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Newcastle United vs. Manchester United Game Thread

BOLTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Hatem Ben Arfa of Newcastle United celebrates scoring the first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Bolton Wanderers and Newcastle United at the Reebok Stadium on December 26, 2011 in Bolton, England.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Newcastle United FC

vs.

Manchester United FC

Barclays Premier League, Week 20
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
2000 GMT (1400 CST)
Sports Direct Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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English viewers: Sky Sports 1
US viewers: Fox Soccer Channel/Fox Deportes

NUFC: Krul | Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini (c), Santon | Raylor, Tiote, Cabaye, Jonas | Shola, Ba
Subs: Harper, Perch, Vuckic, Obertan, Ben Arfa, Sammy, Best

MUFC: Lindegaard | Valencia, Ferdinand, Jones, Evra | Park, Carrick, Giggs, Nani | Rooney, Berbatov
Subs: De Gea, Anderson, Hernandez, Welbeck, Rafael, Pogba

Star-divide

Newcastle United FC

Currently: 7th place, 8-6-5, 30 pts

Out: Danny Guthrie (groin), Sylvain Marveaux (groin), Peter Lovenkrands (calf), Steven Taylor (Achilles')

Probable: Gabriel Obertan (toe)

Projected XI: Krul | Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, RTaylor | Obertan, Tiote, Cabaye, Jonas | Best, Ba

Projected Subs: Elliot, Santon, Perch, Vuckic, Shola, Sammy, Ben Arfa

Manchester United FC

Currently: 2nd place, 14-3-2, 45 points

Out: Michael Owen (thigh), Tom Cleverly (foot/ankle), Bebe (Knee), Vidic (knee), D Fletcher (bowel condition)

Projected XI: De Gea | Rafael, Ferdinand, Jones, Evra | Nani, Carrick, Park, Valencia | Rooney, Chicharito

Projected subs: Lindegaard, Young, Evans, Gibson, Fabio, Giggs, Wellbeck

Poll
What will be the outcome of the match?
Newcastle United Win
7 votes
Draw
1 votes
Manchester United Win
1 votes

9 votes | Poll has closed

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I havent voted for a win in a while

Maybe this changes our luck! lol Lets go NUFC, kick the crap out of them! Booyaa!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 7:13 PM GMT reply actions  

Please put HBA in the starting lineup

Besty’s form leaves a lot to be desired for

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 7:14 PM GMT reply actions  

Hey, I've got a question for you

Send me an email to the address in my profile and I’ll hit you back.

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 7:28 PM GMT up reply actions  

will do

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:24 PM GMT up reply actions  

sent

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:46 PM GMT up reply actions  

Lineups

NUFC: Krul | Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini ©, Santon | Raylor, Tiote, Cabaye, Jonas | Shola, Ba

Subs: Harper, Perch, Vuckic, Obertan, Ben Arfa, Sammy, Best

MUFC: Lindegaard | Valencia, Ferdinand, Jones, Evra | Park, Carrick, Giggs, Nani | Rooney, Berbatov

Subs: De Gea, Anderson, Hernandez, Welbeck, Rafael, Pogba

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 7:16 PM GMT reply actions  

Shola for Best, no HBA (grr)

Raylor in for Obertan…he has a toe problem, but somehow made the bench. (WHY NO HBA HERE?!)
Santon at left back, so at least there’s that

Rio is healthy, not great news for Ba

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 7:17 PM GMT up reply actions  

I dont get it

I think something might be up behind the scenes, thats the only way I can explain it.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 7:45 PM GMT up reply actions  

Tottenham fan here

Pulling for you guys because I hate Man U. Go Magpies!

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 7:36 PM GMT reply actions  

Thanks for the thoughts!

Never hurts, I don’t guess.

Coming Home Newcastle!

"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra

by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 7:43 PM GMT up reply actions  

Sure, not like I have anything better to do

Although it looks fairly bleak with HBA on the bench and Man U’s best ever 12th man doing the refereeing

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 7:46 PM GMT up reply actions  

Truth.

