Newcastle again conceded an early goal at home the 4th time in 5 games in which they have done in the first 10 minutes. Again more errors from Rozehnal who left his marker Kenny Miller who then passed it to Giles Barnes who was given the freedom of Newcastle at the edge of the 18 yard box and then smacked past Given and give Derby an astonishing lead at St James Park. Then we should have been awarded a penalty for a blatant push on Alan Smith which was right in front of the referee who was as dreadful as our performance. We continued to go forward but lacked creativity and any pattern to their play. A few goal mouth scrambles occurred and Martins had a header headed off the line. Then Viduka finally got the equaliser after a scramble just inside the box, he got then poked the ball from Alan Smith into the bottom corner and there’s the difference Viduka may not do much in a match but he scored twice while Alan Smith play with pride and commitment, but couldn’t hit a barn door, quality is everything these days, something that we have but for some reason we can’t use it. Newcastle continued to attack mainly through our left side as had been the case for most of this season, but could not go in front in the break despite derby looking out of sorts all over the pitch like they had been at the back the whole of the first half. The first half was bad, but no one would have imagined how bad we would have been 2nd half which was an absolute disgrace, everyone in St James should have had a full refund for what was seen for 45 mins.
Derby started the 2nd half more brightly looking more organised and again took advantage of more bad defending, firstly from Cacapa and then again Rozehnal let Kenny Miller through, who produced a brilliant finish to send the away fans onto cloud nine. Newcastle’s response was awful; we never looked like scoring all second half, Damien Duff’s return the only bright spot, with only him and Milner looking dangerous in the 2nd half. Allardyce brought on Taylor for Rozehnal; this was greeted with bewilderment from most of the crowd, as we we’re 2-1 down and bringing a defender for a defender. Duff’s appearance got a good reception coming on for Nicky Butt. Then Newcastle’s final change was for the again disappointing Joey Barton who was jeered off for Emre. The Butt Barton partnership does not work, I’ve never been Emre’s biggest fan but he is a player that can change a match a produce something special. Despite these changes Newcastle looked devoided of confidence and any game plan, with Derby looking most likely to score on the counter attack. This was until a long kick from Given latched on from Martins to Viduka who volleyed into the corner giving Bywater no chance in goal. The goal that again has probably saved Allardyce a job for a few games at least as defeat to Derby at home, would send the alarm bells ringing at any Premiership club. The guy has more luck than Souness.
TEAMS
NUFC: Shay Given, Habib Beye, Charles N'Zogbia, David Rozehnal, Claudio Cacapa, Nicky Butt, Joey Barton, Alan Smith (c), Oba Martins, Mark Viduka, James Milner
Subs: Emre, Damien Duff, Steve Harper, Geremi, Steven Taylor
DCFC: Stephen Bywater, Jay McEveley, Dean Leacock, Kenny Miller, Gary Teale, Steve Howard, Eddie Lewis, Darren Moore (c), Tyrone Mears, Stephen Pearson, Giles Barnes
Subs: Lewis Price, Lee Holmes, Benny Feilhaber, Rob Earnshaw, Craig Fagan
Referee: A Marriner Attendance: 51, 386
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