FA Cup 3rd round Newcastle United 2 – 1 Blackburn Rovers
Perhaps unsurprisingly after Wednesday’s exertions, we were rather sluggish and leggy 1st half. We lacked any presence in their PA and several good crosses found no one in the PA and attacking the ball.

Their goal was the end result of some sloppy defending by Williamson and Colo, but otherwise they offered little in the way of a threat.
We upped our game in the 2nd half, but despite a lot of…
Newcastle create the perfect halloween nightmare on Britannia
They may participate in the European league and their home games record were also good. None have beat them before they meet the Mighty Magpies. The likes of Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea are only can take 1 point at Britannia, while Liverpool have lost there.
![Demba Ba flying to score his first goal [Magpies Zone/GettyImages/DayLife] Demba Ba flying to score his first goal [Magpies Zone/GettyImages/DayLife]](http://www.magpieszone.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/01112011_Demba-Ba.jpg)
Last year we were beaten heavily with 4 goals, and it looks like the Potters fans are very confidence that the same result will repeated again…
Newcastle United vs Wigan Athletic match review
In the 1st half Wigan stopped us playing through central midfield with Cabaye and Tiote constantly outnumbered. This is not the first time we’ve experienced this problem and it certainly won’t be the last because teams now realise how key Cabaye & Tiote are to our game.
![Hatem Ben Arfa during match between Newcastle United and Wigan Athletic [MagpiesZone/GettyImages/DayLife] Hatem Ben Arfa during match between Newcastle United and Wigan Athletic [MagpiesZone/GettyImages/DayLife]](http://www.magpieszone.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/23102011_Ben-Arfa.jpg)
Alan Pardew told Ba to drop deeper to assist, but as v Spurs last week he showed he is incapable of doing that effectively. At…
Newcastle maintain the unbeaten record and stay in fourth place
After a dramatic evening at St. James’ Park and a four goals contest between United and Spurs, we are delighted in the results that we still unbeaten and keep the fourth place for another week.
![Shola Ameobi celebrates with Yohan Cabaye after scoring [Magpies Zone/GettyImages/DayLife] Shola Ameobi celebrates with Yohan Cabaye after scoring [Magpies Zone/GettyImages/DayLife]](http://www.magpieszone.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/16102011_Shola-Ameobi2.jpg)
This is the game that most of the Toon Army have something to fear of about the moral of team and the strength of our defense in particular. Many times I’ve read that our current position in…




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