Juventus vs. Newcastle on 7-29-07 (8 Viewers)
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Match Preview: Newcastle v Juventus
Newcastle United face their toughest task of the pre-season on Sunday, with the visit of Italian giants Juventus to St James’ park.
New manager Sam Allardyce has already proved that his Newcastle side will take no prisoners in the coming season, beating Scottish champions Celtic 4-1 on Thursday in an assured display, albeit with a relatively small squad.
Although just a pre-season friendly, this game has all the feel of a fully fledged European tie. Both teams are under new management, and both teams have a point to prove. Although trophies won’t be won or lost come the final whistle, the respect and trust of an expectant fan base is the prize.
The Magpies were found seriously wanting in the defensive department last year, but Allardyce is known for his no-nonsense set-ups, with Bolton teams of the past seven years testament to his playing mantra. A win against The Old Lady will accentuate the good feeling lingering in the air from the Celtic win.
In the first game of their tour of England, Juventus will look to illustrate to the rest of Serie A that they come back from the drop a little wiser for their errors, but still a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. Ranieri is back on English soil, aware of the strengths and weaknesses of Newcastle after four seasons in charge of Chelsea. Not only would a win be a confidence booster ahead of the new season, but would be priceless PR for the new man in charge, having already seen his side score nine goals in two previous friendlies.
The former Chelsea manager is aware that there are proven benefits to a solid pre-season: “We have to do a lot to fill the gap with our rivals. They’re already proper teams, with a solid relationship between players and Manager, we don't have that yet. The quicker we build it the sooner we'll be ready.
The veteran manager has already outlined his approach to the match and the rest of the tour.
“I'll try to rotate players so that everyone gets to play 90 minutes. Del Piero isn't at the others' level yet, I'll talk to him and we'll try to get him up there,” said the 55-year-old.
“Camoranesi is feeling better, I'll decide with him and the doctor before each match. Legrottaglie is coming with us, and I'm happy to keep him.
“Up front we're fine. Trezeguet and Iaquinta can easily play together, they're compatible. Palladino has great skill; he only needs to become more practical.”
Newcastle have aspirations of European football come May, but have a long way to go to improve on their woeful season last time around. A new manager has been introduced and signings have been made, but games before the season begins are priceless for a team’s preparation, something that new Magpies midfielder Geremi is all too aware of.
“We need this kind of match against Juventus to see how far we are because we have been training very hard,” said the Cameroonian.
“Pre-season has been very hard, but we are getting fitter and it’s about stepping things up so we are ready for the first game of the season.
“Juventus and the players they have got is a good test for us and a game I am looking forward to.”
Another Newcastle player who is relishing the challenge is defender David Ronzenhal who will face his Czech team mate and Juventus hero Pavel Nedved.
“I haven’t spoke to Pavel. It’s difficult to get him because he is such a big star! I think we’ll speak before and after the game,” he said
“I am looking forward to the challenge of it and hopefully we can build on the 4-1 win against Celtic.
“The Juventus game will be good for us and good for us to play against players like Pavel.
“Newcastle against Juventus is always a big game.”
The game gets under way at 15:00 GMT on Sunday and Goal.com will have a full match report after the final whistle.
Jonathan Lloyd
Newcastle United face their toughest task of the pre-season on Sunday, with the visit of Italian giants Juventus to St James’ park.
New manager Sam Allardyce has already proved that his Newcastle side will take no prisoners in the coming season, beating Scottish champions Celtic 4-1 on Thursday in an assured display, albeit with a relatively small squad.
Although just a pre-season friendly, this game has all the feel of a fully fledged European tie. Both teams are under new management, and both teams have a point to prove. Although trophies won’t be won or lost come the final whistle, the respect and trust of an expectant fan base is the prize.
The Magpies were found seriously wanting in the defensive department last year, but Allardyce is known for his no-nonsense set-ups, with Bolton teams of the past seven years testament to his playing mantra. A win against The Old Lady will accentuate the good feeling lingering in the air from the Celtic win.
In the first game of their tour of England, Juventus will look to illustrate to the rest of Serie A that they come back from the drop a little wiser for their errors, but still a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. Ranieri is back on English soil, aware of the strengths and weaknesses of Newcastle after four seasons in charge of Chelsea. Not only would a win be a confidence booster ahead of the new season, but would be priceless PR for the new man in charge, having already seen his side score nine goals in two previous friendlies.
The former Chelsea manager is aware that there are proven benefits to a solid pre-season: “We have to do a lot to fill the gap with our rivals. They’re already proper teams, with a solid relationship between players and Manager, we don't have that yet. The quicker we build it the sooner we'll be ready.
The veteran manager has already outlined his approach to the match and the rest of the tour.
“I'll try to rotate players so that everyone gets to play 90 minutes. Del Piero isn't at the others' level yet, I'll talk to him and we'll try to get him up there,” said the 55-year-old.
“Camoranesi is feeling better, I'll decide with him and the doctor before each match. Legrottaglie is coming with us, and I'm happy to keep him.
“Up front we're fine. Trezeguet and Iaquinta can easily play together, they're compatible. Palladino has great skill; he only needs to become more practical.”
Newcastle have aspirations of European football come May, but have a long way to go to improve on their woeful season last time around. A new manager has been introduced and signings have been made, but games before the season begins are priceless for a team’s preparation, something that new Magpies midfielder Geremi is all too aware of.
“We need this kind of match against Juventus to see how far we are because we have been training very hard,” said the Cameroonian.
“Pre-season has been very hard, but we are getting fitter and it’s about stepping things up so we are ready for the first game of the season.
“Juventus and the players they have got is a good test for us and a game I am looking forward to.”
Another Newcastle player who is relishing the challenge is defender David Ronzenhal who will face his Czech team mate and Juventus hero Pavel Nedved.
“I haven’t spoke to Pavel. It’s difficult to get him because he is such a big star! I think we’ll speak before and after the game,” he said
“I am looking forward to the challenge of it and hopefully we can build on the 4-1 win against Celtic.
“The Juventus game will be good for us and good for us to play against players like Pavel.
“Newcastle against Juventus is always a big game.”
The game gets under way at 15:00 GMT on Sunday and Goal.com will have a full match report after the final whistle.
Jonathan Lloyd
cant wait!!! i thought EPL-ass-kissers ESPN/Star Sports might show this, considering Juve's big-club status, but seems like they still suck! another day with internet streams! 
well, we got a Ten Sports too. they had a weekly program bout serie A matches and last season, they showed the highlights of Juve games! and they DID show some serie A games live! so i hope they do the same job now and show Juve's games! of course, we got Zee Sports which has a Serie A showcase and live match telecasts too, but i need to get a set-top-box to get that channel or rely on my cable operator to put swap Ten Sports with another sports channel, cos we're supposed to get only 3 sports channels at a time! :faq1:
