Harper Calls for Recognition
talking to nufcTV
"Chris, Colin and Paul Barron have all stepped up and done a fantastic job, They have got the respect of everyone in that dressing room and that shows on the pitch. Everyone has got each other's backs and we're in this together."
Guthrie Calls for Recognition
"Chris and Colin have done wonders. It's testament to the job they've done that we're top of the league and I think Chris more than deserves the manager-of-the-month award. They've kept spirits up and have won the respect of all the lads."
360 Minutes Shut-Out
Chris Hughton and Colin Calderwood said to nufcTV
Colin said "Our influence has been almost entirely nil, But no, it's a terrific run and long may it continue. Credit has to go the players. You just feel at the moment that they're so focused and determined that we're going to get something from every game. It's been a great start and we couldn't have wished for better, but there's still a long way to go and we have to keep our feet on the ground."
Chris said "Any plaudits must go to the players. They defend as a team and to go four league matches now without conceding is fantastic. If you do that then the chances are you're going to win games, and that is what's happened."
Sold Out Away at Cardiff (2000) and Blackpool (1750)
Chris Hughton said to nufcTV
"You run out of things to say about the Newcastle fans because every time they are magnificent. They have played a huge part in getting us to the top of the league and myself and all the players appreciate their support - it really does make a difference."
Under 18s Home to Man City on Saturday
Kenny Wharton's youngster face Manchester City on Saturday at Benton, Kick off is 11:30
Results so far:
- 1-2 Aston Villa (H)
- 0-5 Watford (A)
Squad: Max Johnson, Conor Newton, Paul Dummet, Stephen Folan, James Tavernier, Greg McDermott, Patrick McLaughlin, Brad Inman, Sam Ameobi, Sam Adjei, Phil Airey, Aaron Spear, Andy Mogwo, Jeff Henderson, Dan Taylor, Ryan Page, Patrick Nzuzi
Shola Ameobi A Big Miss While Injured
Chris Hughton talking to The Chronicle
“His contributions have been excellent. His contribution regarding goals has been a great asset for us at the start of this season and we have to replace that. Shola has been a really important part of things so far this season. It’s not just goals. It’s his influence off the field. When a centre-forward is scoring goals, it lifts the confidence. For him as a person around the place he’s been on a high. He’s scored goals and has played well, he’ll be a big miss. His career here has contained highs and lows, like most players, but the most important thing has been that he’s played well. With him being a Newcastle lad who has a feel for this club, he will be fighting as much as anybody to be back.”
Andy Carroll On His Marks and Ready To Go
talking to The Chronicle
“There’s a run of games coming up now in the Championship and the Carling Cup. I just have to take it all as it comes. We don’t know what is happening with the club, all we need to do is stay together as players and work hard. Whether or not it’s the cup or the league, we just want to keep winning.
We’ve got a group of lads here who just want to win football matches and take us back to the Premier League. We’ll just get on with the job. The side has been scoring goals in the Championship so everybody can be happy with that.
Shola’s confidence was high after getting the goals. And it was working well between us. We know that every game is likely to be physical in the Championship. We know that we are going to have to work hard in every game.”
Every team we have to play this season wants to make a name for themselves. That makes it extra tough. We need to stick together as a squad. If we do that we’ll keep picking up wins.”