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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Sports Journalist · 95 articles

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

Newcastle in Sean Longstaff contract talks – the club’s best piece of business in years?
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Newcastle in Sean Longstaff contract talks – the club’s best piece of business in years?

Newcastle United have reportedly opened discussions with Sean Longstaff over a new Magpies contract, according to The Times. Longstaff attracted serious interest from Manchester United over the summer and currently earns £25,000-a-week after signing a previous deal in December. However, the Magpies could now be ready to increase the midfielder’s wage to around £80,000-a-week, making […]

Five Newcastle players who could star in the EFL Cup this season
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Five Newcastle players who could star in the EFL Cup this season

13 Premier League sides, including Newcastle, will find out on Tuesday evening who they will face in the second round of the EFL Cup.   The ties will take place later this month, with Steve Bruce hoping to better the Magpies’ recent form in the competition in previous years.  Newcastle, who have never won the […]

Newcastle United Power Rankings: GW1
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Newcastle United Power Rankings: GW1

Unfortunately for Newcastle fans and Steve Bruce, the season didn’t get off to the best of starts on Sunday. After a promising opening 45 minutes, a lapse in concentration by both Jetro Willems and Jamaal Lascelles allowed the Gunners to capitalise and go in front on the hour mark thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The pacey striker’s […]

Newcastle fans join Jenas in blasting Lascelles following Arsenal defeat
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Newcastle fans join Jenas in blasting Lascelles following Arsenal defeat

Former Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas has slammed current Magpies defender Jamaal Lascelles following the opening day defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. The Magpies captain lost Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang just before the hour mark, with the Gabon international coolly slotting home to give the Gunners the win. And Jenas, talking on Match of the Day 2, cited by Nothing […]

Five Key Battles to look out for in Newcastle’s clash with Arsenal
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Five Key Battles to look out for in Newcastle’s clash with Arsenal

After Newcastle completed two deadline day signings in the shape of Emil Krafth and the returning Andy Carroll, all attention now turns to the beginning of the Premier League season.  Steve Bruce has brought in a total of five additions to his squad, including a club-record £40 million deal for striker Joelinton earlier in the summer. He’s […]

McCoist labels Carroll as ‘unplayable’ following return – will it prove to be a smart signing?
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McCoist labels Carroll as ‘unplayable’ following return – will it prove to be a smart signing?

Former Scotland striker Ally McCoist has labelled returning Newcastle forward Andy Carroll as ‘almost unplayable’ – but will his signing prove to be a smart one?  An emotional Carroll made the move back to St James’ Park on deadline day, penning an initial 12-month contract on Tyneside.  The 30-year-old has struggled with numerous injury problems in recent […]