Alan Pardew seems to be getting to terms with what it means to be the Newcastle United manager.
Ryan Taylor – the hero’s in the middle there
It often seems that Newcastle lurch from one crisis to the other, and of course a week last Friday Jose Enrique finally got his wish, and left for Liverpool, and then let everybody know he felt sorry for the Newcastle fans.
The powers that be at Newcastle seemed to be unwilling to come up with the money to get a top new replacement in, and would you believe it, but it was left to the man who was playing out of position at left back, filling in for Jose Enrique, who was the hero for Newcastle yesterday.
Ryan Taylor is a first rate professional, and he again showed his great skill, when he rifled in a beautiful free kick with his right foot, to win the game for the Magpies after 62 minutes.
And it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy, and Ryan is on the fringes of the Newcastle first team, but today he is the toast of the Toon.
Add to that something Newcastle couldn’t do last season, a clean sheet against Sunderland, and suddenly things don’t look quite as bleak as some people, like Jose Enrique as one example, would have us all believe.
But it is the spirit of the players that have gained Newcastle 4 points from the first two games, and their two gritty displays and two good results have also lifted the spirits of the Newcastle fans.
Manager Alan Pardew is just delighted with the good start to the season so far:
“To get four points from our opening two games, with clean sheets in both is a real achievement.”
“We’ve got some new players in the side but we’ve not lost that spirit because there were times when we had difficulties and we came through.”
“Monday to Friday, we beat ourselves up, that’s a tradition at Newcastle, but Saturday is all about the game and I thought we were magnificent.”
Newcastle were outplayed in the first half yesterday, but like good teams do, they changed things at half time, and were good enough in that second half to get a great win.
Things are surprisingly looking up, at least right now, and all we need is for two top players to be signed this coming week, and wins on Thursday at Scunthorpe in the Carling Cup, and against Fulham at home next Sunday afternoon, and some of us may be in orbit.
It’s tough being a Newcastle United fan, very tough in fact, but it’s wins like yesterday, that somehow set the Newcastle club and their fans apart.
It was a fantastic win yesterday, there’s no doubt about that, and things are looking up on Tyneside, and long may that continue.
Howay The Lads!!
47 comments so far
Saka_Bartoon
Aug 21, 2011 at 7:09 AM
Comment #1HOWAY THE LADS… Fulham Next.. lets hope another great weekend
DarloGeordie
Aug 21, 2011 at 7:10 AM
Comment #2Despite a solid performance from Raylor we still definately need a new left back… Also with Ferguson coming back from injury will be great to see what he can do this season as at the end of last season he was looking a hot prospect.
BiffBaffBoff
Aug 21, 2011 at 7:13 AM
Comment #3Tiote hasn’t been poor, he just hasn’t been as good as we know he can be, just been average. I think this is because of several reasons
If hes fasting then that is a factor. He also missed the last 2 friendlies and hasn’t played in any behind the scene games or reserve games so he’s probably not match fit and needs the first 2-3 games of the season to regain that. I suspect he’ll start against Scunthorpe just to gain match fitness. Then on Sunday vs Fulham he should be back to the Tiote we all love! Yesterday in the 2nd half he showed glimpses of that. He broke up the play quite a few times and then played it simple.
RedMissionBells
Aug 21, 2011 at 7:26 AM
Comment #4Although we got 2 good results, lets keep our feet on the ground. Form is temporary. Class is permanent.
We must stay focused and keep it tight at the back.
How many times last season did we drop points against teams we should have been winning against.
A defeat at Fulham will cancel out our good start to the season. FOCUS lads!
RedMissionBells
Aug 21, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Comment #5“To get four points from our opening two games, with clean sheets in both is a real achievement.”
I don’t see it as a real achievement. Yes, its been good, but we can achieve far more than this real achievement.
BiffBaffBoff
Aug 21, 2011 at 7:30 AM
Comment #6RedMissionBells
I was about to say that lol
Watch us go and lose to Scunthorpe and draw against Fulham now! This stuff happened so much last season after a few good results, hopefully our mentality has changed!
