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Tickets:
Scunthorpe (h) Public sale now / pay on gate
Bristol City (a) SOLD OUT
Doncaster (a) SOLD OUT
** For other games, see Tickets section **

Reserves:
Off to the Vic

Tonight (Tuesday) sees Newcastle's reserve side resume their start-stop league campaign when they make the short journey down the A19 to face Hartlepool United.

Kick-off at Victoria Park is at 7pm and the Magpies will go looking for a second victory of the season against 'Pools, following a 3-2 victory at SJP back in November.

Joey Barton is set to play the second reserve game of his latest comeback, following a 45 minute runout in a training ground game against Hibernian last week.

NUFC squad: Soderberg, Leadbitter, Lough, Morris, Folan, Tozer, Barton, McCrudden, McDermott, McLaughlin, Airey, Donaldson, Edmundsson, Baheng, Danquah, Ferguson, Godsmark.

Rescheduled Reserve games:

Wed 14.04.2010 Scunthorpe United Res (h) 
Whitley Park, 7pm.

Tue 20.04.2010 Scunthorpe United Res (h) 
Whitley Park, 7pm.

Date TBC Grimsby Town Res (h)

Turf account:
Runners, riders, 
rubbish tips....  


 A rubbish tip. Yesterday.

 

The annual orgy of horseracing, betting and supping that is The Cheltenham Festival gets underway on today and yer man Paddy Power has again asked us to select some winners.

You may recall our mixed record last year when we successfully picked out Ruby Walsh as the Festival's top jockey but sadly backed all of the rides that let him down.

No, studying the form did us little favours in 2009 and our 14/1 winner was picked purely for its name - Ninetieth Minute so we'll throw away the racing guides and go for a few more football-related nags in 2010.

Having just returned from Smogside with a point, our first selection is Riverside Theatre which runs in the second race of the day, the 2.05 Arkle Challenge. It's not particularly well-fancied so we're going each way to finish in the top 3 at 1/4 odds.

Next up in the 3.20 Champion Hurdle is Medermit in (tangential) honour of our former player, coach and racing fan, Terry Mac, whose lad Greg is showing good form in the youth team at the moment. Again, we're going each way, hoping to finish in the first three of a smallish field.

Finally, we're taking advantage of one of Paddy's Insurebets and backing Tony McCoy on Sway to give the two red-hot favourites a run for their money in the last race at 4.40. Should Sway lose out to Quevega and Voler La Vadette then we'll get our money back for finishing in the first three.

All bets placed at owner's risk....

Click here
for Paddy's online betting service.


NUFC.com readers signing up to PP now receive double the usual free bet bonus - that's an extra £20 stake on their first £10 wager instead of the previous £10.

Note that this offer applies only to new sign-ups, but existing PP customers (who did so via NUFC.com) will get their own exclusive, bonus, deal soon. Honest. 

Championship:
Big Andy edges United another point closer

Smoggies  2  Newcastle  2


BBC goal highlights online

Match report now online

 

"Security":
Riverside policing: 
FSF offer assistance


Following post-match policing problems on Saturday, the
Football Supporters Federation have offered their services to anyone unhappy with their treatment.

Having dealt with previous cases involving various clubs, the FSF will assist any fans who wish to register their concerns and/or complain about the policing operation.    

Once they have received statements, they will obtain free legal advice on fans' behalf and gain the view of a solicitor specialising in civil actions against the police to see if there are any grounds for action in this matter. 

Alternatively the FSF can advise about making individual complaints or submit a dossier for comment/action by the police on fans' behalf. 

Contact Amanda Jacks (FSF Policing & Legal) here

The FSF never disclose information received without express permission and all information is treated in the strictest confidence. More details here


Foundation fund-raiser
:
Spider Mags  

Following the long- awaited unveiling of his mask against Barnsley, plans for fans to wear similar masks in honour of Jonas Gutierrez have sprung up across the web.

This is planned to happen at the televised home game v Nottingham Forest on Mon March 29th.

Masks are available from various outlets, but the Magicbox branch on Percy Street in the City Centre have now agreed to donate £1 from each £9.99 mask sold (as above) to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

The donation will also be made for any masks that are sold online via their website here. We're more than happy to publicise this, but in no way are claiming credit for the idea - nor do we have any links to Magicbox.  


