By Tyne-Talk
April 1 2011

Newcastle United host Wolverhampton Wanderers tomorrow afternoon after failing to win any of their last six games. Alan Pardew’s side have drawn three and lost three from their last six, whilst Wolves have won three, drawn two and lost just one of their last six, with wins against both Manchester United and Aston Villa under their belts. 

Seven places and four points separate the two sides but whilst Mick McCarthy will be hoping to climb out of the relegation zone, Pardew will be trying to push into the top half of the table. These three points are crucial for both teams.

Ryan Taylor, James Perch and Cheik Tiote are all suspended for Newcastle, whilst Joey Barton (thigh), Dan Gosling (knee), Alan Smith (ankle) and Hatem Ben Arfa (broken leg) are all definitely unavailable.

Jose Enrique (hamstring), Jonas Gutierrez (thigh), Stephen Ireland (thigh) and Leon Best (ankle) are all doubts ahead of the game.

Ronald Zubar (back), Steven Mouyokolo (knee), David Edwards (back) and Adlene Guedioure (broken leg), are all unavailable for Wolves, as is Kevin Doyle who will miss the rest of the season after damaging his knee ligaments whilst playing for Republic of Ireland.

Michael Mancienne (knee) and Steven Hunt (calf) may both make the bench.

Fact: Newcastle United have only won one of their last nine league games.

Fact: Wolves are unbeaten in their last four league games.

Mike Dean referees.

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01/04/2011 20:47

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TOONTILLIDIE
01/04/2011 22:06

This is a must win game, with the likes of Birmingham and West Brom, we have quite a few tricky away games so we need to get as many points at home as possible, and can't see us getting out against Man U at home, if we can pick up 7 points from home then we safe.

I am going for a 2-1 Toon victory tomorrow, with a few scary moments, does anybody know of any streams for the game

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tunyc
01/04/2011 22:32

Given past results, I'm not going to demand a win, or mention how desperately we need a win...


...nope, not gonna do it.

After tonight I'll see y'all on Sunday-they're showing the match over here on replay at 6pm so I'll have to avoid the board until then unless I want the result spoiled.

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Andrew The Mag
01/04/2011 23:10

At bloody last a prem game to talk about. Right am going for 3-2 to the toon.

3 points tomorrow would allow a big sigh of relief.

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CNDShearerFan16
02/04/2011 13:31

We need a win so therefore I am predicting a 1-1 draw.

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MissC
02/04/2011 13:53

2-1

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annie
02/04/2011 14:08

Blimey! our team is severely depleted.


Still, let's go for a win.

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annie
02/04/2011 14:51

Barton and Jonas both playing

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MissC
02/04/2011 14:54

Enrique failed a fitness test, no Best.

Ferguson starts, Ranger, Perch (who I thought was suspended) on the bench.

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waffles
02/04/2011 15:10

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tunyc
Given past results, I'm not going to demand a win, or mention how desperately we need a win...

...nope, not gonna do it.

After tonight I'll see y'all on Sunday-they're showing the match over here on replay at 6pm so I'll have to avoid the board until then unless I want the result spoiled.

Going to attempt to do the same as Tunyc. Attempt being the key word.

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MissC
02/04/2011 15:24

1-0 Nolan!!!

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annie
02/04/2011 15:25

Nolaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnn

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MissC
02/04/2011 15:29

Tunyc - you checked yet?

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wasim4nufc
02/04/2011 15:45

Just got home and following the game via text. The match is only being shown tomorrow morning but I'm totally delighted that we are 1-0 up. Judging from BBC Live Text, we've started well and that goal was coming. Let's keep it up lads.



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MissC
02/04/2011 15:46

2-0 Ameobi!!!

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CNDShearerFan16
02/04/2011 15:47

Shola off his noggin'!

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annie
02/04/2011 15:47

2-0

Sholaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

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wasim4nufc
02/04/2011 15:49

Ameobi having a good day! 2-0!!!!!!!



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ColoradoMagpie
02/04/2011 16:04

half time?

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MissC
02/04/2011 16:10

3-0 Lovenkrands!!!!

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annie
02/04/2011 16:10

Lovehandles 3 - 0

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wasim4nufc
02/04/2011 16:13

Woohoo Lovenkrands 3-0!!!!



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ColoradoMagpie
02/04/2011 16:14

he just scores for us. Worth keeping for the bench next season (*assuming we sign class striker this summer*)

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MissC
02/04/2011 16:18

3-1

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ColoradoMagpie
02/04/2011 16:18

rats.

