Bayern backlash

[Mark]

Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson has promised Juventus a red hot welcome to Tyneside as he prepares to unleash a barrage in an attempt to stave off Champions League elimination.

United go into the clash with Marcello Lippi's Group E leaders without a single point or even a goal to their name after successive defeats by Dynamo Kiev, Feyenoord and the Italians.

Juve are within touching distance of qualification for the second round with seven points.

With the Dutchmen and their Ukrainian opponents having collected five and four respectively from their opening three games, anything other than victory would effectively end Newcastle's involvement in the competition.

The fact Lippi's men have not won a Champions League game on their travels in 17 attempts does not disguise the size of the task the Magpies face at St James' Park, but Robson is adamant that they will come out with all guns blazing.

"If we lose, then the chances are that we would have to say goodbye to playing on into the next round.

"The players realise that. So do I, so we're going to give it all we can. We've done very well against all the three teams and never looked inferior.

"We just feel that at home, it's a big chance for us. It's our last chance, but it's a chance, and it's a chance we're up for and one we've got to take.

"It's crucial to us that we win it. If we finish up with one point from four games, one point isn't enough or wouldn't be enough. It's three points or we don't proceed.

"But if we lose, I don't think we've failed, we've lost. There's a difference between losing and failing, and if that happens, we'll just have to concentrate on doing a great job this season so we can have another crack at it next year."

The 2-0 defeat in Turin three weeks ago was harsh on Robson's side, who were eventually shot down by two superb strikes from Alessandro del Piero either side of a wrongly disallowed Alan Shearer strike.

However, the 69-year-old may yet have to do without Kieron Dyer, the man who partnered Shearer in attack at the Stadio delle Alpi, because of a back injury on which he will have a late fitness test.

With Craig Bellamy serving the second game of his three-match ban for head-butting Kiev defender Tiberiu Ghioane, England Under-21 international Shola Ameobi and fellow youngster Lomana LuaLua are on stand-by.

But United's recent problems, which became even more glaringly obvious in the 5-2 defeat at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, have been in defence.

With Nikos Dabizas suspended after picking up his third yellow card in Turin, the spotlight once again falls on £4.5million summer signing Titus Bramble.

Robson is confident he will do a job against del Piero and Marco di Vaio and said: "I know he'll come through. I think he's ready for it. I have no problems with him."

[Mark]

Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson has promised Juventus a red hot welcome to Tyneside as he prepares to unleash a barrage in an attempt to stave off Champions League elimination.

United go into the clash with Marcello Lippi's Group E leaders without a single point or even a goal to their name after successive defeats by Dynamo Kiev, Feyenoord and the Italians.

Juve are within touching distance of qualification for the second round with seven points.

With the Dutchmen and their Ukrainian opponents having collected five and four respectively from their opening three games, anything other than victory would effectively end Newcastle's involvement in the competition.

The fact Lippi's men have not won a Champions League game on their travels in 17 attempts does not disguise the size of the task the Magpies face at St James' Park, but Robson is adamant that they will come out with all guns blazing.

"If we lose, then the chances are that we would have to say goodbye to playing on into the next round.

"The players realise that. So do I, so we're going to give it all we can. We've done very well against all the three teams and never looked inferior.

"We just feel that at home, it's a big chance for us. It's our last chance, but it's a chance, and it's a chance we're up for and one we've got to take.

"It's crucial to us that we win it. If we finish up with one point from four games, one point isn't enough or wouldn't be enough. It's three points or we don't proceed.

"But if we lose, I don't think we've failed, we've lost. There's a difference between losing and failing, and if that happens, we'll just have to concentrate on doing a great job this season so we can have another crack at it next year."

The 2-0 defeat in Turin three weeks ago was harsh on Robson's side, who were eventually shot down by two superb strikes from Alessandro del Piero either side of a wrongly disallowed Alan Shearer strike.

However, the 69-year-old may yet have to do without Kieron Dyer, the man who partnered Shearer in attack at the Stadio delle Alpi, because of a back injury on which he will have a late fitness test.

With Craig Bellamy serving the second game of his three-match ban for head-butting Kiev defender Tiberiu Ghioane, England Under-21 international Shola Ameobi and fellow youngster Lomana LuaLua are on stand-by.

But United's recent problems, which became even more glaringly obvious in the 5-2 defeat at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, have been in defence.

With Nikos Dabizas suspended after picking up his third yellow card in Turin, the spotlight once again falls on £4.5million summer signing Titus Bramble.

Robson is confident he will do a job against del Piero and Marco di Vaio and said: "I know he'll come through. I think he's ready for it. I have no problems with him."

