Jimbo 174 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Sheffield United v Newcastle Bramall Lane Saturday, 7 April Kick-off: 1500 BST Striker Danny Webber could return to Sheffield United's squad after missing the game at Bolton with a foot injury. With leading scorer Rob Hulse ruled out for the season with a broken leg Jon Stead is challenging Christian Nade for a place in the starting line-up. Newcastle defender Craig Moore could retain his place despite limping out of the defeat to Manchester City. Strike pair Michael Owen and Shola Ameobi (hip) are close to returning to full training. Sheff Utd (from): Kenny, Davis, Jagielka, Kozluk, Lucketti, Kilgallon, Armstrong, Morgan, A Quinn, S Quinn, Fathi, Tonge, Montgomery, Leigertwood, Stead, Nade, Kazim-Richards, Geary, Gillespie, Bromby, Shelton. Newcastle (from): Given, Harper, Solano, Carr, Babayaro, Edgar, Taylor, Bramble, Onyewu, Moore, Ramage, Huntington, Butt, Parker, Milner, Duff, Emre, N'Zogbia, Pattison, Troisi, Martins, Dyer, Sibierski, Luque, Carroll, LuaLua. # Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock: "I would be very surprised if (boss) Glenn Roeder thinks they are safe on 37 points because I don't think that is going to be enough. "They have not had good results of late and he will be desperate for them to get back to winning ways so they can look forward to getting on the beach. "I think we should be up where Newcastle are so that's disappointing." # Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder: "Easter is an important period and we have two good games that we are all looking forward to. "The game against Sheffield United will certainly be a scrap and we have to make sure we're prepared for a battle. "We have had a disappointing run of late and my weekend was ruined by the defeat to Manchester City last week." BIG-MATCH FACTS SHEFFIELD UNITED take on Newcastle in what have become worrying days for the Blades. Manager Neil Warnock has seen a comfortable 10-point gap above the relegation line gradually evaporate. The Blades have only averaged a point a game this season, which is relegation form. Yorkshire's only Premiership club have scored just one goal in four winless outings. That was netted by leading scorer Rob Hulse against Everton on 3 March, just one match before his season prematurely came to an end with a double fracture of the leg sustained at Chelsea a fortnight later. The Blades are vying for a 50th competitive victory over Newcastle. They won the only previous home Premiership match against the Magpies in 1994, and are unbeaten in six home League games against them. A second half goal from Danny Webber was enough to secure all three points at St James' Park in November, and gives them the chance of a first 'double' this season. They last enjoyed home and away League victories over Newcastle in 1978-79 in the second tier, and last achieved it in the top flight in 1971-72. NEWCASTLE UNITED travel south in danger of tumbling to three defeats on the trot for the third time in this Premiership season. They're also in danger of a fourth successive League defeat on the road. Glenn Roeder's side appear to have hit the wall after defeat in the Uefa Cup. They've not scored in five of the last six in all competitions, and the match against Sheffield United brings together the bottom two in the Premiership's "Last Six Current Form" table with four points a piece from the last 18 available. The Magpies have gained just two points from six League visits to Bramall Lane, and not won there in a League fixture since the 1-2 success on 19 August 1972 (top tier). REFEREE Mark Halsey (Lancashire) Premiership referees' table Mark Halsey's 2006-07 Premiership card count SEQUENCES/RECENT FORM SHEFFIELD UNITED Club stats Fixtures Going into the weekend: 17th 31 points (all statistics are ahead of this weekend's round of Premiership fixtures) 1. Not won in four games (one point out of 12). 2. Won one of the last six League outings. 3. Lost twice as many League games as won this season (won eight, lost 16). 4. Undefeated in five home League games. 5. Won five and drawn two (11 points out of 15) at Bramall Lane since losing 0-1 to Manchester City on Boxing Day. 6. Lost one of the last eight home top flight encounters. 7. Failed to score in one of the last 10 Premiership matches in south Yorkshire. 8. Managed only three League shut-outs at Bramall Lane so far. 9. Fielded more players than any other club in Premiership matches this season (32). 10. One of four Premiership clubs, not involved in Europe, with just one Easter fixture. The others are West Ham, Blackburn and Middlesbrough. Yet to host West Ham, visit Manchester United and Charlton and entertain Watford in April. NEWCASTLE UNITED Club stats Fixtures Going into the weekend: 11th 37 points (all statistics are ahead of this weekend's round of Premiership fixtures) 1. Lost the last three in League and Cup. 2. Won one of six in all competitions. 3. Picked up one victory in six Premiership games, and one point from the last 12 available. 4. Need to score five more goals to total 800 all time in the Premier League. 5. Not lost three in a row in the highest League in 22 since beaten by Manchester United (a), Bolton (h) and Middlesbrough (a) between 1 and 22 October. 6. Not scored in 380 minutes (six hours 20 minutes) of Premiership football, since Nol Solano's penalty in the 2-1 home victory over Liverpool on 10 February. 7. Won one and lost six of the last seven away Premiership games, including the last three since an odd goal in five success at Tottenham on 14 January. 8. Kept just five Premiership clean sheets this season - fewer than any other club with the exception of Tottenham and West Ham, who have also managed just five. 9. Lost the lead nine times in Premiership matches, and dropped 15 points from winning positions. Lost home and away to Bolton, and home to Fulham, drawn home to Everton and Manchester United, and drawn away to Arsenal, having led in all six matches. 