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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Sports Journalist · 95 articles

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

Brendan Rodgers lined up to replace Rafael Benitez at St James Park
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Brendan Rodgers lined up to replace Rafael Benitez at St James Park

According to the Daily Mirror, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is being considered as a potential replacement for Rafael Benitez, if results fail to pick up in the coming weeks. The report suggests that following the Magpies’ winless start to the season, fears are beginning to grow behind the scenes. Rodgers also hasn’t had the best […]

Rafa Benitez seemingly happy to stay in the North-East
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Rafa Benitez seemingly happy to stay in the North-East

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has indicated to the club’s hierarchy that he is happy to stay beyond the end of the current campaign, according to the Chronicle Live. Despite rumours circulating over recent months stating that the Spaniard is growing frustrated in the North-East, Benitez reportedly held positive talks with managing director Lee Charnley earlier in […]

Rafa Benitez heaps praise on Jonjo Shelvey
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Rafa Benitez heaps praise on Jonjo Shelvey

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has heaped praise on Jonjo Shelvey, claiming the midfielder should be in the England squad, Chronicle Live report. The 26-year-old has been described by many as one of the best passers in the Premier League, but was overlooked by Gareth Southgate in his squad for the World Cup over the summer […]

Rafael Benitez rules out losing any first-team players this summer
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Rafael Benitez rules out losing any first-team players this summer

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has ruled out the possibility of selling any of his first-team squad during the remainder of the summer transfer window, Sky Sports report. While the transfer window for Premier League clubs to do their business shut on August 9th, most European leagues can continue to bring in players until the end […]

Newcastle make offer for N’Soki
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Newcastle make offer for N’Soki

Newcastle United have reportedly made a £6.2 million offer for Paris Saint-Germain teenage defender Stanley N’Soki, according to the Daily Mail. Boss Rafael Benitez has been desperate to add to his squad over the course of the summer and has now turned his attention to the highly rated 19-year-old. Reports from France suggest that the […]

Newcastle complete deal for Slimani
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Newcastle complete deal for Slimani

Newcastle United have completed the loan signing of Islam Slimani from Leicester City on deadline day. Slimani, 29, joins the Magpies until the end of the season after scoring once in his 12 Premier League appearances for his parent club so far this campaign. The Algerian international joined Leicester from Sporting Lisbon in 2016, however, […]

Newcastle man on his way to Scotland
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Newcastle man on his way to Scotland

Scottish side Aberdeen are confident of securing a loan deal for Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman after the Magpies’ game against Burnley tonight, according to the Daily Mail. The window in Scotland closes at midnight, compared to the 11pm deadline in England, and Aberdeen are confident of finalising a deal after Newcastle’s game, where Woodman is […]

Newcastle close in on loan deal for new shot stopper
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Newcastle close in on loan deal for new shot stopper

Newcastle are expecting Sparta Prague number one Martin Dubravka to arrive in the North East today, to finalise a move to St James Park, according to Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope. Dubravka, 29, is a Slovakian international and joined Czech giants Sparta Prague in the summer, however, he now looks set for a move to […]

Newcastle reject Brighton’s bid for Mitrovic
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Newcastle reject Brighton’s bid for Mitrovic

Newcastle United have rejected an £8 million offer from fellow Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion for striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, according to a report from Sky Sports. They report that Newcastle are unwilling to sell to a club involved in a potential relegation battle with themselves, however, will listen to offers from European clubs […]

Newcastle target linked with Russia move
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Newcastle target linked with Russia move

Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has made it clear that he wishes to bolster his squad during the current window, however, Benitez looks set to miss out on one of his main targets, with Chelsea winger Kenedy set to join Lokomotiv Moscow, according to Extra. It has been widely reported that Benitez was open to […]

Newcastle target Watford’s Troy Deeney
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Newcastle target Watford’s Troy Deeney

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has made Watford striker Troy Deeney his top January target, according to ESPN, cited by the Watford Observer. The Magpies have been short of goals this season, only managing to find the back of the net 20 times in their 22 league games so far, and Benitez is after more firepower […]

Lascelles and Ritchie scoop joint award
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Lascelles and Ritchie scoop joint award

Newcastle United pair Jamaal Lascelles and Matt Ritchie have been announced as the joint winners of the North-East Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year award, the Northern Echo report. The duo were a fundamental part of Newcastle’s promotion back to the Premier League, and have both hit the ground running as the Magpies look […]