Rumour has it that the Toon are in for Swindon’s young striker Charlie Austin. The 20 year old joined Swindon from non-league Poole Town. He’s recently came to the limelight because of his 16 goals in 22 starts. Austin has been watched by Newcastle several times this season, most recently last weekend against Hartlepool. He [...]
Marlon Harewood Close to Joining NUFC
September 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This has only been confirmed by Marlon Harewood’s agent (via Sky Sports), but it appears that the big striker is set for a loan move to the Toon. We could do with him too as Shola Amoebi is knackered for the forseeable future. Harewood would be a decent backup. Coming back from injury, we would [...]
Newcastle United Takeover Close to Completion
September 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Telegraph are reporting today that a takeover bid, led by Tyneside businessman Barry Moat is close to completion. Unfortunately, there are no sources or quotes that are directly attributable to anyone, so we have to consider this latest piece of ‘news’ regarding Newcastle’s takeover like we have done with all the other ‘close to [...]
Barry Moat Given Extended Deadline for Takeover Deal
August 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Potential Newcastle United owner Barry Moat has been given an extended deadline by current Chairman Mike Ashley, as the Tyneside businessmen is in talks with Barclays bank to secure enough funding. A club statement from the official site reads as follows: NEWCASTLE United Football Club confirms that it has extended its deadline to Barry Moat [...]
Newcastle United Up for Grabs
June 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Another Day and Still No Update on the Future of Newcastle United
June 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Shearer Talks with Newcastle United Heirarchy Continue
May 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Alan Shearer’s talks with Newcastle United will have taken up an entire week, yet we are still no closer to discovering whether he will be appointed as permanent Toon boss. The fact that the dialogue between the parties is going on for so long is not a bad thing like so many are making out. [...]
