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Why Clarkie will be Huddersfield's loss and somebody else's gain
20 February 2012, 12:09 pm
It was back in July that I detected that certain sections of Huddersfield Town's followers did not fully appreciate what they had in the shape of Lee Clark. That day Huddersfield played Gateshead in a friendly but the feeling around......Scott Parker couldn't handle the heat as Toon skipper
10 February 2012, 12:57 pm
It was interesting to hear Scott Parker's name thrown into the mix this week with England seeking yet another new captain. Don't get me wrong, as a player I actually have a lot of time for Parker's energetic style of......Cardiff move for Vuckic could be the making of a young star
9 February 2012, 4:22 pm
It's been obvious for a few months that Haris Vuckic is far, far too good to be playing reserve team football for Newcastle United. The Slovenian has also been told to be patient by Alan Pardew when it comes to......Given and N'Zogbia are returning to a different Newcastle United
3 February 2012, 11:38 am
It doesn't get much bigger than playing for Newcastle United. Not my words, the words of the great, late Sir Bobby Robson. The former Newcastle United boss was talking about players leaving St James' Park for bigger and better things.......Top five status isn't a surprise to everybody at Newcastle United
2 February 2012, 10:46 am
Phil Thompson (from his comfy studio chair) couldn't believe that Newcastle United had won at Blackburn Rovers but for those who have followed the Magpies a little closer this season, the win at Ewood Park was typical of a......
Ashley’s a vandal, say MPs
22 February 2012, 11:39 am
The renaming of Newcastle United’s ground continues to rankle people, this time in parliament where a Commons motion has been taken out to object to it. Ashley’s plans to rename St James’ Park after his T-shirt company have certainly caused a stir, one that stretches as far as House of Commons. 12 MPs have signed [...]...How does the final third of Newcastle’s season look?
21 February 2012, 9:13 am
With two-thirds of the Premier League season now complete, this author looks at what the final third might have in store for Newcastle United. We’re now into the home stretch – the final third of the 2011/2012 Premier League season. We have no Cup distractions so our only aim is to finish as high as [...]...Dirty David Sullivan spills beans on Ba’s Toon contract (and Ravel bid)
19 February 2012, 5:59 pm
West Ham owner, “Dirty” David Sullivan (not to be confused with the other West Ham owner, “Dirty” David Gold), has been spilling some interesting beans of gossip on Demba Ba’s Newcastle United contract to the West Ham fan site “West Ham Till I Die.” Sullivan, who of course is one of the owners of Ba’s [...]...Toon Europe: Is it possible and are we ready?
19 February 2012, 10:38 am
Newcastle United’s current 6th place Premier League position with 2/3rds of the season gone raises the possibility – albeit an outside one – of European qualification, but how will we cope if that happens? I think it’s fair to say that Newcastle United have exceeded most people’s expectations so far this season. There are still [...]...Mike Ashley’s big, fat, St James’ Park lie?
18 February 2012, 7:46 pm
“All this was inspired by the principle – which is quite true within itself – that in the big lie there is always a certain force of credibility; because the broad masses of a nation are always more easily corrupted in the deeper strata of their emotional nature than consciously or voluntarily; and thus in [...]...
The writing's on the wall (again)
21 February 2012, 9:45 am
So the grafitti's back. No sooner had the initial white daubing of "St James' Park" been removed, its perpetrator Michael Atkinson arrested for his trouble, than someone branded the stadium with its rightful name once more, this time in black paint.Meanwhile, Sir John Hall has voiced his disapproval of Jabba's renaming of the ground, claiming: "I think Mike Ashley accepts that Sports Direct Arena...The boy's (and the Bhoys) doing good
21 February 2012, 8:20 am
It's grim up north? Not a bit of it. Fraser Forster kept another clean sheet on Sunday as Celtic cantered to a 5-0 victory at Hibs, their 18th straight league win. With Rangers having been deducted 10 points for entering administration, the Bhoys are a whopping 17 points clear at the top of the table. Who says the Scottish Premier League is uncompetitive?Another Toon loanee enjoying a five-goal...Wor Al
19 February 2012, 5:31 pm
May I introduce to you Black & White & Read All Over's new official mascot, Alan. Named in honour of Alan Shearer (obviously), she - yes, it's a she - sports a magnificent black-and-white-striped head. Her somewhat excessive facial plumage (which Paul argues would have made Sideshow Bob a more appropriate name) means she has difficulty seeing - no jokes about her having as much insight as her...Quote of the day
19 February 2012, 4:32 pm
"I’m told he’s got a £7 million get-out at Newcastle and he gets half the money over that. They keep denying it but I think you’ll see in the summer he will leave Newcastle or he’ll get a monstrous rise to stay there."If it's not Droopy trying to tout Demba Ba around, it's slimy West Ham chairman David Sullivan. Kindly desist from talking about players who aren't your own, you twat.In the first...Maybe Mayuka?
