November 2008
FA 3rd Round Draw today
FA CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW Date: Sunday, 30 November Time: 1415 GMT Coverage: Live on ITV, BBC Radio Five Live & BBC Sport website
Eastwood Town, Forest Green, Barrow and Blyth Spartans will all be seeking a plumb tie when the FA Cup third round draw takes place at 1415 GMT on Sunday.
The non-league sides will all be in the hat when the teams from the Premier League and Championship enter the...
Ashley back in toon?
MIKE ASHLEY is set to risk another Geordie backlash — by making a controversial return to St James’s Park.
Having placed his bid to sell Newcastle on the back burner, Ashley is planning to start attending United matches again.
The sportswear tycoon has stayed away from Tyneside amid fears for his safety after being blamed for Kevin Keegan’s departure from the club in September.
But Newcastle...
Given wants good times back →
Long-serving goalkeeper Shay Given hopes to win a new contract at Newcastle and be part of the good times again.
Martins reaction 'normal' - Hughton →
Chris Hughton said Newcastle would deal with Obafemi Martins’ reaction to being substituted against Middlesbrough internally.
Middlesbrough 0-0 Newcastle United →
Afonso Alves came closest to ending the stalemate as Middlesbrough and Newcastle played out a dismal 0-0 draw in the Tyne-Tees derby.
Magpies duo ruled out →
Newcastle duo Damien Duff and Shola Ameobi will miss the trip to Middlesbrough through injury.
Kinnear plots January business →
Newcastle have appointed Joe Kinnear until the end of the season following his spell as interim boss.
Kinnear turned off by targets →
Joe Kinnear says he will not waste any more time attempting to bring Alexandre Song and Johan Djourou to Newcastle from Arsenal.
Harper makes contract claim →
Long-serving goalkeeper Steve Harper has revealed contract talks with Newcastle have “died a death”.
Skjelbred scotches Magpies reports →
Rosenborg’s Norwegian international midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred has dismissed reports linking him with a January move to Newcastle.
Boro outcome a mystery to Owen →
Michael Owen says Newcastle’s inconsistent form means he will not even attempt to predict the outcome of Saturday’s derby game at Boro.
Magpies chief drops transfer admission →
Joe Kinnear has admitted his hopes of taking John Arne Riise to Newcastle in January have been hit by his recall to the Roma side.
Keeper is tops - Kinnear →
Shay Given has been described as the best goalkeeper in the Premier League by Newcastle’s interim manager Joe Kinnear.
French ace set to flee Magpies' nest →
Charles N’Zogbia will reportedly be offloaded in January in order to allow boss Joe Kinnear to bring several new faces to Newcastle.
Ameobi eyes Riverside win →
Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is determined to play his part in a Tyne-Tees derby win at Middlesbrough this weekend.
More rants from Cockneys →
Daft F++kin Knackas
Shop these daft twats to the coppers -Derby Day Knackas
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Sunderland-v-Newcastle-Do-you.4718455.jp
haha what a state
““Newcastle played very well, fantastic. They played for a draw and one...”
– Gene Hackman following the dropped 2 pts by Chelski
Kinnear eyes January window →
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear admits his January transfer plans could be derailed if Mike Ashley’s sale hopes gather pace.
Kinnear told he can stay →
Joe Kinnear has been told by owner Mike Ashley he can stay on as interim manager of Newcastle for another month.
Chelsea 0-0 Newcastle United →
Chelsea dominated the game but were frustrated by a hardworking Newcastle side who fully deserved their battling point.
Chelski v The Mags - (0-0) - Sep 22nd 08
Come On!!!!
Cockneys Yesterday
Egotistical Cockney Arseholes →
No Surrender
Twenty-two years to the day since they last won at Stamford Bridge, damage limitation will be the last thing on Newcastle United minds, writes Stuart Rayner.
AS the Premier League’s top-four clubs have become increasingly isolated from the rest, so the dilemma facing managers when they travel to them grows.
England’s top-flight is, according to some, the best in the world because any team can...
Big-name duo targeted →
Newcastle are being linked with loan swoops for Roma’s John Arne Riise and Arsenal midfielder Denilson.
Kinnear slams meddling Italian →
Joe Kinnear has accused Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni of “disrespecting” Newcastle after recommending Shay Given to Italian clubs.
