Saturday February 25, 2012 26th Day Finished Sports Direct Arena

Newcastle United 2 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

  • Cissé 6’
  • Gutiérrez 18’
  • Jarvis 50’
  • Doyle 66’

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  1. Connor conjures Wolves comeback

    Connor conjures Wolves comeback

    Wolverhampton Wanderers came from two goals down at half time to draw 2-2 at Newcastle United in Terry Connor's first game in charge. More

  • Live Commentary

    Time:90'
    • Newcastle United
    • Wolverhampton Wanderers
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    • 90+7' FULL TIME. Terry Connor gets a point from his first game as Wolves boss thanks to an excellent second-half comeback at Newcastle.
    • 90+5' Ben Arfa goes close! The Frenchman is allowed to turn and advance on goal before curling an effort just wide of the far post.
    • 90+4' This game is rather petering out, disappointingly given either side could snatch a winner.
    • 90+2' A late change as Nenad Milijas comes on for Foley for Wolves.
    • 90' We will have five minutes of added time.
    • 89' Ameobi goes into the book when sliding in on Hennessey as the goalkeeper cleared. No argument there.
    • 87' Ben Arfa goes close! The Frenchman is allowed to turn and advance on goal before curling an effort just wide of the far post.
    • 86' Jarvis replaced by Stephen Hunt for Wolves.
    • 85' Henry with a shot from range but his firm effort is blocked. This game could really go either way in the final minutes.
    • 84' Ba controls with his chest on the edge of the box but his effort is weak and doesn't trouble Hennessey.
    • 82' Ba controls with his chest on the edge of the box but his effort is weak and doesn't trouble Hennessey.
    • 82' Stat from Infostrada: "In the last three PL matches in which Matt Jarvis scored a goal Kevin Doyle was always on the scoresheet as well."
    • 81' Newcastle make their third change as Tiote is replaced by Shola Ameobi. It's an attacking change and Pardew wants the win.
    • 79' Nice touch from Coloccini to turn the ball wide to Ben Arfa but as he skips away from the challenge the Frenchman runs the ball out of play. Disappointing.
    • 77' Cabaye flies in on Kightly but the winger has just skipped away from him. However, the following cross from the Wolves man is poor.
    • 75' Guthrie curls in a cross from the right but Hennessey judges it well and comes off his line to catch the ball.
    • 74' Hennessey is told to hurry up with his goal kicks. I can't imagine he is time wasting though: this game is here for the taking.
    • 73' Gutierrez goes around Zubar and Foley on the left wing but runs the ball out of play.
    • 72' Cabaye flies into a rather overenthusiastic challenge by the touchline. His feet were off the floor and he was somewhat fortunate not to be punished.
    • 71' A change for Wolves as O'Hara is replaced by Michael Kightly.
    • 70' Stat from Infostrada: "The last time Wolves picked up a point after being two goals down in a PL match away from home was in October 2009, drawing 2-2 at Stoke."
    • 69' Wolves have been a much better side in the second half and Newcastle have been punished for their sloppiness.
    • 68' Santon cuts in from the left and lays the ball back to Cabaye, who sees his weak effort saved by Hennessey.
    • 67' GOAL! Newcastle 2-2 Wolves! Newcastle made that double change just before an O'Hara free kick and they are punished when Williamson heads the ball against Doyle and the Irishman hooks a shot in from the floor.
    • 66' So Ben Arfa will play off Ba in attack, while Guthrie for Taylor is a straight swap.
    • 65' Double change for Newcastle as Cisse and Taylor are replaced by Ben Arfa and Danny Guthrie.
    • 64' Ba falls to ground rather theatrically on the edge of the box and is furious when he does not get a free kick.
    • 63' Here comes Hatem Ben Arfa for Newcastle. He is warming up and stripping off.
    • 62' Gutierrez gets his head to a corner from Jarvis and after Newcastle break up the other end, Cisse drags a shot wide of the post.
    • 60' Ward advances down the left flank and cuts onto his right boot before his low effort takes a minor deflection, with Krul saving well at his near post.
    • 58' Gutierrez somehow manages to get away from Stearman with a cheeky nutmeg but the ball runs away from him as he advances into the box and Hennessey is off his line to collect.
    • 56' Stat from Infostrada: "Matt Jarvis scored his third PL goal of the season, and second in consecutive PL away matches having also recently netted at QPR."
    • 54' David Edwards stretches out his left leg but just fails to get on the end of a fine ball into the box from O'Hara.
    • 53' Now Cabaye, who has been a bit quiet, plays a one-two with Taylor before dragging a shot wide of the far post. Nice effort.
    • 52' Newcastle look to respond and Gutierrez swings in a cross from the left but Hennessey spots it early and claims with ease.
    • 50' GOAL! Newcastle 2-1 Wolves! Jarvis pulls one back for Wolves in fortunate fashion. Doyle pulls the ball down 20 yards from goal and squares for Jarvis, who cuts inside and sees his effort deflect off Simpson and loop over Krul.
    • 49' Thankfully for Newcastle, though, Ba appears to be okay and will continue.
    • 48' Now it is Taylor's turn to clutch his leg, while Tiote goes to ground after O'Hara volleys the ball into his chest. Newcastle are in the wars in the early stages of the first half.
    • 47' Well this doesn't look to clever for Newcastle. Ba's knee appeared to buckle under a challenge from O'Hara and he needs treatment. He hobbles off.
    • 47' Stat from Infostrada: "The last time Newcastle were two goals up at half time in a PL home match they failed to win – drawing 3-3 having actually gone 3-0 ahead against West Brom in May 2011."
    • 46' KICK OFF!
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    • 45+3' HALF TIME. Wolves in trouble thanks to goals from Cisse and Gutierrez.
    • 45+2' Gutierrez sees a slack pass to Tiote cut out but Wolves cannot exploit the opportunity.
    • 45' We will have two added minutes.
    • 44' Tiote and Zubar leap to contest a high ball and the former catches the latter in the face with his arm. There was nothing malicious in it though.
    • 42' Cisse breaks through into the left channel and finds Taylor with a low cross. The midfielder takes possession of the ball in the centre of the box but Ward is able to block his shot.
    • 40' Ward is in some pain and while he receives treatment his team-mates take the opportunity to rehydrate. Ward is now hobbling around.
