2008–09 Newcastle United F.C. season

May 2020 March 2015 Newcastle United 2008–09 Kevin Keegan(until 4 September)Chris Hughton(4–26 September,7 February – 1 April)Joe Kinnear(26 September – 7 February)Alan Shearer(1 April – 24 May) Managing director(s) Chris MortDerek Llambias Premier League 18th (relegated) FA Cup Third round League Cup Third round Michael OwenObafemi Martins(8 each) Michael Owen (10) 52,114 (vs. Liverpool and Fulham, 28 December 2008 and 16 May 2009) 20,577 (vs Tottenham Hotspur, 24 September 2008) _newcastle0709h _newcastle0709h _newcastle0709h _newcastle0709h _newcastle0709hl _newcastle0809a _newcastle0809a _newcastle0809a _adidaswhite _adidaswhitel 5b0cb3 5b0cb3 _newcastle0809t _newcastle0809t _newcastle0809t _adidaswhite _adidaswhitel a1a1a1 a1a1a1 2007–08 2009–10 The 2008–09 season was Newcastle United's 16th consecutive season in the top division of English football. This season saw the club relegated from the Premier League to the Championship, the first time the club had been relegated since 1989. Things had looked reasonable for Newcastle at the start of the new season, but a major falling out between Kevin Keegan and the board saw Keegan resign as manager. This led to an awful run of form under caretaker manager Chris Hughton and the surprise appointment of Joe Kinnear was made to try to help the team out. A health scare saw Kinnear have to leave his office as manager in February. Under Hughton and Colin Calderwood, the club went on another horrible run of form as they were sucked deeper into the relegation battle. Ex-player Alan Shearer was appointed as a temporary manager for the last eight matches of the season but he was only able to win one of these games and Newcastle were relegated. Season summary Keegan resigns thumb|100px|Kevin Keegan In the summer transfer window, Newcastle United signed Jonás Gutiérrez, Danny Guthrie, Sébastien Bassong and Fabricio Coloccini. There were also a number of departures from the first team, most notably that of James Milner to Aston Villa, whose departure was rumoured to have sparked disagreements between Keegan and the board, with Keegan claiming he was not consulted about his contract renewal.Keegan quits Newcastle: report 2 September 2008 http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02092008/3/keegan-quits-newcastle-report.html Yahoo!Sport (UK & Ireland) Shortly after the Arsenal game on 30 August, Spanish under-21 international Xisco was unveiled at St James' Park by Director of Football Dennis Wise.Breaking News: Toon Add The X-Factor Craig Hope 2 September 2008 Newcastle United FC Official Website http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1382160,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20080917211947/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02092008/3/keegan-quits-newcastle-report.html 17 September 2008 dead On 1 September, there were widespread media reports that Keegan had either resigned or been sacked. While these reports were revealed to be premature, Keegan did tender his resignation on 4 September, citing fury over a lack of control over transfers and interference from the board, reflecting upon the sale of James Milner and the arrival of Xisco, a player he claimed to have known nothing about.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7593683.stm Kevin Keegan resigns as Newcastle boss 2008-09-04 2008-09-05 BBC Many Newcastle fans were furious with the perceived mistreatment of Keegan;http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7599065.stm/ Fans' fury at Keegan exit 2008-09-04 2008-09-05 BBC https://web.archive.org/web/20080905072016/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7599065.stm 5 September 2008 live public anger was directed at owner Mike Ashley, Executive Director Dennis Wise, Vice-Chairman Tony Jimenez and Chairman Derek Llambias, who were perceived to have forced Keegan out of the club. Shortly after Keegan's departure, the League Managers Association warned Newcastle United to develop a structure which would satisfy the next manager to avoid a similar situation occurring again.Premier League – Magpies warned after Keegan exit 5 September 2008 Eurosport Yahoo!Sport (UK & Ireland) http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05092008/58/premier-league-magpies-warned-keegan-exit.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080927074438/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05092008/58/premier-league-magpies-warned-keegan-exit.html 27 September 2008 They also reported that Keegan would consider a return to the club should they develop a structure he would be happy with.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4299245,00.html Sky Sports Keegan open to Toon return: Former boss prepared to return under the right structure 11 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081012153833/http://www.skysports.com/story/0%2C19528%2C11661_4299245%2C00.html 12 October 2008 live The club hit back at the allegations, claiming Keegan was aware of the structure when he joined. In December, however, following reports that Ashley was set to end his bid to sell United, it was reported that a legal battle was commencing between Ashley and Keegan,https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/championship/newcastleunited/3628239/Kevin-Keegan-warned-over-suing-Newcastle-United-owner-Mike-Ashley-Football.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090805020309/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/championship/newcastleunited/3628239/Kevin-Keegan-warned-over-suing-Newcastle-United-owner-Mike-Ashley-Football.html dead 5 August 2009 The Daily Telegraph London Kevin Keegan warned over suing Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley Rob Stewart 6 December 2008 4 May 2010 with Ashley rumoured to be claiming damage to his public image and Keegan claiming for breach of contract, following backing from the League Managers Association.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7602474.stm BBC News Magpies hit back at Keegan claims 6 September 2008 4 May 2010 Joe Kinnear thumb|150px|Joe Kinnear in January 2009 Assistant manager Chris Hughton took over as caretaker manager for several weeks, during which Newcastle remained winless in all three of their matches. On 26 September, Hughton was replaced by Joe Kinnear as "interim manager."Roopanarine Les Newcastle appoint Kinnear as interim manager https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/sep/26/newcastleunited.premierleague 26 October 2020 The Guardian 26 September 2008 Kinnear's appointment proved completely unimpressive with the fans and resulted in Kinnear profusely verbally abusing and swearing at the media upon his first media interview.Starforth Miles The story behind THAT foul-mouthed Joe Kinnear rant at Newcastle United https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/nostalgia/story-behind-foul-mouthed-joe-kinnear-rant-newcastle-united-2999656 26 October 2020 Shields Gazette 12 October 2020 He then announced he would not speak to any national press again and would only speak with the local media. In his first two matches in charge, Newcastle managed 2–2 draws with Everton and Manchester City, coming from behind both times (the latter with ten men). In the last week of January, key players Shay Given and Charles N'Zogbia left, causing an already thin squad to lose more talent. Amongst ongoing criticism of the club board following Keegan's departure, Joe Kinnear managed five wins, ten draws, and 11 losses, and talks opened between Joe Kinnear and the board as to whether he would consider a full-time position the following season. On 7 February, however, the club's horrid season took another major blow when Kinnear was admitted to hospital following heart problems, and Chris Hughton once again took charge of the team, this time with the help of Colin Calderwood. By the end of March, the club was struggling to find form and keep pace with the opposition. With scarce wins over the course of the season, the team now faced a relegation battle. Alan Shearer thumb|Alan Shearer Keeping to his decision not to rush Kinnear back into his role too shortly after his surgery, Mike Ashley brought in club icon Alan Shearer to take over from Kinnear as the club's interim manager on 1 April. As Shearer's appointment was announced, Dennis Wise resigned as director of football and the club announced there were no plans to replace him in the role. Shearer hired Iain Dowie as his assistant coach and began his reign as caretaker manager, losing 0–2 to Chelsea at St James' Park and drawing 1–1 away at Stoke City. After losing 1–0 to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane and drawing 0–0 at home with Portsmouth, the club was plunged even deeper into the tight relegation fight. The ignominious 3–0 loss to title-chasing Liverpool at Anfield on 3 May, with Joey Barton being sent off on 77 minutes for a dangerous tackle, left the club in 18th place. Shearer recorded his first victory as manager on 11 May, defeating fellow strugglers Middlesbrough 3–1, lifting the club out of the relegation zone to 17th place on goal difference. The feel-good factor did not last, however, as the following week, Newcastle slumped to a 0–1 home defeat to Fulham to fall back in the relegation zone with only the away game to Aston Villa left to play. This left the club needing to better the results of Hull City and Sunderland to avoid relegation. Despite Sunderland, Hull and Middlesbrough all losing their matches, Newcastle United were relegated to the Championship for the first time since 1993 after a 1–0 defeat to Aston Villa. The club was then placed for sale by Ashley, who noted the club's terrible season following bad decisions on his part, which he believed led the club into major financial loss and constant criticism following relegation.Jenny Davies Ben Marlow Mike Ashley puts Newcastle on the block http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article6396030.ece The Sunday Times 31 May 2009 30 May 2009 London registration September 2024 medicmedic Ashley said, "It has been catastrophic for everybody. I've lost my money and I've made terrible decisions. Now I want to sell it as soon as I can." Newcastle released an official statement on the club's sale, including a press phone number and email address which was quickly made further public by the national press, although the address provided was merely for general enquiries. This resulted in a large number of hoax bids being sent, most of which were made by rival Sunderland supporters.Newcastle's online 'for sale' statement sparks joke bidding war https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/jun/09/newcastle-sale-email-address-jokes 9 June 2009 24 March 2010 London The Guardian More controversy was once again caused by Dennis Wise, who claimed the club were still paying him £80,000 a month despite his departure in April, and claimed it was a factor in why Ashley was struggling to sell the club.Mike Ashley optimistic Newcastle can overcome pitfalls to find summer buyer, The Guardian, 28 July 2009 Compensation to Keegan On 2 October, a Premier League arbitration panel ruled in favour of Kevin Keegan on his dispute with the club.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_5600670,00.html Sky Sports Keegan awarded damages 2009-10-03NUFC Statement http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1815588,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20091003232425/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10278~1815588%2C00.html 3 October 2009 dead 3 October 2011 The club confessed that they had lied to the media, public and staff, and that their correspondence on Keegan's departure was just "PR". Keegan confirmed his delight at the outcome, stating he felt the £2 million pay-out + interest fully justified his departure and mistreatment by the club.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/8286967.stm BBC News Keegan wins £2m Newcastle damages 2 October 2009 4 May 2010 Dennis Wise announced to the press that he did not feel solely responsible for the situation that developed at the club, but yet did not wish to contradict or debate Keegan's accusations,http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_5564883,00.html Sky Sports Wise hits back at critics although he announced deep sorrow over the situation and felt his career has been left "in tatters".http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_5608614,00.html Sky Sports Wise defends Toon role 2009-10-05 The panel ruled in Keegan's favour, citing that player Nacho González was signed by Dennis Wise against Keegan's wishes, but also against the principles of the generally understood role of a Premier League manager, which usually states the manager has the final decision on player signings. The panel revealed that Wise asked Keegan to review González from YouTube, no more than 24 hours before the closing of the summer transfer window, from which Keegan refuted the player. The club revealed to the panel that Keegan had never been informed his word was not final and that they were not in a position to sack him should he not have agreed to their demands.