I work in the shadow of St James’ Park.My morning commute takes me there via Eldon Square bus station and nine times out of ten, I will walk along Percy Street and onto Gallowgate before turning onto the Boulevard. That one exception is usually when I need to visit the Tesco Extra at the bottom of B
The importance of liaising with reputable agents could be key for Newcastle United.A good example is Newcastle’s recent £43m deal for Bazoumana Toure.The deal progressed quickly, helped by the club’s existing relationship with his representatives, Unique Sports Group (USG).Run by CEO Will Salthouse,
There are some people who become bigger than football, Kevin Keegan was one of them.Like every Newcastle supporter, I knew this day would come eventually, particularly after his cancer diagnosis. That doesn’t make it any easier.When I think about Kevin Keegan, I don’t think about statistics or leagu
It’s now been revealed that Tonda Eckert has been charged with misconduct by the FA.This relates to the Spygate saga that played out back in May.Tonda Eckert and others at Southampton attempting to get an unfair advantage by spying pre-match on the opposition.The Saints targeted other clubs’ trainin
Currently Newcastle United Head of Recruitment, Steve Nickson is now set to join Wrexham as their new Sporting Director.After 15 years with NUFC, Steve Nickson’s departure had been reported for some time, just a case of which club it would be.Newcastle United Sporting Director Ross Wilson said to ha
It has now been claimed that Newcastle United have offered Joelinton to clubs in Saudi Arabia.Khalid Al-Zahrani is a sports journalist who works for Saudi Arabia newspaper Hattrick and he is the one reporting the story.The Saudi journalist saying: ‘Brazilian Joelinton, Newcastle’s pivot, is one of t
Sky Sports have revealed now that Arsenal have made no contact at all with Newcastle United regarding Bruno Guimaraes.A media saga that started during the early stages of the 2026 World Cup finals.Bruno Guimaraes with the Brazil squad when a month ago it was first claimed that Arsenal were trying to
During the summer holidays of 1982 and at a loose end for something to do, me and my pal Paul Burdis decided to walk up to the Newcastle United training ground in Benwell to watch them training.This was a short trip as being Benwell lads it was one we had made many times.We had stood and watched the
The departure of Mike Ashley meant the return of Wor Flags to matches, as they ended their boycott almost five years ago now.The pre-match flag displays once again becoming part of the matchday routine, starting with the first post-takeover match against Spurs at St James’ Park in October 2021.Then
The record has been smashed again, with confirmation Morgan Rogers has moved from Aston Villa to Chelsea.The £117m is a new record for a Premier League club buying a British player.The Chelsea deal exceeding the £116m Manchester City agreed to pay for Elliot Anderson.Serial trophy winners Manchester
