By Tyne-Talk
February 25 2011

Newcastle United host Bolton Wanderers tomorrow afternoon with just a point and a place between them. Newcastle have won one, drawn four and lost one of their last six games in all competitions, whilst Bolton have won four, drawn one and lost one of their last six.

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has had to contend with one of the Premier Leagues longest injury lists this season as he aims to secure a top ten (and possible European) place and he goes into the game with no less than seven absent players.

Shola Ameobi (fractured cheekbone), Hatem Ben Arfa (broken leg), Danny Guthrie (hamstring), Stephen Ireland (knee), Dan Gosling (knee) and Alan Smith (ankle) are all out, whilst Peter Lovenkrands is a doubt after limping off against Birmingham City last weekend with a thigh injury.

Both Steven (hamstring) and Ryan Taylor (ankle) return to the squad and probably the bench, whilst Nile Ranger and Shefki Kuqi are both waiting in the wings to replace Lovenkrands if he can’t play.

For Bolton, Jaaskelainen will replace Adam Bogdan in goal and Daniel Sturridge, who has scored three goals in three appearances, is back in the squad.

Manager Owen Coyle is without two long term absentees, Zat Knight (knee) and Jlloyd Samuel (thigh), as well as Sean Davis (knee).

Fact: Newcastle United have scored the most goals outside of the top 5 clubs.

Fact: Kevin Nolan needs 1 more goal to reach 50 in his Premier League career, scoring tomorrow will see him celebrate in-front of his former team-mates and fans.

Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Bolton Wanderers

Discussion started by TyneTalk (IP Logged), 25/02/2011 22:24

TyneTalk
25/02/2011 22:24

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annie
26/02/2011 14:36

Looking at the stats my head says score draw, but I'm going with my heart.

Newcastle win.

C'mon

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DaraghL
26/02/2011 15:04

my prediction best 1-0 one can hope

looking for a stream

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DaraghL
26/02/2011 15:07

not in english but good quality

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annie
26/02/2011 15:13

Teams:

Newcastle: Harper, Simpson, Coloccini, Jose Enrique, R. Taylor, Tiote, Nolan, Gutierrez, Best, Lovenkrands

Subs: Krul, Campbel, Perch, S. Taylor, Ranger Kuqi

Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Alonso, Wheater, Cahill, Robinson, Muamba, Holden, Petroc, Kevin Davies, Sturridge, Elmander.

Subs: Bogdan, Steinsson, Taylor, Mark Davies, Klasnic, Moreno, Lee


Edited as Barton injured in warm up and R. Taylor takes his place
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2011:02:26:15:20:28 by annie.

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annie
26/02/2011 15:14

Goooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllll!!!

Nolan

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DaraghL
26/02/2011 15:14

barton injured in warm up r.taylor on tiote with the cross nolan heads it in 1-0 toon!!!

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annie
26/02/2011 15:18

Thanks Daragh I'll edit my post.

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MissC
26/02/2011 15:18

Good start then, Just got in and put the stream on

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 15:26

I was really enjoying that before the stream died.

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DaraghL
26/02/2011 15:27

same looking everywhere

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 15:39

quality is bad but it will do until i find a better one.

http://soccerrum6.blogspot.com/2011/02/c1.html

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annie
26/02/2011 15:39

1-1

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MissC
26/02/2011 15:40

1-1 that stream won't work for me and all i found are down

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 15:49

good goal by sturridge to be fair.
But Newcastle have been all over them.
Don't know why the stream isn't working for you Carys ????

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waffles
26/02/2011 15:56

1-1's not bad at half-time, and I think we're good value for a 2-1 victory, as Best has been busy. If he gets one on his foot in the box, I think he'll slot it home. Elmander beat Enrique easily for Sturridge's goal (woeful marking by the Center Backs).

I'd bring Ranger on at 65min, Maybe even Ferguson on for R. Taylor (might force Jonas to swap flanks though).

A draw would suffice, but 3 points will jump us over both Bolton and Sunderland if results hold. Looks like Beckford is finally adjusting (already grabbed a brace today). I think Best has been better though.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2011:02:26:15:59:35 by waffles.

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 16:05

this stream is running pretty smooth now people...
http://soccerrum6.blogspot.com/2011/02/c1.html

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 16:06

we really should have just scored!!!
How we didn't is beyond me.

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waffles
26/02/2011 16:12

R. Taylor straight red.

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 16:12

R.Taylor sent off, the stupid @#$%&.

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annie
26/02/2011 16:13

Grrrr! FFS! Stupid man!!

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MissC
26/02/2011 16:13

He was always going to get a red from that - Was quite theatrical and did look worse from a different angle.

IDIOT

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waffles
26/02/2011 16:13

Should bring Ranger on for Lovenkrands, now, and have Ranger play right flank.

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 16:15

I would have taken lovenkrands off straight after he tried to score from a ridiculous angle instead of passing it.
Just to try and hammer it home that passing is the way forward.

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waffles
26/02/2011 16:17

Quote:

Ronaldo is a diving FAG
I would have taken lovenkrands off straight after he tried to score from a ridiculous angle instead of passing it.
Just to try and hammer it home that passing is the way forward.

Was insignificant, as he was offsides anyway, but true.

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 16:23

I know we have 10 men but this is just plain stupid.
When we are winning the ball we just stand around waiting to lose it again.
GET FOOKIN FOWARD!
You're never going to win just standing in your own half.
Teams CAN WIN WITH TEN MEN.
GET FORWARD!

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waffles
26/02/2011 16:25

Steven Taylor on for Jonas, Ranger on for Lovenkrands.

Interesting choice with Jonas. 5-2-2 maybe with Enrique and Simpson as wingbacks?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2011:02:26:16:26:17 by waffles.

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 16:25

Who ever it was who called ranger to come on at 65 minutes, well played.
Any idea of what tonights lotto numbers will be?

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 16:28

first attempt on goal for about 15 minutes.

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waffles
26/02/2011 16:33

Nolan nearly scored his second, just at the wrong end.

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 16:34

Quote:

waffles
Nolan nearly scored his second, just at the wrong end.

Yep, that could have gone anywhere.

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waffles
26/02/2011 16:46

Kuqi coming on for Best it looks like.

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 16:50

More proof we need better strikers.
We should have had this game well wrapped up before r.taylor got sent off.
Finishing today was very poor.
And we are not brave enough to go forward with just ten men.
Lots of room for improvement after watching todays display.

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Ronaldo is a diving FAG
26/02/2011 16:53

Saw Ben Arfa sitting in the stands today.
Does anyone know when he is back? Because we sure as hell need him.

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waffles
26/02/2011 16:53

Oh man, I thought Ranger had that one. Game of inches, give it to the forward!

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waffles
26/02/2011 17:00

36 points, 1 behind Bolton and Sunderland, with a GD advantage over both of them. Everton and Stoke are 3 behind us, but each with a game in hand (stoke's is against Brom on Monday).


Next Saturday, Sunderland is at Emirates, Bolton host Villa, Stoke is at Upton Park, and we host Everton. Going to be a BIG weekend in the middle of the table.

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