Pompey v Newcastle - TalkSoccer

**kennethlindheim** · 13-04-2007, 09:25 AM

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Michael Owen is the name on many people's lips ahead of Newcastle's trip to Portsmouth.

The forward made a scoring return in a practice match on Tuesday and his performance fuelled suggestions he could figure for Newcastle before the end of the season.
It has even been suggested Owen, sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury at last year's World Cup, could be named on the bench at Fratton Park on Saturday.

Manager Glenn Roeder has been keen to play down the possibility of Owen returning this weekend and the Magpies chief could well keep the forward's powder dry.

Newcastle enjoyed a decent Easter period to revive hopes they could push on and claim a spot in the Intertoto Cup, but a trip to Fratton Park is a daunting one - just ask Manchester United.

Aside from the talk surrounding Owen, Roeder has other fitness worries.

Shay Given is almost certain to miss the trip to the South Coast after damaging his groin during the 0-0 draw with Arsenal, with his place set to be taken by Steve Harper.

Kieron Dyer also limped off against Arsenal and is doubtful with a hamstring complaint, while Scott Parker (ankle), Antoine Sibierski (knee) are also struggling.

Shola Ameobi also scored in the midweek friendly against Gretna, but is set to be kept under wraps, although Craig Moore is expected to be passed fit.

Pompey suffered the highs and lows of football over Easter, as they beat Manchester United before losing to Watford and manager Harry Redknapp will be keen for his players to bounce back and revive their European charge.

Redknapp's main selection dilemma is who to field on the left-hand side of midfield as Matty Taylor has scored in Pompey's last two games, but the Fratton Park chief is contemplating restoring Niko Kranjcar to the starting XI.

David James has his eye on the Premiership clean sheet record and Redknapp may tinker with his defensive options after conceding four goals to Watford.

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**kennethlindheim** · 13-04-2007, 03:29 PM

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Harry Redknapp believes Newcastle should be higher up the Premiership table with the players Glenn Roeder has at his disposal.

Redknapp will pit his wits against Roeder at Fratton Park on Saturday, with Portsmouth currently five points above The Magpies.

Roeder succeeded Redknapp as West Ham manager in 2001 but could not save them from relegation in 2003, and the Pompey boss has yet to be convinced by his record in management.

"When I left (West Ham) he took over and then suddenly they get relegated," said Redknapp.

"He's had a few other clubs like Gillingham and Watford, but West Ham were the best team ever to have been relegated in my opinion.

"Glenn has come back into management at Newcastle and got a good job.

"When Graeme Souness left, they put him in (caretaker) charge and after a couple of good results he got the job.

"But they have some great players there and looking at their squad they should be much higher.

"There is a lot of talent in the team, people like (Kieron) Dyer, (Scott) Parker, (James) Milner, Damien Duff. They should be right up there for what they have paid out."

Redknapp accepts that Newcastle have had rotten luck with injuries, but takes great satisfaction from the fact that Portsmouth have still had a better Premiership campaign.

"To be fair, they have had injuries throughout this season and when Michael Owen comes back it will be a big boost for them," he commented.

"But for us, being above teams like Newcastle, Blackburn and Manchester City is terrific. We certainly haven't broken the bank here."

David James, meanwhile, will be sporting a new clean-shaven look against Newcastle as he attempts to break David Seaman's record of 142 clean sheets in the Premiership.

The goalkeeper had initially vowed to keep his beard until the record was achieved, but conceding four at Watford, following late strikes by Fulham and Manchester United in previous games, has forced him into a rethink.

"It was beginning to get long and really wiry and I was beginning to look like Tom Hanks in Castaway," he said.

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**Oliver_Kahn** · 13-04-2007, 03:35 PM

Tough match, Portsmouth usually do well at home.
Kenneth what do you think of this one ?

**kennethlindheim** · 13-04-2007, 04:06 PM

This is a must win game, if we are going to qualify for Europe. It will be difficult as you said; Pompey are good at home, they showed that against Man Utd.

Murphy · 14-04-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kennethlindheim

This is a must win game, if we are going to qualify for Europe. It will be difficult as you said; Pompey are good at home, they showed that against Man Utd.

I am a fellow Newcastle United supporter, if we want to succeed in any competitions we have to get rid of the fat, grumpy chairman Freddy Shepard.

Murphy · 14-04-2007, 02:27 PM

Courtesy of BBC Sport.

49:48
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

49:28
Attacking throw-in by Stephen Carr (Newcastle).

Correction - 47:19
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

45:52
Foul by Oguchi Onyewu (Newcastle) on Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth) from left channel, resulting in open play.

