December 2008
Magpies prepare midfielder bid →
Newcastle are targeting a ‘big midfielder’ among five signings in the January transfer window, according to agent Willie McKay.
New Fabian link emerges →
Fulham and Newcastle are leading the race to sign £5m-rated Leeds midfielder Fabian Delph but Sunderland and Arsenal aren’t far behind.
Toon tempted by cut-price Kenny →
Newcastle United could make a cut-price bid for transfer-listed Sheffield United keeper Paddy Kenny in the January transfer window.
Frustrated striker targeted →
Ipswich are pondering a £1.5million move for Newcastle’s England Under-19 striker Andy Carroll.
Joey Barton/Steven Gerrard...
…the double standards start here:
“A statement from the club said: “Steven has been an outstanding servant to Liverpool for the last 10 years and the club will give him all the support he needs at this time.”
Don’t expect the same backlash towards “Stevie G” as towards “troubled” Joey Barton.
Gerrard and pals knock someone oot!
Police were called at about 0230 GMT following a disturbance at a restaurant in Southport, Merseyside. Six men were detained later in a nearby street.
The men, four from Huyton, one from Formby and one from Litherland, remain in police custody.
A 34-year-old man from Southport was taken to hospital with facial injuries, not thought to be life-threatening.
The incident is alleged to have...
Kinnear presses on with plans →
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has already started his bid to strengthen the squad but does not know how much cash is available.
Newcastle United 1-5 Liverpool →
Liverpool ensured they would go into 2009 as league leaders after brushing aside a lacklustre Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Owen on Hughes' radar →
Mark Hughes is ready to test Newcastle’s resolve to keep Michael Owen by launching a £4m January bid for the striker.
Ashley to keep Newcastle →
Owner Mike Ashley has backtracked on his decision to sell Newcastle and intends to “drive the club forward” in 2009.
Newcastle injury crisis deepens →
Newcastle will be without at least eight first team players when they face Liverpool on Sunday, including three first team defenders.
Wigan Athletic 2-1 Newcastle United →
Two penalties and a sending off helped produce a Boxing Day cracker at the JJB, with Wigan eventually running out the winners.
Owen must stay, says Shepherd →
Former chairman Freddy Shepherd has told Michael Owen to show “a thread of loyalty” by staying at Newcastle for one more season.
Midfielder eyes Magpies exit →
Charles N’Zogbia has put Paris St Germain on red alert by admitting he wants to quit Newcastle for a ‘more successful club’.
Owen to delay contract decision until the end of... →
At least he isn’t pissing off in January!
“Someone has been having a bit too much sherry already.”
– JFK after being linked to the mackem job
Striker deal swings Kinnear's way →
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear now feels star striker Michael Owen will sign a new deal with a decision due in a couple of days.
Kinnear upbeat over deals →
Wigan’s hopes of signing Nicky Butt are fading after Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear claimed he wants to end his career with the Magpies.
Charles Nzogbia - Celebration Explination?
Get In!
Undeserved three points but we’re on the move and only 4 pts from Europe! Madness…
Newcastle United 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur →
Damian Duff was the hero for Newcastle after coming off the bench to snatch a late winner for the Magpies.
Kinnear tackles Butt puzzle →
Joe Kinnear hopes to keep hold of Nicky Butt so the veteran midfielder can pass on his experience to Newcastle’s youngsters.
Lampard questions Owen wisdom →
Frank Lampard has questioned whether England team-mate Michael Owen would be a good buy for title-chasers Chelsea.
New Anthem? →
Magpies waiting on striker →
Newcastle will give striker Obafemi Martins a late fitness test to see whether he will be available for Sunday’s clash with Tottenham.
Kinnear reveals positive Owen talks →
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has said contract talks with Michael Owen have been positive and he ‘thinks he will’ sign a new deal.
Sir Bobby Robson Day
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-evening-chronicle/2008/12/18/sir-bobby-robson-should-have-own-tribute-day-72703-22504824/
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Seven years ago today... →
The start of one of the best weeks in all my time supporting the lads. Fan-fucking-tastic. Sadly, the final words of Niall and Biffa of NUFC.com were to be eerily prophetic:
“Four long years we’ve waited to shut these pricks up - so savour it while you may. Anyone remotely familiar with the workings of Newcastle United knows that tragedy and misfortune lies but a footstep...
Trivia Question?
Which is the only English league club not to be named after a town/city?
Kinnear 'hopeful' over Owen contract →
Howay little Micky lad, sign on the line. Ye kna it makes sense.
Gaz
Kinnear gets nod for spending spree →
Joe Kinnear has been told by Newcastle owner Mike Ashley that he will be given funds to bolster the squad with players of his choice.
NUSC Press Release →
The NUSC again urges Ashley and his cohorts to open up and speak to the fans of NUFC.
Midfielder plans Toon swansong →
Nicky Butt is set to take up Newcastle’s one-year contract offer and says he hopes to finish his career at St James’ Park.
Fat Sam named Blackburn boss →
Shall I start the ball rolling…
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Matty
New True Faith out on Friday →
Buy it, because my article is in it!
Gaz
Blyth through to face managerless Blackburn in the... →
Blyth beat Bournemouth 1-0 with an 89th minute winner to set up a televised tie at Croft Park with managerless Premier League outfit Blackburn.
Newcastle Relegation Predictor →
Kinnear sweats on Owen verdict →
Michael Owen is set to tell boss Joe Kinnear whether he will accept Newcastle’s new deal offer with a reported £25,000-a-week pay cut.
JK sets his transfer sights elsewhere →
AS Roma defender John Arne Riise will definitely not be going to Newcastle in the January window, according to boss Joe Kinnear.
Worth a c, I mean punt?
Alan Curbishley to succeed Roy Keane at Sunderland: 10/1 with Paddy Power
He’s won relegation battles with Charlton and West Ham
The absence of a ‘director of football’ would appeal to him
He hasn’t recently been at Newcastle like Sam Allardyce
The early favourite rarely ends up with the job
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Will 40pts be enough to stay up this season?
1. Eighteen Premier League teams are currently on course to score forty points this season, which is supposedly enough to keep you up. This will be a concern to West Ham, who in 2002-03 became the only team ever to be relegated with over 40 points in the 20 team Premier League.
2. Blackburn have half as many points now as they did at this stage last season. However Paul Ince’s predecessor Mark...
Newcastle United 'Sims'
Microsoft today unveiled it’s latest game for the xbox 360 - Toon Wars - A Newcastle United Manager Sim type game. The press release said - “Microsoft are pleased to announce that Toon Wars will hit the shelves in the UK in the next couple of days. It will be priced at a RRP of £3.50 reflecting the current price and state of affairs at NUFC” A games expert, Jim Smith of Gateshead...
