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After further disappointment for Newcastle United away at Stoke on Wednesday night, the Magpies host AFC Bournemouth on Saturday this weekend. Xherdan Shaqiri’s late strike condemned United to a 7th straight away defeat, but Newcastle have looked far better at home recently, and will hope for another good display at St. James’ Park against Bournemouth. […]
Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini’s injury is still in contention to start in the Magpies’ next game against Stoke City, after the club confirmed his injury is not as bad as first feared. The club’s official website released a statement last night confirming that the Argentinian suffered a slight calf strain during the club’s recent […]
Newcastle boss Steve McClaren has told his players they are more than capable of avoiding relegation this season, but says they must improve their away form. Newcastle sit 18th in the table and travel to Stoke City next week after only winning twice on the road all season. Their home form has seen some significant […]
Sacked in December 2011, Chris Hughton’s departure from Newcastle United was seen as one of the most nonsensical decisions in the club’s, if not the Premier League’s, recent history. The former Republic of Ireland international took over the St. James’ Park managerial reigns temporarily in the off-season of 2009, with the club in turmoil. The […]
Newcastle United have had a £15m offer for Sporting Lisbon’s Islam Slimani rejected, according to French media. After completing the signing of Seydou Doumbia on loan until the end of the season, Newcastle are trying to tie up a deal for one more striker before the transfer window slams shut at 11pm tonight. A deal […]
Within the last few minutes, we’ve seen various reports that Newcastle United lodged a fresh bid for West Brom’s Saido Berahino. It was revealed last night that Newcastle had made a £21m bid for the striker. Several sources offered contradictory reports on whether or not the bid was rejected or not, with fans patiently waiting […]
Newcastle United have confirmed the loan signing of AS Roma forward, Seydou Doumbia. The Ivory Coast international moves to St. James’ Park until the end of the season, after spending the first six months of the season on loan at his former club, CSKA Moscow. The 28-year-old passed his medical on Sunday afternoon, and the […]
After six years, and 169 appearances, Mike Williamson is set to depart St. James’ Park. Wolverhampton Wanderers boss, Kenny Jackett, confirmed this morning that a deal is in place for the central defender to make a move to the midlands. Williamson enjoyed a somewhat successful loan spell with Wolves earlier in the season, but was […]
Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman is attracting interest from Liverpool. Crystal Palace, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur have all watched the youngster in the past, and according to the Chronicle, Liverpool are now doing the same. Woodman impressed on a loan spell at Crawley Town earlier in the season, but was recalled after injuries to Tim […]
Newcastle United have completed the signing of English winger Andros Townsend from Tottenham Hotspur. The 24-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half year deal at St. James Park, for a reported transfer fee of £12m. Townsend becomes Newcastle’s third signing of the January transfer window after Henri Saivet and Jonjo Shelvey, and should be in line to […]
Newcastle United are said to be one of several clubs interested in signing Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi. Reports in the Italian media say that the Magpies are interested, but face stern competition from the likes of Swansea, Everton and German side Werder Bremen to sigh the 23-year-old. Italian news outlet Calciomercato have reported that Lazio […]
Newcastle United could be facing a defensive injury crisis for this weekend’s trip to Watford. Steve McClaren confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Newcastle are (once again) struggling with injuries, particularly in defence: “We’ve only got four fit defenders, the majority of them centre-backs,” said McClaren. “(Kevin) Mbabu, (Paul) Dummett and (Jack) Colback are […]
