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It looks like it's going to be a lot longer than six weeks that Leon Best is out for, and indeed it
seems he will not return this season. Leon Best tackled by Warnock out for the season Leon Best
damaged his knee ligaments when he was tackled by Stephen Warnock in Sunday's 2-1 [...]
Newcastle have just confirmed on their web-site, that striker Leon Best will be out several weeks,
as he recovers from a knee ligament injury. Leon Best will be out several weeks with knee injury
The 25-year-old Ireland International striker damaged his left knee after only 12 minutes of the
game on Sunday, after a [.
Venue: St James'Park, NE1. Date: 5th February 2012 Kick Off: 1.30pm Referee: Mark Halsey. Well, it
was another three points in the bag for the Magpies as they passed the supposedly "magical" 40
point mark, with no less than 14 games of the Premiership season to go. Apart from this though, the
most obvious salient [.
There's been an update on the injury situation with Ryan Taylor and Leon Best today. Ryan
Taylor goes down just before Demba Ba scored yesterday The Newcastle medical team have further
assessed the two players this morning, but Leon Best seems to have suffered some medial ligament
damage in his left knee, and as Alan Pardew mentioned yesterday, that's usually a six week
layoff.
An update on the two Newcastle injured players, Ryan Taylor and Leon Best after the game, is that
the prognosis will not be fully known for a day or two. Ryan Taylor tumbles over after tackle with
Stephen Warner The loose ball went to Demba Ba who smashed it into the net Ryan Taylor [...]
This match saw the welcome return of Captain Coloccini, and also the absence of Yohan Cabaye a
victim of trial by television and the London FA earlier in the day. Chris Samba was missing from
the Blackburn Rovers line-up following the club's failure to release him during the January
transfer window clearly fit [.
A report in yesterday's "People" newspaper contains pictures and an account of Newcastle United's
Tenerife trip last week, as Alan Pardew and his squad prepared for last Saturday's ill fated FA Cup
clash with Brighton. It contains a bawdy tale of late night binge drinking and €20 lap dancers as
Pardew and the players celebrated [.
Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton Date: 28th January 2012 Kick Off: 5.15pm Referee: Lee Probert Quite
simply, this was a game United should not have lost. Even with the cautious tactics employed by
Pardew we were clearly a class above, dominated 75% of the game and had a penalty appeal for a
blatant handball turned down.
Leon Best has come out and told the Newcastle supporters not to worry the team spirit is still high
in the Newcastle dressing room. Leon Best in action yesterday We think Brighton may have had a
couple of half chances in the game yesterday, but after 76 minutes they managed to get the only
[...]
Newcastle's two top Senegal strikers, Demba Ba and Papiss Cissee, will be representing their
country tonight in their first game in the African Cup of Nations, when they take on Zambia. Leon
Best after scoring against QPR last Sunday We'll be looking for that score-line and hope that
Senegal can get off to a winning start.
Newcastle's new number 9 is Papiss Cisse joined Newcastle on Tuesday in a whirlwind deal from
Bundesliga club SC Freiburg for an undisclosed fee, but it is thought to be £10M. Papiss Cisse
at St. James' Park on Tuesday Great Newcastle strikers of the past who have worn the number 9 shirt
include Hughie Gallagher, Jackie Milburn, Malcolm MacDonald and Alan Shearer [.
Leon Best got the job done for Newcastle on Sunday, when with the one chance he got during the
game against QPR, he put the ball into the back of the net. Leon Best scores the winner on Sunday
It was the kind of skill you hope for from a striker when it matters, as [...]
I think it's fair to say that yesterday's win against QPR at Saint James' Park wasn't the prettiest
game to watch, though it was still a very welcome and grinding win. While the Toon faithful may not
like seeing such meagre fare, I feel it's a very satisfying way to collect three very important
points [.
