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Crippy Cooke

Crippy Cooke

Sports journalist who is an avid football fan, enjoys debunking transfer rumours, loves to write pieces on players out in the cold and takes a large amount of pride getting a predicted XI 100% correct.

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Journalist say Fabian Schar was ‘important’ v Crystal Palace
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Journalist say Fabian Schar was ‘important’ v Crystal Palace

Newcastle United picked up their third clean sheet in six Premier League games with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday and had Fabian Schar to thank. The 30-year-old returned to the starting lineup after being rested in the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool and was a rock alongside Sven Botman. No Newcastle player blocked […]

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Kieran Trippier impressed against Crystal Palace
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Kieran Trippier impressed against Crystal Palace

Newcastle United were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, but Eddie Howe will be pleased with the performance of his players. Kieran Trippier was one of many who impressed and earned plaudits for doing everything in his power to win Newcastle the game. The 31-year-old started at right-back […]

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Journalists say Nick Pope was ‘very good’ v Crystal Palace
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Journalists say Nick Pope was ‘very good’ v Crystal Palace

Newcastle United drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon and Nick Pope was one of many players who impressed. The 30-year-old was a rock between the sticks and made a series of brilliant saves to earn the Magpies a clean sheet. From a close-range stop of Jean-Philippe Mateta’s effort to saving a low drive […]

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Newcastle won’t sign Julian Draxler despite report
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Newcastle won’t sign Julian Draxler despite report

Newcastle United have struggled for goals this season, scoring only six times in four Premier League games. Ryan Fraser, Matt Ritchie and Jacob Murphy don’t have a goal or assist between them either, so Eddie Howe could benefit from bolstering his attack even after signing Alexander Isak. One player Newcastle have been linked with is […]

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Newcastle must sign Youri Tielemans before transfer deadline
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Newcastle must sign Youri Tielemans before transfer deadline

Newcastle United have an injury crisis in midfield with Jonjo Shelvey and Bruno Guimaraes currently out of action. Simon Jones and Kishan Vaghela of the Daily Mail say Eddie Howe is looking to rectify the situation by bringing in an addition midfielder before the summer transfer window shuts. Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans is high on […]

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Noel Whelan says Alexander Isak is a ‘great’ signing
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Noel Whelan says Alexander Isak is a ‘great’ signing

Newcastle United confirmed the signing of Alexander Isak on a six-year deal days ago and have been rushing through the paperwork to have him available for selection. The 22-year-old has yet to make his debut, missing Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers while being a doubt for Wednesday night’s meeting with Liverpool, but Noel Whelan […]

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Newcastle should break policy to sign Calhanoglu
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Newcastle should break policy to sign Calhanoglu

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Hakan Calhanoglu with Calciomercato saying the Magpies could double their summer spend by procuring his signature from Inter Milan. But with Eddie Howe preferring younger signings over ageing talent like 22-year-old Sven Botman and 22-year-old Alexander Isak, it’s unlikely Newcastle will make a move for the […]

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Newcastle exit hasn’t gone well for Dwight Gayle
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Newcastle exit hasn’t gone well for Dwight Gayle

Dwight Gayle finally left Newcastle United in pursuit of regular first-team football over the summer, joining Stoke City on a two-year-deal. But his move to the Britannia Stadium hasn’t quite gone to plan as the 32-year-old has been short of goals. Gayle has made seven appearances in all competitions for the Potters, scoring zero goals […]

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Newcastle exit hasn’t gone well for Isaac Hayden
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Newcastle exit hasn’t gone well for Isaac Hayden

Isaac Hayden joined Norwich City on a season-long loan this season after he fell down the pecking order under Eddie Howe, but the 27-year-old has yet to make an appearance for the Canaries as he’s been sidelined with injury since January. Hayden underwent knee surgery at the beginning of the year that saw him out […]

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Newcastle exit hasn’t gone well for Ciaran Clark
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Newcastle exit hasn’t gone well for Ciaran Clark

Ciaran Clark was loaned out to Sheffield United after falling down the pecking order under Eddie Howe, but his stint at Bramall Lane has turned into a nightmare as he’s missed the Blades’ last five games due to injury. Clark started consecutive league games for Sheff Utd upon his arrival from Newcastle, losing 1-0 to […]

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Newcastle unlikely to sign Tiemoue Bakayoko
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Newcastle unlikely to sign Tiemoue Bakayoko

Newcastle United are currently without Jonjo Shelvey and Bruno Guimaraes so Eddie Howe is having to name a midfield of Sean Longstaff, Joe Willock and Joelinton, but the Magpies are unlikely to make a move for Tiemoue Bakayoko despite reports in Italy. According to Calciomercato, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are keen to sign the 28-year-old […]

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Newcastle can handle Martin Dubravka’s exit
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Newcastle can handle Martin Dubravka’s exit

Martin Dubravka looks on his way out of Newcastle United this summer and Eddie Howe admitted he was “sad” to be losing the 33-year-old, telling Sky Sports: “From my perspective, I’m sad if Martin does leave, sad to see him go. “It’s not something we wanted as a football club, but we understand there are […]

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