For football fans, it is a little tough to see their favorite team relegated. Unfortunately, it’s all a part of the game, and many teams have dealt with it in the past. Athletes and managers train year after year to become promoted, or at least not relegated. With all of the preparations and conditioning, sometimes it’s just not in the cards and some teams have to be demoted to a lower league. Newcastle United, a team that has been known to be one of the best in the English Premier League is facing the same problems that many others have in the past.
After 16 years of being in the English Premier League, this comes as a pretty substantial blow. The big question that many are asking is if whether they can bounce back and this would mean making crucial changes to their offensive and defensive efforts. New strategies when it comes to management would also be favorable for the team. Many pundits state that it’s pretty hard for a team to be promoted if they cannot do it in the first season. This is understandable because many of the top talents will not play for the team if they are not in a substantial league. Fortunately for fans of Newcastle, they are a really great team in terms of talent.
Many analysts states that the team is of a caliber that will not have a hard time being promoted, and are on the top of many lists on final tables. This comes as a breath of fresh air for Magpie fans, as they know that they will probably be back in the EPL in the next season. With enough training and some quality wins, this is a team that can become the powerhouse that they were in the days of old.
Mon, October 12 2009 » General, Magpies » No Comments
The basis of a team is obviously great players, but all of that is unimportant if a person cannot get their team to work well together. In the game of football, something that sets it apart from others is the team aspect. It requires just about everyone on a certain team to work as one, and if not, they will more than likely lose the game. Unfortunately, it is not a solo endeavor. It takes a lot of practice to get the team chemistry where it needs to be, and many of them fall short.
Behind every successful team are even greater captains, ones that are making sure that every play goes the way that it should. Furthermore, if the play doesn’t work well, they will tell the other players their opinion to ensure that it doesn’t happen again. For Newcastle, it’s Smith and Butt, two who work exceptionally well together. Regardless of the shape of the game, they will be in it directing traffic and seeing any weakness in the opposing team.
In terms of the midfield position, there could really be no alternative. He is a born leader, much like his counterpart, and has the skills to match it up. He has played in every single season of the Premier League, and there is only a couple who could say the same. His style of play is rugged, and the way that he finesses the ball is something that hasn’t been seen by many people. He hasn’t been with the Magpies for very long, but he can identify what it takes to be a winner, as he is very dedicated to his new home. In the upcoming season, expect Nicky Butt to be a continued threat to the offense, as he will be letting nothing get by him.
Thu, October 8 2009 » Players » No Comments
In football, there is definite need for there to be some control and on the fly strategies for a team to win. Without it, it is essentially chaos and no one will get anything done. It isn’t every day that a leader is born, unfortunately, as it does take a certain skill set for a person to rise above the ranks. Firstly, any respecting team captain should really know what they are doing, to say the least. They should have a perfect mix of intelligence, skill, and even a little luck on their side if they want to be truly successful. If not, they will definitely have a short tenure.
Of the Toon, there is Alan Smith, a natural born leader. Fortunately, he is one with the combination of all of the things that it takes to be a leader, as he holds the reigns to one of football’s most prolific teams. It would be one thing to play for a team that really isn’t worth their weight, but we are talking about a team that’s known to be electrifying. He has pressed very hard on the team for them to be at the level that they are, and even though there still needs to be improvement, they are still one of the First Division’s top teams. Although the management is first class, there still is a lot to be said about the captain.
Even though he is a little hot-headed at times, committing more fouls than anyone else, he is still a great footballer. In this coming year, he will once again demonstrate why he has been chosen to be the captain of this team, and why Newcastle is known for producing. As the year approaches, fans will find out that this ma possibly be one of the greatest in football history.
Thu, October 8 2009 » History, Players » No Comments
There have been many great defenses in the history of the sport; those of which who have went on to win very many championships for their club. These teams have had two things in common: chemistry and will to win. On the football field, there really isn’t much else, as people want to impress everyone in attendance, and push forward to the top of their leagues. Day in and day out they train very hard, making sure their bodies are top physical form before they even step on the field.
The Toon has some of the best defense that is available in the First League, and is the very reason why they won it all the year before. It is the work of one particular captain, Nicky Butt, which has made this a reality. Not to take anything away from the stellar management, but this particular athlete is one where most of the acclaim should go. Combine that with the efforts of Alan Smith back at midfield, and they become a very formidable force, one that is well on the road to the cup.
While the Magpie offense may win a great amount of games, the defense is genuinely the one that keeps them in it when the opposing offense gets a great run at the goal. With these two captains making sure that they do not score, there’s also the loaner in Danny Simpson from Manchester that will surely make a difference in the upcoming season. When it comes to defense, the Toon will certainly be at the top of the charts when it is all said and done. And with Chris Haughton now taking the job from Alan Shearer in this season, it will certainly be one to be heralded as one of the best in Newcastle’s history.
Tue, September 8 2009 » Players » No Comments
Sports are a big part of many people’s lives around the world, and in some cases, it has become their whole lives. The athletes essentially become a part of a fan’s extended family, and when they fail, they feel like a part of them has failed. The loyalty of some fans is undying, and they are on the edge of their seats even if their team is being beaten badly. These are the type of fans that the athletes play for, and this is why many of them never give up. They know that their team can bounce back, and that they will win. Even if the odds say that they will not, they feel as if they are an exception to the rule.
With that said, the best fans in football have to be the Toon Army. Every game, regardless of where it may be, they are known to be there in full force. In many surveys, it even states that these fans are the ones that sacrifice the most when it comes to seeing the United play. This adds an incredible element to the sport, as the opponents know that the team is one that’s beloved, and even more so, could take them right out of the game. Not only are they in attendance, a Toon game is different from many because they vocalize more than many other fans.
There are many magazines that represent this point, such as True Faith. These publications highlight why they feel as if the Magpies will win it all, and how they genuinely believe that there was never another football team that could best them. The Toon Army will continue to be very dominant in seasons to come, and the opponents will have to hold their ears if they want to keep their ear drums in functioning order.
Fri, August 28 2009 » Fans » No Comments
When it comes to winning a football match, a team is going to need to function as one if they want to truly win it. Even though that has been said many times before, it cannot be stressed enough. It takes the combined efforts of very many people to make sure that it will work, and in most cases, a team cannot fire on all cylinders. While they may be playing well in one respect, say defense, they may not have their offense together. And since it takes the offense to score a goal, this is something that a manager cannot have.
Offense in Newcastle is something that’s a littlee different than in most teams. They actually score goals very well, and pick up all of their offensive cues in the way that they should. This offense is something that’s remarkable, and when Smith is playing striker, its even more outstanding. After their First League win last season, they are fine tuning what they have and making it tougher on any defense in the game. It is pretty hard to improve near perfection, but somehow, this is a team that plans on doing it.
The Newcastle offense shows some of the same grizzled vets that the fans love, and a few noteworthy promotions or loaners that will perform admirably. Even though it is a bit too early to predict anything, it can be said that they will probably take this one to the distance as well. And with an amazing manager in Hughton, it can really happen for them. As always, this is a team to look out for, and a team that will be the bane of many opponents. The Magpies are training around the clock to make sure that last year was no kind of fluke, and they plan to be holding the top spot once more.
Tue, July 28 2009 » General » No Comments