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According to his tweets he was stopped by a policeman bton fan who let him off!! He must sign Shirley!
According to his tweets he was stopped by a policeman bton fan who let him off!! He must sign Shirley!
Nope.
Chris Hughton expecting tough test at Deportivo
Aug 3 2010 by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle
CHRIS HUGHTON is expecting his toughest test yet against Deportivo La Coruna tonight at the Riazor Stadium.
The Toon boss will take on the top 10 La Liga outfit with temperatures still at 18 degrees tonight after arriving yesterday teatime in La Coruna on their private flight from Tyneside.
However, the journey was not so straight-forward for Newcastle fans, with around 50 fans making the loyal commitment and requiring several flight connections around Europe to make it in time for the 9pm kick-off, with some setting off as early as 5am yesterday morning from Newcastle Airport.
Hughton has left some of his fringe players behind ahead of the clash with Depor, with youngsters such as Nile Ranger, Kazenga LuaLua, Haris Vuckic and Ryan Donaldson all set to play against Luton tomorrow night for Peter Beardsley’s reserve side.
Hughton admits he is anticipating a step up in quality against the side from the busy port in North West Spain.
He told the Chronicle from La Coruna today: “The quality of the opposition showed on Saturday, and I expect it to be very similar.
“The fact that it’s at Deportivo makes it that little bit tougher.
“That’s what you want at this stage to get you ready for the start of the season.”
Hughton expects to name a strong side against Deportivo and is set to start with Joey Barton and Wayne Routledge.
He added: “Two of the young lads – Haris Vuckic and Kazenga LuaLua – haven’t travelled. Apart from that and the long-term injuries, everybody’s fit.
“Joey Barton and Wayne Routledge are OK, so we’ve taken 20 players.
“A rule limits the amount of substitutes we can make – that changes things a little bit.
“We’re also mindful of the Luton game, which will see a younger side, with Vuckic and Nile Ranger involved.”
However, despite fresh hopes of Brighton boss Gus Poyet taking LuaLua on a three-month loan, Hughton confirmed: “There’s been no progress. They’ve made an enquiry about taking him.
“At this stage we’re not in a position to let Kazenga go.”
8ace, I think that just confirms everything we already knew, that they won't be making a decision until Mid-August, and Poyet isn't going to wait late long, probably.
Oldham after him too. Suppose it matters if he would rather be based t'up north ahead of darn sarrrf.
Oldham rival Brighton for Newcastle attacker LuaLua | Premiership News | tribalfootball.com
Played tonight in the 4-1 friendly defeat at Kenilworth Road , Nile Ranger scored the goal for a Newcastle Xl who were mainly young fringe players. We now need to wait for Peter Beardsley to report back on how they played before Hughton makes any final decisions.