Ups & Downs

Newcastle United confirmed Champions of the championship last night as Plymouth Argyle were going in the opposite direction. Die hard Geordie's and Argyle fans made the Monday night trip to Home Park. Newcastle players and fans were forced to board buses and cars for this 1000mile round trip but its was worth the travelling as the toon clinched the the title but sadly Argyle were relegated in the process. The south coast team sent out a banner at the beginning of the match congratulating us on our promotion even though they knew anything less than a win would see them back down to the 1st division. It was a difficult evening for the home fans as they had to watch the jubilant Geordie's race onto the pitch after the game celebrate the success along with players. the celebrations were well mannered and the result made the long trip home a much more enjoyable occasion.

We go into our last home game against ex- mackem and Big Al's biggest fans Ipswitch Town but the bookies wont be taking bets on Keano hanging around for the post match presentation of the championship trophy. 98 points with 2 games remaining keeps us in the hunt for the 100 points Tally. With no new injuries we should carry on and take down the tractor boys to help us fulfill our unbeaten home season while capturing them final 2 points needed for that 100 point tally.

Good luck boys don't give up now.

After match Celebration

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Away to the Royals

Newcastle travelled to Reading for the long awaited postponed match. Kevin Nolan has been excellent for the toon this season and it was he who put this game beyond the Royals even though we put the ball in our own net late on. We fought for the final 30 mins with reading hoping for a goal that which spark a revival for vital points for there own promotion charge. However Newcastle proved to be the better team as we have proved on so many occasions this season. Only four defeats this season and eleven draws has seen us stay top of the table and dominate many teams week in week out. Reading being no different so Newcastle now need only 1 point to secure the title and that may come away to Plymouth on Monday the 19th while it looks increasingly likely to see Argyle being relegated to the 3rd tier of English football.

Seasiders swept aside

Newcastle United Back in the premiership for next season swept a Blackpool team in good form to one side as a wave of euphoria hits Tyne side. Newcastle looked like a team in a different league against Blackpool and the goals came in through Gutierrez, Carroll, Nolan and Routledge.

The seasiders did reply with a goal from Brett Ormerod but a consolation at that however it must have felt good to score a goal at St James' Park to the newly promoted Geordie's.

Good on ya Brett hope you enjoyed it.

Newcastle kept up the winning run and now look likely to grabbing a home record of zero defeats this season. Other record being chased are 100 point and 100 goals. Good luck lads lets go on and secure the championship title.

Gutierrez Goal

On the edge of success against the Blades

Before the game kicked off Newcastle were officially back in the prem for next season as other results meant Forest or any other team except West Brom could no longer catch us.

We went down a goal from in the 22 minute from Creswell but We battled on kept our heads and ended the evening with our home record still in-tact. Sheffield United came to take the points and did play well as they have done most of the season. They came into this game with a good solid and well organised team especially in defence. We were lucky enough to get a decision on the stroke of half time when lovenkrands went down in the Sheffield box. A penalty was awarded and duly put into the back of the net by Lovenkrands. The goal gave us the impetus to come out in the second half a take the points. The 73rd minute saw Kevin Nolan score a quality strike to win the game and ensure promotion celebrations were not dampened on the night.

Highlights

Peterborough Away

Newcastle went into this game with tails in the air after giving Forest a good old game at St James' Park. The Game however saw more goals and the home side were unlucky to finish on the loosing side. 2-3 the game ended with Barton netting on his return to first team action.

Nolan and Ameobi adding to there totals at London road and its now likely that we will not be playing in the championship next season, a win in our next fixture at home to Sheffield United would seal a spot back in the premiership for next season.

Ameobi song after his goal

Toon take down the Forest

Newcastle came up against Nottingham Forest in what was to be one of there greatest tests this season. Socks pulled and sleeves rolled Newcastle took the game to forest who barely tested our goal for the 90 minutes. Ameobi grabbed the first to set us on our way to victory and in the final minutes Enrique scored his first goal for the toon in front of the home fans. So Newcastle took the hurdle well and wiped any remaining hopes for the reds to finish the season in an automatic promotion place leaving them to scrap out a place in the play-offs for that final promotion place.

Highlights