The News of the World’s article about how the United players stunned by Keegan’s team talk was something beyond any normal journalist could ever write about.

They have write an article basically from what they call the ‘club insider’ who said something about the United players were waiting for Kevin to give his instructions but all he said was “Arsenal are a great passing team. We must make sure we pass the ball better than them.”

The probably never existed club insider also said that Keegan was not giving any specific tactics, no work on set pieces and the players were stunned.

Meanwhile, Nicky Butt despite scoring an own goal for the Arsenal’s third, said that King Kev has brought belief back into the team. He has said a different story than what News of the World have been reporting.

“The manager has been very chatty, very bubbly around the place. He speaks to you individually and tells you what he expects of you. It’s disappointing at the moment because of the results we have had but we are all feeling very positive.” Butt said.

And speaking about Jonathan Woodgate refusal to join Keegan’s revolution, Butt said it’s very disappointing we didn’t get a player like Jonathan.

“If Jonathan doesn’t want to come that is up to him. It’s a tight schedule for Kevin to get the deals done because he arrived late. But I’m sure he will be working hard on getting players,” He added more.

“It’s no good getting players in who are no good to get into the team, we need players who can play week in and week out.”

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Recently, Nicky Butt has urged the club (and supporters) not to sack Sam Allardyce. The Magpies recorded their first win since the victory over Tottenham in October thanks to Habib Beye’s header, but it has not stopped the debate about Allardyce’s future at the club.

Debate, what debate?
Sky reporting today, there have been rumblings of discontent around St James’ Park after a disappointing start to the season. Correct me if I’m wrong, actually we have the more successful start of the campaign for the last 10 years. Allardyce’s position has been questioned, despite only taking up the Newcastle reins in the summer.

True, Big Sam has been questioned about it for the last couple of weeks, but recently all the questions have got the answers.

Nicky Butt – one of United’s player who has played under four different managers since his move from Manchester United in 2004 – is hoping Big Sam can do a replicate of the successful set-up at his old club.

“The culture of sacking managers doesn’t work,” said Butt. “When you look around at top teams such as Arsenal and Manchester United the managers have been there for a lot of years and have created stability.”

He said more on SkySports site and give an example of how the current top two teams of the Premier League table has been through before getting the shape of they are today.

Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson have been there for long time and with a support from their management and supporters through thick and thin, finally they get it right. Butt said, they can do that because their manager can learn the ins and outs of the club.

“The last few weeks have hurt us,” Butt added. “Things have been reported that have upset the players and the manager. It wasn’t true and cut deep and put everyone under pressure.”

The Geordie boy Steve Bruce said the pressure under Big Sam was ridiculous. Bruce questioned back “What on earth is all that about” He said Allardyce only been four months as Newcastle manager.

“He has proved beyond doubt he is a good manager and he will turn Newcastle around. For goodness sake, give the geezer a chance. This is the crazy side of the game.”

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“I can’t remember being 3-0 up in a game so early,” said Benjani. “Maybe the last time that happened was at school – it was a surprise.”

Oh yeah, very nice said…you are now one of ‘the United Hall of Hate’ members. You are in level terms with Andy Cole and Roy Keane now on the eyes of Toon Army. Congratulations Mr. Benjani, and we will see how far you can go with your ‘Schoolboy Stuff’. I was so surprise too that you could enter the hall of hate so fast, maybe a new Toon World record.

“But to be honest I don’t really care about that as long as the team are winning. We can get into the top six. Maybe not the top four, but certainly we can make Europe.” You said that too, let’s see about it next summer.

Now the good part is Sam Allardyce has backed Claudio Caçapa to emerge stronger from his nightmare experience at St James’s Park on Saturday. He was being substituted after just 17 minutes of the 4-1 defeat to Portsmouth. Sam believe he was the one having been at fault for Portsmouth’s second and third goals, well…I do think the same too.

“Claudio is one of the few you thought wouldn’t make that type of mistake, but he did. We all try to learn from those mistakes and eliminate them as much as we possibly can.” Said Allardyce. Well, this is good. At least Big Sam has speak something nice and not just blame somebody else.

“Claudio will pick himself up,” said the 53-year-old former Bolton central defender. “He was looking a little laboured, that is why I made the early change. He has enough experience to accept he has made some mistakes. When you wake up on Sunday morning you can kid as much as you like to everyone else but when you look in the mirror you can’t kid him, can you? You know if you have done all right or not.”

But, once again we need all truth, nothing but the truth from it. Allardyce have spoken twice about learning from our mistakes. He has two good samples of the away and home mistakes now, and I hope he will have more to offer when we play sunderland this weekend.

The other words of love come from the United midfielder Nicky Butt. He was one of the player who did ‘somehing’ during the last disastrous event at St. James’ Park last Saturday. He said that the Derby Match win can help to heal the wounds. Too bad he will be missing the cure medicine party at stadium of s*ite because of 5 yellow cards he received.