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/oct/02/kevin-keegan-constructive-dismissal-newcastle The Guardian Kevin Keegan awarded £2m for constructive dismissal by Newcastle 2 October 2009 London Louise Taylor Keegan rejected talk of a third return to the club, feeling the fans had "had enough,"http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5608630,00.html Sky Sports Keegan wants to manage again leaving the role open for Chris Hughton to become full-time manager. Final league table 2008–09 Premier League NEW Team kit The team kit for the 2008–09 season was produced by Adidas and Northern Rock remained as the main sponsor. The home kit remained the same for the season while the new away kit was revealed to the public on 20 June 2008.http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1331465,00.html UExclusive Pics: Magpies Unveil 08/09 Change Kit 2008-06-20 2008-06-20 NUFC https://web.archive.org/web/20080913102206/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1331465,00.html 13 September 2008 dead Managers ENG Kevin Keegan (until 4 September 2008; resigned) IRL Chris Hughton (6 September 2008 – 26 September 2008; caretaker) IRL Joe Kinnear (26 September 2008 – 16 February 2009; due to ill health) SCO Colin Calderwood/IRL Chris Hughton (16 February 2009 – 31 March 2009; caretakers) ENG Alan Shearer (31 March 2009 – 24 May 2009) Players First-team 2 ARG Fabricio Coloccini DF 3 ESP José Enrique DF 4 ENG Kevin Nolan MF 6 BRA Caçapa DF 7 ENG Joey Barton MF 8 ENG Danny Guthrie MF 9 NGA Obafemi Martins FW 10 ENG Michael Owen FW 11 IRL Damien Duff MF 12 CMR Sébastien Bassong DF 13 ENG Steve Harper GK 15 URU Nacho Gonzalez MF on loan from Valencia 16 ENG Ryan Taylor DF 17 ENG Alan Smith FW 18 ARG Jonás Gutiérrez MF 19 ESP Xisco FW 20 CMR Geremi Njitap MF 21 SEN Habib Beye DF 22 ENG Nicky Butt MF 23 ENG Shola Ameobi FW 24 DEN Peter Løvenkrands FW 27 ENG Steven Taylor DF 30 CAN David Edgar DF 36 AUS Mark Viduka FW 38 DRC Kazenga LuaLua MF 39 ENG Andy Carroll FW Left club during season 1 IRL Shay Given GK to Manchester City 14 FRA Charles N'Zogbia MF to Wigan Athletic 16 ENG James Milner MF to Aston Villa 29 ITA Fabio Zamblera MF on loan to Sampdoria Reserve squad The following players made most of their appearances for the reserve team this season, and did not appear for the first team, but may have been named as a substitute. 28 HUN Tamás Kádár DF 31 NED Frank Wiafe Danquah FW 32 FRA Wesley Ngo Baheng FW 34 ENG Fraser Forster GK 35 ENG Ben Tozer DF 37 IRL Callum Morris DF 40 NED Tim Krul GK 41 ENG Mark Doninger MF 42 ENG Ryan Donaldson FW 43 ENG Jonny Godsmark MF 44 ENG James Marwood MF 45 ENG Darren Lough DF 46 ENG Nile Ranger FW Under-18 squad The following players made most of their appearances for the under-18 team this season, but may have also appeared for the reserves. 33 SWE Ole Söderberg GK 47 AUS Bradden Inman MF ENG GK Jak Alnwick ENG GK Andreas Arestidou ENG GK Max Johnson ENG GK Ben Robinson ENG DF Paul Dummett ENG DF Matthew Grieve ENG DF Jeff Henderson ENG DF Daniel Leadbitter ENG DF James Tavernier ENG DF James Taylor NIR DF Shane Ferguson IRL DF Stephen Folan DRC DF Patrick Nzuzi ENG MF Sammy Ameobi ENG MF Greg McDermott ENG MF Ryan McGorrigan ENG MF Conor Newton ENG MF Ryan Page ENG MF Daniel Williams ENG MF Kieran Wrightson NIR MF Paddy McLaughlin SVN MF Haris Vučkić DRC MF Andy Mogwo ENG FW Phil Airey ENG FW Campbell Bell ENG FW Dan Neary ENG FW Aaron Spear NIR FW Michael McCrudden SWE FW Samuel Adjei ENG Stewart Bath ENG DF Richard Archer ENG Stephen Foster Trialists The following players came to Newcastle as trialists this season.http://www.nufc.com/2017-18html/transfers-keegan-2.html Newcastle United Football Club 7 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171107165012/http://www.nufc.com/2017-18html/transfers-keegan-2.html 7 November 2017 dead BUL Ivan Stoyanov on trial from Levski Sofia BUL DF Ivan Goranov on trial from Levski Sofia BUL DF Georgi Terziev on trial from Naftex POL DF Lukasz Kominiak on trial from Wisła Kraków NOR DF Aleksander Solli on trial from Løv-Ham GUI DF Kamil Zayatte on trial from Young Boys DEN FW Kevin Mensah on trial from Viborg FF HUN MF András Gosztonyi on trial from MTK FIN DF Jukka Raitala on trial from HJK Helsinki ALG DF Ahmed-Reda Madouni SVK DF Ľubomír Korijkov on trial from MFK Košice BRA DF Dionatan Teixeira on trial from MFK Košice Chronological list of events 6 June 2008: David Rozehnal was sold to Lazio. Rozehnal Completes Lazio Move http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1326123,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-06-10 2008-06-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20080819203036/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1326123,00.html 19 August 2008 dead 17 June 2008: Managing director Chris Mort stepped down as chairman and was replaced, as expected, by Derek Llambias. Chris Mort quits as Newcastle chairman, Derek Llambias named managing director https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/newcastle/2303463/Chris-Mort-quits-as-Newcastle-chairman,-Derek-Llambias-named-managing-director.html https://archive.today/20121224003127/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/newcastle/2303463/Chris-Mort-quits-as-Newcastle-chairman,-Derek-Llambias-named-managing-director.html dead 2012-12-24 telegraph.co.uk 2008-06-17 2008-07-30 London 24 June 2008: Richard Money was appointed new Academy Director. United Appoint New Academy Director http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1333146,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-06-24 2008-07-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20080927174052/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1333146,00.html 27 September 2008 dead 30 June 2008: Stephen Carr, Peter Ramage and James Troisi left the club after contract expiry. Toon Trio To Leave Magpies http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1306415,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-05-06 2008-07-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20080512075210/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1306415,00.html 12 May 2008 dead 2 July 2008: Jonás Gutiérrez was signed from Mallorca. Magpies Sign Argentine Ace http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1337343,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-07-02 2008-07-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20080819201508/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1337343,00.html 19 August 2008 dead 4 July 2008: Steven Taylor signed a three-year extension. Taylor Signs New United contract http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1339026,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-07-04 2008-07-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20080915053922/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1339026,00.html 15 September 2008 dead 11 July 2008: Danny