Kids to get their chance against Accrington.
Posted on August 24th, 2010 | 103 Comments |
Players like Haris Vuckic, Ryan Donaldson and Kazenga Lua Lua among others will get their chance to shine as Chris Hughton rings the changes.
That should please a lot of fans, particularly those fans who want to see more of young Haris Vuckic and to see if he really does live up to the big billing he is currently recieving. Now we know the kids and fringe players will feature think it is fair to say that Newcastle aren’t taking the Carling Cup too seriously again this season.
Much like last season, Chris Hughton has other aims. Last season we got knocked out in the third round after fielding the youngsters against Peterborugh as the sole focus was on gaining promotion. This time out the focus is on survival, and playing the reseve and youth players will mean that there wil be no risk of injury to key players, like Andy Carroll for example.
“It’ll be a very changed team. As I say, it’ll be a changed side, and I don’t mind that going out. It’s quite important that the fans know that,” Hughton told The Gazette. “It’s a great opportunity for the young players here that we have hopes for – it’s very much the development squad.”
The game will also give Hughton the chance to ease some of those players who have been lacking in fitness back into first-team action. Players Like Peter Lovenkrands and Sol Campbell have the oppurtunity to get some minutes on the field and build up their fitness levels, although Danny Guthrie is still rated as ‘touch and go’ for the match.
I can’t say I am surpirsed by this move, in fact I was expecting it and agree with Hughton entirely. Realistically, staying in the Premier League is the most important aim of the season, and whilst a cup run would be nice, I wouldn’t be too happy if we picked up injuries to our first-team players along the way.
It’s a common theme in the Carling Cup and most Premier League teams send out a second string side. Whether or not that devalues the competition is a question that is open for debate, but now we are in the position where a couple of injuries in certain areas could affect our chances of in the Premier League I fully understand, and support, this move.
The second string still have the potential to win at the Crown Ground, and if they do they should get another chance in the next round. If they don’t win then at least gives us a glimpse of the youngsters and we can see just who looks like they could turn out to be a decent player.
Just don’t be too harsh if we lose!
At last!
Wrist give up on you, so you thought you’d write an article….?