17 February 2012, 3:54 pm
It seems we may have developed a taste for African strikers. No sooner had Emmanuel Mayuka helped Zambia to a shock African Cup of Nations final victory over Mr T's Ivory Coast on Sunday, than his agent was claiming we've taken a shine to him, along with Arsenal, Fulham and a clutch of other clubs. He did his bit in the final but didn't impress me as much as midfielder Isaac Chansa and defender...
Wolves (h) - last Sat 3pm KO for a while, enjoy it!
22 February 2012, 8:44 pm
Wolves (h) - last Sat 3pm KO for a while, enjoy it!...TV Madness.....
22 February 2012, 8:26 pm
As posted on .com we are on Sky more than the bloody Simpsons these days. From now until the 2nd week of 9th of April, every game wil be moved and shown on massive plates across the land. This will no doubt cause havoc for Mags who were planning to travel, especially for the Mags going to Swansea, why they put this late on Good Friday is utterly crazy, how are people who use public transport supposed to get back on the same day. The FA want rogered up the behind with a wire brush for that decis...Ever wonder what music gets blasted out of Seats HQ on the run...
22 February 2012, 4:17 pm
Ever wonder what music gets blasted out of Seats HQ on the run up to any given match day? Well wonder no more…here are 20 tracks (mp3 / 65Mb) for you to download, get hyped to, cry to and sing your heart out too! LINK HERE Enjoy. thanks Dan for his hosting! ...Robbie and Sir Bobby...
20 February 2012, 10:42 am
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS OF ROBBIE ELLIOTTS BIKE FOR SIR BOBBY HERE...Someone does it again. Long live SJP.
19 February 2012, 9:23 pm
Someone does it again. Long live SJP....
Cisse and Ba Partnership Could Send NUFC Into The Top 4
5 February 2012, 10:40 pm
It will be a debut long remembered but No. 9 Cisse managed to clinch all three points for Newcastle today in a closely fought game against Aston Villa. His 77th minute goal was enough to send Villa packing with a fantastic chest control and sent the ball flying past Given. Ba added another goal to [...]...Renaming St James’ Park is just terrible
10 November 2011, 12:12 pm
We laughed at the adding of Sports Direct @ St James’ Park naming but it was something done to prepare us for the worst bit of advertising that Ashley could thing of. Renaming St James’ Park to Sports Direct Arena is a terrible idea to say the least and Ashley will know full well that [...]...Newcastle United Take Top 3
2 November 2011, 10:40 am
The Monday night match against Stoke solidified our status as a credible team in Premiership. A unbeaten run is was always difficult to maintain in any circumstances but Monday night Away from Home is a different challenge. But in the end, Newcastle looked much stronger with Ba providing an excellent display to bag his second [...]...Newcastle United Still Flying High
20 September 2011, 6:17 pm
Much to the surprise of some, Newcastle United has made its strongest start for five years in the Premiership. As yet, Newcastle remain undefeated although a string of draws won’t keep us in contention for the top 4 placement for long. Leon Best popped in the only goal for us over the weekend saving us [...]...Joey Barton Given The Boot
1 August 2011, 3:11 pm
Newcastle United have finally given up on Joey Barton and allowed him to leave on free transfer. Using Twitter as a forum for publishing outspoken comments, Barton is no stranger to courting controversy. Barton now has free rein to go to whichever club that wants him. Newcastle originally wanted to sell Barton who only had [...]...
