Reserves v Newcastle

Kelvin · 6th December 2007, 15:17

Newcastle United winger Damien Duff is all set to step up his bid to make a comeback to first team, as he will turn up for the Toon reserves against Manchester United second-string at Northwich Victoria on Thursday night.

The Republic of Ireland international has not kicked a ball since April when he got a serious career-threatening foot injury at Portsmouth.

Magpies boss Sam Allardyce had revealed his delight on seeing the 28-year-old back in training last month.

He said: "It's great to see Damien back in training. He's just starting to join in with the players and there will be a period of time when he gets used to training on a day-to-day basis.

"He'll have to get used to the physical contact first of all and from there we'll take it into a reserve match. Hopefully we'll have him back to the sort of level we know he can play at as quickly as possible.

"We're looking forward to having him back in the first-team squad because Damien is a player of undoubted class who can play a big part for us this season."

Coca Cola · 6th December 2007, 17:15

Cool, will be a great test for however plays rb tonight.

Coca Cola · 6th December 2007, 19:35

Match Postponed.

MufcAgs23 · 6th December 2007, 21:20

Really? for what causes?

MufcAgs23 · 6th December 2007, 21:23

United Reserves' league clash with Newcastle at the Victoria Ground on Thursday night was called off due to bad weather.

The game was postponed by match officials as heavy rain waterlogged the pitch rendering it unplayable.

Second-placed United had been hoping to move top of the Barclays Premier Reserve League North.

The Reds, who are currently level on points with Middlesbrough but with an inferior goal difference, had hoped to overtake the league leaders with victory over the Magpies, but the tie will now have to be rearranged.

according to manutd.com

Elliott · 6th December 2007, 22:01

So we moved the reserves half the world away to a sub-standard pitch? Smooth.

Man Utd Mrs · 6th December 2007, 23:17

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Originally Posted by Elliott

So we moved the reserves half the world away to a sub-standard pitch? Smooth.

Aye.....
They never cancelled games when they played at Ewen Fields.
Charlie,the greenkeeper at Hyde United,won an award for the lovely pitch ,as well!

PS18 · 7th December 2007, 00:42

reserve games were moved from Alty mainly because United were annoyed at games getting postponed weren't they (even though the only one that got postponed in our last season there was due to fog iirc)? interesting to see how willing the club are to tolerate if this happens a few more times.

Decotron · 7th December 2007, 12:14

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Originally Posted by Elliott

So we moved the reserves half the world away to a sub-standard pitch? Smooth.

Nothing to do with the pitch as such, Its was just waterlogged. As far as I remember their facilites are as gud as what we had previously.

6th December 2007, 15:17	#1 (permalink)
Kelvin First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 10,343	Reserves v Newcastle Newcastle United winger Damien Duff is all set to step up his bid to make a comeback to first team, as he will turn up for the Toon reserves against Manchester United second-string at Northwich Victoria on Thursday night. The Republic of Ireland international has not kicked a ball since April when he got a serious career-threatening foot injury at Portsmouth. Magpies boss Sam Allardyce had revealed his delight on seeing the 28-year-old back in training last month. He said: "It's great to see Damien back in training. He's just starting to join in with the players and there will be a period of time when he gets used to training on a day-to-day basis. "He'll have to get used to the physical contact first of all and from there we'll take it into a reserve match. Hopefully we'll have him back to the sort of level we know he can play at as quickly as possible. "We're looking forward to having him back in the first-team squad because Damien is a player of undoubted class who can play a big part for us this season."

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Coca Cola One balled wonder Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Evra´s Pussy. Posts: 3,062	Cool, will be a great test for however plays rb tonight.

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Coca Cola One balled wonder Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Evra´s Pussy. Posts: 3,062	Match Postponed.

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MufcAgs23 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: RedCafe Posts: 2,292	Really? for what causes?

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MufcAgs23 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: RedCafe Posts: 2,292	United Reserves' league clash with Newcastle at the Victoria Ground on Thursday night was called off due to bad weather. The game was postponed by match officials as heavy rain waterlogged the pitch rendering it unplayable. Second-placed United had been hoping to move top of the Barclays Premier Reserve League North. The Reds, who are currently level on points with Middlesbrough but with an inferior goal difference, had hoped to overtake the league leaders with victory over the Magpies, but the tie will now have to be rearranged. according to manutd.com

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Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,845	So we moved the reserves half the world away to a sub-standard pitch? Smooth.

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PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	reserve games were moved from Alty mainly because United were annoyed at games getting postponed weren't they (even though the only one that got postponed in our last season there was due to fog iirc)? interesting to see how willing the club are to tolerate if this happens a few more times.