Guthrie was signed from Liverpool. Magpies Sign Midfielder Guthrie http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1342903,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-07-11 2008-07-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20080828183604/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1342903,00.html 28 August 2008 dead 14 July 2008: Sébastien Bassong from Metz was taken on trial for a week. KK on Bassong Latest http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1351921,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-07-14 2008-07-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20080828035543/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1351921,00.html 28 August 2008 dead 14 July 2008: Emre Belözoğlu was sold to Fenerbahçe. Newcastle finalise Emre transfer http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/4651545.stm BBC News 2008-07-14 2008-07-30 16 July 2008: Robbie Elliott returned to the club to work as strength and conditioning coach alongside senior fitness coach, Mark Hulse. New Role For Robbie http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1344975,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-07-16 2008-07-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20080919113116/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1344975,00.html 19 September 2008 dead 16 July 2008: Alan Thompson joined the coaching staff as new academy coach. Alan Thompson delighted at academy role http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/07/29/alan-thompson-delighted-at-academy-role-72703-21423194/ nufc.co.uk 2008-07-16 2008-07-31 30 July 2008: Sébastien Bassong came one step closer to being a Newcastle player when a fee was agreed between Newcastle United and Metz. United Agree Defender Fee http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1354777,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-07-30 2008-08-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080828051051/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1354777,00.html 28 August 2008 dead 7 August 2008: Arthur Cox resigned as assistant manager and returned to his retirement from football. Deportivo accept Newcastle's Coloccini offer http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/08/07/deportivo-accept-newcastle-s-coloccini-offer-72703-21482664/ chroniclelive.co.uk 2008-08-06 2008-08-07 15 August 2008: Fabricio Coloccini became a Newcastle United player, signing a five-year contract. Breaking News: Colo Joins United http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1366670,00.html/ nufc.co.uk 2008-08-15 2008-08-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20080828035836/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1366670,00.html 28 August 2008 dead 15 August 2008: Abdoulaye Faye was sold to Stoke City. Faye Completes Stoke Switch http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1367588,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-08-15 2008-08-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20080828035911/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1367588,00.html 28 August 2008 dead 20 August 2008: Shola Ameobi's proposed move to Ipswich Town failed due to injury problem. Ameobi's Ipswich move in doubt over medical http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/08/20/ameobi-s-ipswich-move-in-doubt-over-medical-72703-21567241/ chroniclelive.co.uk 2008-08-20 2008-08-22 27 August 2008: James Milner handed in a written transfer request. James Milner – Club Statement http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1376531,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-08-27 2008-08-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20080828041532/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1376531,00.html 28 August 2008 dead 29 August 2008: James Milner was sold to Aston Villa for a fee of £12 million. Milner Completes Villa Move http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1378853,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-08-29 2008-08-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20080831210609/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1378853,00.html 31 August 2008 dead 29 August 2008: Kamil Zayatte from Young Boys was training with the first-team squad. Guinea Defender Trains With Toon http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1379048,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-07-14 2008-07-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20080830005220/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10278~1379048%2C00.html 30 August 2008 dead 1 September 2008: Nacho González from Valencia was taken on a season-long loan deal.United Net Nacho http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1382169,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-09-01 2008-09-01 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080902053902/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10278~1382169%2C00.html 2 September 2008 1 September 2008: Xisco was signed from Deportivo de La Coruña.Toon Add The X-Factor http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1382160,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-09-01 2008-09-01 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080902053857/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10278~1382160%2C00.html 2 September 2008 2 September 2008: Kevin Keegan was rumoured to have resigned or been sacked as manager but official statements from the club later denied those speculations. Kevin Keegan – Official NUFC Statement http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1383045,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-09-02 2008-09-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20080903024612/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1383045,00.html 3 September 2008 dead 4 September 2008: Kevin Keegan resigned as manager after several days of discussions with the board. Kevin Keegan – Official NUFC Statement (2) http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1384983,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-09-04 2008-09-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20080905234841/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1384983,00.html 5 September 2008 dead 5 September 2008: Anil Ambani was again rumored to be interested in a £220 million take over and bring Kevin Keegan back. Indian billionaire revives interest in Newcastle – and could hire Kevin Keegan http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article4688249.ece The Times 2008-09-05 2008-09-06 London Simon RushworthSeptember 2024 medicmedic 6 September 2008: Chris