Newcastle United v Bristol Rovers, 02 May 1979

Score3-0 to Newcastle United
CompetitionLeague Division Two
VenueSt James' Park
Attendance9,627

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Peter Manners made his debut after joining as an apprentice. Colin Suggett made his final appearance.

3 Newcastle United

0 Bristol Rovers

Goals:

John Bird G
Alan Shoulder G
Peter Withe G

Goals:

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Kevin Carr
Right back Irving Nattrass
Defender David Barton
Defender John Bird
Central defender Kenny Mitchell
Midfielder Terry Hibbitt
Midfielder Peter Manners
Midfielder Colin Suggett
Midfielder/Forward John Connolly
Forward Alan Shoulder
Forward Peter Withe

Starting lineup:

Substitutions:

Gary Nicholson for Kenny Mitchell

Substitutions:

On the bench:

Left Winger Gary Nicholson

On the bench:

3 Newcastle United

Goals:

John Bird G
Alan Shoulder G
Peter Withe G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Kevin Carr
Right back Irving Nattrass
Defender David Barton
Defender John Bird
Central defender Kenny Mitchell
Midfielder Terry Hibbitt
Midfielder Peter Manners
Midfielder Colin Suggett
Midfielder/Forward John Connolly
Forward Alan Shoulder
Forward Peter Withe

Substitutions:

Gary Nicholson for Kenny Mitchell

On the bench:

Left Winger Gary Nicholson

0 Bristol Rovers

Goals:

Starting lineup:

Substitutions:

On the bench: