Ben Arfa Starts Against Anzhi

1 Dagwoodz // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM

wow…Santon, Saylor AND Tiote all on the bench…

Pardew doesn’t have any respect for their front line at all apparently.

2 roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:04 PM

lads I wanted to ask this question for all of you guys this is not related to the matchwho is better defender titus bramble or Williamson

3 Big Pappa Cissé // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Hmmmmm. Interesting lineup

4 roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM

I think apart from zirkhov there defense must be slow

5 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Decent line up. Being cautious with Taylor and Shola.

I suppose the only worry could be Benny, but I can’t imagine Pardew would risk him again (he says ever hopeful).

6 Dagwoodz // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:06 PM

@Roshan

I think Williamson gives 1000000% more effort than Bramble ever did or will give. Bramble is more physically talented, with no drive and no brain.

In the end, I think it’s a wash, though I’d prefer to have someone who WANTS to play hard for me rather than someone who doesn’t have the intelligence to know how to put one foot in front of the other.

7 DevonMag // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Intriguing line up… we’re definitely having a go at em. Taylor not starting is fine by me – he needs to be wrapped up in cotton wool for the rest of the season, particularly with Colo now out. Hatem/Mousa false no 9? Very happy Gabby is starting as let’s face it the lad is made for astro-turf – all pace and not much else… Simmo played great against Metalist so no complaints there either. Glad Shola aint starting as he’s better off the bench. Also nice to see Anita, Marv and Cabs in the middle, tre technical. Also loving Cabs with the armband! Gonna be a spectacle this one…
HWTL

8 Dagwoodz // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:07 PM

I’m not trying to be negative, but it just surprises me, tha tline up does.

9 Rainrix // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:08 PM

I can imagine taylor is being rested with one eye and stoke and one on colo being out for so long. Obviously by the looks of things shola hasnt reacted well to the artificial turf so he’s benched.

Could bode well for campbell though.

10 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Ben Arfa in the Suarez role, i love it!

Have faith in Perchy lads! also looking forward to seeing Haidara, and i hope Danny picks up where he left off against Metalist.

HWTL!!

11 chris_tn // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:08 PM

So excited about the game, has the makings of a proper european tie! Great news that benny is starting! any news on the Anzhi line up?

12 Rainrix // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Wouldnt worry about perch. He’s decent against smaller more technical opposition as we saw against spurs. When traore enters it could be worth taylor coming on.

13 Tsunki // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Rainrix – sorry sorry Rainrix – to answer your question, if its over 80 minutes then Bramble.

I dunno if the Colo broken spine thing has been debunked yet but it appears my conspiracy theory about not seeing him play in a NUFC shirt again may actually not be as daft as I thought when i first made it up.

Anyhoo rushing home now to try and catch the game. Traffic!

14 lucasnufc // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:12 PM

That’s a team which won’t play hoofball, good news!

15 AmericanGeordie // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:13 PM

Ben Arfa leading the attack. Wow! It’ll be interesting to see exactly how he is utilized as a striker.

Looks like Pards will be pressing for the early away goal. (Figure HBA won’t play much more than 60 mins.) If we get a goal or two, look for Pards to bring on Ameobi, Taylor and Tiote to hold the fort and run the clock out.

16 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:13 PM

i’m gonna’ go 2-2 with Ben Arfa scoring both for us.

17 DannyH10 // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:14 PM

omg James Perch v Samuel Eto’o is going to be hard to watch

18 DannyH10 // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Don’t like this line up at all

19 Rainrix // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:15 PM

Danny.. Perch is probably better suited to play against him than taylor calm down.

20 TheToonKing // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:15 PM

Whoa …..surprises by both side…..

Perch at CB, Arfa starts and is the lone striker….

Bousuffa not playing for Anzhi and Traore on the bench…this will be an interesting game. Both manager getting their tools out.

21 JAMSHA // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:16 PM

ARFA TO SCORE 6 GOALZ U HEARD IT HEA 1ST

22 DannyH10 // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Hmm we’ll see. Going to be tough for Danny Simpson against Willian as well

23 AmericanGeordie // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:17 PM

This lineup also depends on the front 6 to unlock the opponents D, because we won’t get anything offensively from these fullbacks like we’ve been getting from Debuchy & Santon.

24 Dagwoodz // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Bousuffa can’t play this game due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

25 Rainrix // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Tsunki… What question I’m confused? You been hitting the mescaline again lad? Or was that actually directed at someone else Im guessing mescaline.

26 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:19 PM

American…

you’re wrong. Haidara is very offensive.

27 TimKrulFan // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Love the attack but defence could get slaugherd.

28 AshtreeKid // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:20 PM

I think you might find that sissoko is pushed on and starts up front with benny behind him

29 Jail for Ashley // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Im very surprised the line up has been announced and no sign of the pitchforks yet,could be a good sign.

30 Magpies-till-d3ath // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Personally, I’ve never really rated Diarra. In fact, the only players in this team I rate are Willian and Eto’o. Only thing is, they’re both better than just good! Gonna be tough, very tough, although if we don’t concede any more than one, I think we’ll go through! 1-1 tonight! Benny to score!

31 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:24 PM

we finally have a game on itv

32 Dagwoodz // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:25 PM

@28

Possible, but I think it’s more likely that they are going to be constantly overlapping.

