Andy Carroll’s time at Newcastle United is coming to an end, but he remains in good spirits. The 32-year-old posted a throwback video and picture on his Instagram stories, dancing and singing at a friend’s wedding and then going swimming with his baby Marvel Mae. Carroll was invited to the wedding of Aaron Cresswell and […]
Joe Willock has an uncertain future at Arsenal. The 21-year-old isn’t commanding a starting place at the Emirates Stadium and greatly impressed on loan at Newcastle United, so much so that the Magpies are considering signing him on a permanent basis this summer. Steve Howey is against the move, however, as he believes Willock’s asking […]
Andy Carroll’s second stint at Newcastle United looks likely to come to an end this summer as he’s struggling for playing time and is out of contract at the end of June, so Read Newcastle have taken a look at one of the best moments of his career – his breakthrough season in the Championship. […]
On this day in 2015, Patrick Vieira emerged as a surprise candidate for the Newcastle United vacancy. John Carver was in temporary charge of the Magpies but had his contract terminated at the end of the season and the Guardian reported that Vieira was one of three names on United’s shortlist. Steve McClaren remained the […]
On this day in 2009, Newcastle United were put up for sale by Mike Ashley after suffering relegation from the Premier League. The Toon Army finished 18th in the table with 34 points from 38 games, dropping down into the Championship with Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion. The Times reported on May 31 that Ashley […]
On this day in 2000, Alan Shearer made his final Wembley appearance for England as his Newcastle United teammate Kieron Dyer picked up his fifth cap. England were playing Ukraine and enjoyed a 2-0 win in front of nearly 56,000 supporters. Shearer didn’t manage to cap his last Wembley appearance for England with a goal, […]
On this day in 1997, Alan Shearer scored and missed a penalty as England won a World Cup qualifier against Poland. The Three Lions enjoyed a 2-0 win in front of 32,000 supporters at the Stadion Śląski, scoring in the first few minutes of the game and in second half injury time. England took the […]
On this day in 1958, Newcastle United suffered defeat to Petrolui Ploiesti in the final game of their disappointing Romanian tour. Len White scored two goals, but it wasn’t enough for the victory and the below-par Magpies lost 3-2 on the day. They were unhappy with the match officiating, as Petrolui Ploiesti were awarded a […]
On this day (May 27) in 1970, Newcastle United beat Vancouver Spartans during their friendly tour of North America. The Magpies enjoyed a 3-0 win over the Canadian outfit, courtesy of goals from Bryan Robson, Phil McGovern and Keith Dyson. Newcastle won their penultimate game of the tour in front of 2,847 supporters at the […]
On this day (May 27) in 1967, Paul Gascoigne was born in Gateshead. He signed for Newcastle United as a schoolboy and rose through the youth ranks to the first-team as a 17-year-old, playing professionally for the Magpies between 1985 and 1988 before Tottenham Hotspur came calling. Newcastle finished 14th under Jack Charlton in 1984/85 […]
On this day (May 26) in 1947, Newcastle United suffered a 3-2 defeat to West Ham United in front of more than 30,000 supporters at St James’ Park. The Magpies’ season was delayed due to bad weather in February and March, causing a lot of fixtures to be postponed in early-Spring. Regardless, Newcastle came up […]
On this day (May 25) in 1985, Demba Ba was born in Sevres, France. He played for Port Autonome, Frileuse and Montrouge in his youth before turning out professionally for Rouen. The 36-year-old scored 22 goals in 26 games for the National 2 outfit (2005/06) before Mouscron of the Belgian First Division A came calling. […]