[Mark]

Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson has promised Juventus a red hot welcome to Tyneside as he prepares to unleash a barrage in an attempt to stave off Champions League elimination.

United go into the clash with Marcello Lippi's Group E leaders without a single point or even a goal to their name after successive defeats by Dynamo Kiev, Feyenoord and the Italians.

Juve are within touching distance of qualification for the second round with seven points.

With the Dutchmen and their Ukrainian opponents having collected five and four respectively from their opening three games, anything other than victory would effectively end Newcastle's involvement in the competition.

The fact Lippi's men have not won a Champions League game on their travels in 17 attempts does not disguise the size of the task the Magpies face at St James' Park, but Robson is adamant that they will come out with all guns blazing.

"If we lose, then the chances are that we would have to say goodbye to playing on into the next round.

"The players realise that. So do I, so we're going to give it all we can. We've done very well against all the three teams and never looked inferior.

"We just feel that at home, it's a big chance for us. It's our last chance, but it's a chance, and it's a chance we're up for and one we've got to take.

"It's crucial to us that we win it. If we finish up with one point from four games, one point isn't enough or wouldn't be enough. It's three points or we don't proceed.

"But if we lose, I don't think we've failed, we've lost. There's a difference between losing and failing, and if that happens, we'll just have to concentrate on doing a great job this season so we can have another crack at it next year."

The 2-0 defeat in Turin three weeks ago was harsh on Robson's side, who were eventually shot down by two superb strikes from Alessandro del Piero either side of a wrongly disallowed Alan Shearer strike.

However, the 69-year-old may yet have to do without Kieron Dyer, the man who partnered Shearer in attack at the Stadio delle Alpi, because of a back injury on which he will have a late fitness test.

With Craig Bellamy serving the second game of his three-match ban for head-butting Kiev defender Tiberiu Ghioane, England Under-21 international Shola Ameobi and fellow youngster Lomana LuaLua are on stand-by.

But United's recent problems, which became even more glaringly obvious in the 5-2 defeat at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, have been in defence.

With Nikos Dabizas suspended after picking up his third yellow card in Turin, the spotlight once again falls on £4.5million summer signing Titus Bramble.

Robson is confident he will do a job against del Piero and Marco di Vaio and said: "I know he'll come through. I think he's ready for it. I have no problems with him."

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Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer is a major doubt for the Magpies' must-win Champions League meeting with Juventus.

The 23-year-old will have a late fitness test on a back injury which kept him out of England's Euro 2004 qualifier against Macedonia and United's 5-2 Premiership defeat at Blackburn.

Dyer was set to partner Alan Shearer up front in the absence of Craig Bellamy, who is serving the second of a three-match European ban for head-butting.

Shola Ameobi and Lomana LuaLua are standing by to replace Dyer.

Newcastle are also without the suspended Nikos Dabizas, with Titus Bramble set to come into the centre of defence.

Dabizas picked up his third yellow card of the tournament during the 2-0 defeat by Juve three weeks ago.

There could also be a recall for Steve Harper, who is pushing to replace Shay Given in goal.

Harper has not started a game for almost 11 months but might get a chance after Given's disappointing display in the 5-2 defeat at Blackburn on Saturday.

Newcastle are all but out after three straight defeats without a single goal, while Juve top the group with seven points.

The Italian side will play in their traditional black and white striped shirts after Newcastle wore their home strip at the Stadio delle Alpi.

Magpies skipper Alan Shearer insists his side will not give up while there is still an outside chance of finishing second in the group.

"We're not out yet, and while we know it will be tough after the start we've had there are three matches left and nine points still to play for.

"Until it's impossible for us to qualify we'll be doing everything in our power to pick up the points," Shearer told the club's website.

"And once we're in a position where we know we can't get second spot then we'll turn our attentions to getting into the UEFA Cup.

"Our form in the Champions League has been better than our position suggests. We played very well out in Turin and we also performed well at home to Feyenoord."

Juve striker Marco Di Vaio, who has not played since being knocked unconscious in the return fixture three weeks ago, is set to return to the starting line-up in place of Marcelo Salas.

France forward David Trezeguet did not make the trip as he is still nursing a knee injury.

In midfield, Alessio Tacchinardi replaces Igor Tudor, who is recovering from a leg muscle pull.

Newcastle (probable): Given, Griffin, Bramble, O'Brien, Hughes, Solano, Jenas, Speed, Robert, Dyer, Shearer.

