Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham

By admin | Dec 22, 2008

Newcastle substitute Damien Duff scored a late winner against Tottenham to lift Joe Kinnear’s side into mid-table.
The Republic of Ireland international played a fabulous one-two with Mark Viduka then kept his composure to slot the ball past Heurelho Gomes.
Charles N’Zogbia gave Newcastle the lead when he collected a long pass from Shay Given [...]

Newcastle 2-2 Stoke

By admin | Dec 7, 2008

A late Abdoulaye Faye equaliser ensured Stoke came from behind to secure a deserved point against Newcastle.
Newcastle took the lead when Michael Owen was put through by Jonas Gutierrez and the striker doubled the lead with a tap-in from an Obafemi Martins cross.
Stoke improved after the break and halved the deficit after Mamady [...]

Fulham 2-1 Newcastle

By admin | Nov 9, 2008

Danny Murphy’s 100th club career goal earned Fulham a welcome win as Newcastle’s recent renaissance under Joe Kinnear ended at Craven Cottage.
Andy Johnson rewarded the hosts’ bright start when he lashed home from 16 yards following Claudio Cacapa’s error.
But the Magpies rallied and, after Damien Duff had hit a post, Shola Ameobi fired [...]

Newcastle 2-1 West Brom

By admin | Oct 29, 2008

Newcastle moved out of the bottom three in the Premier League as first-half goals from Joey Barton and Obefami Martins saw off West Bromwich Albion.
Barton – starting his first match since his release from prison – scored from the spot after 10 minutes following Ryan Donk’s foul on Shola Ameobi.
And Martins headed home [...]

Sunderland 2-1 Newcastle

By admin | Oct 27, 2008

Kieran Richardson’s sublime free-kick saw off a spirited Newcastle side to earn Sunderland their first Wear-Tyne derby victory in eight years.
Djibril Cisse showed great reactions to put Sunderland ahead when he steered in Steed Malbranque’s shot-cum-cross.
Shola Ameobi’s powerful header from Geremi’s fine free-kick drew Joe Kinnear’s men level before the break.
But Richardson [...]

Everton 2-2 Newcastle

By admin | Oct 5, 2008

Newcastle fought back from two goals down to earn a draw away at Everton in Joe Kinnear’s first match in charge.
Mikel Arteta’s penalty gave Everton a deserved lead before Marouane Fellaini made it two with a neat finish.
Steven Taylor inspired Newcastle’s comeback, heading in on the stroke of half-time, and then crossing for [...]

Newcastle 1-2 Blackburn

By admin | Sep 27, 2008

First-half goals from Christopher Samba and Roque Santa Cruz saw Blackburn inflict a fifth successive defeat on a beleaguered Newcastle.
Defender Samba headed in Carlos Villanueva’s free-kick from close range to give Blackburn a deserved lead.
And Cruz doubled the score when he headed home Brett Emerton’s cross.
Newcastle produced a spirited fightback after the [...]

Newcastle 1-2 Tottenham

By admin | Sep 27, 2008

Carling Cup holders Tottenham edged into the last 16 to give their season a timely boost while plunging managerless Newcastle’s to a dismal new low.
In front of a 20,577 crowd at St James’ Park, both teams showed their fragile confidence in a poor first-half.
Spurs did not offer much, but they did manage to [...]