Kinnear talks postponed →
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear’s meeting with owner Mike Ashley this weekend has been postponed over issues to do with the club’s sale.
Wideman tipped for start →
Joe Kinnear has indicated that Charles N’Zogbia is in line to start Saturday’s clash with Chelsea, after impressing the manager.
Keeper out on loan →
Newcastle’s third-choice goalkeeper Tim Krul has left St James’ on loan to join League One outfit Carlisle United.
Kinnear reveals Ashley meeting →
Joe Kinnear will meet owner Mike Ashley on Saturday for talks aimed at extending his stay at Newcastle until the end of the season.
Race on for key defender →
Key defender Steven Taylor is facing a race against time to shake off a stomach problem for Newcastle’s trip to Chelsea on Saturday.
Defender linked with move →
Norwich are being linked with a move for Newcastle defender David Edgar as Glenn Roeder looks to strengthen.
Magpies run rule over Warnock →
Newcastle are back on the trail of Blackburn Rovers’ left-back Stephen Warnock and could make a renewed bid in January.
“This season could see the biggest relegation dogfight in the history of the...”
– Rod Liddle from the Times sums the state of the Premier League up in 3 sentences.
The Premier League just as sterile and inevitable...
iF WE were to have the old system of two points for a win and one for a draw, West Ham United would be hovering just one point above the relegation places, with Manchester City, Tottenham and West Brom propping up the Premier League.
I have a special piece of computer software that will show what rules need to be changed each season to ensure West Ham get relegated, and this is what it came up...
Shearer's terms to send Wise packing →
Rob Lee’s revelation that Alan Shearer is up for the Newcastle job “on his own terms” is likely to mean the end for Dennis Wise.
Barton ruled out again →
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been ruled out for the rest of the year after suffering medial ligament damage against Wigan.
Kinnear defends Owen decision →
Joe Kinnear is standing by his decision to ease Michael Owen back into action despite the Newcastle striker saying he’s ready to start.
Kinnear calls for Owen talks →
Interim manager Joe Kinnear has reiterated his desire to keep hold of striker Michael Owen - if he is still in charge of Newcastle.
Newcastle United 2-2 Wigan Athletic →
Titus Bramble returned to haunt his former club with a last-minute equaliser to snatch Wigan a much-deserved 2-2 draw with Newcastle.
Toon star starts comeback →
Mark Viduka has made his long-awaited return to training with the Newcastle squad, but has been warned not to rush back.
Kinnear confident of Shay's future →
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has told his Spurs counterpart harry Redknapp not to waste his time by pursuing interest in Shay Given.
Pedro Talk-in
One part of View from the Shite Seats had the pleasure of meeting the legend that is Peter Beardsley at a talk-in in Bill Quay last night.
Peter seemed very annoyed about the current situation at SJP. Here are some of the main talking points from a very animated Pedro about United currently:
Joe Kinnear is not good enough to be NUFC manager (and it’s a disgrace that it has come to this)
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The Mags v Wigan (15/11)
WIGAN boss Steve Bruce is sweating on the fitness of Emile Heskey ahead of the trip to Newcastle. The England striker, who aggravated a long-standing hamstring problem against Stoke last weekend and missed the midweek Carling Cup defeat at Arsenal, is rated 50-50 to return.
Daniel de Ridder deputised at the Emirates and is standing by to again feature in a five-man midfield, although Bruce could...
Owen on bench again →
Newcastle striker Michael Owen will start on the bench against Wigan with Sebastian Bassong on stand-by to start the match.
Spartans on the Tele
AFC Bournemouth’s home game with Blyth Spartans - will be on Setanta Sports. The match will be shown on Setanta Sports 1
on Saturday 29 November, with a 5.30pm kick-off.
Kinnear sorry for rodent jibe →
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will apologise to Martin Atkinson after calling him a “Mickey Mouse referee” as he looks to avoid a ban.
Kinnear has player backing →
Steve Taylor says the Newcastle players would like Joe Kinnear to given the manager’s position on a permanent basis.
Villa eye Magpies swoop →
Its understood Aston Villa are lining up a January move for Michael Owen, with the Newcastle frontman tipped for a £5m exit.
Joe jumpy about injury curse →
Joe Kinnear says Newcastle’s mounting injury list is giving him cause for concern after Ignacio Gonzalez was ruled out for four months.