33 Unbelievable Tekkers // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:28 PM

This is going to be very interesting but I cant say im too optimistic. Benny has no experience of playing right up top and could struggle to hold up the ball when he has his back to goal.

34 boater // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Seven Frenchies start. Has to be some kind of record – outside of France of course.

35 ~ Phoenix Warrior Perch~ // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:29 PM

Dafuq is with that defence?!

No qualms about tiote on the bench.

36 Ginger // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:30 PM

If you look at the line up on BBC:

21 Elliot
05 Simpson
13 Yanga-M’Biwa
14 Perch
35 Haidara
04 Cabaye
07 Sissoko
08 Anita
10 Ben Arfa
22 Marveaux
25 Obertan

To me that looks like Obertan is playing the striker role.

37 kevymartins // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:31 PM

http://www.itv.com/itv4/

38 belgrade fan // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:31 PM

Any links please

39 TimKrulFan // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Why change a defence this much against ETO.

40 Tsunki // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Rainrix – allow me to walk you through my double fail post, a seat if you would please sir….

First off it was Roshan who asked who was better, Titus or Iron Mike.

Second, in beginning to address you I deliberately started your name with a small ‘r’ in memory of your previous incarnation. Of course my phone corrected it so it ended up making no sense at all.

There we have it. I am fallible. Waaaahhhhhh!

41 Jail for Ashley // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Boater ,
Id be surprised if any ligue 1 teams had that many Frenchman playing in the first eleven.

42 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:32 PM

ginger….that means absolutely nothing.

43 DokToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:33 PM

whats the over/ under on total goals scored now? 20? lol

44 TimKrulFan // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:33 PM

SISSOKO STRIKER?????

45 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

TKF…

ITV know nothing. TV coverage always get the line-ups wrong. Going by NUFC, Ben Arfa will be furthest forward, Sissoko in behind, with Marv and Obertan on the wings.

46 PK-Norway // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Interesting lineup actually, looking forward to the game HWTL!

47 boater // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Official site says Ben Arfa upfront. Lots of pace in the team but also fairly lightweight. I smells a cracker boys – and a narrow toon win.

48 kevymartins // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:38 PM

I’m not sure about this one playing on astroturf that ball will be bouncing every shape

49 mot7 // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:38 PM

No shola im already a happy man

50 ~ Phoenix Warrior Perch~ // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Much rather a back four of

Santon~~Saylor~~Mbiwa~~Haidara

….

51 Jail for Ashley // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:39 PM

Tsunki ,
I’ve always been a fan of Willo inthe CCL at least,I think he gets far to much stick on here,when if you think about apart from his lacking PL ability he is a model professional ,always attending charity events for kids hospitals and never being knocked out at 2 am,but I think if utility man Perch is getting the nod over him at CB then his days here are numbered,I just hope someone more experienced than Curtis Good is brought into replace him.

52 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Really tough game tonight miles away from home, freezing cold on an artificial pitch with a weakened side.

I agree with the side though – Saylor needs to be rested whenever possible and the pitch could cause him an injury.

Sorry to say it but stoke is much more important a game. If we get relegated we’re doomed.

But we have quality in the side, can’t wait to see HBA in HD on IT4!!

HWTL!!

53 ~ Phoenix Warrior Perch~ // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Not confident in our defense… surely having our 2nd choice keeper, makes having the best defense possible all the more important..

54 Tinman // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:42 PM

I expect Benny, Marv and Ober to have very fluid roles. Sissoko playing ST.

This is going to be a good game

55 Burkey16 // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:44 PM

any other links besides ITV? ITV isnt working for me, just shows up black screen

56 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Add a top CB, winger and striker to this squad and we are easily a top 8 side and able to challenge on all fronts.

Shame about Remy but maybe we will sign as good a player next season (or remy if QPR go down).

57 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Time for obertan to show what he can do against top opposition. This is a chance for him and marveaux to shine.

58 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:46 PM

SHUT UP ABOUT BALE YOU IDIOTS!

i’ve decided, i hate having matches on TV. Too many clueless pundits and presenters.

59 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:46 PM

It’s on ITV4

60 barkel // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:47 PM

Agreed with Tinman, a lot of movement from the front 4. Very surprised HBA starts, hope Campbell gets a run out

61 blew // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:47 PM

Belgrade
Match is on ITV 4 now

62 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Actually it’s a huge opportunity for Obertan, Haidara, Marv and Anita to state their claim on the squad.

63 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:49 PM

I think Pards was playing a bit of smoke and mirrors with HBA to suprise them. He’s clearly fitter than he let on.

Sneaky.

64 Burkey16 // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:49 PM

http://www.itv.com/sport/football/europa-league/match/anzhi-makhachkala-newcastle-3602514/

im at this link now, not working. am i doing something wrong?

65 kevymartins // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:49 PM

@LYF true why on earth would they start talking about spurs and bale half way through a nufc match build up just idiotic stupid f u c k e r s

66 roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:50 PM

krul sailor and goofy in place of Elliot perch and obertan can challenge for premier league title

67 Dagwoodz // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Real excited about our attack, scared to death by or defense. Has potential to be very high scoring. Elliot could be the difference today, going to get a lot of action in goal.

