FA Cup Round 4: Newcastle at Arsenal 26 Jan [R]

[tigerdave]

The first of two trips to the Emirates in three days comes on Saturday when we face Arsenal Lite in the FA Cup. Of course, Arsenal Lite beat us 2-0 in the Carling Cup earlier in the season.

We'll have Butt and Smith back for this one, but Emre will be serving the second of his three-game suspension. That means we'll have 13 senior players available rather than just the 11 we had last week. I doubt Barton will figure since he's got to be home by 5. >.>

Kickoff is at 3 p.m. local time, which is 10 a.m. EST, 7 on the west coast. FSC has this game listed as airing on Jan. 31, so, it's not going to be live unless the schedule is messed up. Looks like we're p2ping it or listening on the internet for this one.

I'd like to think we can win, but we'll have little more creativity than last week, and if we attack Arsenal I'm worried we'll get ripped to shreds on the break. Though that might be somewhat more likely to happen in the league rather than the Cup.

[BayernWake]

Arsenal's performance against Sp-rs means absolutely nothing. Keegan knows this. The players will know this. Arsenal still have a huge advantage. Anyway, I'll be at the bar for this one...

Howay the lads!!

[JayRockers!]

Remember last year when Arsenal was dumped out of all Cups and League contention over a two week period? Somehow I don't see us putting that kind of beat down on Arsenal. I'd be satisfied with a type of performance we gave them in the reverse fixture, but it may be too soon in Keegan's reign for him to have a handle on it all.

Thx,

Jay!

[tigerdave]

Barton to get shock recall (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/01/24/keegan-s-gone-for-a-barton-89520-20296404/)

The Newcastle boss is ready to name the troubled Toon star in his squad for the FA Cup clash with the Gunners - and then helicopter him back to Hampshire in time to beat his 7pm curfew.

Also, Adebayor and Bendtner may be in a bit of trouble (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/24/sfnars124.xml) for their spat on the pitch yesterday. They had a confrontation late in the game where Adebayor appeared to headbutt and push Bendtner, and Bendtner suffered a bloodied nose. The FA are looking into the video footage to see if any punishment should be meted out.

[ToonUSA]

A great birthday gift would be a draw at least.

[Crazy Man Michael]

Keegan hasn't had much time with the players yet, and what time he has had has been split between training and working on bringing in the two or three new faces he has been talking about, so I don't know how much of an impact his philosophy can have made as yet on the team. My fear is that the game will find the players half way between BSA's defensive approach and Keegan's attack mentality and not always sure which way to go. Arsenal is one team that can certainly exploit any uncertainty of that type on the pitch. Still, I think we'll do okay as the team will be giving their all to impress the new manager and make sure they stay in the starting 11 in coming weeks. A draw would be nice, with a home replay in a few weeks after more Keegan time and (hopefully) an expanded roster.

[Chupacabra]

Also, Adebayor and Bendtner may be in a bit of trouble for their spat on the pitch yesterday. They had a confrontation late in the game where Adebayor appeared to headbutt and push Bendtner, and Bendtner suffered a bloodied nose.

What the hell!!??? I thought that in-match fights between teammates were the exclusive domain of NUFC.

FtDA9J1o5Co

[BayernWake]

Still think it's funny how both Dyer AND Bowyer now play for West Ham.

[Shameus]

Still think it's funny how both Dyer AND Bowyer now play for Newcastle South.


Fixed it for ya. :D

[tigerdave]

No disciplinary action to be taken against Adebayor. Damn, was hoping he'd get suspended for a game or two.

[timeEd32]

According to Anal, Barton will not be playing tomorrow. This, of course, probably means that he is playing.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/01/24/barton-s-toon-return-on-hold-72703-20389021/

[gooner4eva]

quite possibly the worst time to play us in this century. pride has been damaged, expect a backlash.

[ToonUSA]

quite possibly the worst time to play us in this century. pride has been damaged, expect a backlash.

I'm not scared. You lot aren't as good as ManU.

This looks like an invitation to come and over and visit the Arsenal boards...

[mplsTOON]

Do I wish to help ManUre race away with the title? eh?....bloody difficult decision....WE shall win and prove to the media they are correct: Keegan is a GOD <sarcasm>

erm, alright then we'll call it a draw

This looks like an invitation to come and over and visit the Arsenal boards...

Saunters vaguely in that general direction...

[tigerdave]

Do I wish to help ManUre race away with the title? eh?....bloody difficult decision....WE shall win and prove to the media they are correct: Keegan is a GOD <sarcasm>

erm, alright then we'll call it a draw

...in case my thread title wasn't clear enough, it's a Cup tie.... :confused:

[mplsTOON]

...in case my thread title wasn't clear enough, it's a Cup tie.... :confused:

<Sigh>
Note to self: that joke went over like an Italian Striker in the box.

...I'll be here all week, please try the fish.

[LeftBackYank]

Mod, feel free to lock this up, as I know there is already a thread on this game, but as a public service, the game will be available LIVE on PPV.

On DirecTV, at least, it is Channel 121 and $15.95.

Call your pubs, and harass your cable company if not available to you. Howay!

[Toon³]

What the hell is a $?

[LeftBackYank]

What the hell is a $?

A soon to be nearly worthless notation of American currency. Get 'em while they're hot.

[BayernWake]

quite possibly the worst time to play us in this century. pride has been damaged, expect a backlash.

I'm not scared. You lot aren't as good as ManU.

Second what ToonUSA said. Who do you think you are, Manchester United?