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Rhys Melhuish

Rhys Melhuish

Sports Journalist · 59 articles

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Newcastle set to give up on signing Andros Townsend
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Newcastle set to give up on signing Andros Townsend

Newcastle United are reportedly set to end their interest in Andros Townsend and move on to other targets, after they were told that Tottenham Hotspur aren’t willing to budge on their valuation of £14m. Steve McClaren is very keen on bringing the England winger to Tyneside, and Newcastle tabled a £10.5m offer earlier in the […]

How a run in the FA Cup could save our season
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How a run in the FA Cup could save our season

A lot has been made of Newcastle’s torrid philosophy and record when it comes to participation in domestic cup action over recent years. The FA Cup in particular has been a painful watch for Newcastle fans lately. I struggle to remember us advancing past the 4th round for a while now. For a prestigious tournament […]

Toon target two English internationals
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Toon target two English internationals

Further reports have come through this week that Steve McClaren is planning to bring QPR’s Charlie Austin and Tottenham Hotspur’s Andros Townsend to Newcastle United during the upcoming January transfer window. The Express are reporting that Newcastle will bid for the duo in order to propel them from relegation danger. Austin was strongly linked to Newcastle […]

Janmaat admits McClaren is under pressure
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Janmaat admits McClaren is under pressure

Newcastle United defender Daryl Janmaat has issued a further rallying call in order to turn the club’s fortunes around. The Magpies slumped to another woeful defeat on Saturday at Crystal Palace, and it leaves them languishing at the foot of the table in 19th place. Head coach Steve McClaren has came under a lot of […]

Haidara suffers massive injury blow
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Haidara suffers massive injury blow

Newcastle United’s injury problems have worsened, after news emerged that left-back Massadio Haidara will be ruled out for around four months with a knee injury. Speaking to The Chronicle, boss Steve McClaren described the injury as an “accident” in training earlier this week. The 22-year-old will now require surgery in France and will be out […]

De Jong awaits chance to shine
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De Jong awaits chance to shine

Newcastle United midfielder Siem de Jong is determined to help his side turn their fortunes around, but is ready to remain patient for his chance to do so. Newcastle’s no. 10 is yet to start a Premier League game for the Magpies this season, and has been featuring regularly for the Under-21s in order to […]

Magpies reportedly hold Seedorf talks
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Magpies reportedly hold Seedorf talks

Struggling Newcastle United have been linked with a move to replace manager Steve McClaren with AC Milan legend Clarence Seedorf, after reportedly holding “secret talks” with the Dutchman. The Magpies have endured a heavily disappointing start to the campaign, and sit 17th in the table after winning just two of their opening 13 Premier League […]

Ayoze Perez could be set for senior international call-up
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Ayoze Perez could be set for senior international call-up

Newcastle United forward Ayoze Pérez could soon be expecting a senior call-up by the Spanish FA, according to his former under-21 coach. The 22-year-old scored his 10th goal for Newcastle United at the Vitality stadium on Saturday, as the Magpies edged past Bournemouth. After starting the campaign as a bit-part player under new boss Steve […]

Pardew wants Newcastle to beat Sunderland
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Pardew wants Newcastle to beat Sunderland

Crystal Palace manager (and former Newcastle United boss) Alan Pardew has said he hopes The Magpies claim all three points in this weekend’s huge Wear-Tyne derby clash with Sunderland. Pardew, who left Newcastle for Selhurst Park in January, didn’t have the best of times against Sunderland during his time on Tyneside. He won only one […]

Magpies abroad: Where are United’s internationals this week?
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Magpies abroad: Where are United’s internationals this week?

  There is no Premier League action for Newcastle United this weekend, as the international break comes rolling back around once again. However, several of United’s players will be in action for their countries this week. Eight first-team players and a further four youngsters have received call-ups for upcoming European Championships and friendlies. Here is […]

What we learnt vs Manchester City
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What we learnt vs Manchester City

A monumental collapse in the second half from the Magpies saw Manchester City come from behind to thump Newcastle United 6-1. An early goal for Aleksandar Mitrovic gave Newcastle an unexpected lead at the Etihad, and after a very good first 45 minutes were unfortunate to be pegged back to 1-1 before half-time. Calamity then […]

Newcastle v Sheffield Wednesday: What we learnt
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Newcastle v Sheffield Wednesday: What we learnt

Newcastle United crashed out of the Capital One Cup in humiliating fashion as they were beaten 1-0 at home to Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. Lewis McGugan’s 76th-minute strike fumbled its way past Tim Krul to ensure a memorable win for The Owls, who currently sit 14th in English football’s second tier. Those in black-and-white were […]