ball well and then with two players coming either side, he turned quickly and rifled home a stunning left foot shot in off the cross bar.
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Quote:annie
Just got in from work, great result, Apart from Nolan being sent off.
Yes you did look like you were manning the fort on your own today TTID.
Thanks Annie, it was a bit boring and when I am on during match day I love the crack that everybody has. But I know what it is like as I am sometimes busy myself, and I know that they are quite a few workers who have to work weekends that come on the website, plus the ones that live abroad, and then the lucky ones that go to the match
Great result, not really bothered how we played as 3 points are more important, and it seemed like a harder game that I first thought.
Congats Annie on your predication did you put a bet on
just saw pancrates goal wow is all i can say something you would expect from bergkamp
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just saw pancrates goal wow is all i can say something you would expect from bergkamp
its a newcastle forum daraghl man, say BEARDSLEY, not bergkamp, he was twice the player!
Just got back from graft and was at the match before. Bit of a mixed one.
Again a bit devoid of ideas but everyone was fighting for each other. Like the Swansea game with people throwing themselves in front of everything.
Defence was again class with Jose top man this week (Colo was against Swansea which hasnt been mentioned). Jonas was also excellent.
Look a different team with a proper right winger and what a goal, it was right in front of us and came just at the right time as they were coming back into it. Dont see why he shouldnt start on Wednesday with Guthrie going into the middle due to Nolans suspension.
Again a bit devoid of ideas but everyone was fighting for each other. Like the Swansea game with people throwing themselves in front of everything.
Defence was again class with Jose top man this week (Colo was against Swansea which hasnt been mentioned). Jonas was also excellent.
Look a different team with a proper right winger and what a goal, it was right in front of us and came just at the right time as they were coming back into it. Dont see why he shouldnt start on Wednesday with Guthrie going into the middle due to Nolans suspension.
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Again a bit devoid of ideas but everyone was fighting for each other. Like the Swansea game with people throwing themselves in front of everything.
Defence was again class with Jose top man this week (Colo was against Swansea which hasnt been mentioned). Jonas was also excellent.
Look a different team with a proper right winger and what a goal, it was right in front of us and came just at the right time as they were coming back into it. Dont see why he shouldnt start on Wednesday with Guthrie going into the middle due to Nolans suspension.
Yeah I hope Pancrate gets a start against Coventry. Its going to be a challenging period for us now, as we have 4 of our next six league games away from home. Its fantastic hearing how the lads are fighting for each other (and not with each other) which has not always happened in recent seasons. Every strong team is built on a good defence and hearing the defence looking classy is still very encouraging.
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No TTID I didn't put a bet on. If I bet on all my predictions I'd be bankrupt.
Excellent stuff from Fabrice!
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Quote:annie
No TTID I didn't put a bet on. If I bet on all my predictions I'd be bankrupt.
I know what you mean, really bad myself at them, but may have to see how your next predication goes, if you get it right then may have to stick a few quid on in the future
If Nolan were playing I'd be more confident about this but I'm still going with 2-0 to us again.
I'm talking about tonights match against Coventry
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I'm talking about tonights match against Coventry
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Quote:annie
If Nolan were playing I'd be more confident about this but I'm still going with 2-0 to us again.
I'm talking about tonights match against Coventry
What's your next predication, going to stick a bet on
I'll be disappointed if we don't win 2-0 again.
Having had a look at Barnsley's record - They've almost as many goals for as against I'm thinking 2-1 to us.
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Having had a look at Barnsley's record - They've almost as many goals for as against I'm thinking 2-1 to us.
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