SJP always seems to rock on gameday. Newcastle are basically my second favorite team in the league. Crazy, crazy fans

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 7:50 PM GMT up reply actions  

You're welcome any time, of course

Be careful, though. If Kevin sees you here it might not go well for you. Dude is crazy

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 7:53 PM GMT up reply actions  

I'm not extremely active

Can’t imagine him being too pissed

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 7:55 PM GMT up reply actions  

Also, Man U not winning would be fantastic for Spurs

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 7:58 PM GMT up reply actions  

This.

Coming Home Newcastle!

"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra

by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:00 PM GMT up reply actions  

Agreed

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:01 PM GMT up reply actions  

So here I sit

in my not-very-old-but-out-of-date jersey. I feel like I should mock myself.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 7:54 PM GMT reply actions  

I truly will not...

until they bring back Newcastle Brown Ale as the shirt sponsor. Of course I may just go buy the throwback from the shop and save time and worry.

Coming Home Newcastle!

"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra

by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 7:59 PM GMT up reply actions  

It's a special kit for me...

seeing as it’s what drew me to the club anyway. Hard to resist that kind of tug, eh?

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:01 PM GMT up reply actions  

Incidentally,

and I’m sure you all saw it floating around the twitters today, there was a quote from a bigwig at Virgin Money saying that they felt that St. James’ Park should be called St. James’ Park… so there’s that.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 7:57 PM GMT up reply actions   1 recs

Oh, it would be the most brilliant piece of

well… non-business(?) that has ever been in the northeast.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 7:59 PM GMT up reply actions  

I think the virgin money logo looks nice

I bet the black alternates would look great with this logo, any announcement on how much we are making and how long the deal is for?

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:07 PM GMT up reply actions  

more details will surely come out in the next few days

I hope we are making more than what we were previously with northern rock, which was 2.5 mil GBP if I am not mistaken.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:10 PM GMT up reply actions  

Just had a thought

That logo is going to look wretched with the orange kit

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 8:11 PM GMT up reply actions  

Oh, wow.

hadn’t thought of that.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:12 PM GMT up reply actions  

You had to remind me didnt you

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:23 PM GMT up reply actions  

Anybody's feed active yet?

Coming Home Newcastle!

"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra

by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:00 PM GMT reply actions  

Yes

Mine’s illegal though

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:01 PM GMT up reply actions  

Sure.

Looks like mine is going now too :)

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:02 PM GMT up reply actions  

Some reason I had to

try several of the options… running now, though.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:03 PM GMT up reply actions  

Wayne Rooney's hair looks kinda retarded

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:03 PM GMT reply actions  

Belatedly-

HOWAY THE LADS!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:03 PM GMT reply actions  

That was interesting from Santon.

I would like to subscribe to that in order to learn more.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:05 PM GMT reply actions  

Almost!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:05 PM GMT reply actions  

Should've scored

Tiote is really good. I don’t see how you guys are going to not suck when he and Ba leave for the cup of nations

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:06 PM GMT reply actions  

I dont think we'll suck

We will be average though. We have Best and Hatem Ben Arfa in the team so they can pick up the offense. Tiote not being there is going to hurt though.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:08 PM GMT up reply actions  

I'm still pretending

that it’s not actually happening.

Coming Home Newcastle!

"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra

by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:10 PM GMT up reply actions  

I was reading up on it trying to figure out why they play it every 2 years

Apparently it is used to develop players and it brings in a lot of income which would support the infrastructure in Africa. I hope they can come up with a better way to get more income. Im sure European teams will be willing to pay some sort of fee which would make the ACN every 4 years by making up for the lost income. i think many teams would prefer to pay a little, if it is spread out, in order to keep their players in their team.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:13 PM GMT up reply actions  

I know it's hot in the summer in Africa,

but it’s so incredibly stupid that they do this while every important league on the planet is in the middle of their schedule

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 8:16 PM GMT up reply actions  

Actually

I went to South Africa a few summers ago and it was really cold because the seasons are switched in the southern hemisphere, it was winter there. I dont understand why they dont do some sort of rotation if they want to hold it every 2 years. Once in the Northern part of Africa which can be at the same time. The next one would be in the Southern hemisphere during the summer time. That would solve the problem at least partially since every African nation would have a chance to host the ACN.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:20 PM GMT up reply actions  

One ACN every 4 years during the season wouldnt be too hard to swallow

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:21 PM GMT up reply actions  

Indeed.