    • 39' Tiote tries to play in Ryan Taylor with a ball over the top and when Ward clears, it appears the Newcastle midfielder catches his opponent right on the ankle. Ouch.
    • 38' This has been a rather scrappy affair but Newcastle will be unconcerned given they enjoy a two-goal lead.
    • 36' Newcastle are guilty over of overplaying in their own half, allowing Wolves to take possession. As Wolves try and break through, Krul comes off his line bravely to smother the ball at the feet of Jarvis.
    • 34' Stat from Opta: "Victory in their last away game ended a run of 10 on the road in the Premier League without a win for Wolves."
    • 32' Cisse heads wide for Newcastle as the home side look for a third.
    • 31' Krul leaps to pluck a Jarvis cross out of the air and the keeper collides with the post when dropping to the floor. He is okay though.
    • 30' Great stat from Infostrada: "Papiss Cisse is the fifth player to score in his first two home PL matches for Newcastle, joining Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand, Duncan Ferguson and Daniel Cordone.
    • 29' Close from Doyle! Jarvis does well to prevent the ball from running out of play and lifts a cross into the box, only for Doyle to leap and direct his header narrowly wide.
    • 28' Cisse is clearly offside when running onto a through-ball but the assistant took forever to raise his flag.
    • 27' Doyle plays a pass out to Zubar on the right but Santon intervenes and gets Newcastle going on the break, with Cisse and Ba combining before the latter sees a shot deflected behind for a corner.
    • 25' O'Hara wriggles his way into the box but Davide Santon does superbly well to muscle him off the ball and then clear.
    • 24' The possession stands at a dead even 50-50 at present.
    • 23' Good stuff from Doyle as he battles for the ball and lays it off to Jarvis but the winger's return pass can't find the Ireland international.
    • 21' Alan Pardew is wearing a very smart cardigan. Good effort from the Newcastle boss.
    • 20' Here's an interesting Opta stat following that goal: "Wolves are the only team in the Premier League without a goal from a shot outside the box. In contrast, they have conceded the highest percentage of goals of goals from long range (27%)."
    • 18' GOAL! Newcastle 2-0 Wolves! A deep cross from Simpson is headed out and Gutierrez takes one touch before slamming a rising effort into the top corner from 20 yards. Superb.
    • 17' What a chance! Danny Simpson is allowed to advance to 20 yards from goal and unleashes a fierce effort that Hennessey tips over the bar. The keeper is furious with his defence.
    • 16' Jonas Gutierrez puts a cross into the ox but Stephen Ward heads away for Wolves.
    • 15' Newcastle fans chant "stand up for St James' Park", protesting against Mike Ashley's decision to rename the stadium of course.
    • 13' Ronald Zubar breaks into the penalty area but he can't find a Wolves shirt with an attempted cross and Newcastle win a goal kick.
    • 12' Kevin Foley arrives at the near post to meet a cross from Matt Jarvis but Krul manages to do just enough as Newcastle scramble the ball clear.
    • 11' Stat from Opta: "Newcastle have won their last three home games in a row; they haven’t won four on the trot since October 2007."
    • 9' Wolves had started pretty well on Tyneside but Berra's error has led to them being a goal down early on. For a team lacking confidence that is a real setback.
    • 7' That was very poor defending from Wolves and they have now gone 23 games without a clean sheet.
    • 6' GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 Wolves! Papiss Cisse scores on his full home debut! Christophe Berra makes a mistake and Newcastle exploit it to the full. Wayne Hennessey makes a fine save to deny Tiote but Cisse follows up.
    • 5' Karl Henry brings down Tiote with a strong challenge. That will be a real battle in the centre of midfield.
    • 4' Jamie O'Hara now hits the wall with a free-kick as Wolves continue to put the home side under pressure at St James' Park.
    • 2' A chance for Wolves! Kevin Doyle bursts forward and forces Tim Krul into an excellent save. What a start that could have been for the new manager.
    • 1' KICK OFF!
    • 14:55 Wolves have a tough task on their hands today: Newcastle have only lost twice at home all season, taking 24 of an available 36 points on Tyneside. And, as Infostrada explain: " Wolves’ last top flight victory at Newcastle came on February 7, 1959 – four days after Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper all died in a plane crash in the USA." Good stat.
    • 14:50 Have you got a pre-match prediction? Want to have your say on today's game as it progresses? Get in contact with me on Twitter. Follow Tom Adams on Twitter
    • 14:45 So, Connor has 13 games to save Wolves, the first of which comes against a Newcastle side enjoying a fantastic season, but whom were savaged 5-0 by Tottenham last time out. If Connor does keep Wolves in the top flight then he will pocket a big bonus.
    • 14:40 Stats from Opta: "Wolves have recouped the most points from losing positions in the Premier League this season (13). They’ve needed that resilience as they have trailed in 21 of their 25 league games, more than any other side."
    • 14:35 A run of just one win in 13 games, culminating in a 5-1 hammering at the hands of West Brom, provoked McCarthy's dismissal at Molineux and the club have gone 22 games without a clean sheet now.
    • 14:30 Yohan Cabaye returns from suspension and Cheick Tiote is back from the African Cup of Nations so Newcastle's midfield has a much stronger look to it. The big news for Wolves is that Steven Fletcher has been unable to recover from illness and misses out, though Karl Henry is back from suspension.
    • 14:25 TEAMS: Newcastle: Krul, Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon, Ryan Taylor, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez, Ba, Cisse. Subs: Elliot, Guthrie, Ben Arfa, Perch, Shola Ameobi, Obertan, Ferguson. /// Wolverhampton: Hennessey, Zubar, Berra, Stearman, Ward, Foley, Henry, Edwards, O'Hara, Jarvis, Doyle. Subs: De Vries, Craddock, Kightly, Ebanks-Blake, Hunt, Johnson, Milijas.
    • 14:20 Wolves searched high and low for a new manager but after being turned down by the likes of Walter Smith, Brian McDermott and Alan Curbishley turned to the assistant of the sacked Mick McCarthy to steer them through to the end of the campaign. They start today in 18th place, level on points with Blackburn who are one place above them.
    • 14:15 Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James' Park. Terry Connor takes charge of Wolves for the first time since being appointed manager until the end of the season.