Hughton was named caretaker manager following the departures of Terry McDermott and Adam Sadler. Hughton handed Magpies reins http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_4117052,00.html skysports.com 2008-09-08 2008-09-08 8 September 2008: Ray Gooding was appointed academy scout joining from Coventry City. Ray Gooding leaves Coventry City for Newcastle http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/2008/09/08/ray-gooding-leaves-coventry-city-for-newcastle-92746-21701202/ coventrytelegraph.net 2008-09-08 2008-09-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20120210023926/http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/2008/09/08/ray-gooding-leaves-coventry-city-for-newcastle-92746-21701202/ 10 February 2012 dead 14 September 2008: Mike Ashley announced his intention to sell club following a series of protests by Newcastle supporters angry at Kevin Keegan's departure. Mike Ashley – Official Statement http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1392670,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-09-14 2008-09-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20080915061637/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1392670,00.html 15 September 2008 dead 17 September 2008: Mike Ashley was rumored to have snubbed a £200M bid for the club from Dubai-based Zabeel Investments, instead demanding £481M. Ashley 'snubs Arabs after only being offered £200m' http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/09/17/ashley-snubs-arabs-after-only-being-offered-200m-72703-21837572/ chroniclelive.co.uk 2008-09-17 2008-09-17 22 September 2008: Keith Harris from Seymour Pierce was appointed to act on the potential sale of the club by the board. Official NUFC Statement – Seymour Pierce http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1400462,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-09-22 2008-09-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20080923234747/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1400462,00.html 23 September 2008 dead 23 September 2008: A Nigerian consortium was rumored to line up a £350M. take over bid and bring Kevin Keegan back. Nigerian firm eyeing takeover of NUFC http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/09/23/nigerian-firm-eyeing-takeover-of-nufc-72703-21880358/ chroniclelive.co.uk 2008-09-23 2008-09-27 Takeover group pledges to bring Keegan back http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/09/25/takeover-group-pledges-to-bring-keegan-back-72703-21899015/ chroniclelive.co.uk 2008-09-25 2008-09-27 26 September 2008: Joe Kinnear named interim manager. NUFC Statement – Joe Kinnear http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1404650,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-09-26 2008-09-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20080927055402/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1404650,00.html 27 September 2008 dead 9 October 2008: Tony Jimenez left the club to pursue other interests. Tony Jimenez – NUFC Statement http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1416865,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-10-08 2008-10-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20081010162844/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1416865,00.html 10 October 2008 dead 25 October 2008: Newcastle lost away to Sunderland for the first time in 28 years. Sunderland 2–1 Newcastle http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7674086.stm bbc.co.uk 2008-10-25 2008-10-25 Owen Phillips 28 November 2008: Joe Kinnear announced as manager until the end of the season. NUFC Statement – Joe Kinnear http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1469731,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-11-28 2008-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20081201072016/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1469731,00.html 1 December 2008 dead 14 December 2008: Newcastle United claimed their first away victory of the season with a 3–0 win over Portsmouth with goals from Michael Owen, Obafemi Martins and Danny Guthrie Portsmouth 0–3 Newcastle http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7763510.stm bbc.co.uk 2008-12-14 2008-12-20 Russell Barder 28 December 2008: The sale of the club was called off by Mike Ashley.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7801792.stm Ashley calls off Newcastle sale BBC News 2008-12-28 2008-12-28 Hull City v Newcastle United, 3 Jan 2009 12 January 2009: Peter Løvenkrands was taken on trial for a week. Kinnear Confirms Lovenkrands Trial http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1517180,00.html nufc.co.uk 2009-01-12 2009-01-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20090113164402/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1517180,00.html 13 January 2009 dead 23 January 2009: Peter Løvenkrands signed until the end of the season. Breaking News: Lovenkrands Seals Toon Deal http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1529732,00.html nufc.co.uk 2009-01-23 2009-01-23August 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes 26 January 2009: Colin Calderwood joined as a first-team coach until the end of the season. Calderwood Takes Toon Coaching Role http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1533116,00.html nufc.co.uk 2009-01-26 2009-01-26August 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes 30 January 2009: Kevin Nolan signed from Bolton Wanderers on a four-and-a-half-year deal. Breaking News: Toon Complete Nolan Swoop http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1538947,00.html nufc.co.uk 2009-01-30 2009-01-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20090202060422/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1538947,00.html 2 February 2009 dead 1 February 2009: Shay Given was sold to Manchester City. Given completes Man City transfer http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/7860365.stm bbc.co.uk 2009-02-01 2009-02-01 2 February 2009: Ryan Taylor signed from Wigan Athletic with Charles N'Zogbia going in the other direction. Breaking News: There's A New Tayls In Toon http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1542538,00.html nufc.co.uk 2009-02-02 2009-02-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20090221030346/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1542538,00.html 21 February 2009 dead 13 February 2009: Joe Kinnear underwent a triple heart bypass operation. Joe Kinnear to have triple heart bypass http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article5721208.ece The Times 2009-02-13 2009-04-04 London George CaulkinSeptember 2024 medicmedic 27 March 2009: Peter Beardsley returned to Newcastle once again to coach players at the academy. Peter Beardsley http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/03/27/peter-beardsley-gets-newcastle-united-coaching-job-72703-23246701/ chroniclelive.co.uk 2009-03-27 2009-04-05 1 April 2009: Alan Shearer was announced as temporary manager,Shearer confirmed as Magpies boss http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7975700.stm bbc.co.uk 2009-04-01 2009-04-04 to fill in for Kinnear until the end of the 2008–09 season. 