Newcastle actually look like a safe bet for once…seriously

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It’s been happening for five months now, but we still can’t quite get our heads around Newcastle being a functional, hard-working team with a solid defence. They rarely even manage to shoot themselves in the foot nowadays.

Tonight, we’ve finally plucked up the courage to bet on the Toon Army at 21/20 on Betfair to trample over a stumbling West Brom side who they even

Posted: January 18th, 2010 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment

Why Newcastle’s unbeaten run will be ended by Bolton

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Three games without defeat might not impress Man United or Liverpool fans but for Newcastle a successful February has helped ease relegation fears significantly. However Bolton, who are 11/10 with 888sport and Ladbrokes, are likely to ensure a miserable start to March for the Magpies:

» Bolton have won five of their last six home games against Newcastle, with their only loss coming on the opening day of last season when they had Sammy Lee as manager.

» Gary Megson’s side have won their last two league home games against Tottenham and West Ham, who are both above Newcastle in the league.

» Wanderers are unbeaten in seven home games with teams outside the top eight - winning five and drawing two.

Posted: February 27th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | 1 Comment

Chris Hughton’s Newcastle won’t roll over for Everton

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Chris Hughton’s first spell as Newcastle’s caretaker manager was disastrous, with the Magpies losing all four games under his leadership, However, the former Ireland assistant finally tasting victory a fortnight ago after filling the void again when Joe Kinnear fell ill before the West Brom match. Everton are on a bit of a roll but here’s why they are unlikely to win at St James’ Park:

» Newcastle have lost just one of their last nine home league matches.

» The Magpies have hosted five of the top ten so far this season and have only been beaten once. They took a point in the away game against Everton back in October.

Posted: February 20th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment