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
This has been a difficult week, with thoughts very much dwelling on a pair of Newcastle United heroes.The loss of Kevin Keegan hit me like a ton of bricks.A timeless Newcastle hero, probably the most important figure in the club’s recent history and a genuinely magnificent person. A week working awa
Less than two months before his 33rd birthday Granit Xhaka signed for Sunderland.Looking back less than a year later, in the fine margins that exist in the Premier League, I think fair to say that the Switzerland captain was the difference between sneaking into only a second ever in their history Eu
Newcastle United are now experiencing a huge change.This summer 2026 transfer window making that very public.As well as older players such as Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth leaving as their contracts ended on 30 June 2026, established star key players Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali sold for combi
Back in January 1997, Kevin Keegan said he thought he could not take the team any further. Maybe burnout from the previous “So close” season, the impact also possibly of the club’s owners wanting to float the club on the stock exchange.Whatever the reason(s), the whole of Tyneside was gutted.Then wh
There has now been an official update on five Newcastle United players regarding injury and recovery.The quintet were amongst 13 who were unavailable for the friendly at Gateshead on Saturday.Aladji Bamba has only just joined United, so his absence no surprise on Saturday.Yoane Wissa, Malick Thiaw,
Eddie Howe has been talking about Bruno Guimaraes and the departures of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.The Newcastle United boss speaking after a 1-1 draw against Gateshead.With 13 first team squad players unavailable, including Bruno Guimaraes, the 20 players who got on the pitch were mostly play
Saturday afternoon ended Gateshead 1 Newcastle United 1.I have seen this kind of friendly countless times, when Newcastle United have had good, bad and indifferent first choice teams.The problem with these fitness exercises, these meaningless kick abouts, is that people are asked to pay £25 to watch
The Newcastle United players take on Gateshead on Saturday afternoon.A short trip over the Tyne.Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United players with their first public friendly of pre-season.A behind closed doors 3-0 win over Darlington last Saturday.Today it is the first kick about in front of fans.However,
The confirmed Newcastle United team v Gateshead has now been announced.Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United players with their first public friendly of pre-season.A behind closed doors 3-0 win over Darlington last Saturday.Today it is the first kick about in front of fans.A 12.30pm kick-off at the Gateshea