68 Big Pappa Cissé // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Eto is a great player but far from his best days. Our defence have faced better strikers in the Premier League and done alright

69 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:52 PM

No official news on colo injury – is he out for most of the season?

Hope not he’s crucial to our survival.

70 roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:53 PM

prediction time lads tell your prediction for this game mine is anzi 2 NUFC 2

71 Tinman // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Spuggy, think its 2 months ish. He has broken bones

72 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:54 PM

I think it will be a loss or draw. Can’t see us taking this one – too much quality up front for them against inexperienced CBs (playing together wise).

73 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:55 PM

Tinman

But there’s nothing come out of the official site.

74 roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:56 PM

lads this could be our first choice center back for next season hop they will gel together quickly

75 Tinman // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Head – Anzhi win 2-1
Heart – Toon win 1-2

See you at half time!

76 check the toastie // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Think its a really interesting team, plenty of pace technical ability, maybe lacks a bit of physical presence but got some super players on show.

Howey the Lads

77 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Great Sopcast link:
sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/138808

In Russian but the quality is amazing

78 Tinman // Mar 7, 2013 at 4:59 PM

How empty was the stadium btw? Its like we were playing our home tie at the Emirates or something

COME ON THE TOON

79 MacToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Nice to see all our FM experts predicting this team and how many people exclaimed Ben Arfa wouldn’t start……. Is it the 4-6 Barca-esque formation?

80 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Russian commentators are dising us.

They say that we are without strikers but it doesn’t matter as our strikers are not scoring almost – Cisse, Ameobi.

Also they said that we are less creative and dangerous than their previous matches again Hanover who they played in the previous round.

Anyway, not respecting us so much. Saying we are not a strong side. We have good players but the team is not good.

81 TooNArMy0 // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:05 PM

List of streams

http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=193235&part=sports

Flash
AceStream
Flash

82 TooNArMy0 // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:05 PM

& Sopcast

83 warwick // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Russian commentators are dising us.

They say that we are without strikers but it doesn’t matter as our strikers are not scoring almost – Cisse, Ameobi.

Also they said that we are less creative and dangerous than their previous matches again Hanover who they played in the previous round.

Anyway, not respecting us so much. Saying we are not a strong side. We have good players but the team is not good.”"

thats some analysis considering weve played 10 minutes…

84 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:11 PM

The commentators say that there is around 13,000 fans in the stadium.

85 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Okay, well I’m having to 80% work during this, but ITV4 is in the background (sadly it’s literally behind me), so only getting little glimpses.

Playing alright and who is actually playing where? Not watching long enough to get a proper read of the game

86 ~ Phoenix Warrior Perch~ // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Pardew needs a shave.

87 toonbrother // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:12 PM

ANita is useless from a defensive standpoint.I havent seen him win possession or intercept a single ball all day. Seeing him in that role makes you appreciate tiote more

88 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Their pressure is strong. We need to play faster. More passing options.

89 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Marveaux looks asleep

90 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:17 PM

marveaux is not as good as many on this blog think

91 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Marv is good. No one is looking good right now.

92 Markaccus // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Someone compared this system to the Barca 4-6-0. It is, but with not as good players

Benny is in messis position, sisoko is in the iniesta role, marv and obert are in whoever barca decide to play wide in attack position. Cabs/xavi? Anita/brusqettes? We’ll do well to get something from this game. I’d take an away goal defeat.

93 Dagwoodz // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:19 PM

Okay….

So far Anita and Marv have been slated only 20 minutes into the game.

Love the objectivity of the negative contributors.

94 MacToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:19 PM

The balance of our team doesn’t look right atm, Ober, Marv looking off the pace and Sissoko imo should drop back and get more involved.

95 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Willian hamstring is gone….that might help

96 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:20 PM

we finally play the passing game
and look it’s beautiful to watch
reasons: no gutierrez or shola

97 Markaccus // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:20 PM

I’m not a fan of marv. I think he’s not alert enough. He always seems to waste so much in a game.

98 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:21 PM

HHhh… it is so funny that the commentators from Russia continue saying that we are 15th right now in the league, but are forgetting that we are against Angi in Europe…. and finished 5th last season.
A..holes

99 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:22 PM

We need to keep the ball better so that Ben Arfa and Sissoko can get on the attack

100 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:22 PM

marveaux is of the same quality as obertan
not as good as cabaye or sissoko

101 MacToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:22 PM

A shame but good for us that Willian is off.

102 Unbelievable Tekkers // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Never thought i would say this but we need shola on their cb’s have nobody to mark even spain struggled to create chances in the euro’s when they didnt play with a recognised striker.

103 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:23 PM

haidara looks impressive very strong and technically very good, anita looking decent as well

104 roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Willian out but that giant striker is coming in bad thing for our defence

105 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:25 PM

I think we should all relax. It is cold, we are playing against a good side. Let the lads play.

106 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:25 PM

Ben Arfa lucks very rusty although that’s not a shock
Anita is working hard and I hint as the game settles we will do better on the ball n make them chase it

107 roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:27 PM

that’s a big ass stadium

108 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:27 PM

Oleg…Relaxing is a good shout

We’re playing the second favourites of the tournament, away from home, on a pitch we’re not used to, in seemingly cold conditions, without a striker, without our normal keeper, without our normal 2 recognised CB’s as of just over a month ago….and they haven’t even had a proper shot on target yet, have they?

