Trapped in a rigged system and this Newcastle United season is no accident
Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Trapped in a rigged system and this Newcastle United season is no accident

It is easy to dismiss this Newcastle United season as a disappointment.Results have been inconsistent, expectations were high, and frustration among supporters is palpable.But that explanation is far too simple.Because behind the dropped points and league position lies a bigger issue: the system the

K Klaus Oddenes
It is time for the Newcastle United owners to make their commitment clear
Tuesday, 14 April 2026

It is time for the Newcastle United owners to make their commitment clear

I have supported Newcastle United for over 55 years.My mother used to take my brother and I to watch ‘Pop’ Robson, Wyn Davies, Supermac et al.When my father passed away we commemorated him by buying a paver outside St. James’s Park.My family have supported the ’Toon’ through thick and thin. Mostly t

S Sean Lavelle
Paul Merson delivers strong verdict on Eddie Howe as Newcastle United now 14th
Monday, 13 April 2026

Paul Merson delivers strong verdict on Eddie Howe as Newcastle United now 14th

Paul Merson has been talking about Eddie Howe and Newcastle United.The follows the latest Premier League weekend of matches.Will Osula giving Newcastle United the lead just before the break, only for two late Crystal Palace goals meaning that Eddie Howe and his players didn’t even pick up a point.Pa

J Jackie Smithfield
Where Newcastle United would now be in Premier League if holding on to leads…
Monday, 13 April 2026

Where Newcastle United would now be in Premier League if holding on to leads…

Where Newcastle United could now be sitting in the Premier League.The debate having yet more fuel added to the fire this weekend.If only Newcastle United could hold onto a lead…Will Osula scoring at Selhurst Park just before half-time, only for then Crystal Palace to score twice late on.With 79 minu

J Jackie Smithfield
Newcastle United set to replace Spurs?
Monday, 13 April 2026

Newcastle United set to replace Spurs?

This season, the team with the least mentally resilient players has to be Spurs, with Newcastle United a very close second.From what I’ve seen, sides like West Ham, Forest and even Wolves, have players who show greater mental strength and are willing to work harder for their manager.I wouldn’t be su

I Ian Besford
A life in the day of a Newcastle United supporter
Monday, 13 April 2026

A life in the day of a Newcastle United supporter

This is not a Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United match report, more a few musings after the trip to Selhurst Park yesterday.Unlike my great niece, Jessica, and her dad, Jordan, whose 600-mile marathon began in Newcastle at 4.30am when they boarded a supporters’ coach, I set off from West Sussex for

S Simon Ritter
Chelsea owners lose almost £1.7billion in three seasons – Unsustainable
Monday, 13 April 2026

Chelsea owners lose almost £1.7billion in three seasons – Unsustainable

The Chelsea owners continue to make headlines.Their ‘creative accounting’ a running joke.With the Chelsea accountant(s) clearly winning player of the year each season ahead of any of the playing squad, since these American owners took over from Roman Abramovich.The American ownership group having so

J Jim Robertson