FA Cup WBA v NUFC

The talk from Saturdays defeat to West brom was all about referee James Linnington and how he give us no hope of a tie against reading in the next round. Trelford mills name has not been heard of in years until this clown was put in charge of our cup tie with the baggies. Two penalties and a sending off and not a sniff of decision going our way West brom were left with a clear route into the next round leaving the Toon Army to once again concentrate our effort on league football.

Some good news in this week though with harewood unable to return due to injury and the Blackburn player kissyaknees (if you can) going out on loan to reading.
We have confirmed a 3 and a half year deal to sign QPR's Routledge and today we have got Portsmouth Mike Williamson although the club have not said on what basis, so it could be till the end of the season only?

Routledge

Both Players are eligible for tonight's championship clash with Crystal Palace at St James' Park.

Williamson

although this is good news as far as numbers are concerned we have still lost one of our best players for the rest of the season in Steven Taylor. Meanwhile Smith continues to refuse to wear any head gear for the facial injurie he picked up a couple of weeks ago.

Lets hope tight pockets Mike Rashley get his finger out his ass and buys some quality before Monday.