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Newcastle United F.C.

Takeover Saga Continues for NUFC

July 28, 2009

One of the front runners in line to buy Newcastle United have today withdrawn their interest. The Profitable Group, represented by Steve McMahon, were alleged by some to just be drawing up publicity and any serious involvement by them was met with skepticism by supporters. However, there are some reports that they could not prove [...]

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Alan Shearer Speaks Out Over Newcastle United Job

July 26, 2009

Speaking before the charity game for Sir Bobby Robson’s charity, Shearer said: “I am the same as everyone else, I am in limbo. I don’t know what is going on. “Everyone is telling me there are people in to buy the club. If that is the case, then great.” “I want it sorted out as [...]

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Sending Out an SOS: Newcastle United in Humiliating Defeat

July 25, 2009

The Police had it right, only for Newcastle United, nobody seems to be listening. If our humiliating 6-1 defeat against Leyton Orient this afternoon wasn’t signal enough for Mike Ashley that he needs to get out of Toon and quick, then I shudder to think what will. Ashley, who is holding out for 100 million [...]

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Alan Shearer Finds out his Newcastle United Future This Week (Updated)

June 24, 2009

Update: There was no news this week (what’s new eh?) and Alan Shearer didn’t go anywhere near London. I’m going to resort to not blogging about anything until we know it’s true. The last piece of certain news was Keith Harris’ radio interview which said that Newcastle United would be sold by the end of [...]

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It’s Al or Nothing for NUFC

June 16, 2009

As we blogged about yesterday, the fact that there was nothing published in the national newspapers was a sign that there could be positive things in the works for Newcastle United. Only hours later, several media outlets published news that Wednesday and Thursday could be pivotal for the future of the Toon, and even more [...]

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NUFC – From One Blunder to Another

June 10, 2009

It never rains but it pours. Just this past week alone Newcastle United have: Advertised the club for sale on their website with instructions to contact the club via email Put the whole squad up for sale with nine players being pushed out the door first Still have not made a choice of manager with [...]

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Newcastle United Up for Grabs

June 6, 2009

The Telegraph are reporting that a deal for Newcastle United is imminent. The offer, thought to be in the region of £100 million, comes from a group of local investors. The investors are due to meet with representatives of Mike Ashley tomorrow (Sunday), to facilitate a deal. There are thought to be four separate investors [...]

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Another Day and Still No Update on the Future of Newcastle United

June 3, 2009

If you’re starting to wonder whether Newcastle United are doing any preparations for next season you would’t be alone. Three full days have passed this week and we are still no nearer in learning just what is going to happen with our club. We’ve followed the Toon through thick and thin and watched some crap [...]

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Mike Ashley Wants to Sell Newcastle United

May 31, 2009

Quotes from the Sunday Times today attribute the Toon Chairman as wanting to sell NUFC at the nearest opportunity. I don’t think anyone would argue with his leaving the club at this point. What people will argue about though is the timing. With Alan Shearer seemingly ready to sign on the dotted line if his [...]

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