The Philadelphia Union are working on solidifying their 2012 friendly schedule by talking to Newcastle United about playing in Philadelphia during the summer, according to a report.

"I Wish I Was A Geordie," an American Newcastle blog, is reporting that Newcastle and the Union are discussing the two clubs playing an international friendly this year.

After Saturday's capitulation to lowly Bolton at the Reebok 3-1, Kenny Dalglish openly criticised his players for their attitude and performance in the defeat, even claiming that heads will roll after that display.
Well Kenny, it was an abject display by the team, a team you largely assembled yourself.

It's a fortress, but there's just too many draws...Liverpool were held to another draw at Anfield yesterday as they struggled to get anything past Tony Pulis's Stoke side. The Potters played in their stereotypical way and whilst they would have been extremely happy with the point Liverpool were left frustrated.

Click Here to get a free £50 Bet with Paddy Power Liverpool v Stoke According to reports, Liverpool are desperate to offload Andy Carroll this January. Unfortunately, there's no great demand for Noel Fielding look-a-likes so they may be stuck with the Geordie. Add into the mix the drawn out Luis Suarez racism row and [.

Click Here to get a free £50 Bet with Paddy Power Liverpool v Stoke According to reports, Liverpool are desperate to offload Andy Carroll this January. Unfortunately, there's no great demand for Noel Fielding look-a-likes so they may be stuck with the Geordie. Add into the mix the drawn out Luis Suarez racism row and [.

Goal: Newcastle ready to bid for Andy Carroll and Liverpool would be prepared to sell if price is right – report

The Geordie became the most expensive British footballer of all time when the Reds snapped him up for 12 months ago, but they are apparently willing to deal at around £25 million

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Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United: Skipper Returns To Help Sink Magpies

Steven Gerrard's return from injury continued as he came off the bench to help inspire Liverpool to victory over Newcastle United. The talismanic skipper produced a wonderful half-hour cameo as his goal combined with a brace from ex-Magpie Craig Bellamy moved Liverpool into fifth place.

David Anderson's Big Match Verdict: How Newcastle have exchanged false prophets for real profits

The Toon Army were determined to have a laugh last night. In addition to the ­obligatory shirtless contingent on a cold, wet Merseyside night, one fan was dressed as the Honey Monster and another as Sesame Street's Big Bird.

'Andy Carroll will come good but Kenny Dalglish must sort out his tactics first' Newcastle legend Malcolm Macdonald backs Liverpool striker

Geordie goalscoring hero believes starlet has what it takes to win over Anfield sceptics but only when service from the flanks to to the England international improves

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'Andy Carroll will come good but Kenny Dalglish must sort out his tactics first' Newcastle legend Malcolm Macdonald backs Liverpool striker

Geordie goalscoring hero believes starlet has what it takes to win over Anfield sceptics but only when service from the flanks to to the England international improves

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Liverpool – Newcastle United Preview: Magpies bidding to end 17-year winless streak at Anfield

With both sides desperate for a win and only a point separating them, all eyes will be on former Geordie favourite Andy Carroll as he faces his old club once again

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Andy Carroll gets a tackle in...It was a score draw at Anfield for Liverpool on Boxing Day after the Reds struggled to find a winner against Blackburn. The away side took the lead at the end of the second half but Liverpool found an equaliser via Maxi Rodriguez. Steve Kean must have been over the moon with his sides performance and will be very grateful of the sole point.

Maxi Heads Home In Blackburn Draw

Andy Carroll gets a tackle in... It was a score draw at Anfield for Liverpool on Boxing Day after the Reds struggled to find a winner against Blackburn . The away side took the lead at the end of the second half but Liverpool found an equaliser via Maxi Rodriguez.

Shut out and subbed can goal-shy Liverpool afford to continue gambling on £35m man Andy Carroll?