Because Rooney is never a flipper.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:07 PM GMT up reply actions  

Was that really Ba

that missed that chance in the middle?

Woof.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:06 PM GMT reply actions  

So that little bit of play leading to the

Cabaye shot was… well… lovely.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:07 PM GMT reply actions  

Newcastle getting the better chances

but they need to score soon before the Red shite wake up

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:09 PM GMT reply actions  

Good buildup

Little quality in the shots, though. Looks like there are goals in this one

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 8:10 PM GMT up reply actions  

Playing the ball confidently on the floor

I like.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:11 PM GMT up reply actions  

Great goalkeeping from Krul

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:12 PM GMT reply actions  

Let me be the first

in a completely unofficial and good-natured way be the first to issue a Hands-off order to yourself and your club. :)

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:13 PM GMT up reply actions  

Oh Freidel's got at least another week or so in the tank

And after that we have Gomes… oh god…

please?!?

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:15 PM GMT up reply actions  

I'll not have you

besmirching the good name of Brad Freidel, sir. You keep him as long as he can stand, because he is legend.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:16 PM GMT up reply actions  

I'm not besmirching his name at all

Dude’s old, and I don’t trust Gomes to replace him at all. Plus Freidel’s been pretty good this year, losing him is gonna suck

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:18 PM GMT up reply actions  

I'd prefer someone young

Thanks though

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:21 PM GMT up reply actions  

Jak Alnwick.

Young.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:23 PM GMT up reply actions  

I think I'll just stick to the current plan

Pretend Freidel will stick around forever while covering up my ears and screaming “LALALALA”

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:25 PM GMT up reply actions   1 recs

MVP of our team

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:14 PM GMT up reply actions  

Pretty good, fast paced game so far

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:19 PM GMT reply actions  

Although they're not bearing fruit yet

I’m liking a lot of the interplay at the top today… many good ideas at the 18-yard box…

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:20 PM GMT up reply actions  

LolWebb

Of course that was handball

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by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:21 PM GMT reply actions  

Wow. Lucky lucky lucky there.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:23 PM GMT reply actions  

HORRIBLE REF!!!!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:26 PM GMT reply actions  

THAT WAS A PENALTY!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:26 PM GMT up reply actions  

changed my mind , penalty

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 8:29 PM GMT up reply actions  

Who's doing the color on this commentary?

I like him.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:26 PM GMT reply actions  

Wow

just turned the game on to watch to the the Ba takedown. looked ok I guess

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 8:26 PM GMT reply actions  

ski trip vacation

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 8:28 PM GMT up reply actions  

Mt. Baker in northwest Washington. I think its famous for record snowfall totals

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 8:32 PM GMT up reply actions  

Ba could get punched in the face by Ferdinand in the box and it wouldn't get called

I hate Howard Webb

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:27 PM GMT reply actions  

Wanker

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:28 PM GMT up reply actions  

Yeah, I would think that's a penalty

Not the most egregious non-call, but should have pointed to the spot

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 8:28 PM GMT reply actions  

+100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:31 PM GMT up reply actions  

getting chippy

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 8:30 PM GMT reply actions  

C'mon, Shola.

Gotta make more of that ball than that.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:32 PM GMT reply actions  

+1

HBA would of made something of that.

by MychalShannon1 on Jan 4, 2012 8:32 PM GMT up reply actions  

WHAT

HOW IS THAT A FOUL ON NEWCASTLE

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:32 PM GMT reply actions  

Demba has a right to stand on the pitch, sir!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111!!!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:32 PM GMT reply actions  

BS

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 8:33 PM GMT reply actions  

Nah

just a Manc

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:33 PM GMT up reply actions  

Only difference is a tub in the house, eh?

