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
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
Interesting to read through these BBC Sport ‘neutrals’ comments, following on from Newcastle United losing 2-1 at Crystal Palace.Sunday afternoon’s defeat leaving United in no man’s land in the Premier League.Eddie Howe and his players now needing to regroup ahead of final half dozen matches.Very fr
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
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
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
The Newcastle United bench on Sunday raised a few eyebrows at Selhurst Park.As of course did the actual Newcastle United chosen eleven against Crystal Palace.Eddie Howe with more than one or two surprises, when the team and subs announcement was made some 75 minutes ahead of kick-off.There were six
Dermot Gallagher reviews controversial decisions in the Premier League after each round of games, on behalf of Sky Sports.The former top referee has now given his call on this incident in the Crystal Palace v Newcastle United match.Dermot Gallagher looking at what happened during a key moment in thi
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
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