45:32
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

45:19
Shot by Obafemi Martins (Newcastle) left-footed from left side of penalty area (12 yards), missed right.

45:01
Newcastle substitution: Charles N'Zogbia replaced by Andrew Carroll (tactical).

45:00 (1:14)
Cross by Charles N'Zogbia (Newcastle), blocked by . Lauren (Portsmouth). Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by James Milner (Newcastle) to centre, header by Obafemi Martins (Newcastle) from centre of penalty area (6 yards), clearance by . Lauren (Portsmouth). Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by James Milner (Newcastle) to near post, clearance by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth).

44:24
Defending throw-in by Nolberto Solano (Newcastle).

43:55
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

43:35
Attacking throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

43:22
Attacking throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

43:04
Defending throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

42:32
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

42:24
Attacking throw-in by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth).

42:05
Attacking throw-in by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth).

41:37
Defending throw-in by . Lauren (Portsmouth).

41:05
Attacking throw-in by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth).

40:28
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

40:11
Shot by Richard Hughes (Portsmouth) left-footed from left channel (25 yards), missed left.

40:04
Cross by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth), clearance by Steven Taylor (Newcastle).

38:34
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

38:14
Shot by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth) right-footed from right channel (20 yards), missed left.

38:07
Defending throw-in by Nolberto Solano (Newcastle).

Correction - 37:36
Defending throw-in by Oguchi Onyewu (Newcastle).

37:36
Defending throw-in by Nolberto Solano (Newcastle).

35:22
Obafemi Martins (Newcastle) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by David James (Portsmouth) from own half, resulting in open play.

34:22
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) to far post, clearance by Charles N'Zogbia (Newcastle).

34:08
Shot by Benjani Mwaruwari (Portsmouth) left-footed from left side of penalty area (12 yards), save (tipped round post) by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

34:00
Cross by Sean Davis (Portsmouth), clearance by Nicky Butt (Newcastle).

33:27
Attacking throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

33:12
Defending throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

32:54
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

32:26
Shot by Matthew Taylor (Portsmouth) right-footed from left side of penalty area (6 yards), missed right. Shot by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) right-footed from left channel (20 yards), over the bar.

31:26
Defending throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

31:01
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

30:35
Attacking throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

29:14
Newcastle substitution: Craig Moore replaced by Oguchi Onyewu (injury). Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

28:55
Cross by . Lauren (Portsmouth), shot by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) right-footed from left side of penalty area (12 yards), missed left.

27:12
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

27:03
Shot by Benjani Mwaruwari (Portsmouth) right-footed from left channel (25 yards), missed right.

24:32
Cross by Damien Duff (Newcastle), clearance by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

24:03
Attacking throw-in by Nolberto Solano (Newcastle).

23:54
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

23:02
Shot by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth) right-footed from left channel (20 yards), blocked by James Milner (Newcastle). Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) to centre, header by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), over the bar.

22:03
Foul by Charles N'Zogbia (Newcastle) on Richard Hughes (Portsmouth). Free kick taken left-footed by Matthew Taylor (Portsmouth) from left channel (35+ yards), hit wall.

21:18
Attacking throw-in by Damien Duff (Newcastle).

20:40
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) to far post, clearance by Craig Moore (Newcastle).

19:52
Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Matthew Taylor (Portsmouth) to far post, clearance by Stephen Carr (Newcastle).

19:35
Attacking throw-in by . Lauren (Portsmouth).

18:56
Attacking throw-in by . Lauren (Portsmouth).

18:38
Cross by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth), clearance by Steven Taylor (Newcastle).

17:09
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) to far post, clearance by Stephen Carr (Newcastle). Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Matthew Taylor (Portsmouth) to near post, shot by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth) right-footed from left side of penalty area (18 yards), blocked by Steven Taylor (Newcastle). Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) to centre, resulting in open play.

16:46
Cross by . Lauren (Portsmouth), shot by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) right-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), hit bar.

16:14
Attacking throw-in by Nolberto Solano (Newcastle).

15:41
Foul by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth) on Stephen Carr (Newcastle). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Steve Harper (Newcastle) from own half, resulting in open play.

15:15
Attacking throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

14:00
Foul by Richard Hughes (Portsmouth) on James Milner (Newcastle). Free kick crossed right-footed by Nolberto Solano (Newcastle) from right wing, clearance by Linvoy Primus (Portsmouth).

13:23
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

12:02
Defending throw-in by Stephen Carr (Newcastle).

11:30
Attacking throw-in by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth).

10:46
Defending throw-in by Stephen Carr (Newcastle).

