22/3/2008 English Premier League - Newcastle United vs Fulham

Kevin Keegan has raised the stakes with this live online radio commentary match between Newcastle United and Fulham in the English Premier League by telling the media and everyone that would listen that it was worth more than a six pointer and if they were not to win the game, the season would quickly go downhill for the club. This might place a lot of pressure on his players and given their continued poor performance, it might be interesting to see what kind of effect Keegan's cries might have on his team. For the fans watching this game between Newcaste and Fulham live, it might be a nail biting affair knowing that their team really cannot afford to drop any more points at home, and in fact, have to win them all or face the dreaded drop down to the League Championship, where a club of Newcastle's stature will be loathe to spend even more time in. A lot will depend on players like Michael Owen and Mark Viduka, whether they will stand up to be counted and play their hearts out for a club which has stuck through them and paid them big pay packets despite their lack of results.

Roy Hodgson enjoyed a sweet home win last week against Everton but games like this live online radio commentary fixture between Newcastle United and Fulham are the ones that will really make the difference come the end of the season. Assuming all the relegation threatened teams win their home games, then those who get results from their away games will stand out on top and that is what Hodgson will be aiming for with Fulham today. Knowing that they face a team struggling for any sort of form will also provide them with some encouragement, but a wounded tiger becomes more dangerous than one happy with its lot. Brian McBride will once again be depended on to lead the line for Fulham in this live online radio commentary match between Newcastle United and Fulham and if the team can play as disciplined as they did last week, there will be a good chance of them getting at least a share of the spoils. Newcastle has been shaky and nervous for months now, and the key would be to put them under intense pressure at the start and try to score an early goal.