Championship
:
Scunthorpe United (h) 

The Iron make their first senior visit to SJP since an FA Cup tie back in 1974 on Wednesday night. This non -televised game kicks off at 7.45pm

Tickets are now on public sale for this game from the SJP Box Office (online, in person and by phone) and from NUFC club shops (except the SJP one). Prices start from £15 for an adult advance purchase ticket in Level Seven Corner.

Cash turnstiles 9,10,57,66 & 67 will open at 6.15pm.

The visitors have taken an allocation of 1,664 tickets for this fixture and an unspecified number remain on sale.



The LYH (Legendary Yorkshire Heroes) pub on Northumberland Road (just off Northumberland Street) is running a special pre-match offer on Weds from 5pm.

Click above for details and to download an exclusive voucher for NUFC.com readers to receive free food when they buy two draught pints. NB: this free food deal isn't available in conjunction with any other LYH offers. 

NUFC: Steven Taylor (knee), Shola Ameobi (hamstring) and Mike Williamson (hand) are all still unavailable, while Joe Barton has just got his comeback underway and is lacking match fitness.  

After making the bench at the smoggies, Jose Enrique and Wayne Routledge should be available on Wednesday. News is awaited of Alan Smith's fitness, with an ankle problem keeping him out of the last two games.

Fabricio Coloccini's fitness will be assessed before this game, following his substitution at the Riverside with what was reportedly a dead leg. Danny Simpson also picked up an injury in that game - even though he stayed on. 

Speaking about his reduced defensive options and the possibility of a further loan signing before the window closes next week, Chris Hughton told the Chronicle:

“It’s one I need to think about. Losing Mike (Williamson) is a big blow, because he’s going to be out for that period of time. Steven Taylor’s still the same period of time away from being fit. I’ve got a lot of thinking to do over the next day or so.

“I’ve got to think about what we’ve got, and whether we can cope with what we’ve got. Probably more importantly I’ve got to assess Colo and how he’s going to be.

“Jose (Enrique) and Wayne (Routledge) will both be ready (for Wednesday). In normal circumstances, Jose would have come on. But it would have been a big risk, particularly after his last game. Because of the fact we got the draw, I’m delighted I didn’t put him on.

“We’re at home against Scunny, which is the most important thing, but we’ve got a few knocks and bruises, and a few decisions to make.

“The supporters saw a performance, but perhaps what they didn’t realise was that we lost Mike Williamson before the game. He’ll be out for a period of time.

“He’s got a broken bone in his hand, and he’ll be out for a period of three to four weeks. That’s a blow to us – he was playing on a regular basis, and had formed a good partnership with Colo.

“Colo had to go off early in the second half with a dead leg. The thing with dead legs is that they get sorer and sorer the more you play on them. He’s a tough lad, but he had to come off and we had to reshuffle.

“He (Danny Simpson) did really well to play 90 minutes, and probably should have come off.

Paddy Power match wagers will appear here

Current Championship Table: 
 

Pos  Team Pl Pts GD
1  Newcastle 35 73 40
2  West Brom 36 69 31
3  Nottingham Forest 36 64 21
4  Swansea City 36 60 8
5  Leicester City 35 57 10
6  Cardiff City 35 52 13
7  Blackpool 36 50 9
8  Coventry City 36 50 -6
9  Sheffield United 36 49 0
10  smoggies 36 48 7

 

See full Championship table.


This week's other Championship fixtures:

Tue 16.03.2010 (all 7.45pm unless specified):
Barnsley v Nottingham Forest
Coventry City v Cardiff City 
Derby County v smoggies
Peterborough United v Doncaster Rovers 
Plymouth Argyle v Bristol City
Preston North End v Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield United v Blackpool
Swansea City v West Bromwich Albion
Watford v Ipswich Town
Crystal Palace v Leicester City (8pm) 
Reading v QPR (8pm)

See
full Championship fixtures.


In association with NUFC.com

 

SUFC: Defender and club captain Cliff Byrne is suspended after receiving his third red card of the season. Gary Hooper is doubtful with a groin problem.

Ahead of their visit to SJP, The Iron lost 1-0 at Ipswich Town on Saturday. That made it three wins, three draws and twelve defeats in the league on the road but their away goals conceded total of 39 remains the highest in the division. 

