Newcastle United
Almiron would flourish if Newcastle launched £9m-rated raid on clinical ex-teammate – Opinion
Newcastle will know they need to continue performing if they want to fully distance themselves away from the relegation zone. It’s been another season of ups-and-downs for Rafa Benitez and his team but that comes as no surprise because of...read more »
Newcastle must dump woeful senior figure after friendly confirms long-held suspicion – View
OPINION As if it was ever in any doubt, Joselu’s performance in Newcastle United’s friendly draw with CSKA Moscow on Saturday confirmed once and for all that the Spanish striker is simply not good enough to be on the books at a Premier League side. After coming...read more »
‘That would be perfect’ – Newcastle senior figure hoping for deja vu in near-future
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has identified the three matches that he believes his side can win following their midseason warm weather training break. The Toon Army put together a fine run after a similar break last season, winning their next three matches on the...read more »
Melodramatic tabloid criticism of Newcastle ace is completely unjustified – View
OPINION Newcastle United’s friendly against CSKA Moscow on Saturday represented new signing Miguel Almiron’s first real opportunity to show his new club what he could do. Having made his debut against Wolves on Monday night during a brief cameo, excitement was high for a player who...read more »
Benitez will surely be frustrated after another letdown for Newcastle starlet – View
OPINION Another week, another game without an appearance for on loan Newcastle United starlet Elias Sorensen at Blackpool. The Danish youth international is one of the most lauded young talents in the Magpies’ academy setup, and when he made the move to the seaside in...read more »
Rafa surely gambling on Newcastle survival hopes in surprise claims over one man – Verdict
OPINION $bp("Brid_32517474", {"id":"13259","width":"16","height":"9","video":"274134"}); Had Newcastle United secured victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers – instead of succumbing to a last minute equaliser – then there would be plenty of hope over their bid for survival in the Premier League. However,...read more »
Rafa faces headache over senior Newcastle ace after report on his precarious future: View
OPINION It wasn’t too long ago that Newcastle United were really struggling for options in the centre of midfield. With Jonjo Shelvey and Mo Diame injured and Ki Sung-yueng away on international duty, the Magpies were faced with a crisis that saw them turn to Sean Longstaff...read more »
Livewire CSKA performance shows just how vital unsung Newcastle ace is to survival – View
OPINION Matt Ritchie probably doesn’t get the credit he deserves. The Newcastle United ace is well-thought of Tyneside, and you would be hard pushed to find a fan who didn’t speak highly of him, but he still seems to slip under the radar most of the time. The reason for that...read more »
Leave him in Spain, ‘Miss the flight’ – Many Newcastle fans slaughter ‘pathetic’ giant v CSKA
COMMENTARY $bp("Brid_32517474", {"id":"13259","width":"16","height":"9","video":"274134"}); Newcastle United fans might have seen their side knocked out of the FA Cup at the hands of Watford but there was still some football for the Toon Army to consume in the shape...read more »
‘Great bantz’ – Some Newcastle fans savage flop v CSKA, ask if he’s ‘dross on purpose’
OPINION This should have been a low pressure match, an opportunity for Newcastle United to have a run out in the warmth of Marbella for the sake of fitness and experimentation with things like formation and positioning. Certainly, Saturday’s friendly against CSKA Moscow should never have been an opportunity to damage anybody’s...read more »