“It’s a derby and all qualities to a point go out of the window,” he argued. “In the first 20 minutes you’ve got to give it your all, get stuck in and fight. The way you’ve played over the last few weeks goes out of the window, it’s just a one-off game, so the bigger the game the better.”

Nicky Butt will not alone to missed the important derby. Shay Given is also expected to be out for another three weeks with a groin strain.

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He insists that he will bring silverwares to Tyneside, whether this season or the next season. He wants to score as many goals as he can to prove himself committed to the Magpies.

“I believe action speaks louder than words, I’m still here and still loving my time here,” said Owen.

Bur he also denied had been offered a new contract by Newcastle. “A month hasn’t gone by without somebody saying I’m going here, there and everywhere.”

Owen feel sorry for the fans and understand fully that the Toon Army must be frustrating to read something about him going to this club and that club.

Owen still here and he is looking forward to Newcastle’s next game against Portsmouth and will continuing the season with Newcastle.

“I’ve said numerous times that I’m happy here, but speculation has followed me since I’ve been here. I say the right things and play in the right way by trying my best, so I don’t know where it comes from.” Said Owen.

Sam Allardyce mentioned earlier last week about the possibility to offered and extend contract to Michael Owen. He has 18 months left on his current contract, but Allardyce is keen to keep new contract on hold until the end of the season.

Meanwhile, Nicky Butt is set to be offered a new two-year contract by the official club. Butt has been magnificent for Newcastle in the last three games. Allardyce is keen to keep his services more longer, and thought to have him as the role model for United’s youngster.

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Newcastle United starts the match today with almost similar team line-up as last Monday night. The only player who sits on the bench was Charles N’Zogbia, he is giving way to Joey Barton for his first time as a starter this season.

The first early minutes, the visitor have to sit back and defend against the attacking host. But in the 4th minute, Habib Beye spots a run of Michael Owen in the inside right channel before delivering the ball forward for the striker.

The pass is too much for Owen to chase and it skids through to Hahnemann who immediately launches a ball upfield for Reading striker Leroy Lita.

Lita done well to spring the offside trap, and darts in from the left side of Newcastle defence and delay his shot. Cacapa quickly took the opportunity to block the ball with his sliding.

With the game reaching into the half hour, the game suddenly breaks into an open contest. Newcastle starts to attacking the home side. Emre feeds the ball into the overlapping Enrique, and he immediately curls over into the area to find Geremi who is unlucky not to get his header on target at the far post.

Just in about to reach the end of the first-half, a mis-understanding between Monday’s hero Cacapa and the returning goalkeeper Shay Given almost costs a humiliation for Newcastle side. The Brazilian’s back pass roll towards an unguarded net – Given quickly races back to his post and manages to hook the ball away just in time.

Well, at the start of the second-half, it looks like somebody will get a “bonus“ from Sam Allardyce as the home side took the lead in just 8 minutes into the second period. Dave Kitson who scores the only goal for the Royal’s win over the Magpies last season has done it again today.

Sam Allardyce quickly responded after the goal to bring in N’Zogbia and Alan Amith in to replaced Oba Martins and Nicky Butt.

One thing that was really unfair and disroyal was the booed from some of the ‘Toon Army’ when Martins being substituted. Howay lads…why booing our own player? Martins has scores, and it’s not his fault if he’s being substituted.

imho, it’s Michael Owen that is really should be off instead of Martins. Nicky Butt is also still worth to play longer, Geremi is the one that should run to the dressing room.

Well, no matter what, the show must go on, and the rests of the Lads will not want to have another bonus from Big Sam. Newcastle is chasing the game for an equalizer, and it comes to the little help from Michael Duberry who gives us another “bonus” for the lads.

Ah, well…it’s apparently the game of one side. The Magpies looks like dead birds today as they cannot fly, no matter how hard they try, it’s that Reading again to scores. 3 goals of this game all come from their players, sigh….

Why we always have to defend when playing away? C’mon Sam, show a little bit of bravery, teach them how to attacking as good as they were at home. We are all waiting in pain!

Team Line-Up:

Newcastle United FC: Shay Given, Habib Beye, Jose Enrique, Abdoulaye Faye, Claudio Cacapa, Emre, Geremi, Nicky Butt (Charles N’Zogbia), Joey Barton, Oba Martins (Alan Smith), Michael Owen
Subs: Steve Harper, David Rozehnal, James Milner

Reading FC: Marcus Hahnemann, Graeme Murty, Nicky Shorey, Brynjar Gunnarsson, Leroy Lita, Kevin Doyle, Stephen Hunt, Dave Kitson, James Harper, Michael Duberry
Subs: Ivar Ingimarsson, Bobby Convey, Liam Rosenior, Shane Long, Adam Federici

Referee: Phil Dowd
Attendance: 24, 119

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