Why ‘Raising the Floor’ might be Newcastle United strategy
Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Why ‘Raising the Floor’ might be Newcastle United strategy

When key players leave St James’ Park, the reaction among Newcastle United fans is understandably negative.Losing top talent feels like regression.Especially when fans expect constant year-on-year progress, squad stability, and marquee additions to maintain momentum.However, looking at the practical

N Neill Richardson
Leaked 2026/27 Newcastle United Third Shirt image now circulating
Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Leaked 2026/27 Newcastle United Third Shirt image now circulating

The Newcastle United 2026/27 third shirt is soon to be unveiled.The club teased the release with a close-up image of the shirt (see above).The 2026/27 third shirt is lilac, although ‘Powder Plum’ appears to be the official description.The third kit is set to be launched at 9am on Thursday 13 August

J Jackie Smithfield
Financial Fair Play or Financial Protectionism?
Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Financial Fair Play or Financial Protectionism?

I’ve spent quite a bit of time looking at the Premier League’s new Squad Cost Ratio rules (with the help of AI) and I keep coming back to one question.Has anybody actually challenged them?From 2026/27, Premier League clubs operate under an 85% Squad Cost Ratio, or SCR. In simple terms, what a club c

J Jammy Dodger
Clever selling or disaster as £170m profit made on Newcastle United stars?
Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Clever selling or disaster as £170m profit made on Newcastle United stars?

One of the big criticisms thrown at Newcastle United was that they had to become clever sellers.The theory being that NUFC were holding themselves back by not selling players in order to raise the levels of extra financial flex that could/would then allow them to become stronger and stronger.I could

M Mark Jensen
Alex Murphy completes move to Germany as Newcastle United make official announcement
Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Alex Murphy completes move to Germany as Newcastle United make official announcement

Alex Murphy has completed his move to Germany.An official club announcement on Tuesday morning revealing the news.The club stating: ‘Newcastle United defender Alex Murphy has joined Bundesliga 2 side FC Kaiserslautern on loan for the 2026/27 campaign.’Late Monday had seen media claims he was having

M Mark Jensen
Looking like this Newcastle United team v Liverpool for opening Premier League match
Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Looking like this Newcastle United team v Liverpool for opening Premier League match

Looking ahead to this Newcastle United team v Liverpool.That match now only 12 days away.United kicking off their 2026/27 Premier League season against the scousers at 4.30pm on Sunday 23 August.A new manager in place, Matthias Jaissle replacing Eddie Howe.A significant turnover of players, in and o

J John Martin
Kevin Keegan funeral has now taken place ahead of Newcastle United memorial service
Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Kevin Keegan funeral has now taken place ahead of Newcastle United memorial service

It is just over three weeks ago now when we heard the devastating Kevin Keegan news.King Kev having died after a battle with stomach cancer.At the start of last week (Monday 3 August 2026) Kevin Keegan’s family announced (see below) that there would be a small private funeral, then later a memorial

J Jackie Smithfield
Full Carabao Cup second round draw as 46 clubs have discovered their opponents
Monday, 10 August 2026

Full Carabao Cup second round draw as 46 clubs have discovered their opponents

The Carabao Cup second round draw has taken place.The draw taking place ahead of Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City, the final first round match.The Carabao Cup second round draw saw the introduction of the 11 Premier League Clubs not participating in European competitions.The Carabao Cup is regionalised

J Jim Robertson