The 138th Tyne-Wear Derby, Mackems v Newcastle Sat 12:45 SS1 & HD1

retired_fabricodalacosta · 11-09-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by Jonny "Kid" Pilko:
For me, Viduka could easily be the difference between a result or not.

Agreed. With Viduka we have someone who can hold the ball up which is vital when away from home.

alidog · 11-10-2007, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by Big Geordie:
Today's Chronicle reporting that Mike Ashley is going to sit in with the Newcastle fans tomorrow, behind the goal. He wants to wear his colours and has heeded police advice by not going in the Director's box with his shirt on. Top bloke. :thup:

I really, really hope that happens - it would be fantastic. He's only been at the club for 5 minutes but already he's pretty damned high in my estimation.

Cautiously looking forward to tomorrow now. Not confident mind, but looking forward to it. Going to get the metro into Newcastle for 11, and find a pub to watch it in.

retired_mikebravo · 11-10-2007, 10:00 AM

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Sunderland v Newcastle

Stadium of Light
Saturday, 10 November
Kick-off: 1245 GMT
BBC coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio Five Live & highlights on Match of the Day. Featured game on Score and Final Score.

Sunderland will have defender Paul McShane back from suspension and winger Carlos Edwards available after three months out with a hamstring injury.

Andy Cole (calf) is fit but unlikely to feature, while Dwight Yorke (calf) is still out and Greg Halford is banned.

Newcastle striker Mark Viduka will return following a calf problem but Nicky Butt is suspended.

Defender Claudio Cacapa is a doubt with a knee injury, while keeper Shay Given is out with a groin problem.

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Sunderland boss Roy Keane:
"This is a great game for us and a big challenge and we aim to get at them very early on.

"Just before the international break it is really important for us to get a positive result.

"Newcastle have eight more points than we do but the expectation from both sets of fans is that they want more. We are at home and we need a win."

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Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce:
"It's always key to have your big players fit, and Mark Viduka's past record in the game stands up for itself.

"He has got a very, very good track record in terms of how he contributes outside the box, in terms of linking and starting off attacks.

"But the biggest contribution of all is how many goals he scores himself for a centre-forward."

Sunderland (from): Gordon, Ward, McShane, Harte, Nosworthy, Higginbotham, Collins, Edwards, Etuhu, Miller, Leadbitter, Wallace, Kavanagh, O'Donovan, Jones, Chopra, Connolly, Murphy, Stokes.

Newcastle (from): Harper, Forster, Beye, Enrique, Rozehnal, Taylor, Cacapa, Faye, Milner, Geremi, Emre, N'Zogbia, Barton, Smith, Pattison, Owen, Viduka, Martins, Ameobi.

HEAD TO HEAD

Newcastle completed the double over Sunderland when they last met in the 2005-06 season, chalking up a 7-3 aggregate score.

The Black Cats have only beaten the Tyneside club in one of the last 16 on home soil - that being 1-0 on 5 April 1980 at second league level. Their last top division victory over Newcastle in front of the home faithful was 3-0 on 4 March 1967.

Home and away
League (inc PL): Sunderland 40 wins, Newcastle 48, Draws 38
Prem: Sunderland 2 wins, Newcastle 6, Draws 4

at Sunderland only
League (inc PL): Sunderland 22 wins, Newcastle 19, Draws 22
Prem: Sunderland 0 wins, Newcastle 4, Draws 2

REFEREE

Martin Atkinson (Yorkshire)

Some write up from the beeb.

Off out in an hour, Howay the lads!

retired_laticia3 · 11-10-2007, 01:01 PM

45 mins till kick off. Team news imminent.

retired_kcharles826 · 11-10-2007, 01:12 PM

Carlos is back!

He's going to make a massive difference to us this year, we have lacked any creativity whatsoever.

Hopefully he gets a few crosses in to Kenwyne.

We will only get a result today if we create more chances (obviously) and Carlos could be a difference.

retired_nickyfit · 11-10-2007, 01:31 PM

Mike Ashley = Legend

retired_jessicadon · 11-10-2007, 01:38 PM

Mardle so nauseatingly desperate.

Mon Sunderland.

retired_srujanach · 11-10-2007, 01:45 PM

Another retarded line up from Big Sam. :thdn:

retired_nickyfit · 11-10-2007, 01:51 PM

A few heavy tackles flying in.

retired_denise.lovegrove · 11-10-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally posted by Doonhamer:
Another retarded line up from Big Sam. :thdn:

can't moan about him going for the draw with his team though, 4 midfielders who can all do well going forward and n'zogbia at left back

sunderland the better team so far though

The 138th Tyne-Wear Derby, Mackems v Newcastle Sat 12:45 SS1 & HD1

Grab a beer, sit back and relax.

The 138th Tyne-Wear Derby, Mackems v Newcastle Sat 12:45 SS1 & HD1