Newcastle manager Chris Hughton hands full debuts to no fewer than four Newcastle teenagers for tonight’s Carling Cup clash at London Road against Peterborough.
Very highly-rated Sloveninan midfielder Haris Vuckic, Bradford-born full-back James Tavernier, former Plymouth center-back Ben Tozer and Geordie midfielder Ryan Donaldson all start their first senior starts.
Vuckic is the youngest of the four having just turned 17 last month, while Tavernier is also still just 17.
And the Newcastle back four is made up of all the ‘T’s; Tavernier, Tozer, Taylor and Taylor. Let’s hope they are also tough tonight.
Danish ace Peter Lovenkrands lines up on the right-hand side of midfield, with Danny Guthrie partnering Donaldson in the center of the park and Kazenga LuaLua on the left.
Vuckic will operate just off lone ranger Nile up front, and of course Haris can score goals.
We have to assume 19 year-old Tamas Kadar is injured as he’s not even on the bench.
This is a courageous selection by Newcastle manager Chris Hughton, to say the least, and we’ll get some ideaof just how good these lads are.
If they can get the job done tonight, the club may have more in reserve in our first team squad than we first thought.
Certainly it’s a massive opportunity for all four teeenagers.
Steven Taylor captains the side for the first time in a competitive fixture, and the starting eleven includes 6 teenagers, as LuaLua and Nile Ranger also start.
Chris has experience on the bench in Kevin Nolan, Alan Smith and Geremi – but 19 year-old Ole Soderberg is reserve keeper for the first time to give Steve Harper a complete break tonight.
TEAMS
Peterborough: Joe Lewis, Russell Martin (c), Tom Williams, Craig Morgan, Gabriel Zakuani, Paul Coutts, Lee Frecklington, Aaron McLean, George Boyd, Craig Mackail-Smith, Toumani Diagouraga
Subs: Dean Keates, James McKeown, Tommy Rowe, Krystian Pearce, Jamie Day, Chris Whelpdale, Shaun Batt
Newcastle United: Tim Krul, James Tavernier, Ben Tozer, Steven Taylor (c), Ryan Taylor, Peter Lovenkrands, Danny Guthrie, Ryan Donaldson, Kazenga LuaLua, Haris Vuckic, Nile Ranger
Subs: Kevin Nolan, Alan Smith, Geremi, Wesley Ngo Baheng, Ole Soderberg, Brad Inman, Shane Ferguson
Referee:
Attendance:
285 comments so far
Bill F
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Comment #1This should be interesting, I keep forgetting that Peterborough are a championship team as well, so it should be a very good test for us. I would be surprised if thay haven’t got their first team out. Any links for the game?
RooneyToons
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Comment #2Nice… exactly what i wanted to see, mainly Bairns with a bit of experience. Cant wait to see what Vuckic has to offer.. Ranger for his first goal
COME ON THE TOON
ark13y
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Comment #3good luck to the youngsters hope we win.
LATINAMERICATOON
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Comment #4i’ve just looked on myp2p.eu can’t see any links
any radio commentaries?
RooneyToons
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Comment #5I cant find it on myp2p but theres gotta be a radio link out there at least ,being such a massive game and all HA
RooneyToons
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Comment #6Took the words right outta my mouth LATINAMERICATOON
ark13y
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Comment #7real radio have it on, bbc newcastle may have it too
Where did the good times go
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Comment #8Really pleased with the 1st team.
Believe the young Yorkshire lad a right back has real potential, a good attacking RB.
Chuffed for Donaldson, Lua Lua, Vuckic and Tozer getting chances too.
Great oppurtunity for them lets hope they take it, Howay the bairns !
Bill F
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Comment #9I would also imagine that if we are in a strong position that a few more will get a run, otherwise the older players will be coming on.
LATINAMERICATOON
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Comment #10hehe, yeah i thought i had posted twice by mistake. I can see us winning this one as the young lads will be out to impress, because they all know that with hughton they can make the first team if they play by form not by reputation. This is the same way capello picks his teamsheet. In the past we have lost many young gems due to too many managers who would automatically put someone on the team sheet due to their name. good to see that is changing because as xisco said under kinear, he could train hard all week but he knew he wouldnt even make the bench! that destroys the squad…
Robby Bobson
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Comment #11Wish i went now, would love to see how the youngsters get on…especially Tavenier and Vuckic.
Tozer was very sketchy against Orient, but seeing as he played for Swindon a few times before we signed him he must have some potential.
Would be great if we won and give Hughton something to think about.
toonsy
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Comment #12Peterborugh at full strength near enough, looks like they mean business! Hope it costs them and they lose some key players to injury.