A maximum return came from visits to Crystal Palace, Derby County and QPR, while points were gathered at Bristol City, Barnsley and Reading.

Manager Nigel Adkins appeared for both Tranmere Rovers and Wigan Athletic during his time as a goalkeeper but never encountered Newcastle during that time (Tranny did infamously beat us at Wembley in the 1988 Football League Centenary Tournament but he wasn't in goal).  

Referee: 
Phil Crossley (Kent) First Newcastle game for this whistler.

UK TV:
none


Overseas TV:
tbc

Iron on Tyne - all-time:

1973/74 drew 1-1 McDermott (FAC)
1963/64 won 3-1 Suddick, Penman, Thomas
1962/63 drew 1-1 Hale
1961/62 won 2-1 Thomas, Day
1961/62 won 2-0 Hale, Allchurch (LC)
1957/58 lost 1-3 Paterson (FAC)


Giveaway
:
Midfield duo line 
up for talk-in
duty

Magpies midfield pair Alan Smith & Kevin Nolan are the special guests at a talk-in to be staged at the Newcastle Gateshead Hilton Hotel on Tuesday April 27th.

Tickets are
on sale now here, priced at £48 per person (£450 for a table of ten) with VIP options available and free bottles of beer for bookings made by March 26th.

Thanks to Relish Events, we have a pair of places up for grabs to NUFC.com readers. To be in with a chance of winning,
email us with the answer to this question:

While Alan Smith is yet to score for Newcastle, Kevin Nolan has netted thirteen times so far this season. On which ground did he score a hat trick last September?

Closing date is Mon March 22nd @ 5pm. Subject line of Hilton. Those who insist on choosing their own subject line disqualify themselves. One entry per person please.

Nolan gets gong:
Number 4 is #1

Newcastle's current top scorer Kevin Nolan carried off the Championship Player of the Year award at a Football League gala dinner in London on Sunday night.

Voted for by readers of FourFourTwo magazine and a panel of judges, the Magpies midfielder was present to accept the award and commented: 

"I am delighted to pick this up and I want to thank my teammates, Chris Hughton, all of his backroom staff and the supporters and of course my family. It is going to be nice to take this home and see my daughter run around with it."

KC - Sunshine man banned! :
You're not singing anymore....... 

 "This is the worst trip I've ever been on...."

From the BBC, Monday:

Hull City manager Phil Brown has been relieved of his duties at the KC Stadium and put on gardening leave.

Assistant boss Brian Horton and Steve Parkin will take charge of the Tigers' first-team until further notice.

After Saturday's last-gasp defeat by Arsenal, Hull are second from bottom of the Premier League and three points adrift of safety, with nine games left.

Chairman Adam Pearson revealed the club's board felt it had to act now to try to keep Hull in the top flight.

In a statement, Pearson said: "Retention of Premier League status is paramount and the board believes that a change in managerial direction is the correct option at this time."

In case you missed it at the time, you may appreciate these recent tales of being in lumber on the Humber here and here. WI Man!

U18s:
Unbeaten run extended

Manchester United U18s  1  Newcastle U18s  1

Newcastle's U18 side maintained their unbeaten run in 2010 with a draw on Saturday, to make it nine games in league and cup without defeat.

Midfielder Greg McDermott struck with his ninth goal of the season after 11 minutes to put the Magpies ahead against group leaders Manchester United.

The home side were level before half time, when French youth international midfielder Paul Pogba headed home a free kick on the eve of his 17th birthday.

Norwegian striker Joshua King then rattled Jak Alnwick's crossbar before the interval, as both sides struggled to combat the blustery conditions at Carrington. 

Chances fell to Newcastle duo Phil Airey and Joan Edmundsson after the break to snatch a winner, but neither side was able to make a further breakthrough.

NUFC: Alnwick, Tavernier, Nzuzi, J.Henderson, Folan, McDermott, Inman, Newton, D.Taylor, Airey, Edmundsson (L Henderson). Subs n/u: Robinson, Page, Spear.


2010/11
:
Magpies in Brunton 
Park return - claim


Cumbrian media sources claim that League One side Carlisle United have opened discussions with their Newcastle counterparts over a pre-season friendly meeting ahead of next season.