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annie
02/04/2011 16:19

3-1

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ColoradoMagpie
02/04/2011 16:20

Let's not pull an Arsenal and let them back in this!

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wasim4nufc
02/04/2011 16:20

Let's keep the focus lads. 3-1! It's not over yet



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ColoradoMagpie
02/04/2011 16:22

lots of pressure on our side. we need to take control.

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wasim4nufc
02/04/2011 16:23

Why take off Ferguson and bring on Perch???!!!! Was Fergie having a bad last few minutes or is it an injury?



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ColoradoMagpie
02/04/2011 16:25

So different in the middle without Tiote.

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ColoradoMagpie
02/04/2011 16:31

That was a great free kick by wolves...very lucky they didn't get on the end of it. C'mon boys, time to take this game by the throat!

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Gaucho
02/04/2011 16:51

4 minutes of stoppage time...hold it together!

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MissC
02/04/2011 16:54

4-1 Gutierrez¬

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Gaucho
02/04/2011 16:54

GUTI!!!! GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL

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annie
02/04/2011 16:55

4-1 Jonas



Phew! Great result for us.

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CNDShearerFan16
02/04/2011 16:55

Bah my feed cut out for the 4th goal, but 3 points well earned/needed today!

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ColoradoMagpie
02/04/2011 16:57

Happy for him. Guti catches a lot of guff for not scoring more, his final ball, etc; but he is the one player we have available not that can get at people--that's why the defender was 5 yards off him when Guti shot. Clinical finish too. Howay!

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wasim4nufc
02/04/2011 17:02

Wonderful result and up to 9th!

7 points clear of the bottom three with 7 games to play!

So instead of looking down, we should be looking up now. We are two points away from 7th!!! Well done lads and especially to Gutierrez for getting a goal today.



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CNDShearerFan16
02/04/2011 17:28

I'm gonna predict 1-1 draws all the time if this is going to be the result!

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Andrew The Mag
02/04/2011 21:44

wasim we should be looking up but we still have some tough fixtures left and anywhere above relegation come ende of season will be great.

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waffles
03/04/2011 00:53

Just finished watching the replay. Great result, solid performance. Jonas's goal and Barton's performance will snag headlines, but I felt Ameobi was superb.

Also, great performance from young Ferguson, shame to see him limp off early.

Next week's selection will be interesting. No Tiote or Nolan. Barton and Guthrie could play central, but who plays on the right wing?



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Note To Self
03/04/2011 01:27

Maybe he'll think moving Danny Simpson at right wing and playing Perch/S. Taylor at right back would be the way to go.

Personally I'm hoping we get some use out of Ireland during his stay and makes an appearance...but it's against Villa. So Ireland can't play (or at least that's my understanding - a loan player can't play against the club he belongs to without the clause included in the contract, right?).

...Ryan Donaldson in CM/RM anyone?

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waffles
03/04/2011 02:15

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Note To Self
Maybe he'll think moving Danny Simpson at right wing and playing Perch/S. Taylor at right back would be the way to go.
Personally I'm hoping we get some use out of Ireland during his stay and makes an appearance...but it's against Villa. So Ireland can't play (or at least that's my understanding - a loan player can't play against the club he belongs to without the clause included in the contract, right?).

...Ryan Donaldson in CM/RM anyone?

I don't think Donaldson's sniffing the first team yet. You'd be more likely to see Richardson in the middle and Barton out wide, but I doubt that's in the starting plans. Ireland is probably close to fitness (maybe not 90 minutes yet). Is Gosling getting Reserve time atm?

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TOONTILLIDIE
03/04/2011 07:56

Loan players can play against the team they came from unless it was part of the deal which I would imigane Villa did, but then clubs are stupid at times and we don't know all the ins and outs of the deal.

Guthrie went to Forest I know they were sniffing around for a loan deal, the other option would be to play Jonas on the right and stick Ferguson on the left

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waffles
03/04/2011 16:19

TTID, Guthrie started and played 90 minutes yesterday. What do you mean, "Guthrie went to forest?"

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TOONTILLIDIE
03/04/2011 17:08

I got it wrong and thanks for putting me right

I haven't looked at the starting line up with being out for the majority of the day, and I thought he had @#$%& off. It feels like signing a new player now for me

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tunyc
04/04/2011 18:56

Carys-I actually held out for the replay. Glad I did, too! Great result, and hopefully instills some confidence in the lads.

Really too bad about Ferguson and I hope he doesn't miss time. We need to run the rule over him properly before the summer.

S.hit, forgot one of our remaining games is against Villa. It's almost certain that Ireland won't be eligible to play. So that's 6 games max to evaluate him...

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