Juventus (probable): Buffon, Thuram, Ferrara, Iuliano, Birindelli, Nedved, Tacchinardi, Davids, Camoranesi, Di Vaio, Del Piero

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Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer is a major doubt for the Magpies' must-win Champions League meeting with Juventus.

The 23-year-old will have a late fitness test on a back injury which kept him out of England's Euro 2004 qualifier against Macedonia and United's 5-2 Premiership defeat at Blackburn.

Dyer was set to partner Alan Shearer up front in the absence of Craig Bellamy, who is serving the second of a three-match European ban for head-butting.

Shola Ameobi and Lomana LuaLua are standing by to replace Dyer.

Newcastle are also without the suspended Nikos Dabizas, with Titus Bramble set to come into the centre of defence.

Dabizas picked up his third yellow card of the tournament during the 2-0 defeat by Juve three weeks ago.

There could also be a recall for Steve Harper, who is pushing to replace Shay Given in goal.

Harper has not started a game for almost 11 months but might get a chance after Given's disappointing display in the 5-2 defeat at Blackburn on Saturday.

Newcastle are all but out after three straight defeats without a single goal, while Juve top the group with seven points.

The Italian side will play in their traditional black and white striped shirts after Newcastle wore their home strip at the Stadio delle Alpi.

Magpies skipper Alan Shearer insists his side will not give up while there is still an outside chance of finishing second in the group.

"We're not out yet, and while we know it will be tough after the start we've had there are three matches left and nine points still to play for.

"Until it's impossible for us to qualify we'll be doing everything in our power to pick up the points," Shearer told the club's website.

"And once we're in a position where we know we can't get second spot then we'll turn our attentions to getting into the UEFA Cup.

"Our form in the Champions League has been better than our position suggests. We played very well out in Turin and we also performed well at home to Feyenoord."

Juve striker Marco Di Vaio, who has not played since being knocked unconscious in the return fixture three weeks ago, is set to return to the starting line-up in place of Marcelo Salas.

France forward David Trezeguet did not make the trip as he is still nursing a knee injury.

In midfield, Alessio Tacchinardi replaces Igor Tudor, who is recovering from a leg muscle pull.

Newcastle (probable): Given, Griffin, Bramble, O'Brien, Hughes, Solano, Jenas, Speed, Robert, Dyer, Shearer.

Juventus (probable): Buffon, Thuram, Ferrara, Iuliano, Birindelli, Nedved, Tacchinardi, Davids, Camoranesi, Di Vaio, Del Piero

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Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer is a major doubt for the Magpies' must-win Champions League meeting with Juventus.

The 23-year-old will have a late fitness test on a back injury which kept him out of England's Euro 2004 qualifier against Macedonia and United's 5-2 Premiership defeat at Blackburn.

Dyer was set to partner Alan Shearer up front in the absence of Craig Bellamy, who is serving the second of a three-match European ban for head-butting.

Shola Ameobi and Lomana LuaLua are standing by to replace Dyer.

Newcastle are also without the suspended Nikos Dabizas, with Titus Bramble set to come into the centre of defence.

Dabizas picked up his third yellow card of the tournament during the 2-0 defeat by Juve three weeks ago.

There could also be a recall for Steve Harper, who is pushing to replace Shay Given in goal.

Harper has not started a game for almost 11 months but might get a chance after Given's disappointing display in the 5-2 defeat at Blackburn on Saturday.

Newcastle are all but out after three straight defeats without a single goal, while Juve top the group with seven points.

The Italian side will play in their traditional black and white striped shirts after Newcastle wore their home strip at the Stadio delle Alpi.

Magpies skipper Alan Shearer insists his side will not give up while there is still an outside chance of finishing second in the group.

"We're not out yet, and while we know it will be tough after the start we've had there are three matches left and nine points still to play for.

"Until it's impossible for us to qualify we'll be doing everything in our power to pick up the points," Shearer told the club's website.

"And once we're in a position where we know we can't get second spot then we'll turn our attentions to getting into the UEFA Cup.

"Our form in the Champions League has been better than our position suggests. We played very well out in Turin and we also performed well at home to Feyenoord."

Juve striker Marco Di Vaio, who has not played since being knocked unconscious in the return fixture three weeks ago, is set to return to the starting line-up in place of Marcelo Salas.

France forward David Trezeguet did not make the trip as he is still nursing a knee injury.

In midfield, Alessio Tacchinardi replaces Igor Tudor, who is recovering from a leg muscle pull.

Newcastle (probable): Given, Griffin, Bramble, O'Brien, Hughes, Solano, Jenas, Speed, Robert, Dyer, Shearer.

