By Tyne-Talk
May 1 2010

Newcastle United travel to Loftus Road for tomorrow's final game of the season against Queens Park Rangers. Hoping to top 100 points for the year, Hughton's side go into the game having already lifted the Championship trophy on the back of 5 wins and 1 draw in their last 6 games. QPR host on the back of 3 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in their last 6 games.

For Newcastle, Fitz Hall (hamstring) and Nile Ranger (ankle) are absent, whilst Tamas Kadar is a doubt after picking up an injury in a reserve game in midweek and Steven Taylor remains sidelined with a jaw injury.

Jonas Gutierrez is unavailable after being given permission to travel to Argentina in preparation for the World Cup, whilst Tim Krul and Harris Vuckic are both expected to be given pitch time.

Wayne Routledge will line up against his former team-mates, whilst Joey Barton and Danny Guthrie will be making their own record number of appearances, 200^th career and 100^th league, respectively.

For QPR Damion Stewart (cracked skull) and defender Matt Connolly (ankle) are both injured but a late decision will be made as to whether on loan midfielder Adel Taarabt (heel) can play.

Both midfielders Martin Rowlands and Gavin Mahon will miss the last game of the season with knee injuries.

Former Newcastle United player Peter Ramage will line up against his old club and Josh Parker will be looking for his 2^nd full game of the season.

Fact: Newcastle will be the 6^th club in 8 years to celebrate promotion after a game against QPR. They join Crew, Cardiff, Plymouth, West Brom and Wolves in their celebrations since 2003.

Fact: QPR have only failed to score at home in 2 games all season.

Fact: Newcastle have won more league games this season (29) than any other team.

Match Preview/Stats/Thread: QPR v Newcastle Utd

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01/05/2010 21:09

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rogeybear
02/05/2010 11:50

Any streams for it?

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wasim4nufc
02/05/2010 12:46

TEAMS

QPR: Radek Cerny, Akos Buzsaky, Kaspars Gorkss, Jay Simpson, Mikele Leigertwood, Peter Ramage, Dusko Tosic, Alejandro Faurlin, Hogan Ephraim, Lee Cook, Tamas Priskin
Subs: Josh Parker, Antonio German, Elvijs Putnins, Joe Oastler, Angelo Balanta, Lee Brown, Romone Rose

NUFC: Tim Krul, Ryan Taylor, Fabricio Coloccini, Mike Williamson, Danny Simpson, Wayne Routledge, Alan Smith (c), Danny Guthrie, Joey Barton, Shola Ameobi, Leon Best
Subs: Steve Harper, Kevin Nolan, Peter Lovenkrands, Fabrice Pancrate, Andy Carroll, Ryan Donaldson, Haris Vuckic

I'd really like to see Vuckic get some game time and hope Best can get on the score sheet too. Howay the lads, for the last game of the season!



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TOONTILLIDIE
02/05/2010 12:53

It is a strong team, I agree it would be great if Vuckic got some decent time on the pitch, on not just 10 minutes

I am going for a 3-1 win, and once again going to back Smithy, come on get a goal you deserve it

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MissC
02/05/2010 13:26

Would be nice to end on a win - 0-0 at the moment though

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wasim4nufc
02/05/2010 13:55

So its 0-0 at half time. Only two attempts at goal thus far. Hopefully we'll see some changes in the early part of the second half.



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MissC
02/05/2010 14:02

Wasim are you watching it? - Shall I await ratings?

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wasim4nufc
02/05/2010 14:10

I'm unfortunately not watching it. I'm just following the game on BBC's website and so won't be able to do my ratings. Next season however I should be able to do most games if not all.



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wasim4nufc
02/05/2010 14:11

Red card! Peter Ramage is sent off for QPR.



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cappen
02/05/2010 14:34

Lovenkrands 1-0

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wasim4nufc
02/05/2010 14:34

Lovenkrands has come on for Best and opened the scoring for us! 20 minutes left.



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wasim4nufc
02/05/2010 14:42

Vuckic and Carroll are on for Guthrie and Ameobi. 11 minutes for them to do something so you must be glad TTID.



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TOONTILLIDIE
02/05/2010 14:42

Good lad we need another and would be great to finish off with another win

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TOONTILLIDIE
02/05/2010 15:07

Cheers Wasim, good to see that Vuckic got time on the pitch, and if he is that good we need to be showing him that this is the club for him. Does anybody know how he did.

Great to see us break the 100 point mark. Well done to the lads not just this game but for the season.

Well done to Blackpool for making the playoffs, and you have to feel sorry for Sheff Wed

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annie
02/05/2010 15:44

Dammit I didn't realise it was on early.

Well done the lads for the win and getting the 102 points

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