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:35 PM GMT up reply actions   1 recs

Lol

indeed

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:35 PM GMT up reply actions  

WHAT? THE REF BETTER BE CAREFUL WHEN HE TRIES TO LEAVE THE STADIUM

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:33 PM GMT reply actions  

GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:33 PM GMT reply actions  

YES!!!!!

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:33 PM GMT reply actions  

OH AH DEMBA BA

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:33 PM GMT reply actions  

GOAAAALLLLLLLL

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 8:33 PM GMT reply actions  

DEMBA DEMBA DEMBA DEMBA DEMBA DEMBA DEMBA!!!!!

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:33 PM GMT reply actions  

YES!!!!!!!!!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:33 PM GMT reply actions  

OK IM SOLD, HE IS OUR NUMBER 9

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:35 PM GMT up reply actions  

Ha-

he was quoted before the match that he doesn’t want it… that 19 is special to him.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:35 PM GMT up reply actions  

Fair enough

He will create a new legend with the number 19 shirt, how about that?

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:39 PM GMT up reply actions  

Agreed

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:45 PM GMT up reply actions  

Fantastic goal from Demba Ba!

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:34 PM GMT reply actions  

Holy crap.

That may be the finest of his 15 by far.

And I’m less mad at you now, Shola… but still shoulda done better with that one ball.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:34 PM GMT reply actions  

Yea he did well on that flick on.

by MychalShannon1 on Jan 4, 2012 8:35 PM GMT up reply actions  

Collocini has been rock solid so far

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:35 PM GMT reply actions  

Almost.

I think he was responsible for Berba on that header that hit the post…

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:36 PM GMT up reply actions  

I guess that pass was just to remind us

what it was like to have Gaby on the wing?

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:37 PM GMT reply actions  

Oh, I concur.

Picked out the one bad ball, I suppose.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:40 PM GMT up reply actions  

PERSISTENT INFRINGEMENT, SIR!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:38 PM GMT reply actions  

Demba Ba is

absofreakinglutely brilliant with his body on slow-arriving high balls.

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:41 PM GMT reply actions  

He moves well with out the ball

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:42 PM GMT up reply actions  

Nice run there by Ba, great footwork

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:42 PM GMT reply actions  

Making Giggs look silly is a bonus

And Pardew’s reaction is priceless

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:42 PM GMT up reply actions  

#DembaBaOverTheWall?

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:43 PM GMT reply actions  

Or

#RyanTaylorOverTheWall

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:43 PM GMT up reply actions  

You cant go wrong with one of those 3

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
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by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:44 PM GMT up reply actions  

Shut up Giggs

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by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 8:43 PM GMT reply actions  

Come on Taylor, get it in

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:43 PM GMT reply actions  

Come on Ameobi that was a good pass

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:46 PM GMT reply actions  

Ameobi seems to be struggling

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:47 PM GMT reply actions  

HBA should have started, I would even prefer if he stayed with Best.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:48 PM GMT up reply actions  

Normal OSotP is back

and I will always prefer Ameobi to Best again.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:50 PM GMT up reply actions  

Its just differing opinions.

When Ba leaves, I hope its Besty upfront because I think he does much better when he is the sole striker. I am predicting that he will score at least 2-4 goals when Ba is away if Best starts.

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-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:55 PM GMT up reply actions  

Shola had the flick on to the goal so we gotta give him a little credit. But yea I would of preferred HBA.

by MychalShannon1 on Jan 4, 2012 8:50 PM GMT up reply actions  

I credit him for that but the ball barley glazed his head

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-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
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by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:54 PM GMT up reply actions  

Has there ever been

a player for which the love felt for him was so disproportionate to his ability?

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:49 PM GMT up reply actions  

I think most of it is ironic these days

I actually run into quite a bit of Shola haters. I’ve always liked him. I just think his best role is late sub.