Also, I see our game vs Ipswich this weekend has been moved to Sunday 1pm so BBC1 can have it. Just to let you know like.
RooneyToons
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Comment #13heres the link for radio
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/playlive/bbc_radio_newcastle/
AndyNUFC
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Comment #14Happy with that team, respect to Hughton.
Bring on Baheng for Ranger second half, Ferguson for Lover and Inman for Guthrie.
Toon1978
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Comment #15Rooneytoon
you gitt lol was just about to put the link up hahaha.
toonsy
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Comment #16Dont forget lads, if we dont win tonight its not the end of the world!
toonsy
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Comment #17I see our game vs Ipswich this weekend has been moved to Sunday 1pm so BBC1 can have it. Just to let you know like.
Frank pingles come sock
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Comment #18toonsy // Sep 22, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Also, I see our game vs Ipswich this weekend has been moved to Sunday 1pm so BBC1 can have it. Just to let you know like.
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Err its not????
My prediction p’boro 2 Nufc 1
And i agree it doesnt bother me, good experience
for the young un’s. Would love to win like, but
i think peterboro will be treating it like the actual final!!
toonsy
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Comment #19Scratch that, its the Boro game thats been moved. Sorry, i mis-read
geordiejp
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Comment #20For those who are outside the UK here is radio link on Ustream
Peterborough v Newcastle united – LIVE on USTREAM: Live Radio Commentary of the Carling Cup match between Peterborough and Newcastle.. Football
unclepauly
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Comment #21@RooneyToons – bbc always stop broadcasting when the match starts 🙁
some kind fellow in newcastle always streams it through ustream though, and here is the link for that:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/newcastle-united-v-sheffield-wednesday—live-match-commentary
Salto
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Comment #22Do You have info about Kadar? I am really pissed that Newcastle wont let him for the u21 WC and wont even name as a SUB for this game
toonsy
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Comment #23So it seems that Hughton is stick with his dull uninsoring 4-5-1 leaving Ranger to battle on his own and feed off scraps.
Alex
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Comment #24Howay The (young) Lads
A win would be brilliant , but i am just hoping they put on a good show and dont get hammered . Great managership from Hughton to give the bairns a chance , at last a manager that dares too .
Mag_Laad
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Comment #25Really Happy with the team 🙂 Got old radio next tom on real radio for the game like. Happy Tozer is starting as maybe people wil STOP putting him in full back positions when he is a centre back only. Vuckic, I’m really looking forward to see or hear what he can do, Lualua has his chance tonight to try and cement a place in the team. Havent heard much of Tavenier, must be good if he’s getting a start. Anyone think Bob Moncur’s breathing down the mic is a pi$$ its all you can hear in the build up 🙂
toonsy
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Comment #26Mag Laad – Maybe he is having 5 mins “personal” time?
bro56
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Comment #27com’on the toon, aye radio only..
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/playlive/bbc_radio_newcastle/
ginkoh
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Comment #28Where’s Kadar !?
Mag_Laad
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Comment #29toonsy
Haha aye think it was as its stopped now.
Match under way howay the laaaaddss!!1
Mag_Laad
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Comment #30toonsy
Haha aye think it was as its stopped now.
Match under way howay the laaaaddss!!
geordie deb
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Comment #31Thanks UnclePauly for posting the link for those who live outside Newcastle!
Uchiha_Itachi
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Comment #32Pleased with the starting line up…Vuckic to score…
AndyT
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Comment #33Not happy that Hughton is continuing to stick with his 4-5-1. Completely annoying an ineffective as far as scoring goals is concerned. Not what NUFC should ever be playing
NorthernPaul
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Comment #34Aye, thanks very much UnclePauly, thats a godsend for us exiled Mags 🙂
Uchiha_Itachi
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Comment #35@Andy T…he only knows one formation…what the hell is on that clipboard…
Mag_Laad
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Comment #36Wer getting dominated so far…Don’t expect much from game anyway just happy youngin’s are getting there chance.
toonsy
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Comment #37AndyT // Sep 22, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Agreed 4-5-1 is not the way forward!
AndyNUFC
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Comment #38Baheng hasn’t had much experience. Lovenkrands can always push up if needed and probably will. I can’t knock Hughton really.
Ross
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Comment #39Bairns under alot of pressure at the minute like, havent really heard anything of us apart from loven and lua lua both being caught offside. The overall result doesn’t bother me too much (providing we dont get hammered orient style), just want the younger lot to get a run out and hopefully a half decent performance from them as a team
toonsy
Sep 22, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Comment #40Seems we are starting to settle down now.