Blood in the water and the sharks are circling
Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Blood in the water and the sharks are circling

Following the Newcastle United debacle against Sunderland, combined with the fourth half unravelling against Barca, there is definitely blood in the water and the sharks are circling.As always, it’s the manager who becomes the focus of attention in these circumstances.I’m sure we’re all well used to

W Wor Lass
Now 5 Newcastle United fixtures dates and times confirmed but 2 could still be moved
Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Now 5 Newcastle United fixtures dates and times confirmed but 2 could still be moved

There are now seven remaining Newcastle United fixtures to be played.Wednesday afternoon has seen the Forest match at the City Ground decided, as the TV choices announced for the second week in May.Nottingham Forest v Newcastle is now 2pm on Sunday 10 May.That game to be shown live on Sky SportsWhic

M Mark Jensen
Enemies of Newcastle United are desperate for this to become reality
Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Enemies of Newcastle United are desperate for this to become reality

What is the worst thing that could happen at Newcastle United?What would make our enemies the happiest?Well, I think a vocal minority of Newcastle United fans are playing into their hands.If Eddie Howe called time on his stay at St James’ Park, they would be absolutely loving it down on Wearside and

D Dean Wilkins
BBC Sport main main picks his preferred England squad for 2026 World Cup finals
Wednesday, 01 April 2026

BBC Sport main main picks his preferred England squad for 2026 World Cup finals

BBC Sport have been looking forward to the 2026 World Cup finals and the England squad.Phil McNulty is the chief football writer at BBC Sport and he has given his considered opinion on which 26 players he would pick, if Thomas Tuchel wants any advice.Two uninspiring friendlies against Uruguay and Ja

J Jackie Smithfield
Misery for Isaac Hayden but joy for Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa
Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Misery for Isaac Hayden but joy for Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa

Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Newcastle United past and present, DR Congo v Jamaica, the prize a place at the world cup finals this summer.Starting for DR Congo, Yoane Wissa and Chancel Mbemba, the former Newcastle United defender.Whilst turning out for Jamaica, the ex-United midfielder Isaac Hayden

J Joe Dixon
Was Alan Shearer the last real centre forward?
Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Was Alan Shearer the last real centre forward?

There is a certain nostalgia in English football that tends to exaggerate the past, but when it comes to Alan Shearer, the argument carries more weight than sentiment alone.He is often described as “the last real centre-forward” — not because strikers have disappeared, but because the role itself ha

L Lee Taylor
A better measure of success for this Newcastle United season
Wednesday, 01 April 2026

A better measure of success for this Newcastle United season

Having read the many articles about this Newcastle United season and what we should and shouldn’t do with Eddie Howe, I felt that our success has been diluted a little by the fact that it has been spread over several competitions.Doing pretty well in several competitions isn’t as good as winning one

M Michael McRae