what happened 2 olsson?livescore shows 2 incidents of 2 yellow cards

this match give me goose bump.
good reception from crowds and they keep cheering with a loud of noises luckily no live just delay

Newcastle’s wings not clipped despite not splashing the cash

RETROSPECT
BY LOGANATH VELLOO
HOW high can the Magpies soar? Or rather, a better question would be how long can the Magpies remain in the air before falling to the ground?

Unlike the new English Premier League campaign’s other two surprise stories – Stoke and Queens Park Rangers – Newcastle did not splash the cash during the transfer window.

In fact, the Toon Army sold their best players – Andy Carroll, Jose Enrique, Joey Barton and Kevin Nolan – leaving pundits and columnists to forecast a season of struggle and doom.

The unpopular club owner Mike Ashley did not direct the mountain of cash from the players’ sales to strengthen the squad with big signings.

Instead, manager Alan Pardew had to make do with bargain buys like Demba Ba (West Ham), Mehdi Abeid (Rennes), Gabriel Obertan (Manchester United) and Yohan Cabaye (Lille), none of whom cost more than £6mil.

But the Tynesiders proved the naysayers wrong and have looked anything but relegation candidates thus far. They maintained their unbeaten start with a 3-1 victory over Blackburn on Saturday. Ba’s hat–trick allowed Newcastle to stay above Liverpool in the fourth and final Champions League qualification berth.

Two factors can be contributed to Newcastle’s mercurial start to the season.

Senegalese forward Ba and his strike partner Leon Best are a revelation, with both having scor­ed three times each in the six league matches.

Ba had proved he can adapt to the Premier League environment during his short spell with the Hammers last term (seven goals in 12 appearances) and can be counted on to deliver the goals for the Toon.

But it is Best who has impressed everyone. The 25–year–old, who had cut his teeth with lower league clubs like Southampton and Coven­try, failed to gain much playing time during his top–flight debut with Newcastle last season.

But the sale of Carroll to Liverpool paved the way for the Ireland international to finally come of age.

Newcastle’s current lofty position can also be attributed to a very kind fixture list.

With the exception of the 0-0 draw against QPR at Loftus Road on Sept 12, a match which the home side should have won hands down, the Magpies had not faced much trouble in their five other outings.

They also have yet to face a big team (sorry Arsenal, but you don’t count any more). Anyway, Newcastle drew 0-0 with the Gunners.

Wins over Sunderland (1-0), Fulham (2-1) and Blackburn does not exactly strike fear into those eyeing the position currently occupied by Newcastle.

The resurgent Tottenham, who are increasingly looking like a serious contender for the fourth spot, could burst Newcastle’s bubble at St James’ Park on Oct 15.

And with matches against Stoke and Everton also coming up ahead, Newcastle’s good fortune would have been cashed out by the time they face the league’s big three – Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea – in consecutive matches in November.

Compared to Newcastle, I predict the other two surprise packages – Stoke and QPR – to have a prolonged stay in the top half of the table.

QPR continued their steady climb since the Tan Sri Tony Fernandes renaissance began on Aug 18 with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday and are now up in ninth spot in the standings.

The Potters are a lofty seventh after becoming the first domestic side to stop the United juggernaut this season in the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

Peter Crouch got the equaliser for the Potters, and in the process became just the sixth player to score for six top flight English teams. Crouch has played for Aston Villa, Southampton, Liver­pool, Portsmouth, Tottenham and Stoke.

Great player Tevez is and we know Pardew has managed him before..but?

Our team is free of any prima-donnas..trouble-makers (except for Ranger)..

We got rid of Barton..we have a team who work for each other and is strong as a team..Tevez is an individual..selfishly thinks of himself so no thanks

im thinking to put the nameset at my new nufc jersey.

i'm in dilema who should i put hmmm

1st choice Cabaye
2nd Ben Arfa

Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga. Maiga, who was suspended by the French side earlier this season after refusing to play, is expected to complete a move to Newcastle in January for around 8 million.

Sochaux previously complained to FIFA over an illegal approach from Newcastle during the summer after claiming they had unsettled Maiga who later refused to play. The Mali international forward has since patched things up with his club and has scored four goals for the club this season.

L'Equipe newspaper are reporting the the 24-year-old will sign a four-and-a-half year deal with the Premier League club. Newcastle have been in good form this season and currently sit in fourth place while still unbeaten so far.

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