Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) TEAM NEWS Newcastle's summer signing Siem de Jong is still not ready to return from a thigh injury despite playing his second comeback game this week. Midfielder Cheick Tiote is still away at the Africa Cup of Nations, but defender Paul Dummett is fit again. Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross has been ruled out of the next three games after picking up a back problem against QPR. Jon Walters is doubtful with a knee injury but Mame Diouf has returned from international duty. MATCH PREVIEW One of the best performances by Newcastle in recent times came against Stoke in April 2012. A 3-0 victory, their sixth in a row, bore all the hallmarks of a side set for Champions League qualification and appeared to have cemented fourth place with only four games left to play. With Yohan Cabaye pulling the strings in midfield and Papiss Cisse scoring at will, they had built a lead of three points over fifth-placed Tottenham and four over sixth-placed Chelsea. Soon after, and despite relinquishing fourth, then-manager Alan Pardew was rewarded with an eight-year contract. Now, almost three years later with Newcastle locked in mid table, the newly installed manager faces a very different challenge, promising that their campaign won't simply "drift". Out of the FA Cup, 11 points above the relegation zone and 10 behind the top six, Sunday's latest duel with the Potters therefore becomes a genuine opportunity to demonstrate that desire and commitment to the final third of the season. In winning at Hull last weekend, it was not only their first success since Pardew left for Crystal Palace and the ideal way to celebrate John Carver's permanent appointment, but it also equally reaffirmed that the players were ready to respond to his message that drifting was simply not an option. This weekend's opponents will represent another formidable test of that resolve as Mark Hughes' side are in impressive form, having lost just one of their last eight games and winning six of them as they've marched back into the top ten and the last 16 of the FA Cup. With talks ongoing regarding an extended contract for Hughes, it's further proof of the outstanding job he's done since he took over and, having secured Stoke's first ever top-half Premier League finish in his first season at the helm, he won't be happy unless they can repeat the achievement in his second. All things considered, it seems that both sides will be determined to ensure their meeting will be anything but a relaxed mid-table duel. MATCH FACTS Head-to-head The home side has won in the last six meetings between these sides. Stoke's only Premier League victory at St James' Park was a 2-1 triumph in September 2010 (D1, L3). Newcastle have scored 10 goals in their last three home games with Stoke. Newcastle United Newcastle have lost five of their last eight league matches. They kept their first clean sheet in 11 Premier League games in their win over Hull last weekend. Yoan Gouffran's strike against Hull was Newcastle's ninth goal from a substitute this season - three more than any other side. Papiss Cisse has scored in each of his last three league appearances against Stoke. Stoke Stoke have only lost one of their previous four league games away from home (W2, D1). The Potters have kept three clean sheets in their last six league matches. Their points tally of 32 from 23 games is the most they have ever had at this stage in the Premier League. Jonathan Walters has had a hand in more league goals this season than any other Stoke player (seven goals, three assists). Edited February 6, 2015 by Anorthernsoul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelie 103 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I think the Stoke match is a must home win for Carver if he is to establish some sort of credibility about his worth as head coach. One win since Pardew left has not really enhanced his credentials to any great degree but it is a start in the right direction albeit against a bottom 3 struggling team. If Dummett is fit and ready to go I would like to think Carver will put him in the middle with Colo and drop Willo to the bench. I would like to see him start 2 strikers, this lone striker doesn't work for us as we don't have anyone capable of playing that position the way it needs to be played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10965 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I don't think we've the players to play with two up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelie 103 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 2 up front Mr. Fish.  ....................Krul  Janmaat - Colo - Dummett - Haidara  Cabella - Abeid - Colback - Ameobe  .................Perez - Cisse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 No Sissoko? I'd play him instead of Colback in that team, let Abeid do the dirty work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14053 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Would like to get a result today but reckon these will expose our complete inability to defend balls over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Pleased Shawcross is fucked. He is the rock of their defence, and although he doesn't score many Walters is a beast and he's injured too. We'll win today, pretty sure of it, hope so anyway. Edited February 8, 2015 by McFaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17654 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Aye with Bojan fuckec for the season too theyre pretty ordinary to say the least. 0-3 then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14053 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Aye with Bojan fuckec for the season too theyre pretty ordinary to say the least. 0-3 then. Â You don't have to be owt special to get past our defence tbf. Just hope Sissoko is feeling up to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17654 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 "Memories....lalalalalalalaaaaa....." Â http://www.wsc.co.uk/wsc-daily/1192-february-2015/12159-newcastle-3-0-stoke-division-two-1990-video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausman 0 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I think we will win this one, 3-0 to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7489 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I'd like to say I have the same level of confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3973 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I don't know if we will win but if we do I reckon that will be us just about safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 3-0 Â Sammi, Ayoze, Sissi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I reckon we will concede at least one goal to a header from 6-8 yards out with Krul 3 yards from goal shitting his pants.A 1 v 2 away win for Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33844 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 "Memories....lalalalalalalaaaaa....." Â http://www.wsc.co.uk/wsc-daily/1192-february-2015/12159-newcastle-3-0-stoke-division-two-1990-video Think that was the only home game I missed that year due to fucking my back on the astroturf at Wallsend Sports Centre. (Maradona wasn't the only skillful genius that had to put up with rough tackles!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 I reckon we will concede at least one goal to a header from 6-8 yards out with Krul 3 yards from goal shitting his pants.A 1 v 2 away win for Stoke. Your pessimism is very precise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3973 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I reckon we will concede at least one goal to a header from 6-8 yards out with Krul 3 yards from goal shitting his pants.A 1 v 2 away win for Stoke. I reckon you caught the clap in a Dutch brothel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7084 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I don't know if we will win but if we do I reckon that will be us just about safe Safety achieved in February would be a fucking awesome result. Open top bus at the ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Newcastle United 01 Krul 22 Janmaat 06 Williamson 02 Coloccini 19 Haidara 08 Anita 14 Colback 20 Cabella 07 Sissoko 28 Ameobi 17 Pérez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Substitutes 09 Cissé 11 Gouffran 25 Obertan 29 Riviere 30 Abeid 36 Dummett 41 Woodman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULSTER MAG 0 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Going with 2 defensive midfielders yet again, Pardews tactics live on. Â Should win this tho, Shawcross a big miss for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4857 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Shocking challenge on muniesa by wollscheid. Should be off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4222 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Lacking creative edge here. As usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobos 298 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Carver > Pardew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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