New Theme: Retro-fitted
14 February 2012, 5:34 pm
I’m pleased to announce the latest addition to the ever-growing collection of free themes here at WordPress.com. Retro-fitted by Justin Tadlock mixes subtle textures with clean lines and shadows to create a beautifully balanced composition perfect for all types of blogs. Retro-fitted can be personalized in a variety of ways. Customize the look of your [...]...Comment Notifications!
10 February 2012, 5:46 pm
A few months ago we added Notifications to the WordPress.com Toolbar and recently we released a Chrome extension so that you can always keep up with the activity on your blog. Today we’re adding comment notifications, complete with comment moderation and reply functionality. When your post receives a comment, you’ll get a Notification that looks something like [...]...New Themes: Splendio and Suburbia
7 February 2012, 6:00 pm
Happy Tuesday! We’ve got two unique free themes for you today, and they are quite a study in contrasts. Our first theme, Splendio, dazzles with an unconventional yet stylish design from Design Disease that pops out of the box — literally. How you use this theme is limited only by your imagination! It comes loaded [...]...Post Videos from Your iPhone or iPad
3 February 2012, 11:01 am
Would you like to post videos to your blog while you’re on the go? Are you interested in a photography theme that’s also video-friendly? Well, look no further, because we have some news for you. The VideoPress upgrade, which allows you to upload and embed your own videos on your blog, now comfortably handles videos [...]...New Themes: Currents and Debut
2 February 2012, 8:00 pm
Today, I’m excited to introduce the latest additions to our collection of premium themes. Designed by Andy Rutledge, Currents, is a responsive, minimal yet attractive premium theme from WooThemes. Currents is perfect for news driven sites. The phrase, “less is more” couldn’t be more true. This clean and minimal design maximises your reader’s focus on [...]...
Newcastle United Top 10 Goals of 2011
31 December 2011, 12:00 pm
..."We could have been more positive" - Alan Pardew on Liverpool defeat
30 December 2011, 11:06 pm
...Bellamy brace sinks lethargic Toon
30 December 2011, 10:59 pm
...MATCH PREVIEW: Liverpool (A)
29 December 2011, 5:35 pm
...Prior is heading for trial at Newcastle - Bognor Regis General Manager confirms
29 December 2011, 1:16 pm
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Demba Ba will keep 50% of transfer fee received should he leave Newcastle United
19 February 2012, 1:48 pm
There is some pretty interesting news coming from West Ham owner David Sullivan in the past day where he opens the lid on Demba Ba's contract. The most staggering part of the.....The most worrying thing as a Newcastle United fan right now
12 February 2012, 9:13 pm
There is very little to be worried about as Newcastle United fan at the minute, especially as we lie sixth in the table, a solitary point off a Champions League spot. The fantastic season we've had.....Newcastle United will look to secure Brazilian defender in the summer
3 February 2012, 8:33 pm
When you compare the January transfer window of 2012 to a year previous, it makes for surprising reading. Newcastle United lost Andy Carroll to Liverpool for the guts of forty.....Newcastle United representatives already ‘in talks’ with Wilfried Zaha
25 January 2012, 1:34 pm
With just under a week to go in the January transfer window, Newcastle United are looking to add another player or two to the squad. A defenders arrival is imminent.....Adrian Mariappa ‘priority target’ for Newcastle United before close of window
22 January 2012, 12:32 pm
With just over a week to go in the January transfer window, Alan Pardew is looking to add another couple of faces to an already encouraging squad. With Steven Taylor out for.....
