Newcastle United received a number of complaints from supporters regarding the conduct of its coaching staff during and after the defeat to Southampton on Saturday, 13th September.

This matter has now been dealt with internally.

Following the conclusion of the Club's enquiries, assistant manager John Carver, said: "My sole focus on Saturday, as it always is, was on trying to gain three points for Newcastle United and preparing the players to the best of my ability.

"This included keeping them focussed on their roles and duties in the upcoming 90 minutes.

"In the warm-up, I was disappointed to see banners that could, in my opinion, distract the players and take focus away from the job in hand - namely winning the match.

"I went over to our fans to ask them to help us and requested that they take the banners down. The vast majority of supporters back the team through thick and thin and I am very proud to be one of them.

"I was met with abuse from one supporter and I regret that I responded inappropriately. I sincerely apologise for any offence caused by my reaction.

"Every fan is entitled to an opinion, positive or negative, and I respect that. I hope fans will understand that I, like them, only wanted what was best for the team.

"I am proud to work for my home town club and would ask every supporter to back the players and all staff, as they really can make a difference."

Goalkeeping coach Andy Woodman, said: "I am very sorry for the ill-advised comment I posted privately on Twitter on Sunday morning, which was subsequently made public.

"It was never my intention, of course, for my response to enter the public domain.

"My response was a reaction to significant personal abuse I received from a number of fans which I felt exceeded that which was fair and balanced.

"That said, I understand my response was unacceptable and I regret my actions and apologise for any offence caused."

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Newcastle United can confirm that winger Jonas Gutierrez is continuing to receive treatment in Argentina after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.

The Club has been aware of Jonas' condition for some time but has respected his wish for privacy as he undergoes treatment with his friends and family around him.

Newcastle United managing director, Lee Charnley, said: "We have and will continue to offer Jonas our full support.

"We thank our fans for their kind messages of support for Jonas and the thoughts and best wishes of everyone connected to Newcastle United are with him at this time."

The club kindly requests that Jonas' privacy is respected ahead of further enquiries.

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Igrač Newcastle United-a Jonas Gutierrez bije bitku svog života. Naime, njemu je dijagnostikovan rak testisa.

Kako je sam Jonas izjavio, problem je nastao prilikom sudara sa Bacary Sagna-om u meču poslednjeg kola Premier League u sezoni 2012/13. Levi testis je posle meča počeo da mu otiče i posle skeniranja dijagnostikovan mu je rak. Jonas je podrvgnut hirurškoj operaciji, gde mu je levi testis odstranjen. Uporedo je primao i hemoterapiju.

"When I confirmed that I had cancer I went home crying. This was the most difficult game I had to play.
"I detected a tumour in a testicle. I came here and I assumed the costs, despite having a contract with Newcastle.

"Money is not important. What is important is health and I had to start chemotherapy. It was hard to find my hair falling out. I did not want to cut it. I wanted to hold on.
"Fighting cancer makes the rest of the problems are insignificant. I decided to tell my story because maybe is will help people who have cancer."

"I removed the left testicle. I returned to England and Newcastle told me to leave."

Dobiće i ovu bitku naš Jonas, ubeđen sam u to.

SOUTHAMPTON  -  NEWCASTLE UNITED  4 : 0

Baš kao i prošle sezone na St. Mary's stadionu, Southampton je deklasirao Newcastle United rezultatom 4:0 i gurnuo Pardew-a na samu ivicu otkaza.

Već od prvog minuta videlo se da na jugu Engleske Newcastle United nema šta da traži. Posle samo tridesetak sekundi igre, Krul pogodio Shane Long-a na kratak pas Coloccini-a i lopta je otišla samo nekolimo santimetara pored stative, srećom ne u gol. Minut-dva kasnije Krul je pukom srećom ostao na terenu, jer je sudija Chris Foy mirne duše mogao da mu pokaže crveni karton, jer je Krul rukama zakucao Longa po vilici u svom šesnaestercu. Krul-u crveni karton i jedanesterac za domaće. Od svega, samo aut za domaće.

Međutim, posle samo šest minuta igre na lep centaršut sa levog boka Bertrand-a, visoki Italijan Graziano Pelle sa pet metara zakucava loptu glavom u mrežu Krul-a, za 1:0.

Nije se dugo čekalo na drugi gol Southampton-a. Igrao se 19. minut kada je komični Mike Williamson glavom uposlio Tadića, koji je loptu gurnuo do Graziano Pelle-a, koji je sa desetak metara šalje u praznu mrežu za 2:0. Gosti su tražili ofsajd, kojeg nije bilo.

Tek tada su se igrači u crno-belom trgli, stvorivši dve dobre prilike. Prvu kada je Sissoko šutirao sa desetak metara, ali mu je Forster odbranio udarac i drugu kada je Colback uputio udarac ka golu Svetaca, ali i njemu je Forster odbranio udarac.

U nastavku igre, tačnije u 54. minutu, Mike Williamson je ponovo ispao smešan, jer se nije dogovorio sa Krul-om ko će stići do lopte, što je na najbolji mogući način iskoristio Jack Cork, poslavši loptu u praznu mrežu za 3:0.

Mogao je Newcastle United do utešnog pogotka iz nekoliko prilika ali je Forster bio nesavladiv.

Tačku na i stavio je Morgan Schneiderlin u 94. minutu utakmice prelepim udarcem sa petnaestak metara, pogodivši same leve rašlje Krul-ovog gola, za konačnih 4:0.


Konačan rezultat: 4 : 0


NUFC: Krul, Janmaat, Coloccini, Williamson, Haidara; Colback, Anita (Tiote 46), Cabella (Perez 69), Sissoko (Ameobi 89), Gouffran, Riviere.
Subs n/u: Elliot, S.Taylor, Obertan, Armstrong.

SFC: Forster, Clyne, Fonte, Alderweireld, Bertrand, Cork (Gardos 89), Schneiderlin, S.Davis, Tadić (Ward-Prowse 67), Long (Wanyama 46), Pelle.
Subs n/u: K.Davis, Yoshida, Mayuka, McQueen.

Sudija: Chris Foy

Gledalaca: 29,678 (2,474 Toon Army. U loži je sedeo Mike Ashley i imao je šta da vidi)

P.S.
Pre meča John Carver se sukobio sa nekoliko navijača jer su pevali Anti-Pardew pesme. Sky Sports je javio da je Ashley na samom stadionu posle utakmice održao sastanak sa Pardew-om, da vide šta dalje i kuda dalje. Newcastle United je zakucan na samo dno Premier League sa svega dva boda iz četiri meča. Ashley Out, Pardew Out!

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