July 2010
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Toon rocked by injury news →
Newcastle United have been rocked by the news that Steven Taylor will miss at least three months with a shoulder injury.
Gosling claims denied →
Everton have hit back at claims of complacency over the Dan Gosling affair and denied they chose not to keep him.
Defender deal completed →
Sol Campbell has completed his move to Newcastle and admitted he cannot wait to pull on the famous black-and-white jersey.
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Titus or Sol
You decide…..
Here is a press take on it.
Newcastle win defender race →
Newcastle have won the race to sign former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell is who is set for a medical at the club today.
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SMB - get your facts straight.
On the Northern Echos story about ‘Sol Campbells Medical’ - an obvious mackem has stated (artois1982)….
“Sorry but how can you be excited to sign Sol Campbell, the guy has lost his way in the last few years. Notts County was a mistake, going back to arsenal was another mistake and now Newcastle?? How much are you geordies going to waste on his services??? £50,000 a week...
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Fancy yourself as a Sky Commentator... →
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Beardsley and Stone take up NUFC reserve posts →
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Plans unveiled for Sir Bobby memorial garden →
Great Idea for a Great Man.
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Norwich 2 - NUFC 1 →
Defender deal close →
Jlloyd Samuel is set to sign for Newcastle as soon as Bolton have wrapped up the signature of Marcos Alonso.
Defender out for two months →
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor will miss the first six weeks of the new Premier League season with a shoulder injury.
Toon target three more →
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton says the arrival of Dan Gosling will not be the last new signing this summer.
Magpies favourites to land Reds ace →
Newcastle are favourites to wrap up a season-long loan deal for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley.
“Titus had a difficult start to his top-flight career. I think the move to...”
– Agent Bruce continues his good work on Wearside, and reminds the unwashed that they’re a smaller club than our beloved United
Toon boss reveals Taylor hopes →
Chris Hughton is hopeful that defender Steven Taylor will be fit for Newcastle’s Premier League opener at Manchester United.
Toffees starlet hails Toon switch →
Versatile midfield starlet Dan Gosling says he ‘can’t wait to get started’ after finally completing his ‘brilliant’ move to Newcastle.
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Dan Gosling is a Mag... →
As we reported 11 days ago, Dan Gosling has signed on a 4 year deal.
Gaffer Chrissy Hughton said: “We’re delighted to have signed Dan. He’s the right age and the profile that he has is what makes it such an appealing capture for us. He’s young but has Premier League experience and he’s someone who can continue to develop his game. We see him as a high-energy player...
Milan star wanted →
Aston Villa and Newcastle have reportedly made offers to sign disgruntled AC Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini.
Race on for Real legend →
Tottenham and Newcastle are ready to battle for Raul once Real Madrid allow the striker to leave on a free transfer.
Keeper interest cools →
Burnley are preparing to drop their interest in Fraser Forster due to Newcastle’s reluctance to loan him for the season at this time.
Magpies' new number nine →
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been handed the club’s famous number nine shirt for the new Premier League season.
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ShiteSeats Stats - July 20th 2010
26,497 site visits 73,154 page visits 86 different countries 1047 different cities 2549 posts Compared to June 9th 2010 23,454 site visits 68,764 page visits 82 different countries 936 different cities 2408 posts
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Hughie Gallagher, Jackie Milburn, Supermac, Andy...
Andy Carroll is our new number 9.
Good luck bonny lad and we all hope you do it proud.
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It's only a game...
Whether you support Gateshead, Newcastle, Liverpool or (god forbid) S*nderland, football has a special place for passionate supporters. It takes up a vast amount of time for us all, but it’s worth every second.
As a fan of Newcastle United, England and football in general, I was thinking the other day about Sir Bobby Robson. He inspired me to this little piece about what football means to me,...
Midfielder set to sign →
Newcastle United are believed to have won the race for free agent Dan Gosling following his shock exit from Everton.
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Realistic or overtly positive?
I’ve heard plenty of discussion over the summer so far, so heres my two penneth.
This coming season will be shit…no getting around it, however some of our fans have to have a reality check.
If we were to be relegated (which I’m confident we wont be, more on this later…) we, as a football club, would face complete and utter ruin. There is zero possibility that...
Keeper seeks loan switch →
Newcastle keeper Fraser Forster claims he would be happy to go out on loan again after spending last season as a regular with Norwich.
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“It is an area I love….I know the place. I know the Newcastle team,...”
– Not our words, but the words of athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie
Toon boss won't sell Harper →
Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton has ruled out allowing goalkeeper Steve Harper to leave amid reported interest from Celtic.
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Carlisle 0-3 NUFC
NUFC got off to a good start in pre season with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Carlisle at Brunton Park.
United lined up in the first half with Steve Harper in goal, a back four of Tavernier, Jose, Williamson and Colo, a midfield of Smudger, Nolan, LuaLua and Inman, and Carroll up top with Lovelyhands.
After a dull first half which Carlisle dominated, United went in at the break level and...
The Fairly Truthful Story of Run Geordie Run
Defender wants to stay →
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has committed his future to the club and stated his ambition to earn a new deal.
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Changes to The Singing Section - Suspicious Minds
12th July saw the club release this statement - NEWS - In a nutshell the statement read….
“Given this popularity of this area we have decided to give Season Ticket Holders and Toon Army 12th Man members exclusive access to the singing section.”
This we think is the first step to ‘diluting’ the atmosphere in this area, as you know by our title we live in Level7...
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The Official Sir Bobby Robson Commemorative Medal →
Nearly a year on since the great man died, purchase a commemorative medal to help support the SBR foundation.
United eye Chelsea youngster →
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Chelsea’s teenage left-back Patrick Van Aanholt.
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West Ham United - You should be ashamed →
West Ham have released their ticketing prices for the coming season.
Their prices are seperated by match classification - with the very cheapest ticket for the crappest classification of game for an adult non-member being £36, rising to £69 for the rest!
Absolutely shocking. Inevitably it will be more for away fans also…
Hughton dismisses striker talk →
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has rejected claims he is interested in signing strikers Andrei Cristea and Yannick Djalo.
Boss ready to step up transfer activity →
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton admits it has been quiet in terms of transfers at St James’ Park but is expecting things to pick up.
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The Blue Monkey parts 7 and 8
@shiteseats are proud to resurect the story of Peter Reid….courtesy of www.football.365 - final parts…
Series dedicated to long suffering pink shirt wearing Everton Fan Dickie H
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Enrique sets European goal →
Jose Enrique believes Newcastle need to get back into Europe as soon as possible but admits they probably won’t make it this season.
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Sepp Blatter is a Bellend →
Sepp Blatter is officially a Bellend.
At least according to the South African presidency website…
“Following media reports this morning the chairman wishes to make it clear that...”
– There’s no real excuse needed to re-post what is the greatest press release of all time, but happy 31st birthday to Craig Bellamy is today’s reason…
Starlet agrees United move →
Dan Gosling is on the brink of a free transfer to Newcastle though the move could be delayed while Everton appeal for compensation.
Toon in for Bucharest forward →
Newcastle United are rumoured to have enquired about the availability of Dinamo Bucharest striker Andrei Cristea.
Sporting star eyed →
Tottenham and Newcastle are battling it out to sign Sporting Lisbon forward Yannick Djalo according to the player’s agent.