  • Summary

    • 90+5' Ben Arfa goes close! The Frenchman is allowed to turn and advance on goal before curling an effort just wide of the far post.
    • 87' Ben Arfa goes close! The Frenchman is allowed to turn and advance on goal before curling an effort just wide of the far post.
    • 67' GOAL! Newcastle 2-2 Wolves! Newcastle made that double change just before an O'Hara free kick and they are punished when Williamson heads the ball against Doyle and the Irishman hooks a shot in from the floor.
    • 60' Ward advances down the left flank and cuts onto his right boot before his low effort takes a minor deflection, with Krul saving well at his near post.
    • 53' Now Cabaye, who has been a bit quiet, plays a one-two with Taylor before dragging a shot wide of the far post. Nice effort.
    • 50' GOAL! Newcastle 2-1 Wolves! Jarvis pulls one back for Wolves in fortunate fashion. Doyle pulls the ball down 20 yards from goal and squares for Jarvis, who cuts inside and sees his effort deflect off Simpson and loop over Krul.
    • 36' Newcastle are guilty over of overplaying in their own half, allowing Wolves to take possession. As Wolves try and break through, Krul comes off his line bravely to smother the ball at the feet of Jarvis.
    • 29' Close from Doyle! Jarvis does well to prevent the ball from running out of play and lifts a cross into the box, only for Doyle to leap and direct his header narrowly wide.
    • 18' GOAL! Newcastle 2-0 Wolves! A deep cross from Simpson is headed out and Gutierrez takes one touch before slamming a rising effort into the top corner from 20 yards. Superb.
    • 17' What a chance! Danny Simpson is allowed to advance to 20 yards from goal and unleashes a fierce effort that Hennessey tips over the bar. The keeper is furious with his defence.
    • 6' GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 Wolves! Papiss Cisse scores on his full home debut! Christophe Berra makes a mistake and Newcastle exploit it to the full. Wayne Hennessey makes a fine save to deny Tiote but Cisse follows up.
    • 2' A chance for Wolves! Kevin Doyle bursts forward and forces Tim Krul into an excellent save. What a start that could have been for the new manager.
    • 14:25 TEAMS: Newcastle: Krul, Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon, Ryan Taylor, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez, Ba, Cisse. Subs: Elliot, Guthrie, Ben Arfa, Perch, Shola Ameobi, Obertan, Ferguson. /// Wolverhampton: Hennessey, Zubar, Berra, Stearman, Ward, Foley, Henry, Edwards, O'Hara, Jarvis, Doyle. Subs: De Vries, Craddock, Kightly, Ebanks-Blake, Hunt, Johnson, Milijas.

