The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) David Kogan has criticised the ridiculous amounts of money that Newcastle United and other clubs are spending on agents’ fees.The IFR declaring that he would rather the money went to the players instead.The 2025-26 season saw English clubs (Premier League, En
I believe the Newcastle United formation needs to be a 4-5-1, especially away from home.Also at home against the technically-better and possession-based sides.A 4-5-1 Newcastle United formation makes sense because they are rubbish at pressing and have a clear counter-attacking plan.They need to win
Howard Webb, PGMOL and the Premier League made the decision to open up discussions between the referee and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for key incidents.In this latest instalment of “Match Officials Mic’d Up”, Howard Webb, chief operating officer at PGMOL, the organisation that oversees the Le
As a Newcastle United season ticket-holder since the dark days of the old Second Division under Bill McGarry, then through a succession of managers from Arthur Cox to Kevin Keegan and Kenny Dalglish to Sir Bobby Robson, I have followed the Magpies’ fortunes, first as a supporter and then as a pitch-
It has now been reported that Newcastle United are interested in signing Dyeidu Massiah.Tuesday bringing the news.Talksport state that their information is that Newcastle United are actively scouting the striker with potentially an offer in the near future.Represented by the Golden Legacy Sports Age
There haven’t been any Premier League managers sacked this season, so far.As you can see from the list below, by this time last year three had already been sacked.The trio of Premier League managers who had lost their jobs by 20 October 2025 were Graham Potter, Nuno and Ange Postecoglou.Former Brigh
My article (‘Newcastle United need to look at a replacement for Matthias Jaissle and quickly…’) that was published by The Mag on Monday was a bit of a rant.Getting rid of the anger at Newcastle United rolling over for Aston Villa and the previous defeats.But let me add a few facts to my reaction.Ahe
Great to see rising young Newcastle United star Alfie Seldon agreeing a new deal.A first professional contract with NUFC.Alfie Seldon signing this Newcastle United contract on his 17th birthday.The young up and coming left winger has already been at the club for ten years.Alfie Seldon comes from Hou
Watching the fascinating ITV documentary 7 up got me thinking about my own life and how as a Newcastle United fan it is completely intertwined with the fortunes of NUFC.For anyone who hasn’t seen it, back in the 1960s a group of seven-year-old children from diverse backgrounds were interviewed by a
Newcastle United must replace Mattieus Jaissle immediately.I sincerely hope that I look back at this article in two months and I am forced to eat a massive slice of humble pie, but alas, I fear not.If Newcastle United do not replace Jaissle ASAP they will be in a relegation battle at Christmas and w
