Fitness Concerns Ahead Of Sakhnin Match
Both Craig Bellamy and Robbie Elliott are fitness concerns for tomorrow
night's UEFA Cup second leg against Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin in Tel Aviv
with Bellamy, according to Sourness, "touch & go".
Sourness said: "I have got to say that it is touch and go for Craig
Bellamy because of the twisted ankle he picked up on Saturday, but
Kluivert is fine after his hamstring trouble."
Meanwhile Elliott appears to have picked up a stomach bug and should
he be sidelined for the match Aaron Hughes will take his place after
declaring himself fit.
Goal Chalked Off For Big Al
As expected, the dubious goals committee has ruled that our opening
strike at St. Mary's 2 weeks ago, where Alan Shearer's shot was diverted
goalwards by Southampton's David Prutton, was indeed an own goal.
Leaving Shearer still 24 short of equaling Wor Jackie's magical 200
Toon goals. With Cup competitions and 31 games to go in the Premiership,
it remains to be seen whether Shearer will equal or smash that record.
You can bet your life he'll do his damned best to do it though. A
few tomorrow night wouldn't go amiss...
Handbags & Gladrags
The FA have confirmed they will be charging West Brom's Darren Purse
for violent conduct meaning the Baggies centre-half could see his
automatic one game suspension for Saturday's sending off at St. James'
Park, become a 3 game one. Which the twat deserves. Eagle eyed Toon
fans will note how he attempted to fell Andy O'Brien with a sharp
elbow, but bloodied his own team-mate's face instead. Some reports
labeled his sending off harsh for his two fouls on Bellamy and Kluivert.
There was nothing harsh about it at all. He had nibbled at ankles,
pushed and shoved and tugged shirts all afternoon. Good to see the
FA acting for once. |
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