Introducing Papiss Demba Cisse
19 January 2012, 9:00 pm
Around 9:30pm on the 17th of January 2012, Newcastle United officially confirmed the signing of Papiss Demba Cisse from Bundesliga side Freiberg – the striker moving for a fee reputed [...]...Ravel Morrison: Risk vs Reward
16 January 2012, 8:30 pm
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – The words of Winston Churchill, and also a rather succinct analogy for the quandary Newcastle fans find themselves in [...]...Gabriel Obertan: discuss
14 January 2012, 8:30 pm
The game was somehow still balanced at 0-0. The opposition of the day, Arsenal, had dominated possession and had Newcastle pinned up against their goal for the entirety of the [...]...Pardew plays the patient and psychological game with Ben Arfa
13 January 2012, 7:00 pm
Stood in front of the Milburn stand with his number 10 held aloft, Hatem Ben Arfa prepared to enter the field of play as a second half substitute against Blackburn; [...]...Newcastle vs Man Utd: Tactical Preview
3 January 2012, 9:09 pm
04.01.2012 – Wednesday 7:45pm Location: St James’ Early prospects: Difficult Newcastle return to St James’ for their first game of 2012, facing the daunting prospect of looking for a win [...]...
Six of the Best & Worst – January Transfer Window
7 February 2012, 7:11 pm
Newcastle landed Papiss Cisse during this years transfer window in a £10 million deal from Bundesliga side Freiburg. The most prolific African in German football will form part of a “two Demba’s” strike partnership with this season’s top goalscorer Demba Ba and was issued the fabled number nine shirt. Whether the Senegal international will prove to be a success on Tyneside will only become apparent over time but there are others we know who have [...]...Magpie Baby Steps
20 January 2012, 12:08 pm
Who would have thought Newcastle would be the first to break the bank in the January transfer window! Bienvenue Papiss Cisse and now this team can work and move forward into the latter half of the season. QPR were taken care of by Leon Best in a dull and forgettable match that showcased Best’s ability and lack of fitness as well as Ben Arfa’s headless running and constant losing of possession. This team faces a [...]...Back To Business, Ben Arfa Style
9 January 2012, 9:52 am
Two wonder strikes send the Magpies into the next round of the FA cup and at this moment in time it is hard to imagine that this is not some kind of dream. No bust ups, no extreme controversy, no erratic results, is this really Newcastle United? The team has not only scrapped the image of old but is also playing entertaining football and more importantly winning. First the defending champions and now the team [...]...The Toon Army Marches On
5 January 2012, 12:23 pm
Last night, Newcastle United FC gave what can only be described as a “Total Football” performance against a Manchester United team lacking in any real substance or passion. Michael Carrick and Ryan Giggs were torn to shreds by the grit and tenacity of Tiote and Cabaye while Jonas and Taylor suppressed Patrice Evra and Antonio Valencia in their own half. Dimitar Berbatov was totally shut out while Wayne Rooney and Phil Jones showed nothing but [...]...The Devils Enter The Arena
3 January 2012, 12:05 pm
Last Friday Steven Gerrard showed the footballing world what he has done and can still do when fit, unfortunately Newcastle United’s defence and midfield were the victims of his talent. With Liverpool behind us and new injuries to address, Alan Pardew must be wondering if January might be a good time to add some experience to a team that will face Manchester United with either Sammy Ameobi or Shane Ferguson in the starting eleven. With less than 20 [...]...
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Will English clubs' Champions League failure be a passing phase? | Paul Wilson
22 February 2012, 3:31 pm
Chelsea and Arsenal's expected failure to reach the Champions League last eight could mark a low ebb in English footballThe vultures are beginning to circle over the stumbling, disorganised remnants of Premier League participation in Europe's major club competition, waiting for the moment when life can be pronounced extinct and the bones of a once thriving enterprise can be picked clean, probably prior to being danced over.In case you haven't heard, should Arsenal and Chelsea fail to overcome th...Newcastle would receive only £3.5m from Demba Ba sale, claim West Ham
20 February 2012, 5:26 pm
• Releasing Ba was 'worst mistake of my life' – David Sullivan• West Ham co-owner claims striker has a £7m get-out clauseDavid Sullivan has warned that Newcastle United are in danger of losing Demba Ba for as little as £3.5m this summer.The West Ham United co-owner concedes that allowing the Senegal striker, who has scored 16 goals in 21 Premier League appearances this season, to join Newcastle on a free transfer last summer was one of the biggest mistakes of his life."I'm told he's got ...Man arrested after St James' Park name-change paint protest
17 February 2012, 12:47 pm
• 29-year-old charge after daubing wall at Newcastle's stadium• St James' Park lettering had been removedA 29-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage at Newcastle United's stadium after its old name was painted on a wall.There was outrage on Thursday when workmen were filmed removing the St James' Park lettering from the ground, which has been renamed the Sports Direct Arena.Overnight the old name was daubed in white paint close to where the lettering had been removed. More workme...Newcastle United take a crowbar to St James' Park signs
16 February 2012, 4:02 pm
• Newcastle's stadium physically renamed Sports Direct Arena• St James' Park was named in 1892, when club was formedNewcastle United took a crowbar to tradition on Thursday when the words St James' Park were levered off the walls of the club's stadium by three men with a ladder. Sports Direct Arena signs were later put in place on a football ground that has stood, in various guises but with the same name, since the club's formation in 1892.The workers were the subject of catcalls from passer...Premier League: the weekend's matches - in pictures
13 February 2012, 10:31 am
The best images from around the grounds in the Premier LeagueSteven Bloor ...
