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Newcastle United 2 - 2 Derby County

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Derby County performed magnificently in the secoind half - but, on balance, the Rams really did deserve all three points.

Giles Barnes gave Derby the lead on five minutes and cleared one off the line before Viduka equalised.

In the second half is was predominently Derby County. Six minutes in, Kenny miller fed of a Howard flick, got it into the area and returned the lead to Derby.

And the Rams held that lead until just four minutes from the end when Viduka picked up a poor defensive header from Darren Moore and slammed it in to square thins up and share the spoils.

Derby will feel they deserved all three - but a point is better than nothing... and there is plenty now to build on.

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comment by Yoth (U8167966)

posted Dec 23, 2007

Probably will go down Barry, there should be no dis-illusionment from Rams fans.
I do hope you accept there's only 1 team in north Landan and it isn't that crock you support.

Shouldn't you be moaning about Berbatov round about now coupled with the riddle where does it all go wrong for Spurs everytime we play Arsenal?

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posted Dec 23, 2007

NobleRamboy, please tell me how 'people in glass houses' is at all relevant in any way to what i said. What this guy is spouting is nothing but rubbish, he talks as if we were never in the game, if you are also naive enough to believe this then i suggest you give up watching the beautiful game all together.

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comment by bri1957 (U8371779)

posted Dec 23, 2007

as a football supporter of over 40 years watching and obviously not having the benefit of a coaching badge, could some wise person please enlighten me as to why Newcastle played with two centre forwards in midfield and their most productive left winger at left back instead of a £6m summer purchase in that position ?

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posted Dec 24, 2007

Up the Rams we played and battled hard and we should have 3 points in terms of figth but our defending was dyer

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posted Dec 24, 2007

Have to say what Pride i had after the game knowing we now look like a team who want to win and are not afraid of anyone.
We all know we have weaknesses withim the squad so i will not single out individual errors that cost us points. What i will say is if every player gives 110% like they did yesterday then we can ask for no more and the player should expect our full support nomatter what the outcome of a game. That means for all those that leave early stay in your seats and show your support for the team boxing day when the final whistle goes, god you can't be in that much of a rush can you it's holiday season.
Merry Christmas to all !!!
One final point- if you want to be part of the club that means supporting them and showing that we believe in them.......Leaving early so you can catch Dr Who on TV isn't supporting the club....you only have to see how the players look after the whistle goes and the stadium is half empty..... never happen at the Old BBG so don't do it here !!!

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comment by J0NNNNN (U9273260)

posted Dec 24, 2007

I don't see how you came to the conclusion that Derby deserved 3 points.

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comment by evzbcfc (U8501129)

posted Dec 24, 2007

they didlaugh

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posted Dec 24, 2007

No good argument can be made for Derby deserving all 3 points - how the author of this manages to find work with the BBC is a question that will baffle the most brilliant minds for centuries to come. Probably.

However a point was well deserved - they showed great determination, and even a bit of quality at time; if they can acquire some decent players in the transfer window they still have a small chance of retaining their Premiership status.

Also nice to see Kenny Miller having a relatively good game, hopefully he can keep scoring for Scotland when we start our World Cup qualification bid!

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posted Dec 24, 2007

"Giles Barnes was linked with a move to Derby in the summer"

Under his caption picture. Real smooth BBC

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