The Magpies last visited Brunton Park for a first team fixture in July 2007, when fights broke out away from 
the stadium before, during and after a 1-1 draw.

Reserves:
Young Magpies out 
of their depth at Bay


Whitley Bay  3  Newcastle Reserves  1


Match report now online

FAYC:
Semis: dates awaited 

Confirmation of the dates for Newcastle's two-legged FA Youth Cup Semi Final against Aston Villa is currently awaited, with the Magpies at home in the second leg. 

Ties are usually played at the main home ground of each side - meaning a first return to Villa Park for any Newcastle side since the final day of last season. 

Semi-Final Draw (over two legs):

date tbc Aston Villa v Newcastle
Wed 17.03.2010 Blackburn v Chelsea

date tbc Newcastle v Aston Villa
Mon 22.03.2010 Chelsea v Blackburn

This will be Newcastle's seventh appearance in an FA Youth Cup semi-final since they first entered the competition in the 1952/53 season.

1961/62 beat Portsmouth 4-3
1975/76 lost to Wolves 2-4
1984/85 beat Birmingham City 7-2
1988/89 lost to Manchester City 1-3
1998/99 lost to Coventry City 2-5
2005/06 lost to Manchester City 3-4
2006/07 lost to Liverpool 3-7

Semi-final success in 1962 lead to our first lifting of the trophy after a 2-1 aggregate victory over Wolves. Our second final win was then achieved in 1985, thanks to a 4-1 triumph over Watford (all the goals coming in the second leg down at Vicarage Road).

We've never faced Villa in this competition before.
 
Championship:
2010/11 Season tickets: 
March price freeze 
 

The club have confirmed a limited duration season ticket renewal offer for current season ticket holders, who can get 2010/11 for the 2009/10 price, providing they complete their renewal before Wed 31.03.2010.

From Thu 01.04.2010, renewals and new sales will be made at 2008/09 standard prices (which may not be what you actually paid, depending on circumstance).

Renewals can be made until Fri 30.04.2010. After this time, existing seats are not guaranteed. A date from which new season ticket applications can be made is tbc.

The only exception to that is in the Level Seven Family Section, where all junior seating will be sold at £100.

Regardless of whether promotion is gained or not, the SJP seating arrangements will remain unchanged and away fans will be housed in the same area.

The only alteration sees an additional family seating area created in Leazes End Level 6, where a family lounge facility is being created (£450 adults, £150 juniors).

There's another push towards web renewals online here with the incentive of a free 2010/11 season ticket giveaway to one supporter using this method to renew.

Renewals for existing season ticket holders can be made online, by post, by phone or in person at the Box Office.

Season ticket holders currently on the three year advance purchase scheme will also be contacted by post this month regarding their own arrangements.

Championship:
Bristol City
(a) 

Newcastle return to Ashton Gate on Saturday teatime for the first time since September 1995, as they face Gary Johnson's side in a 5.20pm kickoff,
live on Sky Sports.

United have been allocated 2,100 places in the Wedlock (South) Stand and these have all now been sold.

Crowds at the 21,400 capacity ground have failed to rise above 15,000 this season and tickets remain on sale for our visit - despite the cheapest adult ticket costing just £10 for City members.

Satellite navvies should head for: BS3 2EJ and City advertise some parking options on their website here

 

 
DFDS Seaways are now offering 2-for-1 Mini Cruises and up to 35% off Cruise & Hotel breaks from Newcastle to Amsterdam with their Spring Savings until 31st March.

Click here for further details of prices and times.

 

NUFC: to follow.

Paddy Power match bets will appear here

 

BCFC:  Ahead of our visit to Ashton Gate, City are away at Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday evening.

Only bottom of the table Peterborough have conceded more home goals than the Robins this season, with the opposition netting 27 goals at Ashton Gate in 18 games.

City have won just one game at home in their last five outings - but that was a televised 2-1 success against West Bromwich Albion. The home game following that resulted in a 2-5 loss to Doncaster, with former Magpie reserve Bradley Orr scoring both City goals - and then completing a hat trick of sorts with an OG...

Referee: Andy D'Urso (Billericay). Three games, three wins this season for this whistler with United: the 2-0 success at Palace, 3-1 home win over Peterborough and most recently 3-0 FA Cup Third Round replay victory against Plymouth Argyle at SJP.