Man arrested for 'St James' graffiti at Newcastle United's stadium in protest at sign removal
17 February 2012, 8:00 pm
A 29 year-old man has been charged with criminal damage at Newcastle's stadium after old name painted on wall....St James graffiti on Newcastle United's ground in protest at St James' Park sign removal for Sports Direct logo
17 February 2012, 10:43 am
Graffiti has been daubed at Newcastle United's ground hours after St James' Park signs removed....Newcastle United remove St James' Park sign from outside stadium and replace it with a Sports Direct logo
16 February 2012, 6:58 pm
Newcastle remove St James' Park signage from their stadium....Louis Saha in fantasy land as Tottenham Hotspur continue to maintain a true title challenge
12 February 2012, 11:00 pm
New Spurs striker Louis Saha claims he has witnessed some "fantasy football" as he scored twice against Newcastle....Tottenham Hotspur 5 Newcastle United 0: match report
11 February 2012, 5:00 pm
Harry Redknapp's Tottenham side crush Newcastle United with a breathtaking display of measured, attacking football....
David Cameron: Racism in football will not be swept under carpet
22 February 2012, 5:34 pm
David Cameron has stepped into the row over racism in football, warning the sport cannot brush the issue under the carpet any longer. He has pledged Government support....Yohan Cabaye relishing Newcastle return
22 February 2012, 3:50 pm
Newcastle's French midfielder Yohan Cabaye is champing at the bit to make his return against Wolves on Saturday after being out of action for nearly a month....David Cameron orders football anti-racism summit
22 February 2012, 12:24 am
David Cameron will step into the row over racism in football by staging a Downing Street summit on the issue. High-profile incidents are damaging to football's image....Cheick Tiote gave his Africa Cup of Nations medal away
21 February 2012, 7:59 pm
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote gave away his African Nations Cup losers' medal because he did not want to be reminded of his heartache....Gary Speed Memorial: Alan Shearer books private plane
21 February 2012, 10:03 am
Alan Shearer is hiring a jet to fly 25 of Gary Speed's former team-mates to Cardiff to be at the Welshman's memorial game against Costa Rica next week....
EXCLUSIVE: Spurs to tempt Redknapp with new deal
22 February 2012, 10:31 pm
Levy hopes contract and arrival of new faces will convince manager to turn England down...Pearce's young Lions set to go Dutch
22 February 2012, 10:30 pm
String of senior England stars not being considered for next week's friendly by stand-in boss...Racism is a problem for society not just football, Prime Minister
22 February 2012, 10:30 pm
No, Prime Minister. We are not winning the fight against racism. Not when we are knee deep in a season characterised by race. Not when we have had the captain of our national team stripped of his position over racism allegations. Not when we have players openly abused on social networking sites on an almost daily basis. Not when we have police arresting fans on trains and staging dawn raids to round up so-called supporters who chant vile songs. Especially not when we have had Premier League m......Fergie: Prem's Euro woes are a blip
22 February 2012, 10:30 pm
English sides will bounce back from bad Champions League year predicts United boss...What are the odds Villas-Boas gets the puss before Chelsea v Napoli? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day
22 February 2012, 10:00 pm
It was clear from Andre Villas-Boas’ team selection against Napoli that he intends to get the better of the Chelsea old guard. He has a decent chance of succeeding – everyone is getting the better of Chelsea right now. These days, AVB can’t talk to anyone without someone asking him if he’s going to be sacked. Welcome to my world, Andre. You have to feel some sympathy for Villas-Boas, who inherited a team that turned old overnight. Shortly after that, they turned on him. Ashley Cole was r...
