Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
By Tyne-Talk
February 4 2012
Newcastle United play host to Aston Villa tomorrow lunchtime live on Sky Sports. Villa travel on the back of two wins, two draws and two defeats from their last six games, whilst Newcastle go into the game on the back of four wins and two defeats from their last six in all competitions.
Alan Pardew’s men are holding out for a Champions League place with a 4th place fight, whilst Alex McLeish would be happy with a move up into the top half of the league after a relatively disappointing season so far. That said, he has only seen his side lose two games from their last twelve away games.
Papiss Demba Cisse is expected to make his debut for the club at St James’ Park and will partner Demba Ba upfront after they both returned from the African Cup of Nations earlier this week. As a result Leon Best and Shola Ameobi are expected to drop to the bench, having provided sufficient cover in Ba’s absence.
Yohan Cabaye will serve his second game of a three match ban on the side-lined after seeing his appeal against an FA charge of violent conduct dismissed on Wednesday.
Steven Taylor (Achilles), Sylvain Marveaux (groin) and Sammy Ameobi (knee) are all long term injuries.
Alex McLeish is likely to be without Gabriel Agbonlahor who is suffering from back and hamstring spasms, whilst Marc Albrighton (thigh), James Collins (calf) and Chris Herd (ankle) are all likely to be side-lined.
Fact: Newcastle beat Villa 6-0 in this fixture last season.
Fact: Newcastle are unbeaten in their last five games at home to Villa and Villa have failed to score in their last three games at St James’ Park.
Newcastle United |
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23 | Played | 23 |
39 | Points | 28 |
11 | Won | 6 |
6 | Drawn | 10 |
6 | Lost | 7 |
34 | Goals Scored | 28 |
30 | Goals Conceded | 31 |
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Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
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Date: 04/02/2012 18:15
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Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: Ronaldo is a diving FAG (IP Logged)
Date: 04/02/2012 20:57
I'm saying 1-0 to snow.
But if the match goes ahead I'm thinking 3-1 to the toon.
But if the match goes ahead I'm thinking 3-1 to the toon.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 04/02/2012 21:01
I think you may be correct with your 1st predication, though I hope not as I have no other plans for tomorrow.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 04/02/2012 21:16
If the game goes ahead I think 2-0
I hope they play it I'm looking forward to seeing our new strike partnership in action.
We are not guaranteed to be on tv if the match is played at a later date.
I hope they play it I'm looking forward to seeing our new strike partnership in action.
We are not guaranteed to be on tv if the match is played at a later date.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/02/2012 21:52
I'll ship over some proper snow removal equipment (we haven't needed it over here! +9 degrees Celsius in late January and positive temps in February in Canada? I'll take that every year!) Get the lads in long sleeves, break out the orange ball and 2-1 to the Toon!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 05:12
If the game is postponed (and not played midweek), is Cabaye out for Sunderland?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tom09 (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 07:38
No still have spuds and dirty wolves to play before the mackems so should cover his 2 games remaining
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 12:23
I hope Cisse turns out to be Fantastic. I've just booted Rooney off and added Cisse to my Tyne-Talk Fantasy Football team.
Almost bottom of that league so worth a go.
Looks like snow hasn't stopped the match.
C'mon Newcastle
Almost bottom of that league so worth a go.
Looks like snow hasn't stopped the match.
C'mon Newcastle
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: Ronaldo is a diving FAG (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 13:36
Match going ahead, what a result.
Come on the toon!
I just hope Cisse gets 45 minutes.
Come on the toon!
I just hope Cisse gets 45 minutes.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 13:43
Looks like you may get your wish.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 13:44
Cisse on for Best!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 13:48
Can't wait til Cabaye & Tiote return...
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 13:55
That hurts!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:00
Demba BAAAAA 1-0
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:01
BA!
(But don't forget Cisse's role in making it possible!)
(But don't forget Cisse's role in making it possible!)
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:02
Unfortunately Raylor has had his foot kicked off. Not dirty, he & Warnock got to a 50/50 @ the same time. Looks like another forced change.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:03
Ba!!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:03
Bollox Taylor look badly injured 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:04
Hope Taylor is alright. He's been a revelation all year.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:06
Boy am I glad Senegal crashed out! Here's hoping they haven't qualified for next year (assuming we hold on to Ba)
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:07
It's hard to imagine them not qualifying.
Unfortunately.
Unfortunately.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:08
ugh 2 injuries in the first half 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:09
Hmm. That's a yellow Simmo's gotta take but it could be telling. Especially with Raylor out of the squad.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:18
wor Papiss should have opened his account there...
