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Evin Grant

Evin Grant

Sports Journalist · 167 articles

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Janmaat: We must make St. James’ a fortress
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Janmaat: We must make St. James’ a fortress

Fan favourite Daryl Janmaat has insisted that Newcastle must make opposition teams dread playing at St. James’ Park, with the Magpies preparing to host fellow strugglers Aston Villa this weekend. United have only won twice at home in the Premier League this season, and if this form doesn’t show signs of improving, then the club […]

Newcastle’s five best ever comebacks
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Newcastle’s five best ever comebacks

It’s safe to say that Newcastle United rarely go down without a fight. Year after year, the determined Magpies deliver some well-fought comebacks against highly talented opposition when the odds are stacked against them. Sunday represents a prime example of the Toon’s “never say die” attitude, as they launched a memorable second-half comeback to overcome […]

Lille prepare bid for Newcastle striker
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Lille prepare bid for Newcastle striker

French outfit Lille are eyeing up a January move for Newcastle frontman Emmanuel Riviere, reports Le10 Sport. Riviere arrived on Tyneside last summer for a fee of £6m, and he hasn’t exactly set the world alight for the Magpies. The former Toulouse striker has made 23 Premier League appearances for the club, scoring only one […]

French keeper rejects Magpies’ interest
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French keeper rejects Magpies’ interest

St. Etienne goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier has rebuffed interest in his services from Newcastle, according to Foot Mercato (reported by Get French Football News). The 29-year-old stopper was linked with a move to Tyneside a few weeks ago, following Tim Krul’s season-ending injury. The Magpies are believed to have contacted Ruffier’s representatives regarding a possible deal […]

McClaren praises passion of players
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McClaren praises passion of players

Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren has praised the passion and desire of his resurrected side, following Sunday’s immense 2-1 victory against the sturdy Tottenham Hotspur. It looked bleak for the former England manager a few weeks back, as various media outlets reported that the two games against Liverpool and Spurs would decide his fate on […]

Player Ratings: Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle
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Player Ratings: Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

You could say Newcastle are the most unpredictable team in the Premier League! After last week’s thrilling and heroic 2-0 victory over Liverpool at St. James’ Park, Steve McClaren’s resurged Magpies travelled to White Hart Lane to take on Tottenham Hotspur. An unchanged lineup was named, and the Toon faithful remained cautiously optimistic. Eric Dier […]

Krul: Elliot has been amazing
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Krul: Elliot has been amazing

Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul has heaped the praise on stand-in stopper Rob Elliot, and claims that the Irishman has been “amazing” in between the sticks. Krul suffered a groin injury whilst on international duty with the Netherlands in October, which saw him ruled out until the end of the season. Karl Darlow was also injured […]

Predicted XI: Tottenham vs Newcastle
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Predicted XI: Tottenham vs Newcastle

As Newcastle fans prepared for their team’s crucial home clash against Liverpool last weekend, Steve McClaren strung multiple surprises upon them by dropping Ayoze Perez and starting Siem de Jong. The Geordie faithful were by no means impressed with the former England manager’s team selection, but in the end, it worked relatively well as the […]

Newcastle eye up Ligue 1 left-back
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Newcastle eye up Ligue 1 left-back

Newcastle have registered their interest in Stade Rennais left-back Cheick M’Bengue, according to French media outlet RMC Sport. The 27-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season, and the Magpies are believed to have made contact with the French club over a possible deal. However, there is stiff competition for the Senegalese defender, with […]

Combined XI: Tottenham vs Newcastle
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Combined XI: Tottenham vs Newcastle

A resurged Newcastle side head into Sunday’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur in buoyant mood, following their excellent 2-0 victory against Liverpool last weekend. Mauricio Pochettino’s disciplined team will provide another stern test for the Magpies, especially considering the fact that the game is being played in White Hart Lane. The Lily Whites have only suffered […]

Elliot shoots down bust-up rumours
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Elliot shoots down bust-up rumours

Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot has played down recent rumours regarding heated exchanges between both players and staff. The Irishman has featured regularly for the Magpies ever since the reliable Tim Krul suffered a season-ending injury, and he has dismissed talk of unrest behind the scenes. After a multitude of abysmal results, various media outlets reported […]

Ferdinand names four Toon players in his Best XI
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Ferdinand names four Toon players in his Best XI

Newcastle United legend Les Ferdinand has included Philippe Albert, Rob Lee, David Ginola and Alan Shearer in his Best XI. The current Director of Football at QPR scored an astounding 41 goals in 68 appearances during his illustrious spell on Tyneside, and his mouth-watering partnership with Shearer now seems a distant memory. Courtesy of the […]