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Written by Dr. Ed Harrison

1:02pm Monday, September 6th, 2010

Commented 8 times

Sol Campbell is expected to play for the Reserve side against Liverpool tomorrow night at Whitley Park.

Sol Campbell – Chris, look – I’m nearly ready!

We expect Campbell to be given about 60 minutes tomorrow night, which should set him up nicely to be in the first team squad to play Blackpool on Saturday.

And if all goes well in the first part of that game, it wouldn’t surprise us at all if Chris brought him on sometime during the second half, so he could make his first team bow at home for the Magpies.

We know that Sol has been working hard to regain his match fitness over the last few weeks, and he has shown a tremendously positive attitude during his interviews over the last few weeks.

Sol said today:

“I’m certainly pushing for Blackpool. I’m working towards that as a target.” “I’m looking forward to challenging for a place.”

We have no idea who will be the starting two center-backs in a few weeks time, once Sol is fully fit.

But we have to believe Campbell’s vast experience, not to mention the considerable skill he still possesses, will make if difficult for manager Hughton to leave him out of the starting eleven.

But with both Coloccini and Williamson in such sparkling form at the moment, that’s a problem that Chris will have to deal with – but it’s a good problem to have.

What do you think?

Comments welcome.

8 comments so far

benscott123123
Sep 6, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Comment #1
The formation were playing seems to be working well id stick with
Harper
Perch Williamson Coloccini Enrique
Smith
Routledge Nolan Barton Jonas
Carroll
I’d like to see Ben Arfa Lovenkrands and Campbell used too
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RichK
Sep 6, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Comment #2
For me all players have to earn their shirt. Willo has been superb so far and as far as i’m concerned deserves his place in the team. It’s a good headache for CH to have for sure.
When everyone is fit, based on the starting 11 we’ve had so far, CH will have to choose 7 players from: Krul, Simpson, Campbell, R.Taylor, S.Taylor, Lovenkrands, Ben Arfa, Tiote, Kadar, Guthrie, Ameobi, Best, Ranger. That’s certainly not a headache i’d like, there is going to be a lot of disappointed quality players left out.
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tomlkier
Sep 6, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Comment #3
Perch shouldn’t be starting, he’s been responsible for the majority of the goals we’ve conceded, I think both Taylors and Simpson should be above him in the pecking order, maybe even Jonas too 😛
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GeordieDan
Sep 6, 2010 at 1:27 PM
Comment #4
Against Blackpool:
Harper
R.Taylor -Williamson- Colo- Enrique
Tiote
Routlegde-Barton -Jonas
Nolan
Carroll
Arfa Coming on in 2nd half to replace Barton/Nolan and Lovenkrands coming on 2nd half at some point too.
4-1 to the Toon you read it here first! :oD
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StevieGee
Sep 6, 2010 at 1:28 PM
Comment #5
I agree. RTaylor should start against Blackpool. He’s scored twice from right back in his last two games and offers more going forward with his crossing.
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GeordieTartanArmy
Sep 6, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Comment #6
Perch and RTaylor make too many rookie mistakes
Perch dives in far too much which against quality players, is suicide hence the 3yellows in three games just 2 away from suspension.
However, his confidence has grown when going forward which is nice to see
RTaylor turns his back to the winger which at PL standard, you will get done by the likes of Nani, Bale and Malouda. Unlike Perch, he takes the sting out of attacks by holding the ball up instead off progressing on the counter but his delivery from the right is excellent – he is not as good at fk/corner delivery anymore compared to Barton but still feels a need to step in which is costly
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TOONTOONTOON
Sep 6, 2010 at 8:53 PM
Comment #7
For me campbell was the signing of the summer and a very clever move by chris.His vast experence of defending is going to bring our back line on leaps and bounds,if i was 1 of the young defenders at newcastle i would feel it an honor to learn from him.
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Davies
Sep 7, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Comment #8
I see Willo making way for Sol at some point and, to be fair, he’s going to have to get out there some time.
Regarding RB, I’d have Steven Taylor there over anyone else we have at the moment. Then Simpson, then RTaylor. Whoever it was above that suggested Jonas clearly didn’t see him at RB for Argentina. Woeful.
I’s still have RTaylor on the bench for every match. RB/RW and he looks pretty comfortable making his way through the middle as well.
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17 February, 2023

I have an update on what's happening with my treatment for prostate cancer.

Last week, my oncologist called me late in the day and said he thought it was best to terminate my treatment with radium 223 dichloride because it was having such a negative effect on my health - specifically my digestive system.

I had completed 3 of the planned 6 infusions.

They had looked at the bone scans and three CAT scans I had early last week, and they showed no signs of the cancer spread being slowed or stopped: in fact, it was continuing to spread and my PSA account continued to rise.

The only treatment left now is to go back and have another bout of chemotherapy with docetaxel being the medication used.

I understand this will be a 7-month job with 10 sessions 3 weeks apart - almost double my first chemo treatment in Apil 2017, when I has 6 treatmnts.

The problem I have is that I'm in a very poor physical state right now, due to my digestive system being basically torn apart by the radium 223.

The radium 223 has leaked into my digestive system and caused me to have severe diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn, and it was (is) very serious.

They said it was too dangerous to proceed with the radium 223 treatment, with little benefit being shown.

I am also suffering from severe exhaustion, basically, because I have zero testosterone, and all the treatments I've had for the cancer, have further lessened the energy available to me.

It reminds me of the saying that if cancer doesn’t kill you - the treatment will (laugh).

It will probably take up to 8 weeks to get back to a physical state where I can start chemotherapy, and that's where I am now, but the cancer continues to spread in the bones.

I've also been put in touch with the dietitian from UNC Healthcare, who will help me get back my health - she is very helpful.

So that's where it stands it's been quite a journey over 12 years and I think I've had almost every treatment available.

It has really taken a toll on my body and on my energy, but that's where it stands and obviously, I'll do the best I can in the upcoming months with chemo and hope I can get through it.

It is as it is - and another challenge in life.

Ed Harrison