Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Pre match: Newcastle vs Deportivo

One goal, a cleansheet is enough to put us through to the final of the intertoto cup. After this, it would either be Marseille or Lazio, who are tied at 1-1 going into the second leg in France. Will the players be up for tonight's game or will it be just another disappointing game like we are used to nowadays? A defeat means out of europe this season. Mr Souness's head will be one step closer to the chopping board. Or perhaps it might be a blessing in disguise for us to do well domestically.

Scott Parker and Emre might be given run out tonight and this is definitely one of the plusses together with the return of Jenas. Having said that, Souness would have one eye on the league opener at Highbury. Cautions must be taken with there players who in my opinion are not really back to full fitness.

Last week's lost wasn't really a game of the highest quality but we did get a goal which could prove vital tonight. One player who will definitely not be playing is Butt. Birmigham have taken him on a season long loan. Very disappointing season for him in all honesty. We expected much of him but was served with some shit displays. Or maybe we expected too much from him.

With Shearer and Chopra as our recognised fit strikers, things are not looking too bright upfront. Ameobi is back in the squad but i don't expect him to play any part tonight.

If we can keep it tight at the back and counter attack and sneak a goal, we might go through. Much will depend on Steven Taylor and Boumsong. I say we'll sneak a goal with Shearer getting it.Newcastle to win it 1 nil.

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