Following the Newcastle United debacle against Sunderland, combined with the fourth half unravelling against Barca, there is definitely blood in the water and the sharks are circling.As always, it’s the manager who becomes the focus of attention in these circumstances.I’m sure we’re all well used to
There are now seven remaining Newcastle United fixtures to be played.Wednesday afternoon has seen the Forest match at the City Ground decided, as the TV choices announced for the second week in May.Nottingham Forest v Newcastle is now 2pm on Sunday 10 May.That game to be shown live on Sky SportsWhic
What is the worst thing that could happen at Newcastle United?What would make our enemies the happiest?Well, I think a vocal minority of Newcastle United fans are playing into their hands.If Eddie Howe called time on his stay at St James’ Park, they would be absolutely loving it down on Wearside and
A man has been arrested in relation to a report of racist abuse at the Newcastle United v Sunderland derby.A 45 year old male arrested today (Tuesday 1 April) on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.ITV News report that: ‘Northumbria Police said the man from the Gateshead area has
BBC Sport have been looking forward to the 2026 World Cup finals and the England squad.Phil McNulty is the chief football writer at BBC Sport and he has given his considered opinion on which 26 players he would pick, if Thomas Tuchel wants any advice.Two uninspiring friendlies against Uruguay and Ja
I shook a Mackem’s hand today and had a laugh with him.Black t-shirt with the original Sunderland club badge, half my age but having lived in London for years he still had the Mackem twang.He was with Ben Clasper, chairman of Dulwich Hamlet (my local non-league team, as a Newcastle United exile livi
Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Newcastle United past and present, DR Congo v Jamaica, the prize a place at the world cup finals this summer.Starting for DR Congo, Yoane Wissa and Chancel Mbemba, the former Newcastle United defender.Whilst turning out for Jamaica, the ex-United midfielder Isaac Hayden
There is a certain nostalgia in English football that tends to exaggerate the past, but when it comes to Alan Shearer, the argument carries more weight than sentiment alone.He is often described as “the last real centre-forward” — not because strikers have disappeared, but because the role itself ha
Joy for Anthony Elanga and Sweden at the Strawberry Arena.Tuesday night seeing them progress to the summer’s world cup finals in a truly dramatic play-off final.Anthony Elanga firing home a brilliant 19th minute opening goal (watch it below) to set them on their way.Poland equalising, Sweden making
Having read the many articles about this Newcastle United season and what we should and shouldn’t do with Eddie Howe, I felt that our success has been diluted a little by the fact that it has been spread over several competitions.Doing pretty well in several competitions isn’t as good as winning one