Juventus (probable): Buffon, Thuram, Ferrara, Iuliano, Birindelli, Nedved, Tacchinardi, Davids, Camoranesi, Di Vaio, Del Piero

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Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson could not fault his side's fighting display as they kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Juventus.

The Magpies had not scored or gained a point in their three previous Champions League group games, but the breakthrough finally came when Andy Griffin's shot was turned into his own net by Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

They now have a chance of qualifying for the second stage, but must beat Dynamo Kiev at St James' Park next week to remain in contention. Robson said: "We showed big resolve and big tenacity. We fought for every ball on the ground and in the air and worked until the last second."

He added: "We soldiered on and on and the 11 players played to their full potential.

"It would have been horrible if we'd not got anything. We're a young side, we've some very good experienced players but to beat Juventus proves how good a game we've had.

"We now have three points and if we can repeat this, we might have six points but we can't count our chickens before they've hatched. But we've given ourselves a chance and put a smile on our face.

Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer added: "We thoroughly deserved to win. We knew if we kept plugging away something had to turn and over the two games against Juve there's no way they were the better side.

"Our chances are still slim but we've got a chance. Our objective is to go to Feyenoord with something to play for."


shocking result here but Juve should still win the group :)

[Mark]

Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson could not fault his side's fighting display as they kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Juventus.

The Magpies had not scored or gained a point in their three previous Champions League group games, but the breakthrough finally came when Andy Griffin's shot was turned into his own net by Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

They now have a chance of qualifying for the second stage, but must beat Dynamo Kiev at St James' Park next week to remain in contention. Robson said: "We showed big resolve and big tenacity. We fought for every ball on the ground and in the air and worked until the last second."

He added: "We soldiered on and on and the 11 players played to their full potential.

"It would have been horrible if we'd not got anything. We're a young side, we've some very good experienced players but to beat Juventus proves how good a game we've had.

"We now have three points and if we can repeat this, we might have six points but we can't count our chickens before they've hatched. But we've given ourselves a chance and put a smile on our face.

Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer added: "We thoroughly deserved to win. We knew if we kept plugging away something had to turn and over the two games against Juve there's no way they were the better side.

"Our chances are still slim but we've got a chance. Our objective is to go to Feyenoord with something to play for."


shocking result here but Juve should still win the group :)

[Mark]

Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson could not fault his side's fighting display as they kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Juventus.

The Magpies had not scored or gained a point in their three previous Champions League group games, but the breakthrough finally came when Andy Griffin's shot was turned into his own net by Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

They now have a chance of qualifying for the second stage, but must beat Dynamo Kiev at St James' Park next week to remain in contention. Robson said: "We showed big resolve and big tenacity. We fought for every ball on the ground and in the air and worked until the last second."

He added: "We soldiered on and on and the 11 players played to their full potential.

"It would have been horrible if we'd not got anything. We're a young side, we've some very good experienced players but to beat Juventus proves how good a game we've had.

"We now have three points and if we can repeat this, we might have six points but we can't count our chickens before they've hatched. But we've given ourselves a chance and put a smile on our face.

Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer added: "We thoroughly deserved to win. We knew if we kept plugging away something had to turn and over the two games against Juve there's no way they were the better side.

"Our chances are still slim but we've got a chance. Our objective is to go to Feyenoord with something to play for."


shocking result here but Juve should still win the group :)

[Zizou]

Originally posted by Mark@Oct 24 2002, 02:05 AM
Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer added: "We thoroughly deserved to win. We knew if we kept plugging away something had to turn and over the two games against Juve there's no way they were the better side.
:rolleyes:

Come on Shearer. It was a game that could have gone either way, it was like a festival of missed chances.

[Zizou]

Originally posted by Mark@Oct 24 2002, 02:05 AM
Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer added: "We thoroughly deserved to win. We knew if we kept plugging away something had to turn and over the two games against Juve there's no way they were the better side.
:rolleyes:

Come on Shearer. It was a game that could have gone either way, it was like a festival of missed chances.

[Zizou]

Originally posted by Mark@Oct 24 2002, 02:05 AM
Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer added: "We thoroughly deserved to win. We knew if we kept plugging away something had to turn and over the two games against Juve there's no way they were the better side.
:rolleyes:

Come on Shearer. It was a game that could have gone either way, it was like a festival of missed chances.

[Foley87]

sod off shearer

great end to end game though , Hraper had a great game

Nedved miised an open goal

hahahaha

[Foley87]

sod off shearer

great end to end game though , Hraper had a great game

Nedved miised an open goal

hahahaha

[Foley87]

sod off shearer

great end to end game though , Hraper had a great game

Nedved miised an open goal

hahahaha