9. Home to Arsenal on Easter Monday. Thereafter in April, there's a long journey to Portsmouth, a home clash with Chelsea and a visit to Reading. KEY PLAYER NOTES/POTENTIAL MILESTONES SHEFFIELD UNITED Squad profiles The now injured Rob HULSE is Sheffield United's leading scorer with eight goals - all scored in the Premiership. Only Phil JAGIELKA has played every minute of every one of Sheffield United's Premiership matches this season. If they participate, Jonathan STEAD and Michael TONGE will both be playing on their 24th birthdays. If he plays, Keith GILLESPIE will be facing a former club. The Northern Ireland international midfielder made 147 appearances (113 in the Premiership) and scored 14 goals (11 Premiership) in three years for Newcastle before being transferred to Blackburn for £2.25m in December 1998. NEWCASTLE UNITED Squad profiles Obafemi MARTINS is Newcastle's top scorer with 16 goals - 10 of which are Premiership goals. Kieron DYER is a hat trick shy of 50 career club goals. If selected in the 11, James MILNER will be making his 100th career League start (Leeds, Swindon, Newcastle and Aston Villa. THIS SEASON'S REVERSE FIXTURE Newcastle United 0-1 Sheffield United 4 November 2006 - Ref: Steve Bennett Sheff Utd scorer: Webber 68 HEAD TO HEAD TOTALS Home and away League: Sheff Utd 43 wins, Newcastle 36, Draws 26 Prem: Sheff Utd 2 wins, Newcastle 1, Draws 0 at Sheff Utd only League: Sheff Utd 33 wins, Newcastle 6, Draws 13 Prem: Sheff Utd 1 win, Newcastle 0, Draws 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza 105 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 1. Lost the last three in League and Cup. 2. Won one of six in all competitions. 3. Picked up one victory in six Premiership games, and one point from the last 12 available. 5. Not lost three in a row in the highest League in 22 since beaten by Manchester United (a), Bolton (h) and Middlesbrough (a) between 1 and 22 October. 6. Not scored in 380 minutes (six hours 20 minutes) of Premiership football, since Nol Solano's penalty in the 2-1 home victory over Liverpool on 10 February. 7. Won one and lost six of the last seven away Premiership games, including the last three since an odd goal in five success at Tottenham on 14 January. 8. Kept just five Premiership clean sheets this season - fewer than any other club with the exception of Tottenham and West Ham, who have also managed just five. 9. Lost the lead nine times in Premiership matches, and dropped 15 points from winning positions. Lost home and away to Bolton, and home to Fulham, drawn home to Everton and Manchester United, and drawn away to Arsenal, having led in all six matches. Cheers Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 174 Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 1. Lost the last three in League and Cup. 2. Won one of six in all competitions. 3. Picked up one victory in six Premiership games, and one point from the last 12 available. 5. Not lost three in a row in the highest League in 22 since beaten by Manchester United (a), Bolton (h) and Middlesbrough (a) between 1 and 22 October. 6. Not scored in 380 minutes (six hours 20 minutes) of Premiership football, since Nol Solano's penalty in the 2-1 home victory over Liverpool on 10 February. 7. Won one and lost six of the last seven away Premiership games, including the last three since an odd goal in five success at Tottenham on 14 January. 8. Kept just five Premiership clean sheets this season - fewer than any other club with the exception of Tottenham and West Ham, who have also managed just five. 9. Lost the lead nine times in Premiership matches, and dropped 15 points from winning positions. Lost home and away to Bolton, and home to Fulham, drawn home to Everton and Manchester United, and drawn away to Arsenal, having led in all six matches. Cheers Glenn Relegation form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Newcastle (from): Given, Harper, Solano, Carr, Babayaro, Edgar, Taylor, Bramble, Onyewu, Moore, Ramage, Huntington, Butt, Parker, Milner, Duff, Emre, N'Zogbia, Pattison, Troisi, Martins, Dyer, Sibierski, Luque, Carroll, LuaLua. Looking at that we are practically full strength and it still looks like a pretty shit squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsy 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Need to win and win well, then again if we win well then it could be just a smokescreen to cover over the cracks for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 I'll wait to see Glenn's team sheet before I predict a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 (edited) Not looking good for a stream today Edited April 7, 2007 by Scottish Mag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Starting lineup: Given Solano Taylor Moore Carr Milner Butt Parker Duff Martins Sibierski Subs: Harper, Babayaro, Gooch, Dyer, Emre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Bridge 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Starting lineup: Given Solano Taylor Moore Carr Milner Butt Parker Duff Martins Sibierski Subs: Harper, Babayaro, Gooch, Dyer, Emre Glenn Roeder has downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 "Glenn, a quick word before the game please?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30377 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 At least there's no Babayaro. Good to see that he's once again gone for the ultra attack-minded midfield pairing of Butt and Parker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themags 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 anyone found any streaming links for us ? every other game seems to be on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 At least there's no Babayaro. Good to see that he's once again gone for the ultra attack-minded midfield pairing of Butt and Parker. I'd prefer Baba at left back than Carr. 0-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza 105 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Any radio link or streams knocking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themags 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 nowt mate, every other game is on P2P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Martins nearly scored, Jagialka last ditched tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Boro winning 1-0, if the scores stay the same they will move above us in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Bright start from us but Sheff Utd coming into it now, they've just had a few corners in a row putting us under pressure. Sunderland beating Wolves 1-0, Liverpool beating Reading 1-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 On football focus they were saying Sheff Utd were feeling upbeat as they have several 'eminently beatable' teams at home coming up, starting with Nufc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 MARTINS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Martins pulling the nails outta Roeders coffin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 174 Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 1-0 Martins !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Assist from Milner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 had almost forgotten what a NUFC goal felt like!! Good stuff Oba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30377 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Assist from Milner. Then expect him to be dropped for the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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