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Evin Grant

Evin Grant

Sports Journalist · 167 articles

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Ireland set for shock return to Tyneside?
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Ireland set for shock return to Tyneside?

Stephen Ireland could be set for a shock return to former club Newcastle in January, according to talkSPORT. Fellow Premier League strugglers Aston Villa are also thought to be interested in signing the 29-year-old, who currently plies his trade for Stoke City under Mark Hughes. Ireland spent a short spell on loan with the Magpies […]

Predicted XI: Newcastle vs Everton
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Predicted XI: Newcastle vs Everton

In Steve McClaren’s first ever Boxing Day fixture as Newcastle United head coach, Everton will travel to St. James’ Park to clash heads with the Magpies. Both teams have contrasting forms – Newcastle have acquired seven points from a total of nine in their last three games, whereas the Toffees haven’t won any of their […]

Magpies told to stay away from Carroll
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Magpies told to stay away from Carroll

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has issued a hands-off warning to Newcastle and other clubs who are interested in signing Andy Carroll from the Hammers. United were linked with a move for Carroll just a few days ago, and West Ham reportedly set an asking price of around £18million. But, there has been further developments […]

Newcastle scouting French youth prodigy
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Newcastle scouting French youth prodigy

Newcastle have been monitoring the progress of young Sochaux defender Jerome Onguene in recent weeks, according to a report in the Daily Mail. Fellow Premier League club Arsenal are also said to be watching the 18-year-old, and both clubs are preparing January bids. Standing at 6’3 tall, Onguene was born in Cameroon but has swayed […]

Mbemba: We want top ten finish
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Mbemba: We want top ten finish

Chancel Mbemba has dismissed talk of the possibility of relegation for Newcastle, and insists that he and his teammates can finish in the top ten. Since arriving from Anderlecht in the summer, Mbemba has established himself as a regular starter in Steve McClaren’s side, as well as earning the hearts of the Toon faithful. The […]

Newcastle fans’ Christmas transfer wishlist
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Newcastle fans’ Christmas transfer wishlist

Newcastle surprised everybody by spending upwards of £50million on players in the summer transfer window of 2015, and it looks like the club are ready to spend again. With the January transfer window looming, many of the Geordie faithful feel that United must sign a centre-back, left-back, centre-midfielder, winger and striker in order to really […]

McClaren gives update on injuries
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McClaren gives update on injuries

Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren held his pre-match conference this afternoon ahead of this weekend’s game vs Everton. Plenty of questions were asked, and the former England boss had plenty of answers. During the conference, McClaren gave injury updates on several United players, estimating when they’ll be back in the fold. All quotes from the […]

Magpies join Barcelona in race for defender
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Magpies join Barcelona in race for defender

Newcastle have joined Barcelona, Juventus and Arsenal in the race to sign versatile Sassuolo defender Sime Vrsaljko in January, according to Italian news outlet TMW. The Croatian has attracted serious interest from top European clubs as a result of his impressive displays for the over-achieving Sassuolo, who currently sit 7th in Serie A. Representatives from […]

Combined Newcastle/Everton XI
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Combined Newcastle/Everton XI

After a disappointing 1-1 draw vs Aston Villa, Steve McClaren’s Newcastle team will now focus on their upcoming match against Everton on Boxing Day. The Toffees have failed to win any of their last three games, whereas United have picked up seven points from their last three. There are no new injury doubts for McClaren […]

Newcastle’s last five Boxing Day fixtures
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Newcastle’s last five Boxing Day fixtures

In the latest Boxing Day installment on Tyneside, Newcastle will entertain Roberto Martinez’s Everton side this weekend, looking to improve on their recent form. The Magpies have picked up an impressive seven points out of a possible nine, but the prospect of coming up against the deadly duo of Gerard Deulofeu and Romelu Lukaku certainly […]

Tributes pour in for ‘critically ill’ Srnicek
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Tributes pour in for ‘critically ill’ Srnicek

It was revealed today that former Newcastle goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek was rushed to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest whilst running in his native Czech Republic. The Chronicle, who Pavel often writes for, say that he is currently in an induced coma and in critical condition. This news comes as a massive shock to all […]

Why Vurnon Anita deserves more credit from fans
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Why Vurnon Anita deserves more credit from fans

Last season was one to forget for Newcastle’s Vurnon Anita, it has to be said. Consistently poor displays from the little Dutchman led to many of the Geordie faithful wanting him out of the team, and they certainly had a case. However, a drastic change in performance levels from Anita this season has gone unnoticed […]