Newcastle Show Fiscal Responsibility in Transfer Window

by Lee on February 1, 2010

Newcastle United’s activity in the January transfer window can be described as less than spectacular. But, when you take a closer look at the details, it seems like there might be an actual thought process given to incoming transfers. Who would have thought it? Whatever your feelings for Mike Ashley, let’s put them a side [...]

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NUFC Dumped out of the FA Cup

January 24, 2010

Forget the absolute stinker the referee had yesterday – our defeat at the hands of West Brom showed that it’s an absolute must that the Newcastle United squad be strengthened this January. This was a chance for some of the youngsters and second string to stake a claim for a first team place. Judging by [...]

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NUFC Have Bid Accepted for Mike Williamson

January 21, 2010

So, just who is Mike Williamson? Good question!
The lad stands at 6ft 4″, way taller than either Coloccini or Steven Taylor (and Shola Ameobi for that matter). He’s had spells at both Wycombe and Watford, and by all account was pretty decent during his time at the Hornets. Since most players seem to be on [...]

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NUFC Transfer News: Danny Simpson, James Perch.

January 19, 2010

Sky Sports are reporting that Newcastle United and Manchester United have agreed to a fee that would see Danny Simpson join Newcastle on a permanent basis. The Toon and Man United have been at differing ends over the value of the full-back but it looks like the two clubs have agreed to terms. It is [...]

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Newcastle United 2 West Brom 2

January 19, 2010

Newcastle United twice came from behind against West Brom thanks to goals from Danny Guthrie and Peter Lovenkrands.
Albion took the lead on 13 minutes thanks to Jonas Olsson losing his marker Shola Ameobi and dispatching the ball past Steve Harper. Many people are criticising Ameobi’s role West Brom’s goal and you can’t blame them, but [...]

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Jermaine Beckford Hands in Transfer Request

January 6, 2010

In a step which will take him closer to a move away from the Elland Road club, Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford has formally requested a transfer away from his current club.
A statement from the Leeds United website is as follows:
Leeds United can confirm that Jermaine Beckford has handed in a transfer request. The [...]

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Toon Get West Brom in Fourth Round of the F.A Cup

January 3, 2010

The draw for the F.A Cup fourth round is as follows:

Southampton v Ipswich Town
Reading or Liverpool v Burnley
Millwall or Derby County v Brentford or Doncaster Rovers
Bristol City or Cardiff City v Leicester City
Stoke City v Arsenal
Notts County or Forest Green Rovers v Wigan
Scunthorpe United v Manchester City
West Bromwich Albion v Plymouth or Newcastle
Everton v Nottingham [...]

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Plymouth Argyle 0 Newcastle United 0

January 3, 2010

Newcastle United were once again, found wanting in front of goal as they face Plymouth in the third round of the F.A Cup. Boss Chris Hughton decided to use the full squad with players such as Krul, Kadar, and Nile Ranger getting first team run-outs.
The Toon Army, who descended on the South Coast in [...]

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NUFC Transfer News: Beckford, Kilgallon, and Chopra

December 29, 2009

After our inability to put away our chances yesterday, Chris Hughton (after speaking with the Chronicle), has admitted that Jermaine Beckford is one of a few players that Newcastle United are interested in signing. Beckford has always been fancied by Newcastle – Kinnear wanted him, Shearer wanted him, now it looks like it’s Hughton’s turn. [...]

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Newcastle United 0 Derby County 0

December 29, 2009

Newcastle, guilty of missing some great chances to put the game away, ended 2009 firing blanks. There was plenty of endeavour, and arguably we’ve played worse and won, but the match against Derby was one that won’t be remembered fondly by many NUFC fans.
Ryan Taylor, Steven Taylor, and Nile Ranger were the Newcastle players [...]

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