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:20
Injury update: Raylor to have scan but early indications are that it isn't a break. Nothing on Best though.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:21
1-1 Keane grr
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:22
A lot of ball watching in defense, again. Our central midfield has to stop collapsing before them.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: Andrew The Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:34
Did anyone notice just before their goal there was what sounded like the half time whistle from the crowd! I hope it didnt make anyone in the defence turn off! I heard it clear as day on the TV.
Why do the crowd do that especially when people are on the attack???
Why do the crowd do that especially when people are on the attack???
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:49
I heard that Andrew, but hope the lads are professional enough to have a look at the ref, who actually signaled that play was continuing. It looked like he was giving advantage when there was no foul.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 14:56
This is a good spell of possession. We need to get a goal here.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:00
Heskey on for Zog. I'm happy to see him off if I'm honest.
It's straight 4-3-3 now and they're going for it though.
Bent into the book.
It's straight 4-3-3 now and they're going for it though.
Bent into the book.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:03
CISSSSSE
Debut goal!
2-1
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Debut goal!
2-1
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Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:04
Cisse 2-1 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:04
CISSE!!!
WHAT'S THE SONG, LADS & LASSES?!
WHAT'S THE SONG, LADS & LASSES?!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:07
I like this combo up front already!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:09
Oh no. Jonas down.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:14
Follow up: apparently it's just a flesh wound...
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:21
gonna sit back for the last few minutes again are we? Didn't work too well at the end of the first half!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:22
Shola on for Ba.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:26
Nice result
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:27
Don't know if the long sleeves and orange ball were broken out but the score part of my prediction was spot on at least! 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:28
Hot damn, we're level on points with Chelsea!
Eat one, Villa? Take those banners from our relegation and stuff 'em.
Eat one, Villa? Take those banners from our relegation and stuff 'em.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:30
Good result
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:36
We'll here's to a 11-0 Man U win today and 4th place on goals! 
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:51
I didn't get to catch the second half, but I thought Guthrie was sensational in the first. Krul was solid the first half, and had no chance to stop Keane's goal. Perch was working hard, but lacked in possession. Glad to hear that Raylor didn't break anything, and can't wait to see Cisse's maiden.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:51
Go ManUsa?
Now I feel dirty.
Now I feel dirty.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: Ronaldo is a diving FAG (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 15:53
Just coming back from the game lads and lasses.
What a game and what a goal from Cisse.
Looking forward to match of the day 2.
What a game and what a goal from Cisse.
Looking forward to match of the day 2.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 16:07
RIDF-what's the preferred Cisse song?
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 17:15
Quote:Bah so much for that pipe-dream Chelsea is murdering them!CNDShearerFan16
We'll here's to a 11-0 Man U win today and 4th place on goals!
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 17:42
3-2 to Chelsea now
C'mon Man U at least get a draw
C'mon Man U at least get a draw
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 17:43
Yes!! Fernandez 3-3
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 17:56
Final Score Chelsea 3 Man U 3
Chelsea only 1 point ahead of us now.
Chelsea only 1 point ahead of us now.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: i! (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 18:59
Cracking.
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Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: waffles (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2012 21:27
Last year we had 11 wins the entire season. Today gave us a dozen. Spurs finished 5th, last year, with 62 points. That means we're just 20 away with 14 games to go. Looking at the fixture list, I think we should get anywhere from 5-9 more wins. Either way, top 7 should no longer be the "goal" but rather the "expectation" to finish the year.
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Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: Biffins Bridge (IP Logged)
Date: 06/02/2012 00:00
Brilliant result and I will remember Cisse's goal for a long time to come. I viewed it from the Leazes corner and as soon as he hit it you knew it was going only one place.
Villa had chances but we still did well. Krul kept us in it a few times and Guthrie was class. He really has stepped up this season. The more I see him though he is more of a challenger for Cabaye than Tiote if you know what I mean.
We had so much more about us with the two Dembas back.
Villa had chances but we still did well. Krul kept us in it a few times and Guthrie was class. He really has stepped up this season. The more I see him though he is more of a challenger for Cabaye than Tiote if you know what I mean.
We had so much more about us with the two Dembas back.
Re: Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 06/02/2012 19:26
Just maintaining the current pace-and assuming we get virtually nothing off City, Arsenal, LFC and Spurs-we should still get to low/mid-60s in points.
Europe is a very realistic goal, and we won't have current European competition or cups to wear out the squad.
Europe is a very realistic goal, and we won't have current European competition or cups to wear out the squad.
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