 

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports
 

Overseas TV: to follow... 

This weekend's other Championship fixtures 
(all 3pm kickoffs:

Blackpool v Crystal Palace 
Doncaster Rovers v Sheffield United 
Ipswich Town v Barnsley 
smoggies v Reading 
Nottingham Forest v Peterborough United 
QPR v Swansea City 
Scunthorpe United v Plymouth Argyle 
Sheffield Wednesday v Derby County 
West Bromwich Albion v Preston North End 

See full Championship fixtures.

Magpies @ Robins - All-Time Record:

1995/96 won 5-0 D.Peacock, Sellars, Ferdinand, 
Gillespie, Lee (LC)
1992/93 won 2-1 Kelly, Scott
1991/92 drew 1-1 Clark
1990/91 lost 0-1
1980/81 lost 0-2
1977/78 lost 1-3 Barrowclough
1976/77 drew 1-1 Burns
1910/11 lost 0-1
1909/10 won 3-0 Randall, Stewart 2
1908/09 drew 3-3 Higgins, Veitch 2
1907/08 drew 1-1 Orr
1906/07 lost 1-2 Brown

(All games played @ Ashton Gate)

  

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The Never-Ending Tour
 
Number of Newcastle games attended by NUFC.com in 2009/10:
 

67

Fixtures, Tickets etc.
Season 2009/10


Match tickets are on sale from the SJP Box Office to personal callers, by phone (0844 372 1892)* and o
nline here 

Box Office Opening Hours:

Mon-Fri: 9am-5.30pm 
Sat: 9am-3pm 
Sun: Closed 
(hours are altered on home matchdays)

Home Match Tickets can also be bought in person from NUFC Club shops (not SJP).

Ticket-related issue? ring or visit the SJP Box Office in person or email nufc here.

(* 0044 870 444 1892 for overseas callers)

First Team/Other Fixtures etc:

Tue 16.03.2010 Reserves v Hartlepool United Res (a) @ Victoria Park, 7pm. Totesport.com Reserve League Northern Division. 

Wed 17.03.2010 Scunthorpe United (h) @ SJP, 7.45pm. Championship. From £15. Public sale now.

Sat 20.03.2010 U18s v Crewe Alexandra U18s (h) @ Darsley Park/Little Benton, 1pm. Premier Academy League (North). 

Sat 20.03.2010 Bristol City (a)
@ Ashton Gate, 5.20pm. Championship. SOLD OUT. Allocation: 2,100. Live on Sky.

Tue 23.03.2010 Doncaster Rovers (a) @ Keepmoat Stadium, 7.45pm. Championship. SOLD OUT. Allocation: 3,200.

Sat 27.03.2010 U18s v Wolves U18s (a) @ Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Douglas Turner Way, Compton Park, Wolverhampton, WV3 9BF, 1pm. Premier Academy League (North). 

Mon 29.03.2010 Nottingham Forest (h) @ SJP, 7.45pm. Championship. From £20. Public sale now (web only), Thu 18.03.2010 (by phone/ in person). Live on Sky.

Tue 30.03.2010 Reserves v smoggies Res (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. Totesport.com Reserve League Northern Division.

Wed 31.03.2010 Deadline for ST holders to renew for 2010/11 at 2009/10 prices.

Wed 31.03.2010 U18s v Nottingham Forest U18s (h) @ Darsley Park/Little Benton, 1pm. Premier Academy League (North).
New Date. 

Sat 03.04.2010 Peterborough United (a) @ London Road, 3pm. Championship. £17 adult standing,  £14  full time students /OAPs, £10 U16s. Processing period until Thu 18.03.2010 (no tickets sold during this time). Public sale (if any) from Fri 19.03.2010. Allocation: up to 4,150 (650 seats, 3,500 standing).

Mon 05.04.2010 Sheffield United (h) @ SJP, 7.45pm. Championship. From £20. Public sale now (web only), Mon 22.03.2010 (by phone/ in person). Live on Sky.

Tue 06.04.2010 Reserves v Bradford City Res (a) @ Valley Parade, 7pm. Totesport.com Reserve League Northern Division.

Fri 09.04.2010 U18s v Sheffield Wednesday U18s (a) @ Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 1TF, Noon. Premier Academy League (North). New Date. 

