In the second part of our deadline day double-header, we conclude the series Buying from our Premiership Rivals by taking a look at the players from relegation favourites Wigan who could potentially improve our squad.

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Steve Bennett, from Orpington in Kent, is 46 years old, and takes charge of his 1st Newcastle match of the 2007/08 season as Wigan Athletic travel to St James’ Park to face us in the Premiership. We have a bit of an unhappy history with Mr Bennett, who has made several controversial (but not necessarily incorrect) decisions against us in the past.
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This week has seen Newcastle United fans castigated left, right and centre, courtesy of the media, following chants directed towards Middlesbrough’s Egyptian forward, Mido during the game at the Riverside last Sunday. We take a look back, and comment upon some of the criticisms that have been thrown our way.

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On deadline day, there remains limited space at Newcastle United - could it still be possible to buy from our Premiership rivals? In the first of a double header, we look at who could be signed from West Ham United.

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Match: Newcastle vs Wigan
Date: September 1st 2007 | 3pm KO
TV: Highlights on BBC1, MOTD.

Newcastle entertain Wigan at St James Park following their Carling Cup 2nd round victory over Barnsley at the ground on Wednesday night.

The Magpies are hoping to secure a first victory and league goal at home, since the 2-1 victory over Liverpool back in February. Since then, things have been a little sour for the 52,000 fans but since Big Sam came in back in July, there seems to be a new era in force at the club.

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Newcastle midfielder Mark Doninger hit a terrific second half equaliser as Lee Clark’s reserve side began the new season with a draw at the Stadium of Light.

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Newcastle’s unbeaten run continued last night, as they triumphed over a valiant Barnsley side, 2-0 at Gallowgate. £27m strike pair Michael Owen and Oba Martins were the goalscorers, on a low key night where a tough Barnsley outfit challenged United bravely - for 45 minutes atleast.

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Saturday afternoon brings two Newcastle old-boys Antoine Sibierski and Titus Bramble back to St James’. henry_latics from www.wiganer.net spoke to us about the game and how the former Magpies duo are settling in at the JJB.

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Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins scored impressive goals to seal Newcastle’s passage into the next round in what turned out to be a relatively comfortable night on Tyneside. New signings Cacapa and Enrique impressed, and confidence in the team must surely be rising.

What were your thoughts on the game? How will Newcastle do in the tournament? What of the new signings? How did Barnsley do? Who should start up front for the next game? Have Your Say!

Newcastle entertain Championship side Barnsley in the Carling Cup 2nd Round on Wednesday night as the Magpies look to set off in style in this season’s Domestic Cup competitions. Allardyce knows that this competition is the best chance of silverware for the club this season and will be all out to win this tie at St James.

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The referee for tonight’s Carling Cup Second Round tie at St James’ Park will be Graham Salisbury of Lancashire. Salisbury is 44 years old and joined the National List in 2001. So far this season he has refereed 3 Football League games, and also took charge of Hartlepool’s 2-1 victory at Championship side Scunthorpe in Round 1 of this competition. In 4 games he has shown 13 yellow cards and 1 red.

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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