khay 10 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20100810/ni...2240137_2117754 Nile At The Double In Practise MatchBy Dan King Nile Ranger scored two goals in the space of a minute to salvage a 2-2 draw for Newcastle in this afternoon's behind-closed-doors friendly against Scottish Premier League side St. Mirren. The game took place at United's Darsley Park Training Centre to maintain the match-fitness of some of The Magpies' fringe players, with the opening Reserve league game against Sunderland still three weeks away. As well as teenage striker Ranger, the likes of Xisco, Kazenga LuaLua and James Tavernier were given an opportunity to impress the watching Chris Hughton and Colin Calderwood, while Billy Knott, a left-back recently released by Chelsea, played the full 90 minutes. And midfielder Alan Smith played for more than an hour after shaking off the minor ankle problem which ruled him out of Newcastle's last couple of first-team friendlies. Amid heavy rain and a strong wind, Peter Beardsley's side fell behind to a close-range finish from Buddies striker Gareth Wardlaw in the first-half, before Paul McQuade made it 2-0 with a magnificent 25-yard goal on 75 minutes. But on 80 minutes, Ranger finished well after a strong run down the left-hand channel, before equalising a minute later, sliding home to convert following good work by substitute Sammy Ameobi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 I assume they mean for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 http://www.cfcnet.co.uk/under-18s/billy-knott/ Some Info on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hello, left back. What we need, perfect transfer for cover to Jose providing he is any good of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 After recovering from his cruciate ligament injury, Billy came back into the academy team but struggled to adapt to the team’s new 4-4-2 diamond formation, having spent his formative years at the club solely operating in a 4-4-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13608 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 So, if Enrique gets injured, we have Perch and three youth players to back him up? I hope he comes along well anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Kicked out of Chelsea's academy for disciplinary issues, then had trials with Yeovil and Bournemouth. Sounds like a fucking gem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 my local side afc wimbledon, have just taken on an arsenal reserve left back and he's definitely got something about him. apparently the arsenal trainers weren't happy with him doubling up as a robber and a drink driver. could be worse, what with all the chelsea players being such good role models?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 After recovering from his cruciate ligament injury, Billy came back into the academy team but struggled to adapt to the team’s new 4-4-2 diamond formation, having spent his formative years at the club solely operating in a 4-4-3. Rush goalies tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thinking about it... He's a full back man, how could he not cope in a diamond 4-4-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6244 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thinking about it... He's a full back man, how could he not cope in a diamond 4-4-2? Fullbacks would generally push up a bit more in a 4-4-2. Still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 488 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thinking about it... He's a full back man, how could he not cope in a diamond 4-4-2? Because he started off as a left winger. Then converted to left back. Well that's how I read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 29491 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Kicked out of Chelsea's academy for disciplinary issues, then had trials with Yeovil and Bournemouth. Sounds like a fucking gem No different really to Ranger and no one holds that against him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Billy Knott? Knott? Can anyone honestly tell me we're not signing players now purely on their nautical name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4650 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 After recovering from his cruciate ligament injury, Billy came back into the academy team but struggled to adapt to the team’s new 4-4-2 diamond formation, having spent his formative years at the club solely operating in a 4-4-3. tbh if we can get away with that all season we might do alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4650 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Billy Knott? Knott? Can anyone honestly tell me we're not signing players now purely on their nautical name? Sol Campbell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21302 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Hello, left back. What we need, perfect transfer for cover to Jose providing he is any good of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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