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 8:50 PM GMT up reply actions  

I think he is ok as our last option striker, not more tbh

I have never been too big of a fan and I honestly think we can do better. I do support the fact that he came up through the ranks at NUFC and has loyalty to us which is a bonus to keep him here.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:52 PM GMT up reply actions  

I agree that there is an amount of it

that’s ironic… but I really think there is a ton of genuine affection for him. I can understand some of it because he has been so tremendously loyal to the club and all…

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:52 PM GMT up reply actions  

..
As his former England Under-21 coach, Howard Wilkinson, reflected: “Shola’s definitely got something, I’m just not sure what.”

Aaaand there you have it.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:57 PM GMT up reply actions  

1-0 at the half

Great start for the Toon

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:49 PM GMT reply actions  

One of the better first halves of the season, honestly

Rooney should have scored 2, but if we’re playing that game, Ba’s on a hat trick. Like OSotP, a lot of confidence playing the ball on the floor.

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 8:49 PM GMT reply actions  

We should have had a penalty and Ba should have converted that cross early in the game

so in fairness it should be 3-2 for us :)

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-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:51 PM GMT up reply actions  

That's what irritates me

…that we can move the ball that way, and we get caught up so many matches not doing it when it would unlock the defense…

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:51 PM GMT up reply actions  

Great first half

I particularly impressed with Demba Ba’s dribbling skills in the open field. I dont think ive seen too much of that in the past, but I am impressed.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
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by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:50 PM GMT reply actions  

From Twitter
Howard Webb to get some stick at half time teamtalk from Ferguson.

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 8:51 PM GMT reply actions  

He better get some from Pardew as well

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-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:52 PM GMT up reply actions  

Hahaha

hahahahahaha

Not really funny… but funny.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:53 PM GMT up reply actions  

Obertan has always been crap

just another Man U reject

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by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 8:55 PM GMT up reply actions  

To be fair,

the right wing has not exactly been where we’re creating our danger…

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 8:55 PM GMT up reply actions  

Very true as well.

I’m not disliking Raylor on the right, and I do like Obertan, but I don’t know that we’re experiencing a vast upgrade there. Cabaye and Tiote have been massive, and Ba and Ameobi have had flashes of good partnership.

I promise when they start playing again, I’ll compliment Raylor :)

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:02 PM GMT up reply actions  

I like raylor

A whole lot more as a mf than a lb.

by Pradajames on Jan 4, 2012 9:03 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions  

Agreed

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:03 PM GMT up reply actions  

Cannot disagree with this.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:04 PM GMT up reply actions  

A million times yes.

If you want beef then bring the ruckus.

by lowellthehammer on Jan 4, 2012 9:06 PM GMT up reply actions  

Exactly.

If you want beef then bring the ruckus.

by lowellthehammer on Jan 4, 2012 9:02 PM GMT up reply actions  

But we're also not conceding the ball again and again on the right wing either.

Which is what happens with Obertan. I also think Raylor’s had some good runs down the right and has been playing better offensively than Gutierrez.

If you want beef then bring the ruckus.

by lowellthehammer on Jan 4, 2012 9:01 PM GMT up reply actions  

I think he is ok

He just really needs to work on his crosses, if he is able to do that, he would be very valuable since he will be able to use his speed to get to the sides. The problem with him now is that he is unable to do anything once he gets near the corner. If he can get rid of the ball and is more accurate with his crosses, he would be able to start in most teams.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 8:58 PM GMT up reply actions  

True

However, that’s been the story on him his whole career. He’s had quite some time to work on it.

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 9:00 PM GMT up reply actions  

a servicable player, adds depth

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by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 8:59 PM GMT up reply actions  

Pretty sure

that I just lipread Howard Webb telling Rooney “Don’t worry. I got you.”

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:05 PM GMT reply actions  

Perhaps not.

I swear I saw it though. :)

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:08 PM GMT up reply actions  

Ha :)

I swear I read that one too…

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:13 PM GMT up reply actions  

Yellow to Jones

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by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:06 PM GMT reply actions  

Webb actually carded Jones

shocking

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:06 PM GMT reply actions  

GOAAAAAL

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:07 PM GMT reply actions  

CABAYEEEEE

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:07 PM GMT reply actions  

WHAT A GOAL!!!