Alan Pardew was simply delighted with the performance of his team yesterday, and especially in
the second half. Danny Guthrie challenges Jamie Mackie in yesterday's game The game turned when
Yohan Cabaye had to leave the field with an ankle injury after 20 minutes, and Ryan Taylor again
showed his versatility as the emergency central midfielder and did very well, and Danny
Guthrie had a terrific [.
Alan Pardew was extremely pleased following the 1-0 win against QPR yesterday afternoon at St.
James' Park, and handed new manager Mark Hughes his first loss as the new manager of the London
side. Davide Santon in action yesterday against QPR Newcastle started the game in rather dodgy
fashion, and for the first t20 minutes or so were decidedly [.
Venue: St James' Park, Toon. Date: Sun 15th Jan 2011. Kick-Off: 1:30 pm. Referee: Chris Foy. United
came to this game on the back of 2 excellent straight wins against Man Utd 3-0 (got that one in
early today!) and Blackburn 2-1 in the FA Cup. In contrast, Queens Park Rangers had taken only one
[...]
Leon Best believes that Ben Arfa's belief in his own abilities can make him a big
Newcastle star of the future. Leon Best after scoring at Aston Villa Alan Pardew talked about
Ben Arfa recently and let it be known there were certain areas of his game that the Frenchman
still had to work on.
Leon Best believes that Ben Arfa's belief in his own abilities can make him a big
Newcastle star of the future. Leon Best after scoring at Aston Villa Alan Pardew talked about
Ben Arfa recently and let it be known there were certain areas of his game that the Frenchman
still had to work on.
Newcastle United manage Alan Pardew has baffled fans for a lot of the season by not playing Hatem
Ben Arfa, but Pardew has now explained his reasoning and how Benny's work on Saturday may just have
earned him the free attacking role he craves. Until recently, Alan Pardew has seemed reluctant to
start with Hatem [.
A tale of absent friends made this cup tie somewhat less of an occasion than it could otherwise
have been. We knew that Demba Ba and Cheick Tiote wouldn't feature in this game, but when Blackburn
lined up without Yakubu and Samba that was a bit of a bonus. Also missing was Paul Clement, [...]
Tomorrow afternoon we entertain Blackburn Rovers at St. James' Park in the 3rd round of the FA
Cup, and after the heroics of Wednesday night, anything but a win will be a disappointment for
Newcastle fans. Haris Vuckic - gets another start tomorrow? And it's not like it will be an easy
game against Blackburn tomorrow either, since they [.
Newcastle United are set lose Demba Ba to the Africa Cup of Nations soon, yet it seems the club is
concentrating more on strengthening the team in defence rather than attack. Is this the right
decision? Much was rumoured recently about us not being in for a striker this January after the
Maiga deal fell [.
Alan Pardew had his press conference for the Blackburn Rovers FA Cup tie yesterday, although most
of the questions were about the fabulous performance on Wednesday evening, which is still getting
headlines around the football world. Leon Best could get chance tomorrow afternoon But Alan seemed
to have moved on from what he said [.
Alan Pardew had his press conference for the Blackburn Rovers FA Cup tie yesterday, although most
of the questions were about the fabulous performance on Wednesday evening, which is still getting
headlines around the football world. Leon Best could get chance tomorrow afternoon But Alan seemed
to have moved on from what he said [.
Firstly, let me just start by saying Newcastle thoroughly deserved their win and it was a win by
United more than a loss by Manchester. They were never allowed to settle on the ball, from the off.
Newcastle also took the game to them, showed no fear whatsoever, gave no respect and pressed on
with [..
It's hardly a surprise that Alan Pardew will have to bring in new players this month on a tight
budget. James Tomkins would be great buy for Newcastle That's the way of Newcastle these days, but
int truth it hasn't seemed to stop the club getting some very good players into the club, even
though we have not spent a [.
It's hardly a surprise that Alan Pardew will have to bring in new players this month on a tight
budget. James Tomkins would be great buy for Newcastle That's the way of Newcastle these days, but
int truth it hasn't seemed to stop the club getting some very good players into the club, even
though we have not spent a [.