BiffBaffBoff
Aug 21, 2011 at 7:30 AM
Comment #7Post
toonarmy1986
Aug 21, 2011 at 7:41 AM
Comment #8Would anyone make Ryan our first choice RB when we get a new LB in? He is on par with Simpson in terms of defending but offers so much more going forward which is why I would give him the nod.
Southern Pride
Aug 21, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Comment #9toonamry
yes i wud he has a great throw n offers better passing from that spot. simpson is not a fantastic defender so i dun think we would lose much. plus raylor is a free kick specialist. wud be great.
shearer4pm
Aug 21, 2011 at 7:58 AM
Comment #10anybody else here pardew after the game, on the bbc interview, somthing along the line of ‘we are after a left back, but he will have to be very very good to get ryan out of the team’ he better not use this as an excuse not to spend, thats the feeling i got
Mac
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Comment #11Lads,
Having been to both games i am not sure what to make of Cabaye. I thought he was gonna hold the ball and give us the guile and cunning we were lacking. But he actually looks like a little bulldog. He looks like a British midfielder.He really got stuck in yesterday,which was nice to see.
shearer4pm
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Comment #12also huge shout out to tiote for not getting booked ha, good lad
elpaso_geordie
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:29 AM
Comment #13Cabaye doesnt look like much to me tbh.
I dont think he will make it as a prem player , sometimes you just know.
I want him to alot but dont see it so i will take all the abuse from everyone now thanks
ilovetoon8788
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:37 AM
Comment #14I think Ryan Taylor possess some of the best free kicks on the planet and we are lucky to have him playing for us.
Premiership Manager
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Comment #15Ryan Taylor is a free kick specialist who scored a very good goal but could have very easily have been sent off for the elbow incident which everybody seems to have over looked.
Being honest both Ryan and Shola should not be in the first team however because Ashley is reluctant to spend any cash we have to make do woth what we have and in the long term this could be detremental to club especially is we end up in a relagation battle.
I don’t know why we sold Routledge as he is playing out of his skin for Swansea and did so for QPR while on loan.
I understand why Ashley is reluctant to spend however the truth is we need a LB and CF despite him wanting to reduce club debt.
At a guess we will possibly end up with Davide Santon and Daniel Sturridge on loan in the last few days of the transfer window, however I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t sign anybody in which case I’d put Nile Ranger up front because despite his attitude, (it’s better than Balotelli), he has a great deal of potential and has the ability to unlock defences. I also firmly believe that when he starts scoring his confidence will increase as will his ability however if we continue to hold him back he will be wasted and sold on for next to nothing.
Dannyo
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Comment #16@elpaso_geordie
Are you serious?!?! My god, thats the most daft thing i’ve heard for months…
/superpalm
I hope you’re “trying” to be funny, otherwise, get out of this forum.
arcarius
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Comment #17elpasa_geordie
he’s not playing is in usual position, of course you dont see him doing much
he literally control’s the lille midfield, but he cant do it here, because? because theres Joey here to dictate our game
hitman
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Comment #18Cissokho & Maiga in before Fulham
hitman
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Comment #19game
bills-son
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:42 AM
Comment #20elapso geordie – you cant judge Cabaye yet or any of the new players.
Remember how bad Enrique, Collo and even Nolan were when they first came. It takes foreign players especially time to settle in, Tiote hitting form from the start last season was an exception.
I think Cabaye will settle in and prove to be a very good player for us as will Obertan and Ba.
roshan MAGPIE
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Comment #21yesterday was a good day because we won over the mackems
elpaso_geordie
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Comment #22@dannyo
its an opinion mate, what the forum is about !!!!!
now go and get your breakfast – i think there is a box of coco pops in your variety pack
roshan MAGPIE
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Comment #23i agree with BILL cabaye is a good player infact he has made more tackles and passes than any NUFC players
Dannyo
Aug 21, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Comment #24@elpaso_geordie
Should’ve kept it to yourself then.
Cabaye was the player who made the most tackles in the league when first round was over.
Yesterday he was a contendor to MOTM.
I cannot belive you are being serious.
Where’s the hidden camera?
grumpy_old_sod
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Comment #25Elaps
Did you actually watch cabaye play yesterday! I thought he was a steady player throughout the match.