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:07 PM GMT reply actions  

FUCKING WOW

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by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:07 PM GMT reply actions  

Rec'd

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-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:08 PM GMT up reply actions  

#YOHANCABAYEISLEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:07 PM GMT reply actions   1 recs

Rec'd

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:08 PM GMT up reply actions  

and flagged by accident at the same time lol

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:09 PM GMT up reply actions  

To be fair,

Robert created that hashtag early in the season :)

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:09 PM GMT up reply actions  

Props to Robert then!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:09 PM GMT up reply actions  

What am I talking about we are beating Man U 2-0 so far, props to everyone!

Is it just me or does peace in the world seems more plausible now? I think so!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:10 PM GMT up reply actions  

mine too

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:10 PM GMT up reply actions  

Just turn on FSC : )

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by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:11 PM GMT up reply actions  

SING FANS SING!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:11 PM GMT reply actions  

What a pass Shola!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:13 PM GMT reply actions  

That was Ben Arafaesque

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:13 PM GMT up reply actions  

Keep up the pressure

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by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:13 PM GMT reply actions  

Agreed

The best defense is offense

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:14 PM GMT up reply actions  

Let's see 4-0

start chipping away at ManUre’s goal difference XD

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:15 PM GMT reply actions  

Id be happy with 2-1

If we get a win, I dont know what im going to do…

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:16 PM GMT up reply actions  

heh..

just recalled there’s a NUFC fan out there that took a punt at some 500-1 on 5-0 to the Toon

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:16 PM GMT up reply actions  

hope he wins

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:18 PM GMT up reply actions  

Who do you go for?

If you want beef then bring the ruckus.

by lowellthehammer on Jan 4, 2012 9:17 PM GMT up reply actions  

Tottenham

Call me a dreamer but I still think we can win the title

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:18 PM GMT up reply actions  

One of my best friends is a tottenham fan

we usually watch all the pl games togheter

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:19 PM GMT up reply actions  

together*

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:19 PM GMT up reply actions  

Well good thing I haven't then

We need another striker in January or we just might be screwed. 3rd place isn’t bad though

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:20 PM GMT up reply actions  

That was a crazy, crazy game

couldn’t believe it ended 1-1

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:22 PM GMT up reply actions  

My totteham friend reckons you guys can get 2nd

I think you guys have a shot, Abadeyor isnt enough.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:22 PM GMT up reply actions  

He's right

Adebayor has been accurately characterized by cartilagefreecaptain as the Manny Ramirez of the Premiership. He’s really good, but can slack off when he wants to. Defintely needs a good partner up top

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:23 PM GMT up reply actions  

Nothing wrong with optimism.

Certainly wouldn’t count them out.

If you want beef then bring the ruckus.

by lowellthehammer on Jan 4, 2012 9:21 PM GMT up reply actions  

We need to get really lucky

But it’s definitely within the realm of possibilty

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:22 PM GMT up reply actions  

I was hoping SAF wouldnt notice lol

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:17 PM GMT up reply actions  

Ha :)

Is Chicharito hurt?

Odd that he’d not start with as much trouble as he gave us the first time?

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:19 PM GMT up reply actions  

no clue

I liked his pace but I remember he was ineffective infront of goal last game

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:20 PM GMT up reply actions  

I might be confusing him with Hernandez now that I think about it

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:26 PM GMT up reply actions  

Same dude.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:26 PM GMT up reply actions  

Thats why I was confused lol

There we go

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 10:05 PM GMT up reply actions  

Sorry I didn't do an injury report, guys

I’m not even going to pretend that it was work this time. Just found a good book and didn’t want to put it down.

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 9:21 PM GMT up reply actions  

No need to apologize

I dont think anyone noticed to be honest

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:23 PM GMT up reply actions  

Close one, Nice one Simpson!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:18 PM GMT reply actions  

Wow

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:18 PM GMT reply actions  

Heroic last ditch defending from the Magpies!

