It is with great sadness that one of the true great men of football passed away peacefully yesterday in his sleep. The word legend is often one that is overused, in Sir Bobby’s case, it fits the man exactly. Respected worldwide by players, coaches and fans, Sir Bobby Robson was held in the highest regard. […]
Takeover Saga Continues for NUFC
One of the front runners in line to buy Newcastle United have today withdrawn their interest.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 […]
Toon Have “More than Two Bids” on the Table
Finally, a bit of news that doesn’t involve more he said she said bollocks. In what could turn out to be the best bit of news received on Tyneside since Michael Owen slung his hook, word came today from Managing Director Derek Llambias that “more than two” bids of 100 million had been received. Here’s […]
No News is Good News for the Toon
During the past few weeks there’s been murmerings of takeovers from the U.S, a local consortium headed by a textile tycoon which turned out to be a spoof, and Derek Llambias being found working in London while still being on the payroll of Newcastle United. I’d like to mention though that so far this week, […]
NUFC – From One Blunder to Another
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 […]