Sat 10.04.2010 Blackpool (h) @ SJP, 3pm. Championship. From £20. Members sale now. Public sale now (web only), Tue 30.03.2010 (by phone/ in person).

Tue 13.04.2010 Reading (a) @ Madejski Stadium, 8pm. Championship. SOLD OUT. Allocation: 4,000. 

Wed 14.04.2010 Reserves v Scunthorpe United Res (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. Totesport.com Reserve League Northern Division. 
New Date. 

Sat 17.04.2010 U18s v Bolton Wanderers U18s (h) @ Darsley Park/Little Benton, 1pm. Premier Academy League (North).

Mon 19.04.2010 Plymouth Argyle (a) @ Home Park, 7.45pm. Championship. £24 adults, £16 OAPS/U23s, £7 U18s, £26 family ticket (1 adult/1 U18) only by phone). ST holders by Sun 21.03.2010, Members sale from Mon 22.03.2010 to Sun 28.03.2010. Processing period from Mon 29.03.2010 to Thu 01.04.2010 (no tickets sold during this time). Public sale from Fri 02.04.2010 (if any). Allocation: tbc. Live on Sky.

Tue 20.04.2010 Reserves v Huddersfield Town Res (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. Totesport.com Reserve League Northern Division. 
New Date. 

Sat 24.04.2010 U18s v Everton U18s (a) @ Finch Lane, Halewood L26 3UE tbc, 1pm. Premier Academy League (North).

Sat 24.04.2010 Ipswich Town (h) @ SJP, 3pm. Championship. From £20. Members sale now. Public sale from Sat 27.03.2010 (web only), Mon 12.04.2010 (by phone/ in person).

Tue 27.04.2010 Reserves v Rotherham United Res (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. Totesport.com Reserve League Northern Division. 
New Date. 

Sun 02.05.2010 QPR (a) @ Loftus Road, 1pm. Championship. Ticket details tbc
- NUFC  confirm that the loyalty point system will be used to allocate tickets.
Allocation: 4,000. 

FYI: Season ticket holders are not NUFC members. Therefore when the period for season ticket holders to buy tickets ends, they cannot make a purchase during the members period - unless they have bought NUFC membership separately. They then have to wait until the public sale commences, which is absolute madness.

2009/10 NUFC Live TV coverage:

Live on Sky Sports:

Sat 20.03.2010:
Bristol City (a) 5.20pm
Mon 29.03.2010: Forest (h) 7.45pm
Mon 05.04.2010: Sheffield Utd (h) 7.45pm
Mon 19.04.2010: Plymouth (a) 7.45pm

BBC: no matches currently scheduled

Future International Breaks 2009/10:
none

World Cup Finals 2010:

First game: Fri 11.06.2010
Final: Sun 11.07.2010

Season 2010/11 start dates:

Premier League: Sat 14.08.2010
Championship: Sat 07.08.2010

International Fixture dates 2010/11:

Sat 04.09.2010
Sat 09.10.2010
Wed 13.10.2010
Sat 26.03.2011
Wed 30.03.2011


Carling Cup Final Sun 28.02.2011


Toon fan Mark Allison is in training for his charity coast to coast run in 2011, across the USA, covering over 3,000 miles. 

Fundraising for St.Benedicts Hospice and The Childrens Foundation has now begun and details on Mark's Run Geordie Run website which you'll find here. 

On it, you'll find full details of his plans, training and motivation etc. plus links to order special T-shirts and/or make a donation to this fine effort.

NB: Every last penny raised goes to charity - all costs are met out Mark's pocket.
 

International Magpies
National Service


England 2018 World Cup bid Host Cities:

Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, mackems,  Plymouth.

Bids were rejected from Derby, Hull and Leicester, while Portsmouth had withdrawn from the process earlier.

FIFA will announce the identity of the Host Nation in December 2010, with a delegation visiting England in August to view the Host City sites.

International Fixtures 2009/10: here
 

Coxy's Cockup Corner
Whoops, He did it Again...


BBC "offbeat journalist" Chris Charles failed to put his spade away after his inaccurate account of the Jonas Gutierrez Spider-Man mask episode.

Falling into the trap of many by stating the goal against Barnsley was his first for the club, when this was pointed out to Chris he went off to check his facts and came back with:

"Just checked and you are right - he opened his account away at Peterborough and the strike against Barnsley was his first HOME goal. Many apologies and happy to set the record straight."

