By Tyne-Talk
February 28 2009

Newcastle travel to the Reebok stadium tomorrow without former Bolton midfielder Kevin Nolan after he picked up a red card last weekend for a tackle on Everton's Victor Anichebe. He begins his 3 match ban. Just 2 points separate the two sides in the Premier League table with Bolton sitting in 12th whilst Newcastle are just behind in 15th.

Newcastle go into the game on the back of a goalless draw against Everton and 2 draws and 1 win in their last 6 matches. Bolton host on the back of a 2-1 win against West Ham, having won 2 and drawn 1 of their last 6 games. Both teams are looking to break their way into the top 10 and both teams will be desperate to pick up all 3 points.

Chris Hughton named Mark Viduka, Obafemi Martins and Alan Smith on the bench against Everton last week, but this week Martins is pushing for a starting place after claiming his season starts tomorrow!

Habib Beye, Michael Owen, Joey Barton, Xisco and Danny Guthrie are all still unavailable through injury whilst Andy Carroll is likely to start on the bench after recovering from an ankle injury.

Bolton manager Gary Megson is without Joey O'Brian who is recovering from a knee operation, but he welcomes back Johan Elmander and Gavin McCann.

Fact: Newcastle have conceded 9 penalties this campaign - more than any other Premier League team this season.

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28/02/2009 17:50

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annie
28/02/2009 21:04

With just 2 points separating the teams and Obi back tomorrow I'm sure we will get at least a draw.

C'mon the Toon.

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MissC
28/02/2009 21:40

Me too - I'm becoming more confident we can get the points the nearer it gets.

Yesterday I wasnt sure, today im half convinced. Perhaps prior to KO il be 100% sure - then they will repeatedly lose the ball and any faith I had will disappear lol.

But until then il remain confident!

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NachoStays
28/02/2009 23:36

Newcastle must win this. I'm not putting pressure. But then they have to play Man Utd.. hardly getting points out of this match.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:02:28:23:40:15 by NachoStays.

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Mighty__Mag
01/03/2009 10:57

You never know! Who would have thought Boro would beat liverpool?

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JoeyH
01/03/2009 11:22

I'm going to wait until I see the line-ups. I predicted a win vs. Everton, but knew that was a mistake as soon as I saw Ameobi/Lovenkrands up front...

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i!
01/03/2009 13:01

C'mon lads 2-0!
Ryan Taylor in CM...


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nathan robinson
01/03/2009 13:03

3-3.

No Duff in the squad.

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jamestoon
01/03/2009 13:23

@#$%& sake, we're being outclassed by bolton. why are we insistent on pumping it long??? can these guys not @#$%& pass? harper needs to start rolling the ball out instead of booting it.

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MissC
01/03/2009 13:54

Why does Nicky Butt always get involved and get booked

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ToonBart
01/03/2009 14:00

Same old crap

Crap Butt
Crap Jonas
Crap Ameobi

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cappen
01/03/2009 14:07

God we ae c.rap

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annie
01/03/2009 14:07

That's torn it.
Goal to Bolton

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cappen
01/03/2009 14:08

where were the defenders.... that was appalling

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annie
01/03/2009 14:14

Dammit! I hate it when we take short corners like that, it hardly ever works to our benefit.

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cappen
01/03/2009 14:17

Especially when Ryan Taylor can cross the ball..which we have been missing for a while!

We need Jonas to learn how to cross or pass when in a decent position... Got to get Ameobi off though

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annie
01/03/2009 14:21

Viduka or Smith to replace him?

Hope it's Viduka

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OnTheLevee
01/03/2009 14:22

I fu..ing hate Barndoor..
He is not skilled enough for the PL.. and it's not like he makes up for it by having a good work rate because he's as lazy as he is untalented.. F.UCK this shi.t tilts me..

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jamestoon
01/03/2009 14:23

viduka's warming up. let's see him used this time!

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cappen
01/03/2009 14:27

Geremi for Butt - Viduka for Shola and go 433 push Lovenkrands up

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annie
01/03/2009 14:29

Sounds good to me cappen, what we are doing now isn't working.

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cappen
01/03/2009 14:30

We need points from this - we still have to play, Man U, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Villa!!

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annie
01/03/2009 14:32

That's a frightening list.

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annie
01/03/2009 14:37

Viduka for Martins, why???????????

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jamestoon
01/03/2009 14:37

fckn joke.

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OnTheLevee
01/03/2009 14:41

huh?? WTF? Has Houghton been facing the stands for the last 75 minutes? Or 10 years for that matter? Ameobi stinks.. GET HIM OFF.

F.UCK it replace Harper with Owen let's at least make an effort to be humerous.

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annie
01/03/2009 14:42

Stick Carrol on for Shola at least the lad will have a go.

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cappen
01/03/2009 14:43

Stick the tea lady on for Shola...she would be better!

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annie
01/03/2009 14:50

I can't believe Houghton didn't put another sub on to try and change things.

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cappen
01/03/2009 14:50

who is going to be our Frank Lampard and score in injury time!

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annie
01/03/2009 14:52

Our Lampard - Shola - own goal

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annie
01/03/2009 15:00

Yet another disappointment

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OnTheLevee
01/03/2009 15:04

That was crap.. Newcastle are playing with absolutely no game plan whatsoever.. And it's not because Kinnear is away.. He knows nothing, he's a "motivater", whatever that means. I'm pretty sure if you provide your players with a tactical platform that they can believe in then they will be motivated by that.
Keegan was no better. His basic belief was if attacking doesn't work then attack more.
Allardyce was the worst of all, with his long ball, long throw, long nap for me while we get thumped game plan.

We need a manager who can guide the team to act like a team rather than a group of talented individuals plus Shola Ameobi.

Is there any manager's around that has tactical nous that would consider taking the job given the stature of the club and the unforgiving nature of the fans?

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