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Oliver Birch

Oliver Birch

Sports Journalist · 22 articles

Newcastle Player Ratings: Brighton (A)
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Newcastle Player Ratings: Brighton (A)

Newcastle extended their unbeaten run in the league to three games as Rafael Benitez’s side drew 1-1 with Brighton at the Amex Stadium.  Ayoze Perez gave the Magpies the lead with his fifth goal in three league games, firing in from Salomon Rondon’s lay-off, as Newcastle had the better of the chances early on. Brighton […]

Who was your Man of the Match vs Southampton?
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Who was your Man of the Match vs Southampton?

Ayoze Perez inspired Newcastle to a 3-1 win over Southampton on Saturday, as the Spaniard scored a hat-trick to all but secure the Magpies’ Premier League status for another season.  The 25-year-old scored two goals in four minutes either side of the half hour mark to give Rafael Benitez’s side a comfortable lead at half […]

Who was your Man of the Match vs Crystal Palace?
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Who was your Man of the Match vs Crystal Palace?

Newcastle suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday as their five match winning run at St James’ Park in the Premier League came to an end. Rafael Benitez’s side remain seven points clear of Cardiff City in the relegation zone with five games remaining, and following the defeat to Roy Hodgson’s Palace, […]

Newcastle Player Ratings: Arsenal (A)
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Newcastle Player Ratings: Arsenal (A)

Newcastle suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Arsenal in the Premier League on Monday night as Rafael Benitez’s torrid record at the Emirates continues, with the Magpies boss still yet to record a victory on his travels to the stadium. Aaron Ramsey gave Arsenal a deserved lead 15 minutes before the break, in a first […]

Newcastle targeting Rondon alternatives
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Newcastle targeting Rondon alternatives

Spartak Moscow striker Ze Luis is said to be a transfer target for Newcastle this summer should the Magpies fail to agree a deal with West Brom for Salomon Rondon.  According to teamtalk, Newcastle remain keen on signing Rondon on a permanent deal in the summer, but the Baggies asking price is a potential stumbling […]

Benitez positive despite Spurs defeat
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Benitez positive despite Spurs defeat

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez believes Newcastle can take positives out of this week, despite Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Tottenham, following their dealings towards the end of the January transfer window. The Magpies broke their transfer record for the first time since Michael Owen’s move in 2005, signing Miguel Almiron for a fee believed to be […]

Joselu linked with move to China
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Joselu linked with move to China

Newcastle striker Joselu could be set to leave the club in January amidst interest from China, the Mirror reports, via Calcio Mercato. The Spaniard is subject to interest from Chinese club Tianjin Teda, who are reportedly already in talks to sign the striker. The 28-year-old joined Newcastle for £4.8million during the summer transfer window in […]

Benitez praises positive week for Newcastle
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Benitez praises positive week for Newcastle

Rafael Benitez believes it has been a very good week for Newcastle following victories over Cardiff and Blackburn in the league and cup, respectively. The Spaniard saw his side leapfrog Saturday’s opponents and move out of the bottom three after a surprising brace from Fabian Schar and a late strike from Ayoze Perez gave Newcastle […]

Newcastle turn down West Brom’s opening bid to sign Hayden
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Newcastle turn down West Brom’s opening bid to sign Hayden

Newcastle have turned down West Brom’s opening offer to sign Isaac Hayden this month, according to the Express & Star. The Baggies have been pursuing a versatile central midfielder and Hayden is seen as their number one target. Everton midfielder James McCarthy is also being considered by West Brom boss Darren Moore, but the Ireland […]

Sissoko: Newcastle feels like a different club
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Sissoko: Newcastle feels like a different club

Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko believes the club has changed dramatically since last season, according to Chronicle Live. Sissoko told Newcastle’s official website that the club “feels like a different club” after Steve McClaren’s arrival. The former England manager was allowed to spend big in the summer transfer window, bringing in a number of new names […]

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