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Barcelona vs Newcastle: Howe finally able to field much-desired back four
The Magpies have a fully fit defence for the Barca clash.
Matthew Connelly
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Newcastle United send scout to watch two Serie A players in action
Newcastle are eyeing two Serie A stars.
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Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle United: Tactical analysis of famous Stamford Bridge win
At a glance It was a classic away performance by Newcastle United yesterday. Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea were seen off in a rather comfortable 1-0 win despite Howe’s men being under pressure for large majorities of the game. The game showed a side to the Magpies that hasn’t been seen in some time now, especially away […]
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Newcastle season ticket holders ‘investigated’ for standing at Barcelona game
At a glance Some Newcastle United fans have received word that they are being ‘investigated’. This comes after the club received complaints of ‘persistent standing’ throughout the Barcelona game. Emails have been sent to Newcastle supporters who were seated in the Gallowgate end for the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 tie. […]
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Newcastle eye Inter Milan star amid Woltemade and Wissa struggles
At a glance: Newcastle United are reportedly interested in highly-rated Inter Milan forward Francesco Pio Esposito as they look to find a solution to this season’s striker woes, per The Daily Mail. The Magpies’ interest has arisen in tandem with the struggles of summer signings Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa. Neither of them has established […]
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The Bruno Guimaraes Problem: Is Newcastle’s talismanic conductor actually a tactical constraint?
Newcastle United’s struggles amidst the absence of talismanic captain Bruno Guimaraes haven’t exactly been left undocumented. In fact, every media outlet and their mother has been, understandably, shouting from the rooftops about the underwhelming record without the Brazilian in the side. Since Bruno joined the club in the 21/22 season, Newcastle have only won three […]
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Tactical Analysis as 10 Man Magpies overcome the odds
As I sit here writing this piece (In Manchester, of all places), I must admit there is a lot more enthusiasm to perform an analysis than there was for the Everton game a few days ago. In fact, for what feels like the first time in a long time, the ‘what worked’ section of this […]
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Newcastle 2-3 Everton: A tactical evaluation
Well… a 3-2 loss on home soil at the hands of Everton, and it’s difficult to say we deserved anything more than defeat. A lack of any real threat, despite the sustained pressure in the second half, was the main culprit. Not to mention some seriously dubious defending (and goalkeeping) that saw two of the […]
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Job done as Newcastle make history in the Champions League
Newcastle put themselves into the Champions League round of 16 with a 3-2 victory over Qarabag at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe still fielded a rather strong squad despite the commanding 6-1 lead carried over from the first leg. Some unfamiliar faces did find themselves on the teamsheet, though, with Alex Murphy getting his full […]
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All roads lead to Budapest: Every possible route to the Champions League final for Newcastle United
Barring an absolute disaster this evening against Qarabag (touch every piece of wood you can find to be sure), Newcastle United will be in the hat for the round of 16 Champions League draw. It will take them one small step closer to Budapest in May. We can all dream, can’t we? However, Eddie Howe […]