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:19 PM GMT reply actions  

Great D Guti

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:21 PM GMT reply actions  

Replay

Anyone know if FSC is replaying this later tonight?

by Pradajames on Jan 4, 2012 9:21 PM GMT reply actions  

5PM on the west coast

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by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:23 PM GMT up reply actions  

Elsewhere,

This just happened:

GOAL! TIM HOWARD FOR #EFC. Unbelievable. High winds helped his goal kick beat Bogdan. 1-0 #BWFC

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:24 PM GMT reply actions  

haha

I found a Youtube video the other day that is 10 minutes of goalies scoring

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 9:25 PM GMT up reply actions  

Oddly enough,

I putzed around for about 10 minutes this morning looking at awful goalkeeping blunders and then ended up with goalies scoring.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:25 PM GMT up reply actions  

Holy

If you want beef then bring the ruckus.

by lowellthehammer on Jan 4, 2012 9:25 PM GMT up reply actions  

wait wut

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:26 PM GMT up reply actions  

Kinda feel bad for Bolton...

when things go bad, sometimes they just go bad-Ben-Stiller-movie-Bad

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:27 PM GMT up reply actions  

Im with you, i would only be comfortable if we are able to go 3 up

They can get back easily with 2 goals. Goals can come quick.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:25 PM GMT up reply actions  

We can defend like our hair's on fire...

but we’ve already cashed in one #SimmoOffTheLine. Not sure how many we have banked…

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:26 PM GMT up reply actions  

I just keep having flashbacks to the game last game last season

when we were 3 up half time and I think WBA managed to get back 3 goals, im iffy on the team but it wasnt good. If they could do it here, Man U can do it here so I hope we can hold on for 20 more minutes.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:31 PM GMT up reply actions  

Tiote is down I hope he is ok

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:24 PM GMT reply actions  

And he lead the attack

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:27 PM GMT up reply actions  

Come on Ameobi you have to do better with that

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:26 PM GMT reply actions  

So lucky Rio

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:29 PM GMT reply actions  

My dad is a Man U fan and just called to congratulate me

I feel like an unintentional jinx might be coming on lol

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:29 PM GMT reply actions  

yep

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by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:30 PM GMT up reply actions  

I never call a friend after a game if we beat them I feel like its bad karma

I also never usually answer during games, I think thats bad luck.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:34 PM GMT up reply actions  

My Dad is a San Antonio Spurs fan

Tried to jinx the Mavs last year by congratulating me after Game 5.

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 9:30 PM GMT up reply actions  

If the Rockets play you guys

You will get a call from me, I dont know how I will get the number but you will get a call!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:32 PM GMT up reply actions  

Collocinni has been everywhere

MotM?

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:30 PM GMT reply actions  

I would concur

Cabaye has been everything he has ever promised to be… nice touches, imagination on and off the ball… and oh, yeah:

#CABAYEISLEGEND

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:34 PM GMT up reply actions  

Ba for me

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:32 PM GMT up reply actions  

I am really liking his long runs

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 9:33 PM GMT up reply actions  

Heart skipped a beat there

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:34 PM GMT reply actions  

So since I can't get my feed back running-

I provide this:


Two more and Tim Howard will become our joint top scorer!! #Everton

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:37 PM GMT reply actions  

Wind aided from a goal kick--

couple of links to video if you search it on the Twitters

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:39 PM GMT up reply actions  

Lol I just saw it that’s awesome even if it was wind assisted.

by MychalShannon1 on Jan 4, 2012 9:42 PM GMT up reply actions  

To be fair, however,

he has conceded twice since then…

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:40 PM GMT up reply actions  

Perch for Cabaye, odd to me

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by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:38 PM GMT reply actions  

Yellow to Tiote

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:41 PM GMT reply actions  

Yellow for Tiote

That’s 5. He’s going to miss the next match anyway for ACN.