10:11
Defending throw-in by Stephen Carr (Newcastle).

9:57
Cross by Linvoy Primus (Portsmouth), clearance by Craig Moore (Newcastle).

8:09
Foul by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) on Belozoglu Emre (Newcastle). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Belozoglu Emre (Newcastle) from left channel, passed.

6:51 GOAL - Benjani Mwaruwari
Portsmouth 1 - Newcastle 0Goal by Benjani Mwaruwari (Portsmouth) right-footed (bottom-left of goal) from left side of penalty area (12 yards).Portsmouth 1-0 Newcastle. Assist (pass) by Matthew Taylor (Portsmouth) from left channel.

5:48
Defending throw-in by Stephen Carr (Newcastle).

5:10
Foul by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) on Belozoglu Emre (Newcastle). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Steven Taylor (Newcastle) from own half, passed.

4:42
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

3:56
Foul by Craig Moore (Newcastle) on Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth). Free kick taken right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) from left wing (20 yards), missed right.

3:38
Attacking throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

1:43
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

1:20
Cross by Damien Duff (Newcastle), shot by Craig Moore (Newcastle) right-footed from right side of penalty area (18 yards), missed left.

0:48
Shot by Obafemi Martins (Newcastle) drilled left-footed from left channel (20 yards), save (punched) by David James (Portsmouth). Outswinging corner from left by-line taken left-footed by Damien Duff (Newcastle) to near post, clearance by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth).

**kennethlindheim** · 14-04-2007, 03:02 PM

The fuckers better wake up in the second half. I can't belive that we give up every time we conceed a goal.

Murphy · 14-04-2007, 03:09 PM

Part 2: Cortesy Of BBC Sport.

Full Time, Portsmouth win 2-1

90:00 (3:32)
Defending throw-in by Nolberto Solano (Newcastle).

90:00 (3:05)
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

90:00 (2:28)
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

90:00 (1:44)
Foul by . Lauren (Portsmouth) on Stephen Carr (Newcastle). Free kick crossed right-footed by James Milner (Newcastle) from left channel, resulting in ball out of play.

90:00 (1:01)
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

90:00 (0:16)
Portsmouth substitution: Nwankwo Kanu replaced by Niko Kranjcar (injury).

88:38
Cross by James Milner (Newcastle), resulting in open play.

87:37
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by James Milner (Newcastle) to far post, save (caught) by David James (Portsmouth).

87:08
Attacking throw-in by Stephen Carr (Newcastle).

86:35
Attacking throw-in by Oguchi Onyewu (Newcastle).

86:01
Header by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) from left side of penalty area (6 yards), save (caught) by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

85:26
Corner from left by-line taken short right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth).

84:55
Handball by Albert Luque (Newcastle). Free kick crossed left-footed by Matthew Taylor (Portsmouth) from right wing, save (punched) by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

84:55
Handball by Albert Luque (Newcastle). Free kick crossed left-footed by Matthew Taylor (Portsmouth) from right wing, save (punched) by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

84:46
Attacking throw-in by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth).

84:10
Attacking throw-in by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth).

82:00
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

81:35
Shot by Matthew Taylor (Portsmouth) left-footed from left side of penalty area (12 yards), missed right.

81:18
Shot by Obafemi Martins (Newcastle) left-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), save (blocked) by David James (Portsmouth).

80:34
Newcastle substitution: Damien Duff replaced by Albert Luque (injury).

80:03
Cross by . Lauren (Portsmouth), shot by Lomana Tresor LuaLua (Portsmouth) right-footed from right side of penalty area (12 yards), missed right.

79:25
Shot by Lomana Tresor LuaLua (Portsmouth) right-footed from right channel (20 yards), blocked by Steven Taylor (Newcastle).

78:46
Foul by Steven Taylor (Newcastle) on Lomana Tresor LuaLua (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) from right channel, passed.

78:16
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

77:08
Foul by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth) on Damien Duff (Newcastle). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Steve Harper (Newcastle) from own half, resulting in open play.

76:55
Cross by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth), clearance by Nicky Butt (Newcastle).

76:13
Foul by Steven Taylor (Newcastle) on Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) from right channel, resulting in open play.

75:34
Foul by Andrew Carroll (Newcastle) on Sol Campbell (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken right-footed by David James (Portsmouth) from own half, resulting in open play.

74:24
Attacking throw-in by Oguchi Onyewu (Newcastle).

73:41 Booking Foul by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth) on Damien Duff (Newcastle). Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth) booked for unsporting behaviour. Free kick crossed right-footed by James Milner (Newcastle) from left channel, clearance by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth).

