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In a country well known for it's love of lamb (easy tiger), there's a new Chop on the menu. It's
not of the woolly variety though, it's the history-making Michael Chopra and his scoring boots that
has the city of Cardiff salivating. Chops was breaking down the barriers back in 2006, when he
became the first [.
Considering we've now only scored one goal in three outings, two of those at home, there is a worry
that we may begin to shoot more blanks. The Newcastle front line has been fairly toothless and a
lack of creative spark from midfield means we're struggling to make many chances and when they do,
the [.
Reports in the media tell us that Roy Hodgson has confirmed Fulham are very close to clinching a
move for Damien Duff. Apparently the London club are prepared to offer the mooted £4m for the
Irish winger. Of course, Roy Hodgson knows Duff well from when he became a regular at Blackburn in
the late [.
Well you can't keep an average striker down. Love him or hate him, he's entirely unpredicatable and
yesterday Shola Ameobi managed to give us a brief period of respite with a convincing hat-trick
which sent Reading packing. From his first slightly fortunate headed goal to his perfectly-timed
three goal tribute to Sir Bobby, it truly was [.
Young or old, lad or lass, living just round the corner or at the other end of the world, if you're
a Newcastle fan then you're in all the way. Over-the-moon one minute and kicked in the teeth the
next, you learn to deal with adversity early on or you sink with the tide of [...]
While fans are divided on their thoughts away from the pitch, it would be hard to argue that you're
not happy with the results on it. The football is hardly of the 'total' variety but in a results
game, we're grinding out the points where it counts and really, for now, that's what matters most.
[...]
OK, so I've been waiting a while to get that one out the locker and I hope it was worth it. I
imagine the subtle reference in the headline will be lost on half the readers but if the other half
get it, it'll be worth it. Anyway, did I really just write a blog [...]
Sometimes football is far too serious and it needs characters to lighten the mood. Step forward Ian
Holloway; decent footballer, decent manager, brilliant in interviews and punditry. Over the years,
I've enjoyed listening to some great quips from the likes of Cloughie, Strachan amongst others, and
our beloved Sir Bobby was great with his sometimes [.
Well that's certainly how it felt. I'll cut to the chase on this one because I've got my GNR
preparations and an early night ahead of me. And frankly most of today's game was instantly
forgettable. From Enrique's elaborations, to Joey Barton's wonky radar and then over to a lop-sided
and blunted formation, there was [.
Despite another three points on the board, with the loudest cries of the day demanding the owner to
take leave of his current involvement at Newcastle, the latest article in the News of the World
suggests Toon fans might get their wish sooner rather than later. The paper claims that Mike Ashley
is ready to [.
(Recently that is....) Just how sneaky and devious can the Makems really be? For instance, could
they have infiltrated Iranian media to spread malicious rumours and create a second take-over hoax?
I imagine the search keys 'Sirous Mahjoob' and 'Toon takeover' and the F5 key have been seriously
hammered today.
Sir Bobby Robson died earlier today after losing his long battle against cancer. Nobody needs me to
say much right now, as we all know what he was and what he meant to us, which is just as well
because I don't think I have the words right now. God bless you Sir Bob, thoughts [...]
H'way, h'way, it can't be true? The deviants down the road are scavenging from our rotting squad?
To be honest, I'm not sure where the rumour has materialised from but it's said that they have
joined a group of potential suitors for the highly-rated young Dutch stopper. We're led to believe
that there were a dozen [.
According to reports on Sky Sports News we've received an estimated £4m bid from an unidentified
Premier League club for Duffer. And in keeping with recent activity it seems we are considering the
offer for the Irish international. As we expected, the fire sale is well and truly underway and we
were always likely to [.
At this rate, tomorrow night's game against Sheff Wed is likely only to be important to many
Newcastle fans for three reasons. It'll either be staged after a takeover in the morning, it'll be
over-shadowed by a takeover on the night or it'll be closely followed by a takeover at some point
in the near [.
You couldn't make it up could you? Well actually, you probably could judging by the recent Mahjoob
and Parkinsons pranks and judging by the tosh written in the media. So which prospective buyers are
legitimate and which ones are realistically anywhere near to buying our football club? Latest to
take a bow in the spotlight of [.
Well if Carlsberg did a line in anti-climax then today's official statement would be a great start.
A collective holding of breath over the weekend, enough to cause a Toon Army Tsunami on release,
had us all exhaling in disappointment at the progress report announcing that....well there is no
progress really, just another extension on [.
In the absence of my esteemed 'news round-up' colleague, here's a briefing of some of today's
newsworthy pieces concerning our dearest club. And a low-key announcement that the ‘news
round-up' is no more (sorry MT). First and foremost, our old favourite the ‘sale saga' and as
documented by workyticket in amused fashion last night, we're [.
Maybe the players will trot out to the The Simpsons theme tune shortly as Jay may join Danny, if
news that we're interest in Jay Simpson is accurate. SSN are reporting that he is set for a loan
move away from Arsenal and they've had enquiries from both Premiership and Championship clubs. It's
understood that the [.
Black and white, sitting on top, doing alright! That's Newcastle United, after another win in front
of the watching Sky cameras puts us in the driving seat after five games. Leicester City came to
town and although The Foxes showed wily endeavour in the first half, it would be hard to argue that
the result [.
