News today that Newcastle United Under-18s have been drawn away to Queens Park Rangers in the Fourth Round of the FA Youth Cup.
Richard Money – Newcastle Juniors have 10 wins on the trot
The Newcastle Under-18s had a good 2-1 victory over Oldham Athletic at St. James’ Park on Tuesday evening, with two good opportunist goals from young Kazenga LuaLua, who turned 18 years old yesterday.
A trip to Loftus Road is now the next step on the road to FA Youth Cup glory, with the side in with a fairly decent chance of winning the trophy for the first time since we beat Watford 4-1 in the final in 1985 when Paul Gasgoigne was in the side.
No date has yet been scheduled for the game, but Fourth Round ties must be played by January 17.
QPR beat Bristol City 5-3 after extra time in the Third Round.
14 comments so far
Marty-TOON RISING
Dec 11, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Comment #1Tough draw,they have a good young and powerful side..
Our boys are in great form though and we hope that they can have a long run in the Competition.
We need something to cheer us up RIGHT.
KIZZA
Dec 11, 2008 at 4:30 PM
Comment #2check out these stats on owen
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11994_4619769,00.html
Desmond - DesmondBlog.com
Dec 11, 2008 at 5:08 PM
Comment #3our young players are amazing. give them some good first team runs and im not surprise if we ended up like Arsenal now.
all we need to do is to recruit some youngsters from barcelona camps, arsenal camps etc.
JonnyNufc
Dec 11, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Comment #4Anyone know our Academys record for most games won in a row, most games gone without losing etc
?
beyethegreat
Dec 11, 2008 at 7:29 PM
Comment #5http://www.aboutaball.co.uk/html2/rankings/ranking.php
i was quite surprised to find this out especially as west ham are quite low and they claim to be a club of great tradition
Turkish Magpie
Dec 11, 2008 at 7:47 PM
Comment #6look how low down Wigan are!
beyethegreat
Dec 11, 2008 at 8:02 PM
Comment #7turk mag
where are they
Ganiyu
Dec 11, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Comment #8Sleepy and sneezy.
JoshNufc91
Dec 11, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Comment #9http://www.soyouthinkyouknowfootball.com
click on the quiz part in the top left hand corner, when it asks for your name and all that click exit to continue. finishing the quiz is solid
lesh
Dec 12, 2008 at 8:40 AM
Comment #10Fingers crossed for Pompey? Best of luck Kazanga son.
http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/12/12/pompey-call-looms-for-united-prospect-61634-22459967/
KK FOREVER (Ross)
Dec 12, 2008 at 8:57 AM
Comment #11i dont think drafting in numerous youngsters at this moment in time would be good for the team. Experience is what we need if we’re going to drag ourselves out of the position we’re in and a run of poor performances could have a longer lasting effect on youngsters confidence who’ve never been thrown into such a situati0n.
However, if kinnear thinks maybe one or two players such as Lua Lua are ready for the step up, and with our injury problems, there’s no harm in giving him half an hour or so to see how he does. As the article says, his pace and quick feet through the middle could give us a new dimension, something we all think we’ve been severely lacking in the past few years.
If fitness tests dont go our way and he starts, then all we can do is get right behind him and hope he shows that bright spark he has done when playing for the academy and reserves. who knows, we could get a refreshing change and he could have an excellent game.
If he does start, its a case of getting behind him, not expecting too much, and (in dreaming a little), maybe considering the scenario of him being able to pull off something a little bit special!
good luck Kazenga son.
GEORDIE69
Dec 12, 2008 at 9:14 AM
Comment #12As I keep saying Lua Lua,Kadar and Ranger are more than ready for our sub’s bench! Just think of the buzz and support these lad’s would get at St James’s if they got a run out! Surely it could only benefit the team with our support and confidence for the boys! Lua Lua is a better right winger than Beye. Kadar is better than Cacapa and Ranger is the best young centre forward we have ever had! If JK has these on the bench against Stoke then we would of won.
Partizan
Dec 12, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Comment #13…………………………….Given…………………………..
Beye………..Taylor…………Bassong………Enrique
…………………………Coloccini………………………….
Jonas………………….Guthrie……………..N’Zogbia.
…………………Owen…………..Martins………………..
Subs:Harper,Butt,Duff,Viduka,Cacapa,Lua Lua
Xisco
Bill F (Original)
Dec 12, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Comment #14Play them, if they are good enough then they are old enough. 100% effort from Lua Lua is probably 20% more than you will get from Butt with a higher skill level.