Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

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Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

Post by Toondes » Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:39 am

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The Magpies return to St. Andrew's for the second time in 2017 on Saturday, following their 1-1 draw there in the FA Cup back in January.

This Championship encounter has a 3pm start and all 3,300 places made available to away supporters in the Railway End aka the Gil Merrick Stand are sold out.

United are seeking a record-breaking fourteenth away league win this season, at a venue where they are unbeaten in their last eight visits in all competitions.

Where: St Andrews B9 4RL (30,016)
Nearest railway station: New Street (1.5 miles)
Return mileage from SJP: 414 miles

Team NUFC - Already without Isaac Hayden and Rolando Aarons reserve full back Jamie Sterry is also sidelined following a groin operation and an ongoing heel issue saw Paul Dummett omitted from the Welsh squad.

A knee injury meanwhile forced Ciaran Clark off during the second half of Saturday's home defeat to Fulham - it's yet to be confirmed how serious that is.

The thigh problem afflicting DeAndre Yedlin is now anticipated to sideline him for around five weeks - following consultation with US national side medics.

As a result of that, Jesus Gamez could be involved again on Saturday, while Grant Hanley and Chancel Mbemba could come in from the cold. The Scottish centre back got a start against Derby County last month but has now been benched for eight games.

The DR Congo international meanwhile last wore a Toon shirt at home to Blackburn Rovers back in November and didn't make the matchday 18 for the home defeat to Fulham last time out.

Full back Massadio Haidara hasn't been seen since two FA Cup starts back in January, while forgotten man Achraaf Lazaar made the most recent of his nine appearances in all competitions in the Oxford loss.



Saturday's game will see the home side wear a special one-off kit promoting the brilliant work of Headway and raising funds to help support brain injury victims.

The teams will be led out by Team GB Paralympian Jack Rutter, a promising footballer with the City Academy until suffering a head injury aged 18.

Former Magpie and Headway supporter Bob Moncur will be interviewed on the pitch at half time, while local volunteers will hand out leaflets explaining their work and promoting a Concussion Aware campaign.

Thanks to No5 Barristers Chambers for donating their City shirt sponsorship space to Headway.

BCFC: Ahead of our visit to B9, City drew 1-1 away to Cardiff City in the Championship on Saturday.

Blues boss Gianfranco Zola has seen his side win just once on home turf in nine league and cup games since taking charge in December 2016 - a 1-0 victory over Fulham in February.

Referee: Simon Hooper - fourth time round for this Wiltshire whistler this season, following the 0-1 loss away to Fulham, a 3-1 home success against Brentford and the 2-0 victory at Wigan.

Travel: for anyone returning to the North East after the game, buses replace trains between York and Darlington from 8pm. The last direct train to Newcastle leaves Birmingham New Street at 5.03pm.

Stats:

Toon @ St. Andrews - last ten:
2016/17 drew 1-1 Murphy (FA)
2010/11 won 2-0 Lovenkrands, Best
2007/08 drew 1-1 Owen
2006/07 drew 2-2 Taylor, Dyer (FA)
2005/06 drew 0-0
2004/05 drew 2-2 Jenas, Butt
2003/04 drew 1-1 Speed
2002/03 won 2-0 Solano, Ameobi
2000/01 lost 1-2 Dyer (LC)
1999/00 lost 0-2 (LC)

UK TV: None

Overseas TV: None

UK Radio: None

Local Radio: Live on BBC Radio Newcastle.
(The official NUFC website offers free worldwide streaming of Radio Newcastle match commentaries)


Current Championship table - top 7:

P Team Pld Gd Pts
1 Newcastle 37 +38 77
2 Brighton 37 +32 77
3 Huddersfield 36 +8 71
4 Leeds 37 +14 66
5 Reading 37 +0 64
6 Sheffield Wed 37 +11 62
7 Fulham 37 +21 61


Latest fixtures:

Fri 17.03.2017:
Bristol City v Huddersfield Town (7.45pm)
Sheffield Wednesday v Reading (7.45pm)

Sat 18.03.2017:
Blackburn Rovers v Preston North End (1pm)
Nottingham Forest v Derby County (1pm)
Burton Albion v Brentford (3pm)
Cardiff City v Ipswich Town (3pm)
Fulham v Wolves (3pm)
Norwich City v Barnsley (3pm)
QPR v Rotherham United (3pm)
Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa (3pm)
Leeds United v Brighton & Hove Albion (5.30pm)
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Re: Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

Post by Chappy » Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:37 pm

Solid win to get us back on track <ok>
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Re: Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

Post by UlversToon » Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:48 pm

2-0 or 3-0 would be nice.

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Re: Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

Post by overseasTOON » Fri Mar 17, 2017 1:02 pm

Seeing that Zola is still in charge, I'm confident we'll score 3 or more goals.

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Re: Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

Post by ALF » Fri Mar 17, 2017 1:24 pm

Clark is OUT. Medial Ligament problem, not sure how serious it is but it's confirmed he's out here. Dummett is fit to play.

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Re: Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

Post by Valentino's fast feet » Fri Mar 17, 2017 1:45 pm

Would like to see Mbemba in, but Hanley hardly put a foot wrong when he's brought in. Likely to be him.
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Re: Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

Post by Chappy » Fri Mar 17, 2017 1:46 pm

Yedlin out for 5 week <urgh>
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Post by Bodacious Benny » Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:40 pm

Didn't realise Yedlin was crocked <neg>
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Re: Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

Post by UlversToon » Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:27 pm

Dummett is fine though.

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Post by TBC » Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:59 pm

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Post by Remember Colo » Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:29 pm

I hope Chancel gets his chance! He showed a lot of promise last season and is still young. Jamaal gets talked about with a lot of praise and for still being so young with room to improve, while Mbemba is another year younger

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Post by Ol' Dirty Bas Dost » Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:40 pm

I'm over Colo wrote:I hope Chancel gets his chance! He showed a lot of promise last season and is still young. Jamaal gets talked about with a lot of praise and for still being so young with room to improve, while Mbemba is another year younger

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Post by Oval85 » Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:33 pm

I'm over Colo wrote:I hope Chancel gets his chance! He showed a lot of promise last season and is still young. Jamaal gets talked about with a lot of praise and for still being so young with room to improve, while Mbemba is another year younger
We don't really know that, do we... <laugh>

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Post by Colly » Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:05 pm

CIH wrote:Would like to see Mbemba in, but Hanley hardly put a foot wrong when he's brought in. Likely to be him.
I'd have Hanley in even if just for his organisation, fingers crossed Lascelles lets him lead the line.

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Post by Blue & Maroon » Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:30 pm

1-1 draw and RTG calling for Rafa's head.

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Re: Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

Post by Toondes » Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:11 am

Match daaaaaaay. Cmon
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Re: Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

Post by MultipleJesuses » Sat Mar 18, 2017 1:07 pm

Man crush for Jamaaldini​ aside, I think I'd like to see the Chancellor and Hanley at the back today. I kinda feel like Clark has carried Lascelles recently.
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Post by Bodacious Benny » Sat Mar 18, 2017 2:02 pm

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Re: Match day thread - Brum v NUFC

Post by overseasTOON » Sat Mar 18, 2017 2:12 pm

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Shelvey only on bench after illness.
Thankfully the ginger Pirlo is starting and Zola is still in charge of the opposition.

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