Wrong again, Chris....


The Mail
managed the perhaps unique feat of a quadruple Coxy in one piece, although it is just the same piece of duff gen repeating in four different ways:

Newcastle 6 Barnsley 1: Spiderman Gutierrez puts icing on cake with first home goal in St James' Park drubbing.

Jonas Gutierrez is a brave man. He has kept that Spiderman mask hidden away in his jockstrap for nearly two years.

Although he has washed it a few times, he still knew it would not be in the best condition when he finally got the chance to wear it and celebrate a long-awaited Newcastle home goal.

Every time he has taken to the St James’ Park pitch since joining from Real Mallorca, Gutierrez has been convinced he would get the opportunity to slip on his mask and show Newcastle supporters the unusual celebration he perfected in La Liga.

Inevitably, when he broke his duck, it was a top corner, edge-of-the- area cracker. St James’ Park waited with bated breath for Gutierrez to reach into his shorts and reveal the mask.

St.James' Park, Saturday November 7th 2009 @ 3.15pm. Jonas Gutierrez scores at the Gallowgate End against Peterborough. His mask must have been at the cleaners that day, but he scored. Honest. There were over 43,000 witnesses....

What's this all about then?  Click here for a rambling explanation of sorts....
 

On This Day In History
16th March


Born Or Died:

1922 Bobby Corbett born, Throckley.
(1943-51)

Left back in the 1951 FA Cup winning side, Bobby joined United for £25 from Throckley Juniors and appeared in wartime football.

Never a guaranteed starter, he failed to break into the first XI at all between October 1947 and February 1950, announcing his return soon after with his only senior goal - a penalty conversion in a home win over Derby.

The 1950-51 season saw Bobby overlooked in favour of Alf McMichael, but when the Belfast -born player broke a wrist in training, Bobby took his chance - keeping the number 3 shirt and appearing in every game of the FA Cup campaign after the Fourth Round.

Making just four appearances in the following season, Corbett switched to Middlesbrough in search of regular football and later moved on to Northampton Town for a season before retiring in 1958.

Living in the West End of Newcastle, Bobby passed away in October 1988.

1943 William Sykes Wilson born, Peebles, Scotland.(1960-62)

Midfielder whose sole first team outing came in a home League Cup defeat to Sheffield United back in October 1961. 

1949 Alan Gowling born, Stockport.
(1975-78) 

Striker signed by newly-appointed United boss Gordon Lee who made his competitive debut for the Magpies in a 3-0 victory at Ipswich in August 1975. 

His SJP sojourn was to be the farthest Alan travelled - starting off at Manchester United, stopping off at Huddersfield Town en route to Tyneside and returning to his native North West with Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End. 

After a spell representing the PFA, Alan now resides in Lancashire and works as a local radio summariser.

1949 Billy Hibbert died, 64.
(1911-20)


 

 
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1895 Bury (h)
1-0 
(1-0)
Division Two 
Thompson 
4,000

1898 Manchester City (h)
2-0 
(1-0)
Division Two 
Peddie, Aitken 
17,000

1901 Wolves (a)
0-1 
(0-1)
Division One 
Wooldridge
5,000

1907 Aston Villa (h)
3-2 
(3-1)
Division One 
Appleyard(3,10), Rutherford(45)
Hall(14pen), Cantrell(60)
48,000
With the score at 2-1, Rutherford had his penalty saved by Villa keeper George. Then at 3-1, Veitch stepped up for another spot kick that was also saved. Thankfully, neither miss proved costly as two more points were gathered in our title-winning season.

1910 Darlington (a)
0-1 
(0-1)
Friendly 
3,000

1912 Middlesbrough (h)
0-1 
(0-0)
Division One 
Cail
35,000 
Debut for Jack Peart.

1929 Huddersfield Town (a)
1-2 
(1-1)
Division One 
Cunningham (pen) 
Brown, Dent
16,411

1935 Barnsley (a)
1-2 
(0-1)
Division Two 
Wilson 
Ashton, Chivers
14,511

1939 Norwich City (a)
1-1 
(0-1)
Division Two 
Clifton 
Furness
7,764

1955 Huddersfield Town (h)
2-0 
(0-0)
FA Cup 6th Round Replay
Keeble, R.Mitchell 
52,449 
 
1957 Leeds United (a) 0-0 (0-0)
Division One 
33,000
 

1963 Swansea Town (a)
0-1 
(0-0)
Division Two 
Draper
7,725
A home debut for Welsh Youth International Derek "Didi" Draper, who inspired the Swans to victory. 