As the Reds surrender their unbeaten run at Fulham, it is clear that Kenny Dalglish needs to solve the conundrum of the big Geordie and his misfiring partnership with Luis Suarez

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Poor Steve Bruce is a victim of geography

Football management is a bit like ancient Rome. Once the mob turn against you, then it's only a matter of time before some little Caesar in the boardroom gives you the down turned thumb. Steve Bruce didn't stand a chance when he took over at Sunderland because he's a Geordie.

Liverpool Through To Semi Finals

An emotional Craig Bellamy during the minutes applause for Gary Speed... Liverpool have booked themselves a place in the Carling Cup Semi Finals after beating Chelsea for the second time in ten days at Stamford Bridge. The 2-0 win saw Martin Kelly and Maxi Rodriguez bag the Reds their goals whilst Chelsea couldn't even muster a consolation.

An emotional Craig Bellamy during the minutes applause for Gary Speed...Liverpool have booked themselves a place in the Carling Cup Semi Finals after beating Chelsea for the second time in ten days at Stamford Bridge. The 2-0 win saw Martin Kelly and Maxi Rodriguez bag the Reds their goals whilst Chelsea couldn't even muster a consolation.

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester. Date: Saturday 26 November, 2011 Kick-off: 3.00pm. Referee: Mike Jones (replaced Phil Dowd). After such a great result was over-shadowed by the deeply sad news of the death of a true Geordie Legend, Gary Speed, I've found it very hard to commit to a match report. It's with a heavy heart [.

The league leaders visit Anfield tomorrow, unbeaten in their first twelve matches and having dropped only two points. It's been a blistering start domestically for Roberto Mancini's squad, which is packed with talent and has been nearly faultless in blowing by their opposition to this point.

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You could've had staked your life savings on Brian Clough being absolutely fuming with the Notts County defence come 5 o'clock last Saturday evening, were Old Big 'Ead still with us of course.

The Magpies travelled up to Yorkshire that morning knowing they had the opportunity to well and truly piss on Huddersfield's bonfire a club on the brink of breaking a very prestigious English Football League record.

George "Geordie" Armstrong died of a brain haemorrhage after collapsing on the training field 11 years ago on the first of this month. He was a year younger than me and joined the club as a 17-year-old, two years after I had first claimed my permanent place on the terraces as a 15-year-old. He was my first footballing idol and was to be associated with the club on and off for 39 years.

Luis Suarez was the man expected to need time to settle when he and Andy Carroll arrived at Liverpool in a £57.8million double swoop in January.
Yet he hit the ground running, while Carroll is still struggling to find his feet.
Suarez's dazzling form for Liverpool is in total contrast to Carroll's woes and the England striker has found himself in and out of the team as he struggles with injuries and inconsistency.

Tim Krul has made an excellent start to his career as the Newcastle number one goalkeeper. Tim Krul delighted at end of game on Saturday The Dutch Geordie has been on Tyneside since the summer of 2005, when then manger Graeme Souness signed the then 17 year-old goalkeeper from his home town club ADO [.

Suarez battles his way through...Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw with Swansea at Anfield on Saturday in a match which could have quite easily contained goals for both sides. Vorm and Reina played vital roles in the 90 minutes to keep the scoreline level and despite the Reds getting the ball in the net an offside call from Sian Massey ended the celebrations early.

Goalless Draw At Anfield

Suarez battles his way through... Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw with Swansea at Anfield on Saturday in a match which could have quite easily contained goals for both sides. Vorm and Reina played vital roles in the 90 minutes to keep the scoreline level and despite the Reds getting the ball in the net an offside call from Sian Massey ended the celebrations early.

John Henry tells Andy Carroll it's time to talk before Liverpool's Carling Cup match with Stoke

A sneak peek at the big Geordie's profile on talkSPORT's spoof social network, Spacebook

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THFC1882 present Gareth Johnson's reflections on Spurs draw at Newcastle:

They say time is a healer, hence me writing this review having had a small period of reflection. We nearly had them. It was nearly the perfect victory. It nearly made me smug. It just about devastated me.