72:49
Portsmouth substitution: Benjani Mwaruwari replaced by Lomana Tresor LuaLua (tactical). Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

71:46
Defending throw-in by . Lauren (Portsmouth).

71:16
Foul by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth) on Andrew Carroll (Newcastle). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Belozoglu Emre (Newcastle) from left channel, resulting in open play.

70:50
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

70:26
Shot by Andrew Carroll (Newcastle) right-footed from right channel (20 yards), over the bar.

68:34
Assist by James Milner (Newcastle) from right side of penalty area.

69:10
Foul by Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth) on Damien Duff (Newcastle). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Stephen Carr (Newcastle) from left wing, resulting in open play.

67:44 GOAL - Belozoglu Emre
Portsmouth 2 - Newcastle 1Foul by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth) on James Milner (Newcastle). Placed penalty taken left-footed by Belozoglu Emre (Newcastle) (bottom-right of goal), scored.Portsmouth 2-1 Newcastle.

66:30
Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Belozoglu Emre (Newcastle) to far post, foul by Andrew Carroll (Newcastle) on Linvoy Primus (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken right-footed by David James (Portsmouth) from own half, resulting in open play.

64:48
Foul by Damien Duff (Newcastle) on Richard Hughes (Portsmouth). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) from left channel, resulting in open play.

64:22
Attacking throw-in by Matthew Taylor (Portsmouth).

63:37
Attacking throw-in by . Lauren (Portsmouth).

63:11
Attacking throw-in by . Lauren (Portsmouth).

62:35
Obafemi Martins (Newcastle) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Sol Campbell (Portsmouth) from own half, passed.

62:10
Goal kick taken long by Steve Harper (Newcastle).

61:50
Shot by Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) right-footed from right side of penalty area (12 yards), over the bar.

59:42
Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) to centre, clearance by Nicky Butt (Newcastle).

59:13
Foul by . Lauren (Portsmouth) on Damien Duff (Newcastle). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Stephen Carr (Newcastle) from own half, resulting in open play.

58:05 GOAL - Matthew Taylor
Portsmouth 2 - Newcastle 0Goal by Matthew Taylor (Portsmouth) left-footed (bottom-right of goal) from left channel (30 yards).Portsmouth 2-0 Newcastle.

57:00
Defending throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

55:35
Cross by James Milner (Newcastle), header by Obafemi Martins (Newcastle) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), hit bar.

55:24
Cross by Obafemi Martins (Newcastle), clearance by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

Correction - 53:58
Attacking throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

53:58
Attacking throw-in by Matthew Taylor (Portsmouth).

Correction - 52:44 Booking Foul by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth) on Damien Duff (Newcastle). Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth) booked for unsporting behaviour. Free kick crossed left-footed by Belozoglu Emre (Newcastle) from right channel, save (caught) by David James (Portsmouth).

52:07
Goal kick taken long by David James (Portsmouth).

51:39
Attacking throw-in by Stephen Carr (Newcastle).

50:53
Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Sean Davis (Portsmouth) to centre, clearance by Oguchi Onyewu (Newcastle).

50:30
Defending throw-in by Dejan Stefanovic (Portsmouth).

Murphy · 14-04-2007, 04:06 PM

This afternoon Newcastle United suffered yet another loss against Portsmouth (2-1)

Thoughts & Opinions...

**kennethlindheim** · 14-04-2007, 04:30 PM

Roeder can fuck off. The only good thing is that it should hasten his departure. As usual after we conceede a goal we play without idea, passion and ability. Roeder fucked up with the team selection as usually. When is the asshole going to understand that Martins can't play upfront alone. As soon Carroll (the only positive from the game) came of the bench the team played much better.

We seemed as though we've had the better of the 2nd half and a cracker from Taylor put us down. Can't wait for this season to end.

CONCLUSSION: SACK GLENN "THE CLUELESS" ROEDER!!!!

**Oliver_Kahn** · 16-04-2007, 01:08 PM

I saw the replay of the game yesterday and as you said, playing Martins alone up front is a waste.

Shame Newcastle lost, there's no hope for a European place now, if there ever was.

**kennethlindheim** · 16-04-2007, 03:32 PM

Our season never started, been a crap season, know we had injuries but we should be closer to top 6 than we currently are.

Can't wait until the season is over, looking at our fixtures (Chelsea, Reading, Blackburn and Watford) I can't see ut winning more this season cause the way we are playing.

**Oliver_Kahn** · 16-04-2007, 04:09 PM

Don't quit on your team yet mate, maybe Owen will return in time to score a few and win some matches until the season is over.