The dismissal of Ron McGarry for fighting with a home defender inspired the nickname of "Cassius" after the heavyweight legend.

1966 SJP played host to a friendly meeting between
English and Scottish League representative sides. 

Almost 33,000 fans saw the Scots win 3-1, despite England leading at half time through Jimmy Greaves.

Dundee's Andy Penman equalised within seconds of the restart, before a brace from Celtic's Joe McBride made it a day to forget for England's Northumbrian-born duo of Jack and Bobby Charlton.

Also in the lineup that day was former Magpie George Eastham - by then an Arsenal man.

 
1968 Leeds United (h) 1-1 (0-0)
Division One 
T.Robson 
Hunter
46,075
Two years after appearing at SJP for England, Norman Hunter netted for Leeds.
 
1971 A 2-1 win for the Reserves over  Everton at Goodison Park was achieved thanks to goals from Fairs Cup heroes Alan Foggon and Benny Arentoft.

 
 
1974 Chelsea (a)
0-1 
(0-1)
Division One 
Hutchinson
24,207
Ian Hutchinson on target for The Blues.

1976 Arsenal (a)
0-0 
(0-0)
Division One 
18,424
United were flirting with the relegation pack and a 4-3 home defeat by Manchester United was lurking just round the corner....

1991 Bristol City (h)
0-0 
(0-0)
Division Two 
13,578
It's always worth recalling days like these - a pitiful crowd in a ground with two stands and a side unable to buy a goal.

1998 An analysis of the previous 15 games for the bottom six of the Premiership made disturbing reading. Even doomed Palace had scored more goals than us. Good job we got off to a good start that season:

 

2001 Interviewed for The Mag, Newcastle's then Chief Executive, David Stonehouse, was asked about NUFC -related websites. His reply?

"We are having a load of problems with the club’s official website and if I ever want to find out what’s happening I go straight onto NUFC.com"

2002 Ipswich (h)
2-2
(0-0)
Premiership

Robert(60), Shearer(88)
Bent(50,63)
51,115
Twice Town took the lead and twice we got back on terms and then in the dying seconds we were awarded a dubious penalty.

Up stepped Alan Shearer - to drag a dreadful spot kick wide with the last kick of the game. NUFC.com match report

2004 The Reserves lost 3-1 and were given a footballing lesson by their Manchester City counterparts  at Durham's Archibalds Stadium.

Bradley Wright-Phillips put City ahead in the first half before adding a second just before United's Kris Gate reduced the arrears. The visitors then sealed it with a late third goal.
NUFC.com match report

2005 Olympiakos (h)
4-0
(2-0)
(7-1 agg)
UEFA Cup 4th Round
2nd leg
Dyer(18), Shearer(45,69), Bowyer(54)
32,163
Newcastle celebrated their 100th game in Europe by devouring the cream of Greek football, 7-1 on aggregate, to reach the UEFA Cup quarter-finals.

And there was certainly nothing ambrosial about the Olympiakos display as they were pounded from the first whistle to the last by an exuberant United, determined to finish the job started in Athens the previous week.

Kieron Dyer revelled in his forward role, supporting two-goal Alan Shearer and was behind much of the first half dominance.
NUFC.com match report

2008 Confirmation finally came of the 
signing of free agent Lamine Diatta.

A deal was eventually struck with the 32 year-old Senegalese defender, after protracted negotiations, following his successful completion of a medical.

Diatta told French media sources he had agreed to join United initially until the end 
of the season, with a possible contract extension available at that point.

However the former Rennes, Lyon and Besiktas player was to exit SJP after just two substitute appearances - amounting to a grand total of nine minutes onfield action.

2009 Mark Doninger found the net again for the reserves as Everton were beaten 2-1 at Whitley Park.

The United midfielder netted for a fourth consecutive game, scoring six times in that spell and making it nine for the season in all competitions. Nile Ranger then hit the winner.

NUFC.com match report
 

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