Ryan Taylor makes Comeback

RYAN Taylor has made his long-awaited comeback for Newcastle United – after two years on the sidelines.

Taylor played in a behind-closed-doors game against Carlisle United, which the club won 8-0.

Taylor, 30, hadn’t played since August 2012, when he suffered the first of two cruciate ligament injuries.

But it was young striker Ayoze Perez who caught the eye at Newcastle’s Benton training ground.

Perez, signed from Tenerife in the summer, scored FOUR goals before his withdrawal at the break.

And the 21-year-old could be involved against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

Embattled Newcastle manager Alan Pardew vowed to make changes to his side after Monday night’s 1-0 defeat at Stoke City.

Pardew’s side was found wanting in the final third of the pitch at the Britannia Stadium.

Mehdi Abeid netted twice, while Haris Vuckic converted a penalty.

Loanee Facundo Ferreyra also found the net for Peter Beardsley’s side.

NEWCASTLE UNITED: Elliot (Woolston); R Taylor (Sterry), Streete, Satka, Ferguson; Bigirimana (Kemen), Abeid (Barlaser); Gilliead, Perez (Armstrong), Vuckic; Ferreyra (Roberts).

http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/ayoze-perez-scores-four-goals-in-45-minutes-to-stake-his-claim-at-newcastle-1-6869767

 

Love Taylor.
I was beginning to think he was permanent crocked.

 

He'll be like a new player, I guarantee it.

 

I hope he makes a full recovery.
Final year on his contract, so if he keeps fit until January, expect a quick sale for a few bucks.

 

Great to see he's getting on the pitch again. Not convinced he'll ever make the first team again, but fingers crossed for him.

Good to hear Perez bagged four goals too. I know it was only a friendly vs Carlisle, but maybe our strikers are starting to wake up.

 

NUFC.co.uk match report

Ryan Taylor made his long-awaited return from injury as a strong Newcastle United XI recorded an emphatic 8-0 behind-closed-doors friendly victory over Carlisle United on Tuesday afternoon.

Right-back Taylor, who has been out since August 2012 with a succession of serious knee injuries, was finally able to pull on the black and white shirt again as United triumphed over a young Blues side at their Benton training base.

While Taylor set up the Magpies' sixth goal - whipping in a trademark, teasing free-kick for Mehdi Abeid to nod home - it was the performance of Ayoze Perez that caught the eye, as the young Spaniard helped himself to four goals before his withdrawal at the break.

The opening stages were dominated by the home side, with the attacking duo of Perez and on-loan Facundo Ferreyra causing countless problems for League Two's basement club.

It took just 14 minutes for Peter Beardsley's outfit to register their first goal, with Ferreyra feeding Perez to fire home a low, deflected drive.

After the impressive Alex Gilliead and Abeid had both gone close, Newcastle wasted a glorious chance to snatch a second. Gilliead fed Perez, whose sidefooted finish struck the base of the post and fell kindly for Gael Bigirimana.

The Burundian, however, couldn't apply the killer touch, bouncing his effort down into the ground and away to safety via the crossbar.

Perez then added his and United's second with another low finish after 25 minutes before his strike partner Ferreyra got in on the act, chipping delightfully over the Carlisle goalkeeper after being sent clear by Gilliead.

Chances came thick and fast in what was an entertaining first half, with Haris Vuckic and the returning Taylor both rattling the woodwork in quick succession before 21-year-old Perez tucked away his third after another fine Gilliead assist.

In a rare foray forward, Carlisle found themselves with a sight of goal but saw a cross-shot fly well off target. And Keith Curle's men were punished in spectacular fashion just minutes later when Perez set off on a mazy run which took him to the edge of the Cumbrians' box.

The former Tenerife forward dispatched his fourth into the bottom right-hand corner with aplomb to cap a terrific individual effort.

Taylor's inswinging set-piece handed Abeid Newcastle's sixth just before the break and, although Carlisle rallied after half-time and went close through Steven Rigg, there was still time for a couple more goals.

After Vuckic's volley had been chalked off for offside, David Symington clumsily brought down substitute Callum Roberts in the box and the Slovenian midfielder rolled home the resulting spot kick.

Beardsley - who began his career at Brunton Park - sent on Adam Armstrong late on and, in what was a fleeting appearance, the 17-year-old had a hand in the final goal as his neat control took him into the Blues' box before Abeid turned and smashed home the eighth on 74 minutes.

 

That's the January transfer window taken care of!!

 

We're not selling anyone then? We ALWAYS sell in January!

 

While Taylor set up the Magpies' sixth goal - whipping in a trademark, teasing free-kick

Hopefully, he will come back fit enough to make a difference.
If not, maybe we could employ him as a Free-Kick Coach.

He could try and teach the useless knackers currently in the First XI how to take a Free-Kick.

 

Good to see him back after 2 years out. I like Perez and he certainly looks to be a decent player in the making ( BUT NOT AS A LONE STRIKER ) We haven't anyone good enough for that role.

 

I can never say Ryan Taylor without saying "over the wall" in my head. Is there something wrong with me?

 

Play him just for him to take corners.

Ours last night were worse than pathetic.

 

So pleased for the lad and hope to see him soon in first team.

 

Pleased for him. Hopefully he can play again but I suspect the rigours of top level will be too much.

 

Well this is simple. Play that starting line up against Swansea with Beardsley in charge. Can't be any worse than what we've watched so far this year and the squad will be full of players that want to impress. Might give the "big" players a kick up the arsenal as well if they're dropped for kids

 

I think we should definitely give Perez some proper time on the pitch against Swansea. Can we just sun Raylor on for free kicks like American football?

 

Sadly, Raylor was crap 2 years ago so after 2 years of serious injuries I am sure he will be even ****ter! End of!

 

Met him at the Rangers friendly in the summer, lovely guy. Sadly I fear he's not going to be much use as a player any more.

 

At least he could take a damn freekick and a corner. For that along Id put him in the team. Ever since Cabs left we've had nothing from dead balls.

 

We have been poor from set pieces since Barton left