Tim Krul returns to the Newcastle United team against Schalke 04, and it’s a strong side that Alan Pardew has put out this afternoon.
And new boy Facundo Ferreyra is on the bench, and could even see his debut for Newcastle this afternoon – the 23 year-old Argentine was announced a few hours ago by Newcastle as being on a season-long loan at the Magpies.
As expected, Mike Williamson is back partnering Colo in central defense, and we look for a (much) better performance from the Newcastle defense, than they gave in the first half yesterday.
And it shows that 18 year-old winger Rolando Aarons has done very well in pre-season, as he gets another start in what will be another tough game for the Magpies.
Both full-backs are changed from yesterday, with Vurnon Anita in at right back and local lad Paul Dummett is at left-back.
But no sign of Siem de Jong – who we assume is still injured.
It would be good if the lads can get another win against a strong Schalke 04 side.
Newcastle: (4-4-2): Tim Krul; Vurnon Anita, Mike Williamson, Fabricio Coloccini (c), Paul Dummett; Gabriel Obertan, Moussa Sissoko, Jack Colback, Rolando Aarons; Emmanuel Riviere, Yoan Gouffran
Substitutes: Rob Elliot, Jak Alnwick, Lubo Satka, Massadio Haidara, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, Steven Taylor, Remie Streete, Mehdi Abeid, Haris Vuckic, Remy Cabella, Adam Armstrong, Adam Campbell, Ayoze Perez, Facundo Ferreyra
In the game going on at the moment, Malaga are 2-0 up at half time against West Ham and they also managed to miss two penalties in the first half.
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NUFCJackW
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:07 PM
Comment #81Riviere!!!!!!!
Yessssss
well played aarons.
clinath@ed
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:07 PM
Comment #82Good goal. From nowhere….well done Aarons
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:07 PM
Comment #83Absolutely brilliant by Aarons. Undeserved but he’s got an end product which is what we need.
Harley
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:07 PM
Comment #84What a goal?!!!!!!!!
Aaron’s is special!!
Markaccus
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:07 PM
Comment #85Get in.
We actually hit the buggers on the break. Aarons. I love you 😀
Lilongwe Geordie
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:08 PM
Comment #86Douglas,
I’ll stick with Gary White. Paul Clement would be high up the list. Both affordable and would both be willing as both are coaches primarily so aim to get the best from what they have.
BennygivesmeTinglyBalls
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:08 PM
Comment #87Right come on boys, lets hold this 1-0…
Markaccus
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:08 PM
Comment #88Rolando Aarons is a Shaun Wright Phillips
Sammy Ameobi is a Bradley Wright Phillips
Gabriel Obertan is a Dave Benson Phillips
Beatrol wins the internet today.
Uncertain Toon
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:09 PM
Comment #89Aarons – Great strength for a young little fella and a great cross
Riviere – Shearer would be proud of that header, excellent attacking the ball
Bambams
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:09 PM
Comment #90Rolando Aarons…..Remember his name!
Well done son absolutely brilliant. I see now why Pards thinks you should be a left full back !
Brilliant son and great header from Rivvy….
Almost similar to “Ginola….Cross….Ferdinand…Goal”
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:09 PM
Comment #91Aarons a bet to start against City? Cabella in the middle with De Jong? Would work better than our standard flat formations.
Beatroll25
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:09 PM
Comment #92How much will we get for Aarons next year? I’m going £8 million
Markaccus
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:10 PM
Comment #93They might have had lota of ball but to be fair they still looked less threatening with it than we do with the rare possetion we had so far
HoboToon
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:11 PM
Comment #94Anyone got a good link?
anthc
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:12 PM
Comment #95Riviere looks canny to me. Other than the goal he seems able to hold it up and lay it off. He looks to work hard too dropping deep and helping out although would appreciate him further up the field!
Took his goal well though. however, pardumb will wanna park the bus now.
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:12 PM
Comment #96It would be nice to us just once control a game though.
Beatroll25
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:13 PM
Comment #97So they’ve had most of the possession and most of the attempts but we are 1-0 up, just the way Pardew likes it.
Now to sit back for 65 minutes and hold out this lead. C’mon NUFC you can do it, defend with your lives!!!!
Ollie666
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:14 PM
Comment #98http://www.vipstand.is/football/239928/1/fc-schalke-04-vs-newcastle-united-live-stream-online.html good link here lads
Uncertain Toon
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:14 PM
Comment #99The set piece to willo never gets old!!!
Ancientcoptic
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:15 PM
Comment #100http://www.streamking.org/channel4.html
Not a great link, and not in English…. but it’s something at least.
NUFCJackW
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:16 PM
Comment #101Surely scoring a goal out of nothin is a good thing ?
midweek weekend
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:16 PM
Comment #102thanks for the links guys!
Mister Tuff
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:16 PM
Comment #103Percy now has winger and CF positions sorted – wrote it in his book after the goal.
Those who think Obertron might play well – no nowt about football – changed your game please to ladies wrestling and do us all a favour.
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:17 PM
Comment #104Why does Pardew sound like a Sunday league manager on the touchline?
Uncertain Toon
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:22 PM
Comment #105Tis a good job they have no strikers!
Shadow_Shearer
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:22 PM
Comment #106Does anybody know where is the main man siem de jong???
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Comment #107Yellow for that?
Markaccus
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Comment #108Wtf ref???
anirudh175
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Comment #109we need defenders!!! and pastore for creativity
Markaccus
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Comment #110Shadow
minor injury in NZ so is being rested as a precaution
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:26 PM
Comment #111Not sure about Sissoko in the middle, don’t think he has the control or awareness.
anirudh175
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:26 PM
Comment #112we are screwed if one of the CBs get injured early in the season…
clinath@ed
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:27 PM
Comment #113Stupid Goufron
Shadow_Shearer
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:27 PM
Comment #114Thank goodness SDJ nothing serious.
Thanks markaccus
clinath@ed
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:28 PM
Comment #115Goofy struggling. Looks injured.
Sliema
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:29 PM
Comment #116Krul has made big difference today.
But Saylor not playing is to thank for our more solid display today.
Markaccus
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:29 PM
Comment #117We really,REALLY need a cb. I think colo is good enough if he has a true athlete with him. Staylor and willo are not that. Mym is athletic but still needs experience
anirudh175
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Comment #118we need a world class CB with Colo…someone like Hummels
Geremi's Prosthetic Leg Fund
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Comment #119Does anybody really enjoy watching us play anymore? Apart from the odd good goal I mean.
Ancientcoptic
Aug 3, 2014 at 5:34 PM
Comment #120Very impressed with Obertan… not so sure about Dummett.