1 April 2009: Dennis Wise resigned from his post as Executive Director (Football) following Alan Shearer's appointment as temporary manager.Dennis Wise Leaves Newcastle As Shearer Prepares To Take Over http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/04/01/1187045/dennis-wise-leaves-newcastle-as-shearer-prepares-to-takeover goal.com 2009-04-01 2009-04-04 1 April 2009: Iain Dowie was announced as new assistant manager while Colin Calderwood and Chris Hughton would continue in their coaching roles. NUFC Statement – Alan Shearer http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1609447,00.html nufc.co.uk 2009-04-03 2009-04-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20090403051541/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1609447,00.html 3 April 2009 dead 3 April 2009: Paul Ferris returned to the club to be part of Shearer's backroom staff working as physio. Paul Ferris Back In Toon nufc.co.uk 2009-04-03 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1611357,00.html 2009-05-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20090406015045/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1611357,00.html 6 April 2009 dead 24 May 2009: Newcastle United relegated to The Championship after a 1–0 loss away to Aston Villa. United Relegated After Villa Defeat http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1665888,00.html nufc.co.uk 2009-05-24 2009-05-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20090527070812/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1665888,00.html 27 May 2009 dead 26 May 2009: Alan Shearer was rumoured to be offered a new four-year deal by Newcastle United, becoming permanent manager of the team.Shearer to discuss Magpies future http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/8068068.stm news.bbc.co.uk 2009-05-26 2009-05-26 30 May 2009: Around 150 full and part-time employees of the club were expected to be laid off due to the relegation, including coach Colin Calderwood and Executive Director of Operations David Williamson.Reality begins to bites for Newcastle United http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/05/30/reality-begins-to-bites-for-newcastle-united-61634-23747745/ journallive.co.uk 2009-05-30 2009-05-30 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120223053302/http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/05/30/reality-begins-to-bites-for-newcastle-united-61634-23747745/ 23 February 2012 31 May 2009: Mike Ashley reportedly put the club up for sale with a £100M price tag.Mike Ashley puts Newcastle on the block http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article6396030.ece The Times 2009-05-31 2009-05-31 London Jenny Davey Ben MarlowSeptember 2024 medicmedic 1 June 2009: A foreign-based group is believed to have talks regarding a £80M takeover. Another group is also interested. Former chairman Freddy Shepherd is not involved with any of the groups so far. Alan Shearer still keen on manager job despite NUFC sale plans http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/06/01/alan-shearer-still-keen-on-manager-job-despite-nufc-sale-plans-61634-23757350/ journallive.co.uk 2009-06-01 2009-06-01 8 June 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090608032900/http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/06/01/alan-shearer-still-keen-on-manager-job-despite-nufc-sale-plans-61634-23757350/ dead 8 June 2009: The club is officially put up for sale for £100M confirmed through a club statement.Mike Ashley invites bidders for £100m Newcastle United http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article6454428.ece The Times 2009-06-08 2009-06-12 London Anushka Asthana Jill ShermanSeptember 2024 medicmedic 12 June 2009: Several groups and consortiums are reported in talks with the club regarding a take over, including Singapore-based Profitable Group.Mystery as local businessman plans £150 million takeover bid for Newcastle United http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article6484591.ece The Times 2009-06-12 2009-06-12 London Anushka Asthana Jill ShermanSeptember 2024 medicmedic Statistics Appearances, goals and cards (Substitute appearances in brackets) No.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupLeague CupTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px13px1GKIRL Shay Given2202020260202DFARG Fabricio Coloccini3402020380503DFESP José Enrique24+20101026+20104MFENG Kevin Nolan10+10000010+10216DFBRA Caçapa4+2000105+20007MFENG Joey Barton6+3100006+31218MFENG Danny Guthrie21+32201024+32319FWNGA Obafemi Martins21+38001022+381010FWENG Michael Owen (C)21+78201+1224+8100011MFIRL Damien Duff28+23201031+234012DFFRA Sébastien Bassong26+40202030+403213GKENG Steve Harper16000001600014MFFRA Charles N'Zogbia14+41202018+412015MFURU Nacho González0+2000000+200016MFENG James Milner200011310016DFENG Ryan Taylor8+2000008+204017FWENG Alan Smith4+2000004+202018MFARG Jonás Gutiérrez23+701+101025+807019FWESP Xisco3+21100+104+310020MFCMR Geremi11+40002013+402021DFSEN Habib Beye22+10001023+103122MFENG Nicky Butt33020203709123FWNGA Shola Ameobi14+84000014+841024FWDEN Peter Løvenkrands8+4300008+430027DFENG Steven Taylor25+24101027+246030DFCAN David Edgar7+41100+108+513136FWAUS Mark Viduka6+6000006+600038MFCOD Kazenga LuaLua0+300+10000+400039FWENG Andy Carroll5+931+10006+10320 Starting formations FormationLeagueFA CupLeague CupTotal4–4–23421374–3–330144–4–1–11001 Captains No.Pos.NameStarts10FWENG Michael Owen2422MFENG Nicky Butt1613GKENG Steve Harper11GKIRE Shay Given1 Coaching staff Manager ENG Alan Shearer y Assistant Manager NIR Iain Dowie y Assistant Manager IRE Chris Hughton First Team coach Scotland Colin Calderwood y Goalkeeping Coach England Paul Barron Development Coach Scotland Willie Donachie y Reserve Team Coach ENG Alan Thompson Chief scout England Arthur Cox 3 May 2011 May 2011 Transfers In Date Pos. Name From Fee 2 July 2008 MF ARG Jonás Gutiérrez ESP Mallorca Undisclosed (exp. EUR 2,600,000)https://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spanish-football/2009/04/27/1233218/real-mallorca-awarded-26m-compensation-for-jonas-gutierrez Real Mallorca Awarded €2.6m Compensation For Jonas Gutierrez Transfer | Goal.com www.goal.com 4 February 2020 11 July 2008 MF ENG Danny Guthrie ENG Liverpool Undisclosed (exp. £2,500,000)http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/8912257.stm Newcastle can compete – Guthrie 13 August 2010 4 February 2020 news.bbc.co.uk 30 July 2008 DF CMR Sébastien Bassong FRA Metz Undisclosed (exp. £1,800,000) 15 August 2008 DF ARG Fabricio Coloccini ESP Deportivo La Coruña Undisclosed (exp. £10,000,000)http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-face-dilemma-coloccini-1455431 Newcastle United face dilemma on Coloccini Evening Chronicle 4 June 2009 nechronicle 4 February 2020 1 September 2008 FW ESP Xisco ESP Deportivo La Coruña Undisclosed (exp. £5,700,000)https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/xisco-finally-to-earn-his-50000-a-week-wages-for-newcastle-in-europa-league-8294861.