Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
By Tyne-Talk
February 11 2011
Newcastle United travel to Ewood Park tomorrow afternoon with both teams on 31 points. Alan Pardew’s side should be ambitious ahead of the game after a stunning comeback against Arsenal in their last Premier League game and will hope that the International break hasn’t put a dampener on his team’s spirit, whilst Blackburn host on the back of three consecutive defeats.
Newcastle have won one, drawn three and lost two of their last six games, whilst Blackburn have won two, and lost four of their last six.
Newcastle are down on strikers after Shola Ameobi fractured a cheekbone and Andy Carroll was sold off in the transfer window, but new signing, 34 year old, Shefki Kuqi is likely to start on the bench, leaving Peter Lovenkrands up front and likely to partner Nile Ranger (or Leon Best if fit).
Newcastle who have the 2nd highest number of injured players in the Premier League are without, Steven Taylor (hamstring), Ryan Taylor (ankle), Dan Gosling (knee), Alan Smith (ankle), Hatem Ben Arfa (broken leg) and Stephen Ireland (knee), whilst Leon Best is a slight doubt with a hamstring concern.
Blackburn are without Gael Givet (groin) and Phil Jones (knee) but Roque Santa Cruz is expected to return from his groin injury to go straight back into the starting line-up, much to the relief of manager Steve Kean.
Fact: Blackburn Rovers have won 6 consecutive games against Newcastle United and are looking for their 7th.
Fact: Steve Harper is set to make his 100th Premier League appearance for Newcastle Utd.
Blackburn Rovers |
| Newcastle United |
|
|
|
26 | Played | 25 |
31 | Points | 31 |
9 | Won | 8 |
4 | Drawn | 7 |
13 | Lost | 10 |
34 | Goals Scored | 40 |
42 | Goals Conceded | 38 |
|
|
|
Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: TyneTalk (IP Logged)
Date: 11/02/2011 19:11
What do you think? You can have your say by posting below.
If you do not already have an account Click here to Register.
If you do not already have an account Click here to Register.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 13:25
probably a score draw, unless the lads can carry the momentum over from last game.
C'mon
C'mon
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: Biffins Bridge (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 13:25
Every game is huge dont get me wrong but the three games in February could go to define our season.
Lets get into this bogey team who have lost the last three.
Lets get into this bogey team who have lost the last three.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 13:57
Quote:Tyne-Talk
Fact: Steve Harper is set to make his 100th appearance for Newcastle Utd.
That's an amazingly low number considering the number of years he has been at the club.
Let's hope he celebrates with a clean sheet.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 14:07
Dammit the game is on tv over here and I have to work! 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: DaraghL (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:04
1-0 best my predicition
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: Andrew The Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:04
am going for 2 - 1 to the toon
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:15
How did PL miss that??
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: Andrew The Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:16
any links anyone ? all of mine are down 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:19
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:20
Edited to change the wrong score I put up
Apologies I misread Daragh's post
Score 0-0
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2011:02:12:15:26:57 by annie.
Apologies I misread Daragh's post
Score 0-0
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2011:02:12:15:26:57 by annie.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:25
??
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: DaraghL (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:28
ha scared me there annie lol
cant get a good link :/
cant get a good link :/
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:29
our corners are too easy to defend so far today
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: nufctrotter73 (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:34
it will be harpers 200th game
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:35
several GREAT crosses in by Enrique. Wonder why he's got the ball in order to cross so much more than Guti? Whatever the reason, keep it up. Balls so good we ought to put one it by now. C'mon strikers.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: Mighty__Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:46
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: Andrew The Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:49
0-0 ht not playing too badly really. Enrique, Jonas, Barton, Tiote all playing well we look decent at the back and are getting plenty of crosses in the box, good bit running by best too I would bring Ranger on for Lovenkrands tho.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 15:54
Don't know about taking Lovenkrands off. He's missed 2 solid chances, but at least he's been there to be on the end of things.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 16:11
Hate the muck raking announcers talking about how much we are missing he-who-will-not-be-named. FFS, he's hurt and wouldn't be here anyhow.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 16:16
Sorry its 100th Premier League (missed those two key words out)
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 16:25
Best tripping over himself....CRAP
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: ColoradoMagpie (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 16:26
20 minutes to go. We are dominating without a goal.. They will start playing for 1 point and pack it in. We need a goal fast.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 16:56
I'm relatively happy with the draw (havent seen any of the game) but on face value its a good point.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 17:16
Quote:Carys
I'm relatively happy with the draw (havent seen any of the game) but on face value its a good point.
If you'd seen the match, you'd be really disappointed with the draw. We dominated the second half, and never found the target.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: DaraghL (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 17:24
im not dissapointed away from home thats a great draw was all us needed a finishing touch but another point well done
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 17:55
I would have taken the point this morning, but it's too bad the lads couldn't win a game they dominated so thoroughly.
He-who-will-not-be-named is Shola, right?
He-who-will-not-be-named is Shola, right?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: Biffins Bridge (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 18:34
They are a bad team for us so definately happy with a point. Shame we couldnt win if we were the better side but a point and a good performance bodes well.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: Llost (IP Logged)
Date: 12/02/2011 22:52
annie- that's 2 games in a row you got the score right! Can you predict some losses for my Senators? 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle Utd
Posted by: surreymag (IP Logged)
Date: 13/02/2011 17:32
Happy enough with a point but feel we could and perhaps should have taken all 3. Big game on Tuesday lets hope for something similar or better still a win
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.