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      Goalkeeper
      6.9 6
      Defenders
      5.5 7
      5.3 5
      5.8 6
      6.5 7
      Midfielders
      6.6 6
      Substitution Out81′ 6.7 6
      Substitution Out66′ 6.3 6
      Goal 6.9 7
      Strikers
      Goal Substitution Out65′ 7.8 7
      8 6
      Subs
      Substitution In81′ Yellow Card 2 6
      Substitution In66′ 3.9 6
      Substitution In65′ 5.6 7
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      Defenders
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      5.2 5
      Yellow Card 5.1 5
      6.4 7
      Midfielders
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      5.6 6
      Substitution Out90′ 5.6 6
      Substitution Out71′ 5.1 7
      Goal Substitution Out86′ 5.6 7
      Strikers
      Goal 6.6 8
      Subs
      Substitution In86′ 6.5 6
      Substitution In71′ 6.3 6
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  1. David, are you really in any position to be gloating?­ Beaten by a poor West Brom team 4-0.

    From Cards Fan, on Mon 27 Feb 21:13

  2. A RIDICULOUS score line .......if we are to win the­ world cup next year we cannot afford to throw games­ away faced with teams of such low ilk as this.

    From JohnnyGurkha, on Sun 26 Feb 22:50
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    BBBAAAAAA ! - Im Shyte man !!

    From Den Baa, on Sun 26 Feb 3:49

  4. terry is the man

    From julpaddy, on Sun 26 Feb 3:46

  5. This game sums up The Newcockneys they will never win­ anything .Theres too much preening and no guts in­ the team

    From Girosnooty, on Sun 26 Feb 1:46

  6. Blame Mr Ashley for the comeback or maybe the ASDA ­ new name or the wind changed the NEWCOCKNEYS will­ find an excuse

    From Girosnooty, on Sun 26 Feb 1:39

  7. Fair play to the Wolves! (and that`s from an avid toon­ supporter)

    From Benolli, on Sun 26 Feb 1:35

  8. Spurs did toon 5 nil...wolves great come-back...lol.

    From David, on Sun 26 Feb 1:02

  9. Well done Connor.

    From lindi, on Sun 26 Feb 0:59

  10. Great result Connor you are the gaffer now ( come on­ wolves)

    From ALAN, on Sun 26 Feb 0:59

  11. nice one wolves:)

    From Matt Wilson, on Sun 26 Feb 0:58

  12. Wahahahahahahahahaha !!!!!! So much for the massacre­ you northern goons ! Black n Gold , played me babbies­ !

    From yam yam, on Sun 26 Feb 0:57

  13. why is this marked as a goal?

    87' Ben Arfa goes­ close! The Frenchman is allowed to turn and advance on­ goal before curling an effort just wide of the far­ post.

    From jakson_harry, on Sun 26 Feb 0:57

  14. Wolves did the challenge...from a Spurs­ supporter...well done...

    From David, on Sun 26 Feb 0:56

  15. C'mon you Wolves!!

    From Bob P, on Sun 26 Feb 0:54

  16. don't pay them this week disgusting!!!!

    From J R, on Sun 26 Feb 0:51

  17. Come on you 'Dog Heads'.
    You can beat these­ Toons ('I have a little fishie on my little dishie­ when the boat comes in!).

    From Tom, on Sun 26 Feb 0:47

  18. Newcastle must be terrible. Imagine drawing after­ leading 2-0 against such a poor team at home.

    From Dizzy, on Sun 26 Feb 0:41
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    Come on Toon you can do it! Anne

    From anne.mumford, on Sun 26 Feb 0:35

  20. lol newcastle bottled it. go wolves

    From Peter, on Sun 26 Feb 0:32
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