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/xisco-finally-to-earn-his-50000-a-week-wages-for-newcastle-in-europa-league-8294861.html 1 May 2022 subscription Xisco finally to earn his £50,000-a-week wages for Newcastle in 8 November 2012 The Independent 4 February 2020 23 January 2009 FW DEN Peter Løvenkrands GER Schalke 04 Free 30 January 2009 MF ENG Kevin Nolan ENG Bolton Wanderers £4,000,000 2 February 2009 DF ENG Ryan Taylor ENG Wigan Athletic Part-exchange for Charles N'Zogbia Wigan complete swoop for N'Zogbia http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/7861549.stm bbc.co.uk 2009-02-02 2009-02-02 Total spending: ~ £26,000,000 Out Date Pos. Name To Fee 10 June 2008 DF CZE David Rozehnal ITA Lazio £2,900,000http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1326123,00.html Rozehnal Completes Lazio Move 2008-06-10 2008-06-10 nufc.co.uk https://web.archive.org/web/20080819203036/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1326123,00.html 19 August 2008 dead 30 June 2008 DF ENG Peter Ramage ENG Queens Park Rangers Freehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7398350.stm QPR seal Ramage and Cerny deals 2008-05-13 2008-05-13 BBC 30 June 2008 DF IRL Stephen Carr ENG Birmingham City Freehttp://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3528782,00.html Trio to leave Newcastle 2008-05-06 2008-09-02 skysports.com 30 June 2008 MF AUS James Troisi TUR Gençlerbirliği Freehttp://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23658772-2883,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20080509063740/http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23658772-2883,00.html dead 9 May 2008 Aussie James Troisi released in Kevin Keegan clearout 2008-05-07 2008-05-07 heraldsunhttp://www.genclerbirligi.org.tr/eng/haber_detay.asp?HID=336 James Troisi joined to our team 2008-08-29 2008-09-02 genclerbirligi.org.tr https://web.archive.org/web/20110617075512/http://www.genclerbirligi.org.tr/eng/haber_detay.asp?HID=336 17 June 2011 dead 14 July 2008 MF TUR Emre Belözoğlu TUR Fenerbahçe £3,800,000 15 August 2008 DF SEN Abdoulaye Faye ENG Stoke City £2,250,000 29 August 2008 MF ENG James Milner ENG Aston Villa £12,000,000 1 February 2009 GK IRL Shay Given ENG Manchester City £5,900,000 2 February 2009 MF FRA Charles N'Zogbia ENG Wigan Athletic Undisclosed (exp. £6,000,000) + Ryan Taylor Total income: ~ £32,850,000 Loans in Date Pos. Name From Expiry 1 September 2008 MF URU Nacho González ESP Valencia 30 June 2009 Loans out Date Pos. Name To Expiry 1 October 2008 GK ENG Fraser Forster ENG Stockport County 1 November 2008 Stopper Forster Makes Loan Switch http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1410565,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-10-02 2009-05-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20081205003307/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1410565,00.html 5 December 2008 dead 21 November 2008 GK NED Tim Krul ENG Carlisle United 21 January 2009 Carlisle Loan For Krul http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1461896,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-11-21 2009-05-26August 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Keeper Krul Staying In Cumbria http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1497974,00.html nufc.co.uk 2008-12-23 2009-05-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20090418001125/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1497974,00.html 18 April 2009 dead 2 February 2008 FW ITA Fabio Zamblera ITA Sampdoria 30 June 2009 Fabio Zamblera Sent Out On Loan To Sampdoria http://www.nufcblog.com/2009/02/03/fabio-zamblera-sent-on-loan-to-sampdoria/ nufcblog.com 2009-02-03 2009-05-26 14 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110714211854/http://www.nufcblog.com/2009/02/03/fabio-zamblera-sent-on-loan-to-sampdoria/ dead 26 March 2009 MF COD Kazenga LuaLua ENG Doncaster Rovers 4 May 2009 Loan Switch For Toon Starlet http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1603590,00.html nufc.co.uk 2009-03-26 2009-05-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20090329045701/http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1603590,00.html 29 March 2009 dead Competitions #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA Pre-season Match 1 2 3 4 5 6 Result4–10–10–10–12–22–1 League Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Result1–11–00–31–21–30–22–22–21–22–12–01–22–20–00–02–23–02–11–2 Position11th4th9th15th19th19th18th19th19th19th14th18th17th18th17th17th14th12th12th Round 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Result1–52–20–31–21–13–20–00–11–21–11–30–21–10–10–00–33–10–10–1 Position14th11th14th16th15th13th14th15th16th16th18th 18th18th19th18th18th17th18th18th FA Cup Match 1 2 Result0–00–1 League Cup Match 1 2 Result3–21–2 Matches Pre-season 19 July 2008 15:00 BST Hartlepool 1–4 W (Report) Newcastle United Robson 16 Duff 40, 52, 87Guthrie 53 Victoria Park 4,249 Graham Laws 26 July 2008 15:00 BST Doncaster Rovers 1–0 L (Report) Newcastle United Elliott 87 Keepmoat Stadium 9,826 Rob Shoebridge 1 August 2008 21:00 BST Hertha BSC 1–0 L (Report) Newcastle United Nicu 80 ONO Estadi ~2,000 Ivan Gonzalez 3 August 2008 23:00 BST Mallorca 1–0 L (Report) Newcastle United Suárez 6 ONO Estadi ~2,000 Ángel Rodada Rodríguez 6 August 2008 19:45 BST Newcastle United 2–2 D (Report) PSV Taylor 3Guthrie 8 Afellay 32Amrabat 71 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 13,477 Chris Foy 9 August 2008 17:00 BST Newcastle United 2–1 W (Report) Valencia Duff 77Milner 90+1 Joaquín 38 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 31,494 Uriah Rennie Premier League 17 August 2008 16:00 BST Manchester United 1–1 D (Report) Newcastle United Fletcher 24Campbell 78Brown 81Rooney 90 Martins 22 Old Trafford, Manchester 75,512 Mike Riley 23 August 2008 15:00 BST Newcastle United 1–0 W (Report) Bolton Wanderers Owen 71 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 47,711 Steve Bennett 30 August 2008 17:30 BST Arsenal 3–0 L (Report) Newcastle United Van Persie 18 pen. 41Fàbregas 52Denílson 59Nasri 90+2 28 Coloccini52 Given Emirates Stadium, London 60,067 Rob Styles 13 September 2008 15:00 BST Newcastle United 1–2 L (Report) Hull City Xisco 82Guthrie 0 90+6 King 34 pen. 55 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 50,242 Andre Marriner 20 September 2008 15:00 BST West Ham United 3–1 L (Report) Newcastle United Di Michele 8 37Etherington 53 Owen 67 Boleyn Ground, London 34,743 Phil Dowd 27 September 2008 15:00 BST Newcastle United 1–2 L (Report) Blackburn Rovers Owen 51 pen. Samba 31Santa Cruz 41 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 44,937 Steve Tanner 5 October 2008 16:00 BST Everton 2–2 D (Report) Newcastle United Arteta 17 pen.Fellaini 35 S. Taylor 45Duff 47 Goodison Park, Liverpool 33,805 Howard Webb 20 October 2008 20:00 BST Newcastle United 2–2 D (Report) Manchester City Beye 0 12Ameobi 44Dunne 63 o.g. Robinho 14 pen.Ireland 86 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 45,908 Rob Styles 25 October 2008 13:00 BST Sunderland 2–1 L (Report) Newcastle United Cissé 20Richardson 78 Ameobi 30 Stadium of Light, Sunderland 47,936 Mike Riley 28 October 2008 19:45 GMT Newcastle United 2–1 W (Report) West Brom Barton 9 pen.Martins 42 Miller 65 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 45,801 Mike Dean 3 November 2008 20:00 GMT Newcastle United 2–0 W (Report) Aston Villa Martins 60 83 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 44,567 Steve Bennett 9 November 2008 16:00 GMT Fulham 2–1 L (Report) Newcastle United Johnson 23Murphy 66 pen. Ameobi 57 Craven Cottage, London 24,740 Martin Atkinson 15 November 2008 15:00 GMT Newcastle United 2–2 D (Report) Wigan Athletic Owen 80Martins 87 R. Taylor 3Boyce 0 54Bramble 89 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 47,657 Andre Marriner 22 November 2008 15:00 GMT Chelsea 0–0 D (Report) Newcastle United Stamford Bridge, London 41,660 Phil Dowd 29 November 2008 15:00 GMT Middlesbrough 0–0 D (Report) Newcastle United Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough 32,160 Alan Wiley 6 December 2008 15:00 GMT Newcastle United 2–2 D (Report) Stoke City Owen 8 24 Sidibe 60Faye 90+1 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 47,422 Mike Riley 14 December 2008 13:30 GMT Portsmouth 0–3 W (Report) Newcastle United Owen 52Martins 77Guthrie 89 Fratton Park, Portsmouth 19,416 Chris Foy 21 December 2008 15:00 GMT Newcastle United 2–1 W (Report) Tottenham Hotspur N'Zogbia 12Duff 90 Modrić 28 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 47,982 Andre Marriner 26 December 2008 15:00 GMT Wigan Athletic 2–1 L (Report) Newcastle United R. Taylor 29Zaki 73 pen. Bassong 0 72Guthrie 88 pen. JJB Stadium, Wigan 20.266 Mike Dean 28 December 2008 12:00 GMT Newcastle United 1–5 L (Report) Liverpool Edgar 45+2 Gerrard 31 66Hyypiä 36Babel 50Alonso 77 pen. St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 52,114 Mark Halsey 10 January 2009 15:00 GMT Newcastle United 2–2 D (Report) West Ham United Owen 19Carroll 78 Bellamy 29Cole 55 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 47,571 Alan Wiley 17 January 2009 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 3–0 L (Report) Newcastle United McCarthy 61 pen.Roberts 66 86 Butt 0 83 Ewood Park, Blackburn 25,583 Rob Styles 28 January 2009 19:45 GMT Manchester City 2–1 L (Report) Newcastle United Wright-Phillips 17Bellamy 77 Carroll 81 City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester 42,280 Michael Jones 1 February 2009 13:30 GMT Newcastle United 1–1 D (Report) Sunderland Ameobi 68 pen. Cissé 32 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 52,084 Howard Webb 7 February 2009 15:00 GMT West Bromwich Albion 2–3 W (Report) Newcastle United Fortuné 4 73 Duff 2Løvenkrands 9S. Taylor 41 The Hawthorns, West Bromwich 25,817 Chris Foy 22 February 2009 16:00 GMT Newcastle United 0–0 D (Report) Everton Nolan 0 44 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 47,683 Lee Mason 1 March 2009 13:00 GMT Bolton Wanderers 1–0 L (Report) Newcastle United Gardner 47 Reebok Stadium, Bolton 20,763 Alan Wiley 4 March 2009 19:45 GMT Newcastle United 1–2 L (Report) Manchester United Løvenkrands 9 Rooney 20Berbatov 56 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 51,636 Steve Bennett 14 March 2009 15:00 GMT Hull City 1–1 D (Report) Newcastle United Geovanni 9 S. Taylor 38 KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull 24,915 Howard Webb 21 March 2009 17:30 GMT Newcastle United 1–3 L (Report) Arsenal Martins 58 Bendtner 57Diaby 64Nasri 67 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 49,972 Mark Halsey 4 April 2009 15:00 BST Newcastle United 0–2 L (Report) Chelsea Lampard 56Malouda 65 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 52,112 Rob Styles 11 April 2009 17:30 BST Stoke City 1–1 D (Report) Newcastle United Faye 33 Carroll 81 Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent 27,382 Chris Foy 19 April 2009 13:30 BST Tottenham Hotspur 1–0 L (Report) Newcastle United Bent 24 White Hart Lane, London 35,850 Mark Halsey 27 April 2009 20:00 BST Newcastle United 0–0 D (Report) Portsmouth St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 47,481 Mike Riley 3 May 2009 13:30 BST Liverpool 3–0 L (Report) Newcastle United Benayoun 22Kuyt 28Lucas 87 Barton 0 77 Anfield, Liverpool 44,121 Phil Dowd 11 May 2009 20:00 BST Newcastle United 3–1 W (Report) Middlesbrough S. Taylor 9Martins 71Løvenkrands 86 Beye 3 o.g. St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 51,252 Mike Dean 16 May 2009 15:00 BST Newcastle United 0–1 L (Report) Fulham Bassong 0 60 Kamara 41 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 52,114 Howard Webb 24 May 2009 16:00 BST Aston Villa 1–0 L (Report) Newcastle United Duff 38 o.g. Edgar 0 90+4 Villa Park, Birmingham 42,585 Chris Foy FA Cup Round 3 3 January 2009 15:00 GMT Hull City 0–0 D (Report) Newcastle United KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull 20,557 Chris Foy Round 3r 14 January 2009 19:45 GMT Newcastle United 0–1 L (Report) Hull City Cousin 81 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 31,380 Phil Dowd League Cup Round 2 26 August 2008 19:45 BST Coventry City 2 – 3 W (Report) Newcastle United Morrison 45+1Dann 90+4 Dann 21 o.g.Milner 38Owen 97 Ricoh Arena, Coventry 19,249 Anthony Bates Round 3 24 September 2008 19:45 BST Newcastle United 1–2 L (Report) Tottenham Hotspur Owen 90 Pavlyuchenko 62O'Hara 66 St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 20,577 Chris Foy References Category:Newcastle United F.C. seasons Newcastle United