I’ve been waiting a bit to write this post because it hasn’t really sunk in yet that we’re actually champions. It may sound daft, but after all the issues that happened during the summer, I feel more a sense of relief than anything else really. I remember the relegation and the last game of the [...]
NUFC Back in the Premier League
April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On a day which will live long in the memory of Toon fans, we were promoted back to the Premier League without having to kick a ball yesterday, and I must say, it feels great. I remember how I felt when we were relegated and it wasn’t a nice feeling. I also remember how fans [...]
Newcastle in for Swindon’s Charlie Austin
March 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Calm After the Storm for Newcastle United
May 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I’m surprisingly a lot calmer than I thought I would have been. I came to terms with relegation several weeks ago and when the final whistle blew at Villa Park I was in a sombre mood. But, consigning myself to relegation, I was preparing for the worst. It’s not easy to take, and to think [...]
Newcastle United Relegated
May 24, 2009 By 1 Comment
Manchester United did their bit, Chelsea did their bit, but the Newcastle United players put in a performance devoid of fight, courage and played as if their fate had already been sealed. An effortless, limp, and lethargic performance showed that they do not care about Newcastle United. A Chairman in Mike Ashley who has single [...]
Bassong Loses Red Card Appeal – But Who’s Still Standing?
May 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It’s like climbing the proverbial Mount Everest or Mount Kilimanjaro. Newcastle United have to go to Aston Villa on Sunday knowing that they have to get a result – no questions asked. So far, the only confirmed absentees are Sebastien Bassong, Andy Carroll and Joey Barton. Bassong’s absence will open up a spot for either [...]
