As voices of discontent gathered at the back of the Milburn stand before the game, they were equally as vociferous in their support for their team once they got inside the ground. The second largest attendance of the day (43,067) certainly made their feelings known.

The Newcastle fans had something to shout about other than the owner as Jonas Gutierrez ran from the halfway, and finished with a shot that went past 'Keeper Joe Lewis.

There aren't many things worse than what's happened to our club over the past week or so, and I was hoping that it wouldn't have too much of an impact on the NUFC players. Fortunately (and rather fortuitously), they battled to a hard fought victory over Sheffield United.

The Blades made the Newcastle players work hard for this victory, which on another day, could so easily have gone against us.

Dull. Uninspiring. Inept.

All words than can some up tonight's performance. It's really gone beyond who scored for / against us anymore. It's now down to attitude and application. Sadly for Newcastle United fans, both our coaching staff and players are completely incapable of showing either.

Nottingham Forest put a dent in our title ambitions as what appeared to be a very unmotivated Newcastle side struggled early on.

Forest had the best of the first half and were unfortunate to only go in to the half-time break with a one goal lead. Newcastle were guilty of:

• Giving away possession (Are you listening Marlon Harewood?

It certainly feels like a long time since we last had something to write about. No progress on the takeover and no Championship games has meant it's been a pretty boring two weeks. Fear not though, the real football is back!

Newcastle's caretaker boss Chris Hughton has some decisions to make regarding the fitness of certain players and their inclusion in the squad for tomorrow depends on their passing a fitness test today.

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.

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.

Thanks to a late goal from new loan signing Marlon Harewood, Newcastle United managed to avoid defeat, and with it, go three points clear at the top of the Championship.

It wasn't all plain sailing though and QPR proved they were no pushovers. They went in front on the 7th minute after a mistake from Jose Enrique allowed Ben Watson to slide the ball past Steve Harper.

Newcastle take on QPR tonight at St James's Park and a win will take us five points clear at the top of the Championship.

The Toon welcome back Jonas Gutierrez from a hamstring injury and Danny Guthrie from suspension. Coloccini is ruled out with an injury, while Ryan Taylor and Danny Simpson are both last minute decisions.

Newcastle take on QPR tonight at St James's Park and a win will take us five points clear at the top of the Championship.

The Toon welcome back Jonas Gutierrez from a hamstring injury and Danny Guthrie from suspension. Coloccini is ruled out with an injury, while Ryan Taylor and Danny Simpson are both last minute decisions.

This was always billed as a nostalgic game between two of Bobby Robson's former clubs. Ipswich's North Stand today was renamed the Sir Bobby Robson Stand and how they could have done with the former England manager's know-how.

Kevin Nolan, in arguably his best game for Newcastle, managed to grab a hat-trick, and Ryan Taylor added his name to the scoresheet with a cracking free-kick, we've been waiting for one of those for ages.

This was always billed as a nostalgic game between two of Bobby Robson's former clubs. Ipswich's North Stand today was renamed the Sir Bobby Robson Stand and how they could have done with the former England manager's know-how.

Kevin Nolan, in arguably his best game for Newcastle, managed to grab a hat-trick, and Ryan Taylor added his name to the scoresheet with a cracking free-kick, we've been waiting for one of those for ages.

The Toon go to Portman Road today and meet up with the second worst side in the division and everyone's favourite dog walker, Roy Keane.

Coloccini and Enrique look set to start after picking up niggles last week. Butt is set to start and takeover the captain's armband from Alan Smith.

The Toon go to Portman Road today and meet up with the second worst side in the division and everyone's favourite dog walker, Roy Keane.

Coloccini and Enrique look set to start after picking up niggles last week. Butt is set to start and takeover the captain's armband from Alan Smith.

Alex Ferguson is known to rest his senior players to give the talented Manchester United youngsters a shot at first team football. At the Toon, with a decimated squad, we have no choice but to rest the senior players and give our youngsters a chance. They got that chance tonight in a game against Peterboro.

Alex Ferguson is known to rest his senior players to give the talented Manchester United youngsters a shot at first team football. At the Toon, with a decimated squad, we have no choice but to rest the senior players and give our youngsters a chance. They got that chance tonight in a game against Peterboro.

Newcastle United climbed up to second place in the Coca Cola Championship after their 3-1 win over Plymouth Argyle. Newcastle made hard work of this win though and were very lackluster in the first-half. Going in 1-0 up at half-time thanks to a Steven Taylor header, Argyle came out for the second half like a team on a mission.

Newcastle United climbed up to second place in the Coca Cola Championship after their 3-1 win over Plymouth Argyle. Newcastle made hard work of this win though and were very lackluster in the first-half. Going in 1-0 up at half-time thanks to a Steven Taylor header, Argyle came out for the second half like a team on a mission.

Newcastle, unbeaten this season go into the game tomorrow looking to cement their place at the top of the Championship. However, they will have to do so without big Andy Carroll, Shola Ameobi and Jonas Gutierrez. Return signing Peter Lovenkrands is also a doubt as there are questions about the pacey attacker's fitness.

Newcastle United continued their impressive start to the season and went top of the Championship with a well earned victory over Crystal Palace.

Regardless of the uncertainty surrounding the future of the club, the Toon players are showing they are more than up for the fight with goals from Kevin Nolan and a cracker from Ryan Taylor.

Newcastle, unbeaten this season travel down to London to take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Last week, Neil Warnock, Palace's manager was justifiably infuriated by the goal scored by young Spears which was disallowed. Let's hope the refs will be equally in our favour tomorrow!

NUFC Team News: Barton won't feature for the Toon, while young Andy Carroll and Nicky Butt are expected to take some part in the game.

Newcastle's first game back, and the entire nation were waiting for them to slip up against promotion favourites West Bromwich Albion. The prelude to the game saw Alan Shearer go on record to say that he would "dearly love" to be manager of Newcastle United.

Rumours of a bust-up within Newcastle's camp saw Joey Barton (surprise surprise) demoted to the subs bench.