Bolton Wnaderers 0 2 Newcastle United (Hatem Ben Arfa (69), Demba Ba (71) Newcastle United were in
their all black strip for this game, and enjoyed the backing of 4,000 travelling Geordies who
pretty much took over the ground at least in terms of noise! As a result of the Toon Army being
[...]
Most of the games for Newcastle have been tough ones these last few weeks. Ben Arfa could get
start at Bolton this afternoon And Bolton away this afternoon will be no different, and the good
news is that Newcastle should be close to their strongest side with Mike Williamson likely
to finally return to the fray, to partner Coloccini in central defense.
Most of the games for Newcastle have been tough ones these last few weeks. Ben Arfa could get
start at Bolton this afternoon And Bolton away this afternoon will be no different, and the good
news is that Newcastle should be close to their strongest side with Mike Williamson likely
to finally return to the fray, to partner Coloccini in central defense.
Newcastle are getting just a little bit too dependent on Demba Ba for the goals Newcastle score.
Leon Best scoring against Aston Villa In the last five games Newcastle have scored scored five
goal, all by a certain Demba Ba, and since he will be leaving early next month for the
African Cup of Nations, that could become a problem [.
Demba Ba has been sensational as the Newcastle number 19 striker this season, and if Alan Pardew
can convince the Senegal striker, he'll be wearing the number 9 shirt next season. Demba Ba after
scoring at Stoke City Demba has 13 goals in the Premier League this season and is the joint second
top scorer [.
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester. Date: Saturday 26 November, 2011 Kick-off: 3.00pm. Referee: Mike
Jones (replaces Phil Dowd). Well, it's almost time for the second of Newcastle United's triumvirate
of clashes against "the big guns" of Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea. Like the last
one, we will also face the further disadvantage of playing away [.
Newcastle United injury round-up and manager's opinions ahead of Saturday's visit to Old Trafford.
There's good news for Alan Pardew as the word on the street is that Gabriel Obertan will be fit for
Saturday's game, although it remains to be seen whether or not he gets a start. Less encouraging
news is that Tiote [.
If Newcastle can learn from what happened last week at the Etihad Stadium, and take those
lessons into the game at Old Trafford tomorrow, there's no reason Newcastle cannot come away
with a result. Alan Pardew can Newcastle learn from their mistakes? But it's a tough job to be
sure, and there's not too many sides come away form Old Trafford with much at [.
If Newcastle can learn from what happened last week at the Etihad Stadium, and take those
lessons into the game at Old Trafford tomorrow, there's no reason Newcastle cannot come away
with a result. Alan Pardew can Newcastle learn from their mistakes? But it's a tough job to be
sure, and there's not too many sides come away form Old Trafford with much at [.
Good news this morning from Alan Pardew on the injury front. Steven Taylor after the game on
Saturday Alan believes that Cheick Tiote, Leon Best and Gabriel Obertan will be available for the
tough game coming up at Old Trafford on Saturday. And that nose of Steven Taylor's appears to be
just fine, after he was seen having treatment on [.
Well would you believe it Cheick Tiote is a doubt for Saturday after all. Sylvain Marveaux misses
Man City game After looking at his comments of yesterday, we thought the Ivorian would be ready to
play on Saturday afternoon, but as we half expected, Alan Pardew has come out and said it's still
touch and [.
Newcastle United have injury worries ahead of their visit to Eastlands on the weekend, so who will
be fit enough to play on Saturday? There are a couple of ways to look at our next three games
against City, United and Chelsea: either we're in with a chance of some points if we have a [...]
Of course, Newcastle United are still riding high and are still undefeated in the Premier League at
the moment, with Alan Pardew seemingly sticking steadfastly to an "if it ain't broke, dont fix it!"
philosophy in our Premiership campaign so far. Obviously, when a team which should be nestling
somewhere the middle of the table [.
