LTLF 09 November @ 04:49 AM EST
After Saturday's dull match against Bristol City (which, I reckon is down to Bristol playing for a
draw) the spotlight falls on David Pleat. Apparently, Billy has his eyes on five new players in
January (including long-term target Gareth Bale) and wants the transfer acquisition committee to
get out of his way.
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LTLF 08 November @ 07:16 AM EST
Nottingham Forest 1 Bristol City 1 It was the case of two immovable objects in the first half, as
Gary Johnson decided to pack midfield and so did Billy Davies! It was actually the visitors who
broke ranks first to attack which opened up the game in the second half, and two late goals [...]
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Among the performers who have lit up this burgeoning Championship campaign are some familiar names.
Michael Chopra has so far justified every last dime of his weighty fee, Kevin Nolan has buckled
down and rehabilitated his reputation as an all purpose midfielder-cum-forward, and Adam Johnson's
sleek skills on the Middlesbrough wing have helped Smogheads forget the injured Stewart Downing.
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The English Championship, League One, and League Two divisions are all taking shape as they are
well into their 2009-10 season. Here's a recap of all three divisions along with video
highlights.
English Championship Video Recap
Its still very crowded at the top as Newcastle, West Bromwich Albion, Cardiff City, and
Leicester City are all within one point of each other.
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Last night's Match of the Day was great fun, for obvious reasons.  But as the games wore on,
I couldn't help feel sorry for Hull City.  Here we saw them lose 2-0 at Burnley, and fall victim
to some fairly ordinary refereeing.  When you're struggling these things seem to happen, and
Phil Brown is now under a lot of pressure (as if he wasn't before).
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EPL Talk 28 October @ 01:29 AM EST
Joe Royle, Football and Management legend and current ESPN UK co-commentator joins us on the EPL
Talk Podcast.
Hear Royle's thoughts about the opportunity to work with the legendary Jon Champion on ESPN, as
well as his memories of the epic second division playoff final at Wembley between Manchester City
and Gillingham.
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Carling Cup holders
Man United travel down to Oakwell to take on
Barnsley in
the fourth round of the cup.
Barnsley striker Daniel Bogdanovic is ready to start after coming on as a substitute against
Bristol City at the weekend. Bogdanovic was Barnsley's doubt, he should be fit so they have a full
squad to choose from.
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The English Championship is almost a third into the 2009-10 season. It remains very close at the
top of the table and only four point separating the top nine teams. Newcastle United remains on top
and looks the favorite to win an automatic promotion spot. West Bromwich Albion is also in the top
four and another club that has to be a favorite to be promoted.
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Steven Taylor has not appeared for Newcastle United since October 3 at home to Bristol City. Steven
Taylor very doubtful for Sheffield United There's absolutely no doubt that Newcastle have missed
Steven's experience, skill and strength at the back, since he's been out, and it just shows what an
important player the 23 year-old has become [.
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West Brom moved top this weekend, capatalising on Newcastle's away loss to Forest.
Cardiff closed in on Middlesbrough, before climbing up to third with a win on Tuesday. Could this
be the bluebirds season? At the other end of the table Ipswich drew again, quickly levelling having
gone behind to an early Beattie goal.
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Marlon Harewood  seemed to be in a bit of a huff after he had been replaced by Nile Ranger in the
closing minutes of Saturday's game. Marlon Harewood - refused Chris' handshake on Saturday That
incident unfortunately comes after a verbal exchange between Harewood and number two Colin
Calderwood in the 0-0 draw with Bristol City two [.
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Chris Hughton seems to be a big believer in our two young guns Nile Ranger and Andy Carroll. Nile
Ranger Chris has confidence in this boy After starting the previous game, both Carroll and Ranger
were dropped to the bench last time out for the goalless draw at home against Bristol City. Hughton
told the Chronicle [.
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"If I had a cat I'd buy another one so I could kick one and then the other."
The fur flies from Carlisle boss Greg Abbott after seeing his side concede a soft winner to
Norwich.
"He made one mistake, that is all, and that was for the penalty. The only other one was for
the goal.
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Chris Hughton expects Spaniard Jose Enrique to be back at left back on Saturday, after missing our
last game with Bristol City at home. Jose Enrique - looks fit again Jose suffered a slight
hamstring injury a couple of weeks back, and although he could have probably played against
Bristol City in an emergency, it was a [.
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"We saw Jaws from James Bond at our hotel. He looks frightening in real life, like in the film. We
all had a group photo and he was pretending to choke some of us. He would make a good keeper
judging by the size of his hands."