Let’s let the lads get a grip of the game.

109 Markaccus // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:28 PM

It seems that the heavier built players do not suit this surface. Ameobi is a big lad, and he is advised not to play, jonas is well built, and he supposedly isn’t suitable either.

110 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:28 PM

and you can p*ss off with your call for handball

111 Unbelievable Tekkers // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:29 PM

There’s no space cuz both sissoko and benny keep dropping deep and no threat of anybody running in behind

112 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Mark…So really what the Jonas and Shola haters should be calling for is “Artificial Pitch In”?

113 Markaccus // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Ibiza, yes. Or they should be shouting “Grass OUT!”

114 Markaccus // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Haidara got done there. Deserves the yellow. Careful, fella!

115 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:33 PM

If Marv isn’t playing good (and people are finding it necessary to talk about this) well, then Sissoko is also not that great.

Seriously. Just the whole game is a mess. I think it is very difficult against the pressure and with the cold.

116 hdavid23 // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Benny looks a bit fat to me…

117 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Mark…I like it. The grass out campaign. We could argue it’s to help with Gouffrans allergies.

118 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Oleg…More to the point, when do we ever start well?

119 Joe Blog // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Playing shite!

120 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:37 PM

OK, that is it!
I am going to kick the ass of the Russian commentators!

They are not compared us to QPR saying that it is weird that really good players come to mid queality teams like Newcastle and QPR??!!?
WHAT?!?! WHAT?!!?!?

121 YorkshiresFinestGeordie // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:37 PM

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122 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:37 PM

let’s hope alan campbell gets a chance today and if so, i bet he’ll score

123 hdavid23 // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:37 PM

also Obertan is effin lazy….

124 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:39 PM

hdavid23 // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Benny looks a bit fat to me…

_________________

Layers of clothes

125 Markaccus // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:39 PM

I think we’re doing ok. A draw is fine. I’d still prefer a goal.

126 DG MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Should give all the lads a fair chance but am sick of obertan he’s lazy am useless.
Makes mistakes ya would should at 10 year olds for!

127 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:40 PM

hatem takes too much time on the ball. if he wants to be like messi he should learn to play faster

128 roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:41 PM

I think its the Russian mackem in the commentary team

129 hdavid23 // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Obertan not even trying today…

130 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:42 PM

correction of my earlier post: obertan is worse than marveaux:)
what a useless prikc

131 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:43 PM

roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:41 PM

132 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Obertan’s flicks are unessessary and off.
Learn to play the game simply first before you try showing off

133 hdavid23 // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:45 PM

coming into it a little bit, lets hope this was our bad half and we’ll tear them apart in the second

134 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:45 PM

we can definitely win this game if we stay tight at the back.

135 Sinner // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Obertan is just a pile of ****!

136 magpiebop // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Obertan is shite

137 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:46 PM

also, M’Biwa and Haidara make a good pair.

138 davis_toons // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Elliot seems Good at TIME-WASTING.

139 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

One of the most boring halfs I’ve seen this season. I hope our players will start performing better without the ball. They should really give more passing options.

140 Big Pappa Cissé // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Not very entertaining on our part but it could be the perfect away performance if we can nick an away goal. Other than a few loose passes, not bad at all HWTL

141 TheToonKing // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

we had a few moments but overall poor first half….

Shola instead of Obertan and marveux on the left can not hurt…

Need Sissok and Benny more involved.

142 MacToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:48 PM

mmm good points, Haidara looks canny again and we look comfortable but nothing special.
Does Obertan not realise that if he plays well when played he has more of a chance of playing more games…mystifying.

143 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Sissoko,Cabaye and basically everyone apart from defence look sluggish

144 ToonDownSouth // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:49 PM

Marveaux and in particular Obertan have been surrendering possession faaaaar too cheaply.

Bloody awful half of football though, we didn’t have a single shot!

Still, look comfortable at the back so far considering the back line.

145 noladonna // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:49 PM

very good first half the teams looked very solid think mbwia has looked very good think if we change santon for obertan whos looked well leats face it wank as per and shola for benny around 65 mins actually think we could nick the win

146 keeganjr // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:50 PM

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz… we should take this tie home.. they look crap.. cold, bad pitch.. just hope no one get injured..

147 roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:50 PM

lads who is better getting forward haidara or santon

148 Tinman // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Great first half. We look very calm and composed. They dont like Benny running at them, so lets try and get the ball to his feet. People saying Marv is average? I think he has looked as good as any 1st half, some amazing touches and control and he is doing decent work coming back.

Bring on Santon for Obertan and dont let him play another game in a toon shirt. Terrible performance. Terrible attitude. This was his chance. Even more annoying when you can see the lad has potential!

BTW a boring game is fantastic for us so DONT MOAN!!!

149 pizzicatochan // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:51 PM

at work, so not watching the game, but given it’s the plastic pitch, would we try to avoid injuries?

150 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:52 PM

It’s a case of job done in the first half. Pretty insipid from both sets of players but that suits us more than it suits them.

