NUFC Transfer News: Hatem Ben Arfa, Robbie Keane

by Lee on August 28, 2010

In arguably the longest most protracted transfer deal of the summer, Newcastle United finally wrapped up the transfer of Hatem Ben Arfa, with the French attacking midfielder joining Newcastle on a season long loan. The name of Robbie Keane though has just emerged over the past few days, with the striker being continually linked with [...]

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 – Newcastle United 1

August 28, 2010

In a game which will be remembered for nothing more than its 11 yellow cards, Newcastle United managed to gain what could be a valuable point come the end of the season. Ebanks-Blake put Wolves ahead just before half-time, arguably against the run of play. Aside from the ferocious attacks on Andy Carroll and Joey [...]

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NUFC Transfer News: Cheick Tiote Signs for Newcastle United

August 22, 2010

Official sources from Newcastle United confirm they have agreed a deal to bring Cheick Tiote from FC Twente to Newcastle. Tiote, an Ivory Coast International had also been wanted by West Brom after the Midlands club but in a bid of £3 Million. The transfer fee Newcastle have agreed has yet to be released. After [...]

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NUFC Transfer News: Hatem Ben Arfa To Join Newcastle On Loan

August 7, 2010

Update 2: Hatem Ben Arfa’s transfer to Newcastle United hangs in the balance tonight as it looks like the player and his club, Olympic Marseille, have had a bit of a falling out. The French media are reporting that Ben Arfa, accompanied by his lawyer, held a meeting today with club officials and announced that [...]

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Newcastle United 2 PSV Eindhoven 2

July 31, 2010

One year ago today we were all devastated by the news that Sir Bobby Robson had lost his latest and final battle against cancer. We all have our favourite memories of Sir Bobby, and there wasn’t a person in the world who had a bad word to say about him. The game today between Newcastle [...]

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NUFC Transfer News: Sol Campbell, Tom Cleverley, Hatem Ben Arfa

July 27, 2010

Update: Newcastle United completed the transfer of Sol Campbell on Wednesday the 28th of July on a one year deal, and the defender will wear the number 5 shirt. Sol Campbell is expected to seal a move to Newcastle United in the next few days as Chris Hughton looks to strengthen his squad in time [...]

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Newcastle United Number 9: Andy Carroll

July 20, 2010

Towards the end of last season there were murmurings of Andy Carroll being awarded the coveted number 9 shirt. Previous Newcastle United players to wear the number 9 shirt were: Hughie Gallacher Albert Stubbins Jackie Milburn (Wor Jackie) Malcolm Macdonald David Kelly Les Ferdinand Alan Shearer Has Andy Carroll done enough to put himself amongst [...]

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Dan Gosling Signs for Newcastle United – Confirmed!

July 11, 2010

UPDATE: News finally broke this week that Newcastle won the battle for Dan Gosling’s signature as the promising midfielder signed for Newcastle United  and will wear the number 15 shirt. This can’t be confirmed as of yet – there are also rumours eminating that Gosling has signed for West Ham on a 17k p/week deal. [...]

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Newcastle United Sign James Perch

July 5, 2010

Back in January Perch was mentioned alongside Danny Simpson as one the possible buys we could make and Sky Sports News have confirmed today that NUFC have signed James Perch from Nottingham Forest on a four year deal. The product of Forest’s youth academy can play anywhere across the backline, and has played in midfield [...]

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Supporting a Geordie Running for Charity

April 22, 2010

We don’t normally do promotion or advertising on this blog, and I’ve turned down offers of sponsorship, but I feel like this case deserves a special mention. Mark Allison, a Geordie lad, is running across the United States next year for Charity. It’s difficult to comprehend just how far that is, and the total distance [...]

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