Luque Ruins The Betting

Last updated : 03 March 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor
It goes without saying, the Spaniard is not a fan of Lee Clark's second string. Obviously no disrespect to Clarky, but playing in front of crowds of 300 or 400 is not what Luque is about.

We usually hold a poll to see how long he lasts in such games, and this time (Thursday) he ruined the betting by calling "time" before kick-off.

United lost their first league game of the year at Hyde United's Ewen Fields ground when they lost to Manchester United Reserves. The young Magpies were unable to get back into the game after finding themselves two goals down at the interval.

Clark started with veteran Pavel Srnicek in goal and 15-year-old Ryan Donaldson in attack after the late withdrawal of Albert Luque.
Michael Barnes, Jamie Mullan and Chris Eagles scored the goals in a 3-0 win.

NEWCASTLE: Srnicek, Gate, Cave, Doninger, Edgar (Danquah 79), Morris, LuaLua, Pattison (Shanks 67), Troisi, Donaldson, O'Brien (Godsmark 67). Subs (not used): Forster, Francis.

Attendance: 402