A lifelong NUFC supporter following the ups and (mostly) downs of Newcastle United
Today, Newcastle United added another Frenchman to their ranks with the signing of Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa. The central defender signed on a five-and-a-half year deal, and his former club were Montpellier. The fee for the 23 year old is said to be around £7 million, and he will wear the number 13 shirt (lucky for some, [...]
As if things couldn’t get any worse, representatives of Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini are in Newcastle to discuss buying out Colo’s contract. They apparently have backers who are prepared to pay full-whack for his contract. Unfortunately for fans of Newcastle, it means that instead of needing just one central defender in the winter transfer market, [...]
Newcastle United’s games against Spurs and Manchester City over the festive period were looked at as something of a bonus if we got anything from them. However, the games against Wigan, and tomorrow’s game against West Ham are definitely games we should be looking to win. Staying in the Premier League is vital for this [...]
Just when you thought things were going well for Newcastle United, out comes a revelation that two of the Geordie lads at the club have been involved in a bit of a bust-up. Steven Taylor has a suspected broken jaw while Andy Carroll is said to have damaged his hand. Newcastle have sensibly kept schtum [...]
After what seems like an age since we last played football, Newcastle United were back in competitive action tonight as they faced Preston North end in the Coca Cola Championship. With a win, Newcastle could return to the top of the league – a draw would mean that they would end up a point behind [...]
It certainly feels like a long time since we last had something to write about. No progress on the takeover and no Championship games has meant it’s been a pretty boring two weeks. Fear not though, the real football is back! Newcastle’s caretaker boss Chris Hughton has some decisions to make regarding the fitness of [...]
