Toon Player Ratings Vs Southampton (h)
Shay Given – 6 - Had very little to do and
couldn't have done much to prevent Crouch's equaliser.
Steven Taylor – 8 - His distribution was a little
wayward early on and he had quite a shaky first period. But the young
full back totally redeemed himself after the interval and was the
driving force behind many forward moves down the right. His brave
last minute block earned us the three points as much as either goal
did and in this form the injury to Stephen Carr remains an insignificance.
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A Tale Of Bitter Fathers, Footballing Bigamy &
David Kelly
As a lot of people who frequent this site from time to time know,
my football loyalties don't only cover the lads in black and white.
Being from Scotland obviously I love the national team (even if supporting
them has now become a chore rather than a hobby) but when it comes
to club football it's not only my beloved Newcastle United who warm
the cockles of my heart. Yes. I'm a football bigamist. A footballing
two timer. A football love rat.
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Souness Admits Yakubu Interest
Following a spate of speculation over
the weekend linking Newcastle with a move for Portsmouth's Nigerian
international striker Yakaubu, United boss Graeme Souness has
confirmed an interest but reports that he is on his way seem
wide of the mark.
Souness said:
"Yakubu is one of several players who do interest me.
"It's no secret that we have to replace the top man at the end
of the season, and whoever comes in is going to have a monumental
task to fill one of his boots, never mind both.
"Whether that's Yakubu, or whoever comes in, it's a difficult
job."
Meanwhile Real Madrid's chief Arrigo Sacchi has rubbished yet
more weekend reports linking us with Michael Owen this time,
saying:
"The contact with Newcastle was only about Morientes and
never for Owen or any other player.
"At this moment Owen is a very important player for us and the
coach does not want the exit of any other players.
"Owen is happy and he is more settled in Madrid."
Distin - Will He, Won't He?
Toon transfer target Sylvain Distin
has once again reiterated a desire to remain at Manchester City
but the one-time former Newcastle loanee hasn't exactly ruled
out a move to Tyneside.
Comments from the official Man City website:
"I am happy to be here and I want to stay but who knows
what will happen in the future.
"I have not spoken to Newcastle but if City accepted a bid then
I would have to. I am in a good situation and a happy situation
at this club and I want that to carry on." |
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