Just a word on the pitch…..it’s amazing how much this pitch is causing the players difficultly. Both teams have had problems controlling the ball, the first touch of most players has been poor and neither team can judge the pace which to play balls ahead of an on-rushing team mate.

Never mind, I will take a 0-0 or even sneak a 1-0.

Howay the lads.

151 FloridaToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Obertan by far the worst player so far. No one really stands out but Perchino is looking good.

Will take 0-0 back home to SJP

152 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Very good half actually.

Nullified them, playing within ourselves to avoid injury. Obertan very poor mind, we need to replace him with a quality winger. The lad doesn’t have a footballing brain at all.

More of the same then turn up the heat in the final 20-30 mins stick shola on and maybe tiote and santon on.

I’d be comfortable playing for a draw though to be honest – huge game on Sunday.

153 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:53 PM

We’d do these at home like.

154 Mister Tuff // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Well no real problems so far -both teams stuck in first gear, Early slip up by Simpson nearly coast us. Obertan is a totally waste of space-useless -even Beglin said he was a liability. Elliot looks nervous at times -don’t know whether I would have full confidence in him. Benny not that involved. Expect them to come out with a bit of urgency in second half.
But going very well at the moment -even Percy look calm.

155 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:54 PM

geordie

The pitch is awful, it’s like playing in a sports hall.

156 Dukis22lt // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Eto’s shot the only highlight of the game, still 0-0 would be an excellent away result.

157 FloridaToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Don’t see HBA going the full 90. IF not, bring on campbell and drop Sissoko back just behing.

158 FloridaToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:55 PM

*behind

159 TimKrulFan // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:55 PM

People need to stop moaning at Obertan and Marv everyone has been shit bar the defence.

160 89Norcal // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Have to be happy with the defense considering they have Eto and Traore up front.

Obertan…..trying to give him a chance but his football IQ is rock bottom right now.

We don’t seem well-drilled for the fast pace play we are attempting with Obertan on the left hand side.

161 HamarMagpie // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Perch MOM in the 1st half.

162 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Russian commentators – Yellow or Red for Hadaira’s “Hand”. Crazy!

163 lukes26 // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM

obertan, anita, marveaux and ben arfa all having shockers.

I think its Shola time. There’s been no hold up play in the final third. Im guessing Obertan off and Shola on very soon into the second half.

That stadium is almost a caricature of a meglomaniacal Bond Villain built post apocoloptic landscape of post industrial nothingness. are they broadcasting crowd noises over load speakers?

164 ToonDownSouth // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Spuggy

As long as we don’t need to chase the game – they’re amazing defensively, and good on the break.

But so are we, so hoping we can nick a goal as they try to push in the second half, as they’ll know they can’t afford to take anything less than a lead to SJP.

165 JAMSHA // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:57 PM

1 Shots on target N/A
N/A Shots off target N/A
3 Corners won 1
4 Offside 1
48.7 Possession % 51.3
N/A Yellow Cards 1
N/A Red Cards N/A
4 Fouls won 6
7 Fouls conceded 4
84 Pass success rate % 83

166 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:57 PM

hh… the Russian commentators look like judges from “Project Runway” WTF?!? hhhhhh!!!!

Anyone is watching this? Have a laugh, seriously, turn on your sopcast.

167 Mister Tuff // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:57 PM

We don’t want to give away needless free kicks with Traore being 6’8″ tall.

168 Tinman // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:57 PM

Being someone who has actually played a lot of competitive games on a artificial pitch I can say that it makes a big difference. Its harder to control the ball, the bounce is harder to read but it takes far less energy to get about the pitch.

169 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:57 PM

Tiote for Obertan, push Marv forward left

170 Tuna // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Ben Arfa will come off soon, I hope they give Campbell a run, but I imagine it’ll be Shola. Defence has been great, impressed with all 4 at the back.

171 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Spuggy

No one has got to grips with it as yet. I think this could be decided but a mistake….

172 Tinman // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM

We’ll tonk these lot at home btw. They’re nowt special

173 Spuggy // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM

I think anita and Marv have played decent, Obertan has had a shocker yet again. I’d sell asap and I don’t normally single out players but he is clearly way behind this squad and it’s a position we need quality backup in.

174 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Check the Commentators
Project Runway judges? Russia’s next top model? hhh…

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152625524010416&set=o.38709442953&type=1&theater

175 roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:01 PM

hey jamsha you said that you won’t watch the match or stats and will watch the highlights on ten hd so your plan changed

176 Mister Tuff // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Anzhi surely must come out in the second half and have a go -we may get them on the break – probably not if Obertan is still playing- his running back to receive the ball from a defender and then passing it back again to the same defender achieves zero. A footballing numpty.

177 Tinman // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Santon for Obertan! Or Tiote! Come on Alan, have some baaaaaaaaalls

178 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Don’t know what people are xpecting here?
Most European football is payed differently to the PL
The main focus for teams is to keep it tight and not let in goals and hope for an away goal on the break ….we’ve actually kept them well at bay.
Not saying I enjoy this type of football but it works and we’ve got 45 mins to steal a goal now
Howay the lads

179 YankeeToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:04 PM

the quality of Gouffran as compared to Marv and Obertan is night and day, with there back to the defenders and they don’t even have thought of moving forward. That is something that needs to be addressed in summer…one more quality winger to go with Arfa and Goofy. Bye Bye Obertan… and Marv, better step your game up quick like!