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St James graffiti at Newcastle United ground: man charged
17 February 2012, 11:42 am
A man is charged after graffiti is daubed at Newcastle United's ground hours after the St James' Park signs are removed....Newcastle United removes St James' Park sign
16 February 2012, 5:36 pm
Newcastle United removes the St James' Park sign from its ground to make way for its new name....Alan Pardew admits Newcastle's tactics were wrong
11 February 2012, 8:01 pm
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew admits he got his side's tactics wrong following their 5-0 thrashing at Tottenham....Tottenham 5-0 Newcastle
11 February 2012, 7:22 pm
Louis Saha scores twice on his home debut as Tottenham demolish Newcastle with a scintilating first-half display at White Hart Lane....Newcastle United's Haris Vuckic joins Cardiff City on loan
10 February 2012, 11:51 am
Newcastle United midfielder Haris Vuckic joins Cardiff City on an initial one-month loan deal...
Tiote turns attention to Toon
22 February 2012, 12:19 pm
Cheick Tiote insists his focus is firmly on Newcastle as he bids to put his Africa Cup of Nations disappointment behind him....PSV seal Jorgensen deal
22 February 2012, 12:10 pm
PSV Eindhoven have announced a pre-contract agreement to sign FC Copenhagen defender Mathias Jorgensen....Cabaye raring to return
22 February 2012, 10:15 am
Newcastle ace Yohan Cabaye is ready to make up for lost time when he makes his return against Wolves this weekend....Sullivan reveals Ba exit clause
21 February 2012, 7:44 am
David Sullivan believes Demba Ba is likely to exit Newcastle this summer, with a clause in his contract set to leave the Magpies short....Sullivan rues Ba exit
20 February 2012, 3:28 pm
West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan admits letting Demba Ba leave for Newcastle was "one of the worst mistakes" of his life....
Toon's Pardew hails return of 'iconic' players
22 February 2012, 11:45 am
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has hailed the return of his "iconic players" as the club prepare to take on Wolves this weekend....Newcastle told to dig deep to keep Ba
21 February 2012, 9:35 am
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has warned Newcastle they could lose star striker Demba Ba for a pittance if they do not tie him to a new deal....Sullivan: Newcastle could lose Ba on cheap
20 February 2012, 3:52 pm
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has warned Newcastle they could lose star striker Demba Ba for a pittance if they do not tie him to a new deal....Man charged over St James' Park graffiti
17 February 2012, 12:40 pm
A 29-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage at Newcastle United's stadium after its old name was painted on a wall....Newcastle full-back Taylor to make return
15 February 2012, 4:43 pm
Newcastle defender Ryan Taylor is optimistic he will be fit to resume full training on Monday after a leg injury and is targeting a first-team return in next weekend's Premier League clash with Wolves....
Cabaye ready for Magpies return
22 February 2012, 12:49 pm
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye is champing at the bit to make his return against Wolves on Saturday after being out of action for nearly a month....Newcastle youngsters are academy idols
22 February 2012, 8:51 am
Newcastle's potential stars of the future have been urged to follow the example of Sammy Ameobi and Shane Ferguson if they want to make the grade....African Cup of Nations - Cheick gives away losers' medal
21 February 2012, 5:36 pm
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote gave away his African Nations Cup losers' medal because he did not want to be reminded of his heartache....Medal a bonus for Cheick mate
21 February 2012, 5:23 pm
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote gave away his African Nations Cup losers' medal because he did not want to be reminded of his heartache....Newcastle handed Ba warning
20 February 2012, 3:43 pm
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has warned Newcastle they could lose star striker Demba Ba for a pittance if they do not tie him to a new deal....
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