Bristol City goalkeeper Dean Gerken as the team meet an unexpected guest at their hotel in
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So far the Premiership old boys are showing their class, occupying the top 3 places.
After paying out £2 million compensation to Keegan Newcastle failed to score for the first time
this season against Bristol City. Fans can only hope that any takeover, made more likely by the
compensation pay out, causes minimum disruption.
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Newcastle did everything but score against a Bristol City side who were saved by the heroics of
keeper Dean Gerken.
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Danny Simpson rather surprisingly turned out at left back for Newcastle United on Saturday, as they
were held by Bristol City at home 0-0. Danny Simpson played left back Saturday The loan signing
from Manchester United turned out at left-back in the absence of Jose Enrique, who had a very
slight hamstring injury, but [.
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Newcastle's caretaker boss Chris Hughton has today talked, maybe for the last time, about
Newcastle's failed penalty appeal on Saturday against Bristol City. Chris Hughton we have to move
on Chris wasn't the only one who couldn't believe a penalty wasn't given as  referee  Graham
Salisbury waved away protests when Marlon Harewood was brought down rather [.
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It was a bit of a surprise on Saturday when both Andy Carroll and Nile Ranger were left out of the
starting eleven for the home game with Bristol City. Andy Carroll - started on the bench Saturday
It had been expected that Marlon Harewood would start and that probably 18 year-old Nile Ranger
would make way, [.
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Bristol City supremo, Gary Johnson has been speaking on his Robin's side's great escape at St
James's Park on Saturday, when bungling referee, Graham Salisbury, made several bizarre, mystifying
decisions, culminating in his stout refusal to award Newcastle United an obvious penalty in the
73rd minute.
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Alan Oliver in the People is reporting today that Chris Hughton will become the new permanent
manager of Newcastle United. Chris and Colin - now permanently employed at Newcastle Newcastle
owner Mike Ashley was bravely part of the St James' Park crowd yesterday, as Newcastle had a
disappointing 0-0 draw with Bristol City.
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Newcastle United go into the international break three points clear at the top of the Coca Cola
Championship. That lead however could, and should, have been extended to six points today.
Bristol City goalkeeper Dean Gerken had an absolute blinder and had one of his upright's to
thank after Marlon Harewood shot against the post in the opening stages.
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Chris Hughton was very annoyed, to say the least, that Newcastle were not awarded a stone-cold
penalty in the second half against Bristol City this afternoon. Chris Hughton - how as that not a
penalty? Newcastle had been on top for a long time when Marlon Harewood, having turned away from
Jamie McCombe inside the area, was [.
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Newcastle United manager, Chris Hughton has picked up a second successive Championship 'Manager of
the Month' with Newcastle United on the eve of taday's clash with the Robins of Bristol City. The
ex 'Spurs and Republic if Ireland legend beat off WBA's Roberto Martinez, Preston's Alan Irvine,
and Gareth Southgate from the toxic waste dump [.
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With all the flying guff surrounding the recent award to Kevin Keegan, there is still the small
matter of a football match with the Robins of Bristol City to contend with at 3pm. Stiff test?
City, who are renowned as much for their contribution to Cockney rhyming slang as their
achievements on the pitch, are currently [.
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Newcastle take on Bristol City this weekend looking to extend their lead at the top of the Coca
Cola Championship. City, who have not won an away game all season are in confident mood after
recently defeating Blackpool (Newcastle's only league loss of the season).
A name that may be familiar to some long term Toon fans is that of Bradley Orr.
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Steven Taylor feels that Newcastle need a clean sheet tomorrow afternoon, to allow Newcastle to get
back on their winning ways against Bristol City. Steven Taylor clean sheet needed tomorrow It was a
big disappointment on Wednesday night, in both the way the lads played and the final result, so a
good result is what [.
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Danny Guthrie has admitted today that he was extremely upset when he missed the penalty on
Wednesday night so were most Newcastle fans! Danny Guthrie in happier times The young midfielder
will be hoping to take all his frustrations out on Bristol City tomorrow afternoon. Guthrie admits
his penalty miss came just a week after [.
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Chris Hughton has been most impressed by Marlon Harewood's start to a three-month loan spell on
Tyneside. Marlon Harewood - well there's the firsat one for Newcastle! Marlon has to be in line for
his very first start against Bristol City tomorrow, and Danny Simpson is sure the big striker will
prove to be [.
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