By Chris Wright

For the discerning Geordie in your life, prized from the roof of the East Stand at St James Park and slapped straight on Ebay via the club's official account at least, we hope it's there official account...

Beats a doodle of a squirrel any day of the week.

The return of Steven Gerrard to the Liverpool first team has been understandably met with excitement from Reds fans. With the skipper back in the fold, Liverpool have one of the best players in the Premiership back on their teamsheet.

However, the question is being asked in some quarters as to where exactly Gerrard fits into the Liverpool team.

LFC back to winning ways

Liverpool 2 Wolves 1 Premier League. 24 September, 2011. Anfield FOOTBALL loves its clichés and there were plenty that could be brought out for this one so little point holding back. The "one man team" tag will probably be used – Luis Suarez again standing out.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has been backed to bring the best out of England striker Andy Carroll by Newcastle United goal-scoring legend Alan Shearer.
Dalglish has already leapt to the defence of his £35 million striker after his lifestyle was criticized by England head coach Fabio Capello and Shearer has insisted that his fellow Geordie is in good hands with the Anfield boss.

For those of you who do not know Ray Hudson, he is the color man on GolTV's American broadcast of La Liga matches. To put it bluntly he is out of control, bat-shit crazy. A Geordie by blood, Hudson plied his trade with Newcastle in the 1970′s before moving to the NASL for the rest of his career.

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If you're based in the UK and the dual-pronged assault of TOWIE and Geordie Shore hasn't melted your brain yet, you will be thrilled to learn that another WAG-based 'dramality' show is on the horizon.

Desperate Scousewives intends to 'lift the lid' on Liverpool WAG culture a prospect Abbey Clancy is justifiably nervous about considering that her cousin, Chloe Cummings, will be taking part.

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If you're based in the UK and the twin pronged assault of TOWIE and Geordie Shore hasn't melted your brain yet, you will be thrilled to learn that another WAG-based 'dramality' show is on the horizon.

Desperate Scousewives intends to 'lift the lid' on Liverpool WAG culture a prospect Abbey Clancy is justifiably nervous about considering that her cousin, Chloe Cummings, will be taking part.

THFC1882 is pleased to present another guest writer. This look at Ledley King is from Gareth Johnson.

Gareth Johnson is a rare breed ... a born and bred Geordie .. and a Spurs supporter! "It has to be a genetic disorder" says Gareth, who has supported the club for 24 years.

At my request, site user 'Geordiedug', a Geordie currently living in the New York, has very kindly agreed to write about his time at the Columbus Crew game, and also with the lads at their hotel. Below are his impressions of both the game, and meeting the players. Many thanks Geordiedug! workyticket.

A Scouser, a Geordie and a Scotsman go to the beach... It's not uncommon for a few of football's bachelors to hit Las Vegas, Miami or (back in the day) Ayia Napa together during the close season. But OTP can't pretend we expected to see Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and [.

31st January 2011 was an eventful and stressful day for Newcastle United forward Andy Carroll. He started the day as normal, still being Newcastle's main front man. He ended the day making a £35 million pound move to North West heavyweights Liverpool. The 22 year old Geordie had left his home city and his boyhood heroes and set up on a new adventure with 18 times league champions and 5 time European champions Liverpool.

After last night's Minnesota Stars victory over the Puerto Rico Islanders, assistant coach Carl Craig brought his team over to the Stars supporters (Dark Clouds) to thank the fast-growing supporters section by singing them a song. Craig, who grew up a Geordie supporting his beloved Newcastle United, is well versed in supporters songs and evidently he's been teaching a few of them to his team.

Let's start with some statistics. Last month's 3-0 win over Manchester City seems a good comparison: both matches were at Anfield, against top-six opposition, and had Carroll in the starting line-up.
Time of Possession
v Tottenham: 54-46%
v City: 53-47%
Good start.