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21 October 2005 By Aphrodite & Paul Mosley Derby day. The most nervous day of the year. Winning is everything, losing unthinkable. As Newcastle prepare for our latest battle with 'them over the road', it's time for a quick look at the Tyne-Wear clashes in the previous ten years, brought to you by Aphrodite and Paul Mosley. Our first stop on the journey takes us to 1996-97, the last ever derby at Roker Park. Newcastle fans were banned from this game, with fans not brave (or mental) enough to brave the home end having to watch the game at a beamback at local cinemas. Although one or two heart souls did turn out. Sunderland went 1-0 up when Elliott tripped Agnew and the referee awarded a penalty, which was scored by Martin Scott. Early in the second half, Peter Beardsley headed home a Les Ferdinand cross to put the scores level, before a few minutes later Sir Les headed past Coton. The score ended 2-1 (we always win 2-1 etc.), to give Newcastle their first Tyne-Wear derby win in the Premiership. In the return match, Sunderland were the first to score, with Michael Gray netting on the half hour (needless to say, it wasn't a penalty). Mulleted Frenchman Lionel Perez gave a star performance in goal for Sunderland, until Alan Shearer levelled in the 77th minute to give United a share of the spoils. It wasn't until three seasons later until the sides met once more, in the rain, in a match which resulted in that dreaded scoreline. Kieron Dyer gave Newcastle the lead on 27 minutes (his hamstring showing unusual resilience), scoring past Thomas Sorensen in the Mackem goal. Niall Quinn headed home on the hour, with conditions resembling the local swimming pool, but the match continued. Shearer was finally brought on, but it was far too late, as Phillips snatched a winner near the end and bringing with it the end of Gullit's reign. Later that season, Sir Bobby Robson's first derby as a manager saw Newcastle make their first ever visit to the Stadium of Light. Newcastle were 2-0 up within 20 minutes, after goals from Didier Domi and on-loan Helder gave us a comfortable lead. That combination of Kevin Phillips and Niall Quinn struck again however, as Phillips reduced the deficit. And with 7 minutes remaining, Phillips scored again, to make the scores level and to make him the no1 enemy on Tyneside. The second of those fateful 2-1s now, which cemented Sunderland's position as 'Top Dogs of the North East', the trophy which only comes out when Mackems do well and we don't. Four minutes in, Gary Speed headed a cross against the post, and managed to put in the rebound to make it 1-0. Twenty minutes away from the final whistle, Don Hutchinson pulled the Mackems level, before Niall Quinn gave Sunderland their second win in as many years. However, Newcastle had a chance to make it level, being awarded a penalty towards the end. But, as we all know, Sorensen guessed the right way and managed to keep Shearer's effort out. Heartbreak followed, but luckily since then it has been a bit happier for Newcastle. The next game served to banish some of those demons, at the Stadium of Light. A tense 1st half saw no goals, but they took the lead on 67 minutes when Patrice Carteron (who?) somehow got round the back of Wayne Quinn and beat Shay. In one of Bobby's magical triple susbstitutions, he brought on Andy Griffin, who provided the equaliser, which Andy O'Brien tapped in the back of the net, securing his place in Newcastle's musical history. The game ended 1-1, and O'Brien's 15 minutes of fame had arguably vanished forever. The next game took place at St James' in the 2001-02 season. Nemesis Kevin Phillips opened the scoring, heading past Given in front of the Gallowgate in the first half. Two minutes before half time, Robert played a beautifully measured ball over the top and new signing Bellamy ran onto it and fired past Sorensen for his 1st Premiership NUFC goal. The second half was frustrating, and despite Shearer's return from injury on 75 minutes, he couldn't score a winner, as the game ended 1-1. The reverse fixture was a Sunday game at the Stadium of Light. The first hour was incredibly tense, with neither side being able to score, and Shay Given producing some top class saves. Just past the hour though, Laurent Robert whipped in a free kick, which Nikos Dabizas buried into the back of the net, causing mass celebrations. A brilliant late Shay Given save ensured that the three points would be going to Tyneside, and Sir Bobby recorded his first Tyne-Wear derby day victory. Over to the Mackems' record breaking 2002-03 season, and the first game at St James', a relegation zone clash! Newcastle were 19th prior to the game, with Sunderland one place above. Eighty seconds in, Shearer was fouled by Bjorklund, but the ball ran for Dyer who released Bellamy. An excellent advantage was played by referee Mike Riley, Bellamy scored, and Bjorklund was booked after the goal to rub salt into red and white wounds. Five minutes before half time, Shearer was fouled just outside the area. After receiving a lay off from Solano, a heavily bandaged Shearer struck the free-kick to seal a 2-0 victory. Now the last encounter between the two sides in the same season. Just a few minutes in referee Steve Bennett disallowed an Alan Shearer goal, and then the match became fierce. Eight bookings were given out in that game, and just before half time, Bellamy was fouled and a penalty was awarded. Solano converted the penalty, in the absence of Alan Shearer, who was off recieving treatment for his battle scars. A nervy second half followed, which culminated in Sunderland having a goal disallowed near the end. Bennett scorrectly penalised an infringment by Tore Andre Flo on Shay Given whilst Kevin Kyle headed in. Newcastle survived and held on for a vital win, on our way to third place. Well, the Tyne-Wear derby has taken us on a route through highs and lows, failure and success. The big game is ahead on Sunday, so remember, sing your hearts out for the Toon if you're there, and HOWAY THE LADS. There really is nowt like the derby. If this has shown anything (only if mind), it's that derby games are hard to predict (2002/3 aside) and that anything really can happen. Premiership Derby Stats Overall: P 10; W 4; D 4; L 2; scored 13, conceded 10; points 16 Home Stats: P 5; W 1; D 2; L 2; scored 6; conceded 6; points 5 Away Stats: P 5; W 3; D 2; L 0; scored 7; conceded 4; points 11 |
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