180 roshan MAGPIE // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:05 PM

oleg

181 Joe Blog // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Front 4 have been awful – done absolutely zilch.

Get Shola and Campbell on and go route 1, if nothing’s changed by 60mins.

182 Bambams // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Sissoko, Cabaye and Anita cannot continue to let their midfield have as much of the ball or they will make us pay

Hadiara looks a good player. Benny will tire so Campbell might get a chance

183 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Beglin saying that Obertan would be as well off being subbed…
He says anyone would give you more than that particular Frenchman
Ap is feeling he needs to play him as he’s his signing and he knows he doesn’t get enough outa the lad.
Shame that once again a player with undoubtably loads of talent just can’t play football

184 JAMSHA // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:12 PM

roshan MAGPIE

I CNT CONTROL MYSELF M SOOOO FKN BORED THAT M EVEN SLEEPI NOW… I WONT WATCH THE 2ND HALF STATS NOW IL COME BACK AT 5

185 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:13 PM

Final pass is pathetic
Great run from Mbiwa but are we colour blind tonight?

186 Joe Blog // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Fits and starts – one player decides to inject a bit of urgency, positivity and nobody is willing to follow – Mbiwa the latest with that burst, all his teammates just idly watched.

187 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:15 PM

Howay man, lads. As poor as our final ball has been, Anzhi’s has been just as bad. We are doing ok. This would be a cracking result.

188 Bambams // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:16 PM

Sissoko does not look as sharp.

189 Joe Blog // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Marty-toon

That wasn’t Mbiwa’s fault, don’t know which player it was, but Mbiwa surged and whoever it was dropped off instead of supporting him, despite there being about 7 of our players behind play already – ultra-defensive and perhaps the worst game I’ve ever seen.

190 TimKrulFan // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Who ever their CDM is looks insane.

191 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Looks like Pardew broke
Newcastle once again with his
half time pep talk

192 hatemorloveit // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Put ben arfa on the wing, take off obertan and put on a stirker

193 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Santon for Obertan. Has to be, Obertan is looking so slack and carefree, could cost us.

194 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Joe Blog – worst game you’ve ever seen? I take it you missed all of those games that Kenneth Dalglish and Graeme Souness were in charge of us for? Miserable antics from a couple of dour Scotsman.

195 NUFC_LEAZES END // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Bring Adam cMpbell on aswell Pardiola !!!

196 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:21 PM

Shola.

For Hatem?

197 TimKrulFan // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:21 PM

HBA you knob!

198 hdavid23 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM

daaaaaaaaaamn, should’ve scored…

199 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Sure joe blog but I’m sure AP doesn’t want us being too attack minded but we need to push one or two forward
Alllllmoooossstttt….

200 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM

What a chance by Hatem!

201 TimKrulFan // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM

What a miss omg!

202 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:23 PM

We had to take Ben Arfa off,can’t take a chance on him.
He’s not fit enough
Maybe we’ll get a lift now and take the finger out

203 NUFC_LEAZES END // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Elliot looking very good once again, I hope Roy hodgson is watching

204 toonarmydownsouth // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:23 PM

FFS benny just drill it lad, always going for the spectacular when he needs to keep it simple, story of his and marvs game tonight

205 TimKrulFan // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Can’t believe that miss out of all are players I’d say HBA would finish it.

206 Joe Blog // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Should have gone hard and low – maybe had too much time

207 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Obertan gets the ball ,runs and turns,passes to no one and we lose the ball.
Time and time again

208 niafron // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Bonsoir messieurs.

209 TheToonKing // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:25 PM

@NUFC_LEAZES END

Isn’t Eliott irish ?

210 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Better passing there.

Wow… still thinking about Hatem not scoring ….

211 TimKrulFan // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:26 PM

That was the chance judging how this game has gone so far we won’t get another.

212 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:26 PM

As a side note, I think the referee has had a very good game tonight.

Cue a ridiculously dodgy penalty decision against us.

213 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:26 PM

why not campbell??he could kill them on the break

214 niafron // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:26 PM

I’m realy mlate this time…

How is the game going?

215 hatemorloveit // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Newcastle dont know hw to pass the ball to save their life

216 NUFC_LEAZES END // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:27 PM

@toonking
Aye but he was born in England

217 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Niafron….both teams arent at their best. It’s a very even game and 0-0 is about right. Both have missed a chance or two.

218 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:28 PM

it’s funny how people on here are so sure that Campbell could terrorize these European defences, when they’ve never actually seen him play against opposition of a similar calibre.

219 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:29 PM

please bring on campbell we deserve to see him getting a chance

220 Joe Blog // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:29 PM

Unleash the wee firecracker Campbell! Marveaux and Obertan have been dire. Sissoko has been imploring them to press all match and they’re both just cruising doing as little as they can get away with, mucking up possession in the process.

221 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM

The game is starting to open up a bit now. It’s a shame we don’t have anyone of the bench who we can bring on who would change the game. Can’t see campbell coming on now big Shola is on, but I may be wrong.

