Author Profile - Alan Nixon ( 40 Posts )

Tuesday’s reserve match against Bolton gave the opportunity for both Kadar and Williamson to have a run out.

To be honest though it looks very unlikely will figure if Coloccini didn’t make it, back to square one!

Does being a Newcastle fan mean you have to hate sunderland?

People claim that in the olden days they used to go to St.James’ Park one week and Joker Park the next, fact or fiction?

A six goal thriller…if you are a Norwich/Stokewich fan.

The home side’s two big men up front scored goals but it was as a team we failed to deal with it, rather than as individuals. The Pardew plan will work but only with financial backing for reinforcements.

Nobody was surprised that this proved a real test but good for the lads, went with a strategy and stuck with it.

Newcastle wasn’t built in a day and with a background of injuries and a small squad Pardew came up with a workable strategy, live to fight again. Have your say….

A first half of decent football and a second forty five of disciplined defending as injuries bit ever harder, some would call it a game of two halves.

Moments of magic like Ryan Taylor’s are turning draws into wins, where will it all end? Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Everybody connected with Newcastle United must take great satisfaction from tonight’s match.

A complete performance that blew away Stoke’s rock solid home record. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes (don’t forget your towel!).

Cracking goals but cup heartache if you had set your sights on Wembley.

Was Pardew right to rest a couple of players and make the league his priority, unlike recent years I would say yes this time around. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

A strong and committed defence and a touch of magic from Cabaye at the other end, a perfect recipe when the ‘Champagne’ football is kept on ice.

A bloodied Steven Taylor epitomised United’s performance, can guts and determination carry you through thirty eight matches? Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Another away tie but worth the journey tonight. Nine changes unbalanced the team but very fitting that Captain Colo popped up to get the winner.

Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

It wasn’t pretty but on the plus side there’s certainly no doubt that the players are ready to go that extra step in helping defend Tim Krul’s goal.

Not too sure about the not having a shot on target though! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.