Toon v Cockerels

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Another busy Saturday line up of football for me again tomorrow starting with two games for the kids then Toon v Spuds.

Following on from the victories against Villa and Chelski the French Brigade head for White Hart Lane to face AVB and the threat from Garreth Bale. Our last visit was also televised (I was away and didn't witness it first hand) and ended in a disastrous five nil thumping. Would be nice to deal out another spot of revenge as I believe it is the biggest margin of defeat under APee.

The Toon also appear to have everyone back safely from midweek International duty as well as Mr T from the African Cup of Nations.
Team selection could be interesting to say the least.

On that front AVB and Tottingham probably have more concerns than The Mags. Defoe is definitely out with Kaboul, Sandro and Huddlestone all doubtful. However Adebayor is back from African Cup of Nations duty with Togo and he's expected to play. Whether it's from the start or off the bench time will tell. It has also been reported AVB may well play Bale and Dempsey up front, but once again we shall have to wait and see.

I would be well satisfied for The Toon to start with this line up...

Krul

Debuchy, Saylor, Colo, Santon

Tiote, Cabaye, Sissoko

Gouffran, Cisse , Jonas

Bench: Elliot, Anita, Yanga-Mbiwa, Perch, Marveaux, Obertan and Stroller.

Spurs don't score many first half goals and I reckon if we can keep Bale quiet and take it to 0 - 0 or go in 1 nil up at half-time Les Lads will get something from this fixture.

What do you think?

WL

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Were gonna murder them.

[Blue Star Broon]

Feb 8, 2013 20:06:12 GMT 1 @cannyman said:

Were gonna murder them.

+1 luv yer attitude ;D ;D

[Fairscup]

Stop Bale and Lennon,if he's playing and we may well become guilty of the above mentioned crime.

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Probably put the kiss of death on it happening with all this optimism...

Where's the Captain when we need a reality check...?

WL

[Pollypeterborough]

Feb 8, 2013 20:06:12 GMT 1 @cannyman said:

Were gonna murder them.

+1.

[Blue Star Broon]

1-1 HT . . . Goufran all over the pitch . . offense, defence ;D ;D ;D

[Pollypeterborough]

S*** 2-1

[Blue Star Broon]

when we lost Goufran it all went pear shaped

[Fairscup]

I think Gouffran going off had a bigger influence than we would have thought. Hopefully it's just a flesh wound.

Brilliant performance from Bale whatever else you can say about him. Obviously the difference between the two teams.

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I was feeling very upbeat before watching this game today.... Kids won both of their games, first 1 - 0 and second 2 - 0. Cracking strike won the opening game and another superb shot for one of the goals in second.

All came back down with a bit of a bump watching The Toon lose and without a doubt Bale is the man of the moment....

One thing I still don't like defensively is why The Toon play such a high line up the field leaving acres of space behind the centre backs. Neither Saylor nor Colo are quick enough to recover when caught. Cost us big time with that second goal.... from nothing more than a punt forward. Mind you Bale could have had three or four after that one.

I also think the midweek game took it's toll as well with Cabaye, Sissoko and Santon all looking tired as the game went on.

Other than that plenty of effort nor a complete washout against a Spurs outfit pushing for a Champions League spot and capable of beating a lot better side than us on their day.

WL

[Blue Star Broon]

Feb 9, 2013 17:30:45 GMT 1 @clearwhitelight said:

I was feeling very upbeat before watching this game today.... Kids won both of their games, first 1 - 0 and second 2 - 0. Cracking strike won the opening game and another superb shot for one of the goals in second.

All came back down with a bit of a bump watching The Toon lose and without a doubt Bale is the man of the moment....

One thing I still don't like defensively is why The Toon play such a high line up the field leaving acres of space behind the centre backs. Neither Saylor nor Colo are quick enough to recover when caught. Cost us big time with that second goal.... from nothing more than a punt forward. Mind you Bale could have had three or four after that one.

I also think the midweek game took it's toll as well with Cabaye, Sissoko and Santon all looking tired as the game went on.

Other than that plenty of effort nor a complete washout against a Spurs outfit pushing for a Champions League spot and capable of beating a lot better side than us on their day.

WL

agreed..............would someone please instruct Cisse' offsides? Don't get many chances and he squanders most!

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News from NUFC official site.......

Newcastle United are pleased to report that a precautionary X-ray has shown that Yoan Gouffran has not broken his right leg.

The French forward was stretchered off during the second half of Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur, and Gouffran will be further assessed on Sunday by the Club's medical staff.

Let's hope it's nothing major to keep him out.... He was never going to play against Metalist anyway so with two weeks until the home game against The Saints he has time to recover.

WL

[LeazesEnder47]

missed the game due to working and shite Internet connection

Had to rely on Sly Sports Football Centre App and their Live Commentary...........

Feared the worst when they said the stretcher was coming out!!! Let's hope it's enough time WL, we will miss his pace and work rate!!!

Good performance again by the lads but we still have the back four holding too high a line Simply cannit dae that with the likes of Gareth Bale on the form he's on....