Archive for August 28th, 2007


The Toon start their Carling Cup campaign on Wednesday night against Championship side Barnsley. Barnsley were founded in 1887 and their present ground is called Oakwell and their nickname is ‘The Tykes’. (more…)


Big Sam and his troops made the short journey down the A19 to face the Red and White “army” that awaited them at the Riverside stadium. So far unbeaten this season, Allardyce decided to stick with the same men that served him so well at Bolton, but played worse against Villa a week later. The fully fit Owen, Caçapa, Enrique and Ameobi were either left out of the 16 altogether or benched, with the midweek fixture against Barnsley firmly in the back of the mind of our well loved gaffer.

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With the new season starting to take shape, and the current transfer window nearing its close, it is becoming clearer as to what areas of the Newcastle United team need strengthening, and also what players at other clubs are realistically available to us. With that in mind, which Tottenham Hotspur players would be worthwhile targets?

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Wednesday night sees us entertain Championship side Barnsley in the second round of the League Cup. Alastair Limb of www.barnsley-mad.co.uk gives us his views.

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