No changes on either side with United kick-off the second-half. Michael Owen is in the mood to booked his name again on scoresheet today but was unlucky to see Barton’s delivery ball run away from him inside the area.

But again, it was Jimmy Bullard again trying to give a test to United’s goalkeeper, but this time it’s far from troubling Steve Harper as the ball flying high.

Fulham have early corner in the second-half but the towering Abdoulaye Faye heads it clear into the feet of Oba Martins who runs the ball into the opposide team zone. The Toon Army urging him to drive it more deep into the inside Fulham side, but it was his decision to drive the ball high.

In the 66 minutes, Fulham making the first change with Clint Dempsey replaces Brian McBride and give the armband to ex-United player Aaron Hughes. Kevin Keegan once again taking off Martins and bring Charles N’Zogbia in 74 minutes.

And the St. James’s Park crowds are more than happy to sing Walking in a Keegan’s Wonderland immediately after United skipper scores another goal to secure the first win under King Kevin Keegan.

Before scoring his second goals in two games, Barton has tries to get MO away with a sharp delivery. Owen reacted as sharp and spins away from his marker before Aaron Hughes making the final challenge and clear the danger. But there’s nothing that can stop Toon no.10 from scoring eight minutes from the end of normal time.

Aaron Hughes bundled him 30 yards from goal, United free-kick. Ex-Toon skipper, Geremi took the kick and curls the ball into the area in which Owen is happy to give it a go into Kasey Keller’s net with a header at the Gallowgate End. 2-0, and earthquake happens locally at St. James’s Park!

Both side ends the last minutes of the game in a busy way changing their players. Roy Hodgson taken off Paul Stalteri to give way for David Healy. Keegan also using the final substitution to give another game for Alan Smith as he’s replaces Toon goal scorer Mark Viduka and United young defender David Edgar replaces Habib Beye.

Alright Ladies and Gentlemen, that is the United’s way to answer some under-estimated news reports of what Keegan can do to this club. I know we only face Fulham, another strong contender to get relegated this season but this is only the beginning of the return of Newcastle United Cavaliers!

See you soon at White Hart Lane! Howay the Lads!!!

TEAMS

Newcastle United FC:
Steve Harper, Habib Beye (David Edgar - 87min), Jose Enrique, Abdoulaye Faye, Steven Taylor, Geremi, Nicky Butt, Joey Barton, Michael Owen (c), Mark Viduka (Alan Smith - 82min), Oba Martins (Charles N’Zogbia - 74min)
Subs: Fraser Forster, Andy Carroll

Fulham FC:
Kasey Keller, Paul Konchesky, Paul Stalteri (David Healy - 84min), Brede Hangeland, Aaron Hughes, Leon Andreason, Jimmy Bullard, Danny Murphy (Moritz Volz - 71min), Simon Davies, Brian McBride (c) (Clint Dempsey - 66min), Eddie Johnson
Subs: Tony Warner, Carlos Bocanegra

Referee: Alan Wiley
Attendance: 52, 293

Relegation threat? It seems that all the lads finally realized their future is depends on how they perform and today they have shown good commitments in our second vital game of our battle series to avoid the drop zone.

In another full house St. James’s Park, Newcastle looking dangerous when attacking the visiting side. Keegan is once again pulling out the United striking force in Viduka, Martins and Owen in a 4-3-3 Cavaliers formation (that’s the name of my fantasy manager game formation ).

We have the lead in seven minutes after some early attampts from the visitors that can be eased by our side. Viduka’s left-footed strike goes into Kaey Keller’s bottom corner after receiving a fine deliver from Geremi on the edge of the area. The goal was his sixth of the season for Newcastle.

We have another chances through Michael Owen and Martins, but it was the Fulham side who gave a serious threat for Harper when Jimmy Bullard takes aim from 20 yards in an attempt to take the advantage from Steve Harper’s wrong-footed but in the end he can manages to recover and save United’s goal with a dipping effort.

TEAMS

Newcastle United FC:
Steve Harper, Habib Beye, Jose Enrique, Abdoulaye Faye, Steven Taylor, Geremi, Nicky Butt, Joey Barton, Michael Owen (c), Mark Viduka, Oba Martins
Subs: Fraser Forster, David Edgar, Alan Smith, Andy Carroll, Charles N’Zogbia

Fulham FC:
Kasey Keller, Paul Konchesky, Paul Stalteri, Brede Hangeland, Aaron Hughes, Leon Andreason, Jimmy Bullard, Danny Murphy, Simon Davies, Brian McBride (c), Eddie Johnson
Subs: Tony Warner, Moritz Volz, Carlos Bocanegra, David Healy, Clint Dempsey

Referee: Alan Wiley

Ask any player who ever been to St. James’ Park and wearing the Black-and-White stripes, how does it feels playing infront of thousands Geordies faithful each Saturday and hear the roaring thunder everytime the Magpies scores. That moment would be hard to forget.

Even for Andy Cole, who has been quoted as the Geordies number one enemy for what he said after leaving Tyneside to join Manchester United. Deep down inside, they will never forget the time they’re playing with Newcastle.

The same thing happens to our former versatile defender Aaron Hughes. During his time in Black-and-White, Hughes have been playing in any sides of United defence, he can play on the right where he’s prefered to, but can do as good when playing as left-back or in central.

On last Saturday night where he led Fulham side out against his old club, Hughes has no surprised when he saw Newcastle United were backed by 4,000 to 5,000 travelling Toon Army in the Putney End. For the Cottagers, they have enjoyed the highest gate of the season – 24,959.

“That end hasn’t even been half-full for a lot of games, but Newcastle came down and it was no surprise it was full.” Hughes told the Gazette, “It’s how I always remember it being when I was there. You’d go to other stadiums, and they’d always be packed.”

Hughes is hoping his old club can make their way back to European football again next summer. The Toon Army deserved to watching European football next season because of the size of the club and the supports they always give all the way.

“A club the size of Newcastle should be playing in Europe – it’s where they belong.” Hughes added.

Meawhile, up for the next Sunday fixture, another ex-Toon player Andy Griffin is an injury doubt for the Rams trip to St. James Park. He is suffering with a calf injury after he hobbled out of Derby’s home defeat to Middlesbrough last Saturday.

Andy Griffin enjoyed a resurgence under Sir Bobby Robson and made some solid performances in the 2002-2003 UEFA Champions League. His winning goal against Juventus rekindled Newcastle’s campaign.

But when his contract expired the following season, he is moved to Portsmouth on a free transfer, having played 104 games for Newcastle, scoring three goals. He is signed for Derby County on July 31, 2007 with a three year deal.