Shearergol 0 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Newcastle's preparations for the new season have been hit by the news that skipper Alan Shearer may miss Sunday's opener at Arsenal. Shearer, still struggling with a calf injury that sidelined him last weekend, is not going to Dublin for Tuesday's friendly against Bray Wanderers. The forward, 35 on Saturday, will remain on Tyneside for more treatment. "At this moment in time he is a slight doubt for the game at Arsenal," boss Graeme Souness told the club website. With Shola Ameobi suspended for the opening two games of the campaign, Souness is desperate to get the inspirational Shearer back to full fitness. We are hopeful he will be okay but we will have to wait and see," he added. Should Shearer miss out, Kieron Dyer and youngsters Michael Chopra and James Milner would be the only alternatives, given the summer exits of both Craig Bellamy and Patrick Kluivert. The Magpies have expressed an interest in Real Madrid striker Michael Owen but that has yet to become anything concrete. Goalkeeper Shay Given will not travel to Ireland either as he attempts to shake off a knock and he is also a doubt for the weekend, while Souness will be careful with some of his other big names. "Ameobi will not play at Bray. Prior to Saturday against Yeading, he had not played for a couple of months because of his injury and he is a bit stiff," added Souness. "We are being cautious with Kieron Dyer as well and the same goes for Scott Parker. The pitches are rock hard at the moment and we do not want to risk any muscle problems." Inter Milan defender Francesco Coco is expected to play as United attempt to tie up a loan deal to bring him to St James' Park, while defender Craig Moore will be involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 145 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 So, Given & Shearer aren't going. Dyer & Parker won't be risked due the "rock hard" pitches. What the hell was the point of having this match then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 So, Given & Shearer aren't going. Dyer & Parker won't be risked due the "rock hard" pitches. What the hell was the point of having this match then? 9314[/snapback] Golf trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afternoonfix 0 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 christ then , who have we upfront for sundays game, chopra and shola?...........dyer also,on second thoughts could be a blessing in disguise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Norman 4 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 christ then , who have we upfront for sundays game, chopra and shola?...........dyer also,on second thoughts could be a blessing in disguise 9324[/snapback] Shola is suspended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Geordie 1 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 We'll have Owen and Anelka up front.. LBM and Dyer on the wings with Parker and Emre in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 145 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Wouldn't surprise me if we saw some unknown French striker or someone on Loan for a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afternoonfix 0 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 christ then , who have we upfront for sundays game, chopra and shola?...........dyer also,on second thoughts could be a blessing in disguise 9324[/snapback] Shola is suspended 9329[/snapback] shit yeah he is , we should confuse arsenil , put elliot and dyer up front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Wouldn't surprise me if we saw some unknown French striker or someone on Loan for a month. 9337[/snapback] I'll be surprised if we get anybody the way it's going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 145 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 All this talk of lack of strikers, width, etc. Three simple words. Robert. Kluivert. Bellamy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar 0 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 But they're mercenaries and trouble makers. We need model professionals. Like Anelka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 145 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I'd be a lot more confident getting a result on Sunday if we had... Given Carr Bernard Boumsong Taylor Dyer Robert Emre Parker Kluivert Bellamy than the XI we'll see out there on Sunday. Given Carr Coco Boumsong Taylor Dyer Milner? Emre Parker Bowyer Chopra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howaythelads 0 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 This was all a bit predictable though, it's what happens when your ego forces players out before bringing in replacements. Perhaps Moore will play up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21577 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Who's going? Looks like we might be going to witness a new low in supporting NUFC. I guess the season really kicks off against West Ham. Lose that and Bye Bye Souey. Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty-sniper 0 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 at least this has to make them speed up in getting a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20113 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Aye but it could make them be caused into panic buying ala Boumsong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty-sniper 0 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 but tbh, i can't see any new signing manage to settle in, in the time before the arsenal match, never mind bond with teammates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20113 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Aye, so would it be better to leave it? I thought the Owen thing would have been moving more today? Maybe it is behind the scenes but IMO not with us. Man im depressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 89 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Aye, so would it be better to leave it? I thought the Owen thing would have been moving more today? Maybe it is behind the scenes but IMO not with us. Man im depressed. 9409[/snapback] lol jesus you guys, did you really think despite owen turning us down at least twice that at the last minute he would settle for coming to a team like newcastle in complete disarray and out of europe already??? Im expecting to see dyer and chopra up front on sunday, bet arsenal wont know whats hit them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20113 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Haha Zico I was reading the Mag t'other night and I read the article on the Fulham match when Wor Al was "dropped" Maybe it could be similar to that match But I would rather have Al in the team anyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Think it's better to play Dyer up front because of his pace but I'm very worried about the prospect of him playing up front next to Chopra especially against Arsenal. For the love of God if we'd signed Anelka and Owen by now it wouldn't matter. Absolute shambles how Souey or whoever's responsible didn't see this coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2651 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I blame the tight fat shit who has all the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 I blame the tight fat shit who has all the money. 9455[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20113 Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 FF you wank pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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