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 9:41 PM GMT reply actions  

Fergie time now

Brace yourselves fellow freedom-lovers

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:44 PM GMT reply actions  

Colo with the help

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:44 PM GMT reply actions  

turned on the match at the start of the second

sooooooooooo, where were these guys against liverpool and wba?

by PhillyBuckeye12 on Jan 4, 2012 9:45 PM GMT reply actions  

No kidding

OSotP’s Tale of Two Uniteds could be about the two different Newcastle teams

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 9:46 PM GMT up reply actions  

I know that I’m a little late on this and that you guys probably went into great detail on it, but that free kick by Cabaye was soooo beautiful.

by PhillyBuckeye12 on Jan 4, 2012 9:48 PM GMT up reply actions  

One does not simply

get tired of talking about a free kick like that one.

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:50 PM GMT up reply actions  

not only that, but the tale of two different manchester teams

by PhillyBuckeye12 on Jan 4, 2012 9:51 PM GMT up reply actions  

Teehee
2 nil… Even purch got on … 2 nil… Even purch got on #nufc

misspelling not mine this time… but this should be the song in SJP right now

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:49 PM GMT reply actions  

Amazing team performance from the Toon today

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:50 PM GMT reply actions  

What a terrible mistake!

by MychalShannon1 on Jan 4, 2012 9:50 PM GMT up reply actions  

????

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:51 PM GMT up reply actions  

own goal by Phil Jones.

by MychalShannon1 on Jan 4, 2012 9:52 PM GMT up reply actions  

LOL WUT

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:50 PM GMT reply actions  

GOOOOAAAAALLLL

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:50 PM GMT reply actions  

In fairness to you guys, this is one of the worst performances

I’ve ever seen from the Devils. They’ve been awful at defending long balls today

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:51 PM GMT reply actions  

Is it even necessary to have all this stoppage time? It’s not like MU is going to do anything with it the way they played.

by PhillyBuckeye12 on Jan 4, 2012 9:53 PM GMT up reply actions  

Makes little difference to me

This was a fantastic result for The Only Team in North London, so shine on you Toon! See you in next year’s Champion’s League

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:56 PM GMT up reply actions  

Thanks for hanging out--

you’ve been a pleasure.

Coming Home Newcastle!

"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra

by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:57 PM GMT up reply actions  

It's been fun

You guys/your team are awesome. Best of luck, until you face Spurs ;)

Someday, I imagine large golden statues will be built honoring my humility. Or my hat.

by Flathatter on Jan 4, 2012 9:58 PM GMT up reply actions  

They haven't looked that interested, really.

True enough. But:

A) 3 points, baybeeeeeeeeee

and

B) The makems can suck it. We see your 1-0 over Man City and raise it 3-0 over ManU

Coming Home Newcastle!

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by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:55 PM GMT up reply actions  

I'm beaming

Beaming with pride. Caught snippets of the match here and there…so pleased.

by Pradajames on Jan 4, 2012 9:55 PM GMT reply actions  

It was everything

that has been beautiful about this team at all this season. Just smashing stuff.

Coming Home Newcastle!

"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra

by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 9:56 PM GMT up reply actions  

GAME OVER – WHAT A GAME

GFO List: Frank McCourt, Ned Colletti, Mike Ashley, Dan Guerrero

by BetterDeadThanRed on Jan 4, 2012 9:56 PM GMT reply actions  

MOTM...

Alan Pardew. Putting Ryan Taylor on the wing was brilliant to help Danny Simpson in defense. Great win! Hope we can keep this going!

by MychalShannon1 on Jan 4, 2012 9:59 PM GMT reply actions  

Wowowow...

I’m still just absolutely buzzing. Love sport. Love this team. AHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRGHHHHHHHH

Coming Home Newcastle!

"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra

by Other Side of the Pillow on Jan 4, 2012 10:02 PM GMT reply actions   1 recs

My internet cut off

3-0 I cant believe it!!! What a game! A draw and a win against Man U, so surreal! Congratz everyone!

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 4, 2012 10:04 PM GMT reply actions  

Post Game Thread is

HERE

MotM candidates include Ba, Cabaye, Coloccini, and Krul

by Robert L. Bishop on Jan 4, 2012 10:04 PM GMT reply actions  

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