222 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM

@toonLYF
he cannot be worse than shola! even with no experience at all i’m 100% sure he’s better than shola or obertan

223 NUFC_LEAZES END // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM

@toonlyf

And?
He’d show more enthusiasm and passion than Obertan or marveaux???

224 LGFUAD21 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Very. Boring this.

Sloppy touches from us.

But at least we are fairly organised.

Can we keep it up for the whole game though?

If this is how we want it I would put tiote on for either obertan or marv.

Both are sloppy. At least tiote would solid the midfield.

225 LGFUAD21 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:32 PM

We don’t seem to want to hold the ball. Just clearances looking for a hopefull outlet up top.

Should either be playing counter at real pace or holding the ball like the brandon Rodgers Swansea.

226 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:32 PM

we’re on track of becoming the europa league most boring team ever with the fewest goals

227 toonbrother // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:33 PM

well impressed with obertan today

228 hdavid23 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:33 PM

well looks like that first half was our better one…

229 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:33 PM

…well there’s as much chance of him coming on and being anonymous and too weak and getting pushed around…then what would you’s say?

230 toonicle // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:33 PM

0-0 Draw would suit me just fine tonight. Win it at home, game should favor us quite a bit at that point.

231 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:33 PM

M’biwa will go to DMC now?

232 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:34 PM

I can’t actually remember a good game involving a Russian club playing at home vs. an English club in europe. I can remember when I was about 14 and rushing home from school to watch Liverpool play Rotor Voldograd and it was utter shite. Loads of other games i’ve watched that i wish i could banish from my memory forever.

233 Joe Blog // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Feel for Anita – really don’t think he envisioned such a paucity of playing time, when he signed, particularly since he was our best performer during those bleak months.

234 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:34 PM

toonbrother you haven’t watched this game if you say that!

235 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:35 PM

toonLYF then i would be glad that he at least got a chance!

236 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:35 PM

i’m gonna say this now, if it weren’t for Perch we wouldn’t be in Europe playing this game tonight, and if it weren’t for Perch we’d be losing this match.

Proud to see him represent my team, he’s a true professional.

237 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:36 PM

come on shola knock one in

238 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Shocking …..

239 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Obertan and Marveau couldn’t cross their legs never mind the ball

240 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:38 PM

fkin obertan he’s the worst player ever to play for newcastle
cannot believe man u signed him

241 Joe Blog // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Obertan is just bloody terrible. Dumb.

242 toonbrother // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:38 PM

shola – shite

243 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:38 PM

shola is trying to dribble himself

244 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Perch and Cabaye are playing better than the others. Obe looks better now then before.

Sissoko is very average today. Too bad.

245 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Someone put butter on our boots

246 toonbrother // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM

excellent work by obertan

247 Tuna // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Much better from Obertan.

248 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM

see this is obertan: eacht time he can deliver an assist he fails
EACH SINGLE TIME

249 Tuna // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:40 PM

At least he’s putting in a shift now. Shame it’s 75 minutes too late.

250 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:41 PM

perch is one of our most underrated players
he makes very few mistakes always solid performances!

251 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Obertan can’t kick the ball properly because his legs are made of marshmallow. Or perhaps nougat.

252 TimKrulFan // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Stop moaning at obertan least he’s trying to create something,

253 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Here comes the ballerina

254 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:41 PM

one sprint does not mean ‘putting in a shift’!

255 toonbrother // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:42 PM

cheike n bake baby

256 Joe Blog // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Here comes the dud Tiote. Please no customary rick.

257 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Tiote captain

258 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Obertan couldn’t create a mess in a toilet

259 Joe Blog // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:42 PM

nufcursed

Agreed.

260 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Perch I agree has been our best player tonight,everything simple and good passing

261 toonbrother // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:44 PM

delighted with haidara and yanga. both look like top signings

262 Big Pappa Cissé // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Haidara & Perch my men of the match

263 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:44 PM

perch is putting in a shift if you would know what that actually means

264 Tuna // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:46 PM

@nufcursed I was obviously joking. Read the whole sentence next time, mate. Agree with Perchy for MOTM.

265 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:46 PM

3-4 mins extra time. We should not get any goals in the last moment. Hope the lads are concentrated.

266 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Mbiwa looks better tonight

267 hdavid23 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:47 PM

get Obertan off, and dont even let him go to training… shocking… no skill, no effort whatsoever

268 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:47 PM

obertan!! come on even a pass from 2 yards is difficult??
go back to france connard!

269 Jail for Ashley // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Gabriel Obertan is my least favourite player of all time.

270 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Would be lovely to get an away goal now

271 toonarmydownsouth // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Think obertan’s been areet tonight
Poor benny did not look match fit at all so understandable that he didn’t have a great game
Marveaux is poor for me he just doesn’t seem to have any desire or work rate and is a greedy get on the ball, seen nout from him since december to justify this first team place people want him to have so badly!
Simmo is still simmo, thought he might try n up his game abit to try and at least challenge for a spot

Mbiwa has been my MOTM tonight though, if it stays 0-0 have to say that’s a a great result to take back to SJP

272 toonLYF // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM

M’Biwa, class act.

273 Unbelievable Tekkers // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Just wondering if anybody else has witnessed obertan make more than 3 successful passes…..unbelievable

274 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:50 PM

I think we’ve defended very well indeed.