Angryman the Angry fan
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Comment #26Where o where o where is daffy?
Where o where o where is daffy?
Where o where o where is daffy?
Where could daffy be?
sirtoongospel
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Comment #27Have to agree with everyone else. We have 2 clean sheets now and no coincidence that the 2 CM players have tackled like lions. Our midfield is so hard working now and Cabaye has been relentless in both games so far. Yesterday he looked absolute class. Don’t know how it looked on TV but when you see him for real his work rate is awesome. At one point he hit a 50 yard clearance and was the first one to get to it to put pressure on. Man of the Match for me just ahead of Colo, Jonas and Joey
JackButler
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Comment #28elpaso_geordie // Aug 21, 2011 at 8:29 AM
Cabaye doesnt look like much to me tbh.
I dont think he will make it as a prem player , sometimes you just know.
Obviously something you don’t know then!
JUGGALO TOON ™
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Comment #29Download Sunderland v Newcastle highlights here:
http://hotfile.com/dl/127382353/bbcc88e/MOTD_-_Sunderland_v._Newcastle_-_20-08-11.avi.html
If you are downloading via PS3 leave the download on screen or it will not work.
supervil
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Comment #30@Premiership Manager
Selective memory? I cannit stand some of the stuff you’ve said. You say Ryan Taylor and Shola shouldn’t be near the first team, yet Routledge is playing out of skin??? What a load of tosh. Taylor and Shola are MUCH better players than Routs will ever be.
Ryan T – I used to rate him very low. But, since Pards has come in, he’s been our most improved player. Against Bolton and Chelsea last year he played CM and he played VERY well – before he got sent off. At LB, he’s been solid in 2 games this season, 2 tough games. Yes, he’s a fringe player, but don’t do him a dis-service.
Ameobi – yes, he had some poor touches yesterday. Yes, he should’ve been onside and scored that header. BUT, he’s slaughtered them (and other teams) over the years, and he battled his @rse off yesterday. We know his flaws, we know his faults, but howay – bask in this and stop putting him down. Wayne Routledge didn’t hold a candle to either Raylor or Shola.
supervil
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Comment #31@JackButler
You’re having a laugh yeah?
2 games in the Prem and he’s settling in. He had 1 great shot yesterday and a solid, battling first half. Was off the pace towards the end, but that should be expected.
What are you looking for? You’re aware that real football isn’t like PES or FIFA aye?
supervil
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Comment #32@JackButler – sorry mate, I didn’t realise you were quoting someone else! So let me direct my above quotes at @elpaso_geordie instead!
Soz pal!
JackButler
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Comment #33supervil read my post again mate.
elpaso_geordie is the one claiming that Cabaye will not make it in the prem, not me
supervil
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Comment #34I bet elpaso_geordie is happy to call Cabaye whatever – but also blind to Tiote’s mistakes.
I get the feeling he’s someone who prefers to read blogs and watch highlights on youtube rather than watch the games and form his own opinions!!
supervil
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Comment #35Aye, JackButler, sorry again man (I posted my apology whilst you were replying). It’s Sunday morning after all 🙂
JackButler
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Comment #36supervil no worries mate
davybtoon
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Comment #37great win, n yes i think rtaylor shud b ryt back when r new left back comes in
davybtoon
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM
Comment #38gotta admit always thought he was free kick specialist but never really rated his defendin but last 2 games hes been superb out of position
toon_dog
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Comment #39i think cabaye is gonna be a steal at 4.5 mil or wt ever he cost. i think he seems like a gentlemen, a role model professional and an inspiration on and off the field. all that stuff apparently with joey b and at arsenal he got straight amongst the arguments and stood over Barton when he was on the floor protecting him. he is obviously not gonna be up to prem fitness yet but look at some of his passes and his vision ! and not to mention he was close to netting a 30 yarder or sommit yesterday. in fact he is the name i am getting on me top.
supervil
Aug 21, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Comment #40davybtoon – agreed.
toon_dog – don’t forget that awesome tackle he put in on Bardsley yesterday 🙂