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Columbus Crew vs. Newcastle United FC Game Thread

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Columbus Crew

vs.

Newcastle United FC

July 26, 2011

Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, USA

7:30 PM EDT (12:30 AM BST)

Crew: Gruenebaum | Miranda, Marshall (c), Gehrig, Francis | Ekpo, Burns, Grossman, Banor | Renteria, Heinemann
Subs: Konopka, Gardner, James, Veeder, Gaven,  Prim, Rogers, Rusmir, Sippola, Horton, Meram

NUFC: Harper | Tavenier, Coloccini, STaylor, Enrique | Marveaux, Tiote, Gosling, Jonas | Ba, Ameobi
Subs: Forster, Krul, Dummett, Vuckic, Smith, Abeid,

All viewers: Unknown

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Projected XI: 

William Hesmer; Josh Gardner, Julius James, Chad Marshall, Sebastian Miranda; Eric Gehrig, Robbie Rogers, Emmanuel Ekpo, Eddie Gaven; Tommy Heinemman, Bernardo Anor (thanks to Stumptown Footy!)

Newcastle United FC

Out: 

Hatem Ben Arfa (ankle), Shane Ferguson (ankle), Danny Guthrie (ankle), Joey Barton (visa), Nile Ranger (visa), Yohan Cabaye (visa), most of the reserves (trip to Holland)

Projected XI: Harper | RTaylor, Coloccini (C), STaylor, Dummet | Marveaux, Jonás, Smith, Gosling, Tiote | Ba

Other available players: Forster, Krul, Williamson, Perch, Tavernier, Simpson, Abeid, Vuckic, Best, Lovenkrands, Shola, Enrique (?)

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Sorry this is late

Got the time zones mixed up. Could have sworn Ohio was Central. Lineups will be up momentarily.

by Robert L. Bishop on Jul 27, 2011 12:24 AM BST reply actions  

ugh, this is a little rough

I like the line-up though. If we’re going to run a 4-4-2, this seems pretty close to what we’ll probably do. Interesting that Taviner is playing on the right AND Enrique got the start after the episode over the past couple of days.

by johnjmurphy17 on Jul 27, 2011 12:44 AM BST up reply actions  

That's true

But I figured if we were going to go through the trouble of having Dummett fly out, we may as well let the boy play.

by johnjmurphy17 on Jul 27, 2011 12:48 AM BST up reply actions  

Great!

How did he score?

Game Thread Extraordinaire

by Rockets4LIFE on Jul 27, 2011 12:47 AM BST up reply actions  

Lee Ryder
Kevin Burns made a shocking backpass and Ameobi was alert to nick the ball and steer it past Gruenebaum to net #nufc first goal of the tour

by Robert L. Bishop on Jul 27, 2011 12:48 AM BST up reply actions  

More detailed, from the Official Site
Skipper Marshall, playing at right back, passes inside to Eric Gehring but it’s slightly undercooked and Ameobi robs the long haired defender of the ball and holds him off as he advances into the area. Ameobi draws the keeper and slots home right footed low to Gruenebaum’s left. A first goal for United on the tour.

by Robert L. Bishop on Jul 27, 2011 12:55 AM BST up reply actions  

I agree with what he says but I think he is dead wrong for putting it on twitter

No matter what, he is playing for NUFC and has to show some respect. He said the fans deserve better from the management, the fans also deserve better from its players.

Game Thread Extraordinaire

by Rockets4LIFE on Jul 27, 2011 2:20 AM BST up reply actions  

Thanks, I mean I really liked him

He has just been annoying with his attitude ever since he decided he wanted to leave. I mean look at Barton, he is in a worse situation and couldnt be more classy.

Game Thread Extraordinaire

by Rockets4LIFE on Jul 27, 2011 2:23 AM BST up reply actions  

He's had his moments

But when it came time to put his head down and work, he did so

by Robert L. Bishop on Jul 27, 2011 2:23 AM BST up reply actions  

Jonas hasn't said a peep

Other than the Italy comment, which was pretty innocuous, he has had the most class of the lot.

He’s my favorite player for a reason.

by johnjmurphy17 on Jul 27, 2011 2:27 AM BST up reply actions  

shola must of had his eys shut

by Barry Newton on Jul 27, 2011 1:11 AM BST reply actions  

Lee Ryder

The ref is bit small, smallest I’ve ever seen anyway

Well how about that?

by johnjmurphy17 on Jul 27, 2011 1:16 AM BST reply actions  

yeah

And the goalkeeper for the Crew just got a red card!!

by johnjmurphy17 on Jul 27, 2011 1:23 AM BST up reply actions  

keep me updaited with the score becase am working thanks

by Barry Newton on Jul 27, 2011 1:41 AM BST reply actions  

Smith on for Tiote

Read today that Orlando City were interested in Alan. Heh

by Robert L. Bishop on Jul 27, 2011 1:57 AM BST reply actions  

That'd be funny

Man United to Newcastle to Orlando City… how the might have fallen.

They may be able to offer us the right price… like season tickets to Disneyworld or a team supply of orange juice

by johnjmurphy17 on Jul 27, 2011 2:01 AM BST up reply actions  

I really want Best to score

I still dont know why they have him on the transfer list, I think he could be alright, at least better than Ameobi.

Game Thread Extraordinaire

by Rockets4LIFE on Jul 27, 2011 2:21 AM BST up reply actions  

Team sounds good so far,

playing a counterattacking style. Harper hasn’t been bothered

by Robert L. Bishop on Jul 27, 2011 2:17 AM BST reply actions  

Lots of offside calls against NUFC

Not all Best, either. Wonder if it’s a result of the Crew playing a high line or eagerness from our boys

by Robert L. Bishop on Jul 27, 2011 2:22 AM BST reply actions  

I'm OK with a few offsides calls

shows spirit.

Also, Gosling has had a LOT of shots it seems like. Good to hear. He and Ben Arfa are basically new signings, so coupling them with Marveaux, Cabaye, and Ba… we have a very different looking team

by johnjmurphy17 on Jul 27, 2011 2:25 AM BST up reply actions  

Lee Ryder
That is a fantastic goal from Vuckic, he bobbed and weaved before curling a superb shot into what US fans called the upper 90

by Robert L. Bishop on Jul 27, 2011 2:27 AM BST reply actions  

It's so awesome that Harris is only 18

and Fergie is still 19…

Those are two SERIOUS up and commers right there, folks.

by johnjmurphy17 on Jul 27, 2011 2:31 AM BST reply actions  

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