TADS

I wouldn’t call myself a Simpson fan, but he hasn’t put a foot wrong all night.

275 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:50 PM

tiote is not good enough anymore to be in the first 11
if think we should sell him now he’s value’s still reasonably high

276 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:51 PM

How is it possible to not get something on the ball to get it into the box or try a shot

277 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Well we will take that result

278 NUFC_LEAZES END // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Yanga m’biwa and haidara my man of the match easily

279 Big Pappa Cissé // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Job done. We can have these Russian mongs at St.James’

280 toonbrother // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Tiote= class. Mbiwa Class Good game HTL

281 TimKrulFan // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Sissoko that was awful disappointed with him.

282 NUFC_LEAZES END // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

And perch and Elliot

283 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Well, not an entertaining match, but a good result.

First team to deny Anzhi a win in Moscow? Fair play and job done.

To SJP we go!

284 Joe Blog // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

F**k me that was boring.

Ta-rah!

285 toonarmydownsouth // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Geordieracer
For me he’s done his usual mate stood off to much, played ok but still can’t seem to look up to see if a pass is on
Didn’t say he’d played badly just thought he’d up his game seeing as he’s used to being a first team regular

286 TheToonKing // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Ok. I can live with this 0-0. We can beat them at St James.

287 MacToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Could have been worse, shame we didn’t get an away goal though, stifled game. MYM, Perch and Haidara pick of the bunch for me.

288 toonicle // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Could have gone worse, we got a draw away.

289 nufcursed // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

even more boring game than our previous european games!
i think our tactics are to bore a team into losing
we actually might win the europa league!
great tactics by pardew

290 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

I would say those posters criticising the ‘flair’ players, I think that’s a little harsh. Tonight wasn’t a night for the Ben Arfas, Marveauxs, Eto’s et all. Tonight was about the James Perchs’, Mbwia and Danny Simpsons. Defend well, keep a clean sheet, then get the hell out of there.

291 Markaccus // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM

There you go. First team to stop anzhi from winning a euro game at home. Stfu negative-heads. We’ll beat them at home, I’m sure.

292 niafron // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:53 PM

All right…

Well, 0-0 is probably the most balanced result for a first leg. We didn’t lose, but neither did we score away.

293 ~ Phoenix Warrior Perch~ // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Perch Contender for man of the match. Several important challenges and a couple good blocks. Thought he was well solid today.

Shame we were playing with 10 men only. Obertan should never wear the kit again. Must have a record for most balls given away.

Draw is a decent result.

294 saxonfenken // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Unbelievable Tekkers
Was Marveaux and Benny any better

295 Oleg G // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Good solid game in defense.

Perch MOTM. M’biwa and Haidara also played very well.

Also Simmo played good. This what happens when you have competition for your spot.

Sissoko was a bit lost today.

Cabaye also played well.

And Hatem with the miss. But happy to see him back.

296 carl // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Pardew out hiddinked Hiddink. MOTM. M’Bwia.

297 toonarmydownsouth // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:54 PM

NUFC_LEAZES
Was very impressed with young haidara tonight

298 Marty-Toon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Obertan worked hard to rectify his own mistakes!!
Unessessary mistakes so what’s the point in having him on there?

299 geordieracer1980 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:54 PM

TADS

Fair do’s mate. I think he had a really good game and did exactly what you want a full back to do in a tricky away fixture in Europe. Cracking result, bring on the second leg. Think I might get myself a ticket to that one! Hopefully it’s a full house and we make life as difficult as possible for them. If Simpson plays like that in the second leg, I would agree with you, mate! Need a bit more if we want to go through.

300 mot7 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:55 PM

obertans passing is disgusting for a pro footballer
Marv is lazy
Shola is a waste of a shirt as he offers nothing at all .
Elliot well done son good game
The rest done there jobs with little fuss boring game but job well done

301 saxonfenken // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:56 PM

That under the circumstances was an excellent result, Our defenders were brilliant, Can I give MOTM to the back four

302 lukes26 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:56 PM

MOM is Anzhi’s RB, whoever the hell he is.

Newcastle’s MOM is probably Mbiwa…Sissoko had a good game too.

Horrible game to watch, but result suits Newcastle just fine. Very even match.

Newcastle were much much much better with Shola up front

303 Dennis Twice // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Obertan played well.

304 mot7 // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:59 PM

Obertan was a joke

305 FloridaToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 6:59 PM

Anzhi looked tired at half. Our defense was well organized. We didn’t sit back and took our shots going forward. Not the most exciting game, but in Anzhi play like this at SJP we will win.

306 DokToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 7:01 PM

thats a good result…

307 carl // Mar 7, 2013 at 7:03 PM

Florida
It’s how we play @ SJP. We have the initiative!

308 YankeeToon // Mar 7, 2013 at 7:03 PM

Back 4 is the man of the match for me. Benny played out of position have no problem with his decision to chip because he’s spot on most the time.

Gabs and Marv were sickening…which is what made some of are other players look not involved offensively into the match i.e. Sissoko and Cabaye.

Away goals count for two…hope it doesn’t bite us in the end!!!

309 jockonthetoon // Mar 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Obertan – HUH – good god y’all what is he good for ……….

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