By Tyne-Talk
January 1 2010

Newcastle United travel to Plymouth Argyle this weekend for their 3rd round FA Cup match and manager Chris Hughton will be looking for a good start to the Cup after a successful first half of the season in the Championship but is unlikely to prioritise it. Midfielder Joey Barton remains his only absentee due to a long term foot injury, whilst Marlon Harewood (Aston Villa) and Zurab Zhizanishvili (Blackburn Rovers) have returned to their respective clubs after loan spells at Newcastle.

Hughton may well rest several of his key players, including goal keeper Steve Harper and Jose Enrique whilst keeper Tim Krul, defender Tamas Kadar and striker Nile Ranger could all be given a chance to impress.

Nicky Butt is also likely to start, having replaced the suspended Alan Smith during their last league game.

Plymouth host on the back of their best result of the season, a 4-1 thrashing of Reading on Monday, however, head coach Paul Mariner is without defender Reda Johnson who is away on International Duty for the African Nations Cup. Chris Baker returns to the side.

Plymouth will also be without Krisztian Timar who has joined Oldham on loan and defender Marcel Seip has joined Sheffield United on loan.

This game is one of 7 all Championship ties in the 3^rd round of the FA Cup. However the gap between the two sides within the Championship couldn't be much bigger with 21 points between the two teams.

Alan Wiley referees.

FA CUP Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Plymouth v Newcastle Utd

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01/01/2010 15:02

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Gallowgate Luke
01/01/2010 15:07

Not a priority, its not like we can expect to win it.
Normally I love the cup as its a shot at glory but this year is all about securing promotion - nothing else matters

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annie
02/01/2010 13:32

I would like to win today though. When we are dumped out of the FA Cup let it be by a better team than near bottom of the table Plymouth.

For prides sake if nothing else.

C'mon you youngun's.

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Jaryd
02/01/2010 14:05

streams???

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wasim4nufc
02/01/2010 14:20

The NUFC team for today:

Krul
Simpson Coloccini Kadar R.Taylor
Pancrate Butt Smith Guthrie
Ameobi Ranger

There looks to be very little balance, but lets hope the guys put up their hands for more regular football.



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waffles
02/01/2010 15:28

I'd have liked to see Lua Lua get a start over Smith. Guthrie could have played inside.

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annie
02/01/2010 15:40

I've tried to put the stream here but right click disabled.

Anyway googled ustream plymouth v newcastle and am listening to commentary.

0-0

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annie
02/01/2010 16:25

Commentator "Coloccini turns and not for the first time applauds the efforts of young Kadar".

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ColoradoMagpie
02/01/2010 16:31

Score? And did I just hear that Smith has a broken cheek bone?

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annie
02/01/2010 16:31

Ranger off Carrol on.

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annie
02/01/2010 16:37

Smith off (injured ? face) Jonas on.

Where is everybody? I can't believe you are all at the match.
Where are our trans-Atlantic buddies?

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ColoradoMagpie
02/01/2010 16:38

Late night....only managed to wake up 1/2 hour ago! Sorry to leave you stranded. Score?

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annie
02/01/2010 16:44

0-0 I'm on night shift tonight so no partying for me today.

I hope we get a goal we don't a replay.

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ColoradoMagpie
02/01/2010 16:47

My link just went dead. Damn. Sorry you're on night shift, but hey, it's work!

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annie
02/01/2010 16:48

I wouldn't be surprised if Smith has broken a cheek bone. He was very groggy when he was taken off and went straight to the dressing room.

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annie
02/01/2010 16:52

I'm not unhappy I prefer nights to days & my two colleagues will bring some nice Christmas goodies with them. No booze but tasty munchies.

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ColoradoMagpie
02/01/2010 16:57

0-0 full time. Hmmm....didn't get to hear enough to known if we played well or not.

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annie
02/01/2010 17:01

0-0 Replay probably week on Wednesday.

Pitch by all accounts was very poor especially in the goal area. At least it was the same for both teams. We had chances we should have won this one.

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wasim4nufc
02/01/2010 17:10

Its not the best of results but at least its not a defeat and we should win the home tie. Glad to see Kadar and the others getting some game time but unfortunately no toon win as a birthday present for me.



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annie
02/01/2010 21:19

Happy Birthday Wasim

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TOONTILLIDIE
02/01/2010 21:24

Happy birthday shame abouth the result. This is one of the worst results we could have had, a draw means another game and if Smith is injured then how long he is going to be out for. Promotion is far more important than a cup

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i!
02/01/2010 21:25

We could've done without a replay...


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Gallowgate Luke
03/01/2010 12:38

Well thats just great, a soddin replay that no-one wants.

Wouldnt mind quite so much if Fatty would just make some signings and increase the squad size

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TOONTILLIDIE
03/01/2010 12:42

I doubt he will, just means we will have to plodder on, hopefully the next game won't go to extra time. Does anybody know how long Smith is out for

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Biffins Bridge
03/01/2010 13:06

Not sure pal but it sounded like kadar had a good game. Love it when the young players start to some good, which isnt often.

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waffles
03/01/2010 16:50

Quote:

Biffins Bridge
Not sure pal but it sounded like kadar had a good game. Love it when the young players start to some good, which isnt often.

He still needs games, and without building any 2-0 leads, it's been too hard to get him in. He looks a lot like S. Taylor did 3 or 4 years ago (though he has't been sniped yet).

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TOONTILLIDIE
03/01/2010 17:56

Hopefully the lad will get some more games, and progress him I am just glad that we have youth coming through

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