As expected Sol Campbell and Steven Taylor will make their first Premier League starts of the season against Chelsea this afternoon.
And again, as expected, midfielder Cheik Tiote returns from his one-game ban, with Alan Smith on the bench, after he deputized for the Ivorian at Bolton last Saturday.
But Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan is out of the game with an ankle problem, and Wayne Routledge comes in on the right wing to the side, and Newcastle will attack Chelsea in a 4-4-2 formation, with both local lads, Andy Carroll and Shola Amoebi starting up front.
It looks like Danny Guthrie will have a really important role today, as he in central midfield with Cheick Tiote, so we have to hope the youngster is up for the battle with Chelsea’s top midfield this afternoon.
Patrick van Aanholt is on the bench for Chelsea, after the Dutchman was on loan last February at Newcastle.
The referee for the game today is Andre Marriner.
Howay The Lads!!
Teams:
Newcastle: Krul; Simpson, S Taylor, Campbell, Enrique; Routledge, Guthrie, Tiote, Gutierrez; Carroll, Ameobi.
Subs: Perch, Kadar, Ranger, Soderberg, Best, Smith, Lovenkrands.
Chelsea: Cech: Bosingwa Ivanovic Alex Cole; Ramires Mikel Malouda; Kalou Drogba (c) Anelka
Subs:Turnbull, Ferreira, Bruma, van Aanholt, McEachran, Kakuta, Sturridge.
73 comments so far
Moreno
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Comment #1I reckon Campbell won’t be able to cope. Hope I am wrong
HOGC
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Comment #2links pls:)
acuna
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Comment #3This might just be what is needed to add life into the previous 3 stale performances. I rate Nolan and see him as a big part of the team but Guthrie in the middle might give us a chance to see a new contender for the CM spot.also Nolan in would have meant Guthrie on the right and that just doesn’t work.So all round considering our absentees its not so bad.
GeordieGerman
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Comment #4http://www.footballstreaming.info/streams/todays-links/
dawid182
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Comment #5who will be the captain? interesting
GeordieGerman
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:07 PM
Comment #6Or:
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=95559&part=sports
dawid182
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Comment #7i think it will be Campbell, veteran, so…
baro
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Comment #8Or CAPTAIN CARROLL!!!!!!!!
GeordieGerman
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:10 PM
Comment #9I reckon S. Taylor
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Comment #10I think Saylor is next in line after Smudger for captaincy but it wouldn’t surprise me if that’s changed to Campbell (would prefer Sol tbh).
As much as we’ll miss Nolan I think it could be a blessing in disguise. An actual RW (his ability at this level is still up for question), Guthrie through the centre – my hopes are rising 😀
peterktoon
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:17 PM
Comment #11Best on the bench 😛
GeordieGerman
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Comment #12Andre Marriner as Ref, He’s meant to be pretty handy with his cards.
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Comment #13Bloody hell, so he is! Didn’t even notice that
baro
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Comment #14Carroll for the hatrick!!!!!!!!!
baro
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Comment #15http://sportzonepr.x10.mx/channel/ch1.html
Great link!
GeordieGerman
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Comment #16oh well, suppose he’ll be upset that Barton isn’t playing:-)
baro
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Comment #17http://www.veetle.com/index.php/channel/view#4ced642ec3d6f
Great link from veetle!
Marty-Toon
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Comment #18Reckon Campbell and Tayls will have problems,neither have played really.
Guess who is the Spesial Guest in the studio in Norway?????
Who else but the LITTLE TWAT
DENNIS WISE 🙁
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:32 PM
Comment #19Andy’s getting a bit rough out there… don’t get any daft bookings lad
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Comment #20What a free kick!
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Comment #21ANDY!
TheToonKing
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Comment #22wow Andy…great start..
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Comment #23Bloody hell man Krul…
TheToonKing
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Comment #24Sol is a f**kin’ beast today so far…
partizanovec
Nov 28, 2010 at 1:57 PM
Comment #25Lads, how are Sol and Steven handling so far?
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:02 PM
Comment #26Absolutely superb. Drop Willo for Sol imo
Dulcinea
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:05 PM
Comment #27http://www.tvoo.eu/ch1.html
best link i’ve found so far.
chris6033
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:14 PM
Comment #28loving the taylor/campbell partnership!!
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:16 PM
Comment #29Looks like that came off Enrique
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:18 PM
Comment #30Shola has been disgraceful so far. Routledge has impressed and the backline have all had a great game.
We sat back too much and defensive games = conceded goals. Push up more, lads.
newcastle10
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Comment #31ameobi is so frustrating to watch
toonbrother
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Comment #32Bad time to concede but overall a solid first half from the lads. Campbell and Taylor make a better partnership than Colocinni and (anyone really) . Hughton, its time to earn your pay and galvanise the lads for the 2nd half .
toonbrother
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Comment #33@newcastle10, I agree. Newcastle can do better than Shola Ameobi in my humble opinion.
CT
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Comment #34Next goal wins. Played well so far!
Marty-Toon
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Comment #35Not playin too badly but not takin the chances that have come for us….
Tiote needs to watch his late challenges around the box.
Wayne and Jonas need to get more balls in the box
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Comment #36It’s not a problem of getting balls into the box, it’s a problem of having somebody on the end of them (who isn’t Shola – howay Bambi, prove me wrong).
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Comment #37I’ve a feeling that we’re going to lose these 3 points. We’re standing off and hoping the defensive line or the keeper keeps it out.
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Comment #38THAT is what I want to see!
Marty-Toon
Nov 28, 2010 at 3:05 PM
Comment #39We`re not pressing their players at all.
There is only one thing gonna happen now if CH doesn`t change things….
Ameobi is finished for the day
Thump
Nov 28, 2010 at 3:06 PM
Comment #40We’re getting lucky. I f***ing hate defensive play.
Where are you lot anyway?!