Here's something a little controversial from someone who has had very little positive to say about
Mike Ashley since last summer. What would you say if I was to suggest he may turn out to be, not
the worst thing to have happened to Newcastle United in recent years? OK listen, I haven't lost it
[...]
As there's absolutely naff-all of note in the news to hammer on about, I've spent the last half
hour or so reminiscing about the good old days when I started going to games regularly and looking
through old photos and reading back about that era. Hopefully, you'll forgive my indulgence. They
were more innocent days [.
Calling all generous Toon fans! Actually, before I go any further, I'd just like to say that I've
been bowled over by the support I've received so far via my sponsor page. Most of the donations
have come from supporters on blogs such as this and many from non-NUFC fans and to be honest it's
[...]
According to various reports, there could be a chance for us to get our hands on the loan signing
of Wolves' Sam Vokes. We allegedly kept tabs on this kid before he signed a four year deal for Mick
McCarthy (ah bless 'im) and the Wanderers of Wolverhampton. Already a Welsh international at 19,
he's [.
Alreet, so that's a bit of a bold statement but doesn't it feel like it at the minute? Not quite
literally, but I mean we were relatively average today and yet I didn't doubt the outcome swinging
in our favour at any point and it's been a long time since a black and white first [...]
Just when you thought we'd turned some sort of corner, Blackpool go and 'tango' us. Well
admittedly, I had to rely on the eyes of the commentating duo of Mick Lowes and John Anderson but
the performance sounded as bleak as the conditions and there was nothing pleasurable about the trip
to this beach.
Back in the day, when all I had to worry about was hiding my hickies in a rollneck top, Jolly
Ranchers were poisoning us with water melon boiled sweets and a young Take That were barely a
twinkle in the eye, a young man was trying to make his way in the hard knock world [...]
There is growing uncertainty that the sale of Newcastle United will go ahead before the turn of the
year, amid increasing fears that Mike Ashley will attempt to ride out another storm of controversy,
with a view to maximising his return on the club. As both a cause and effect of the uncertainty is
the [.
! Article Start >Well here it is, the third and final chapter of my first term, first team
player review. And not a moment too soon it would seem, to take the focus off Llambias' less than
convincing SSN interview. The No.9 shirt is almost as synonymous with Newcastle United, as St
James' Park, the black and white [.
strong>It's been report that Derek Llambias, Newcastle United's ever-popular managing director,
has invited the Newcastle United Supporter's Trust, or NUST as we know them, to a meeting to
presumably discuss their intended buyout plans. It seems apparent that he called for this as soon
as the 'Yes We Can' campaign was launched, so clearly while others [.
Gathering my thoughts, my notes and my open mind, I ordered a pint of Deuchars last night and
settled myself against the bar of The Strawberry at approximately 7.25pm, ready to listen to what
the committee representatives of the Newcastle United Supporter's Trust (NUST), had to say for
themselves. I was under no illusions that with [.
Thought it might be a nice change to stick an article up that we can just use for the game tonight.
Not all of us are lucky enough to be there tonight, particularly some of our fans farther afield.
So this can be the place to come together during the match and p*ss and moan, [...]
No one can sympathise more with your current situation than the Leeds United fans that preceded
you. It seems unjust for a club with such an impressive fanbase to be totally annihilated and
ruined by incompetent ownership and bad management, but the Premier League has gotten into such a
crazy situation with money that teams [.
I guess there is nothing really left to say, that hasn't already been said. I've had time to
reflect and still it's impossible to accept that he is gone. The last twenty fours is evidence of
how many people Sir Bobby reached with his greatness. Traditional rivalry forgotten because he cut
across those boundaries because [.
According to SSN, Sulaiman Al Fahim has revealed Portsmouth are in talks to sign Jonas Gutierrez
and Egyptian striker Amr Zaki. Whilst we'll obviously be pretty disinterested about the Zaki link,
Spiderman would be yet another hole in our ever decreasing squad and is something to ponder. Of
course, Al Fahim, a businessman out in Dubai, [.
According to The Mirror (ahem), local lad, unfinished article and all-round top bloke Stevie Taylor
has more than one suitor. It would seem the England U21 centre half is being pursued by Everton but
they will be challenged to his signature by Fulham, Aston Villa and their Merseyside neighbours
Liverpool.
Unfortunately, this article isn't quite as sweet and palatable as the retro chewy mint and not just
because of the quality of the writer. Despite writing about it twice already, I was fairly
convinced of all the bad things to be visited upon my club this year, a home-grown talent like
Steven Taylor leaving would [.
Well that was a bit drab then! I don't think anybody expected that sort of entertainment but
Newcastle ran out 4-3 winners against Huddersfield Town in a pulsating Carling Cup game after
coming from 3-1 down to put us in the Third Round draw. With old boy Lee Clark was back in toon,
his side [...]
It's a debate that's raged for months but I thought I'd raise it again simply because the end may
be nigh, one way or another. Who wants Alan Shearer at the helm? All in favour, say wheyaye. OK, a
little more serious then, why is there even a debate? I'm reasonably certain an overwhelming
majority [.
The slant on this is two-fold. I'm talking both about the new found optimism and feel-good factor
surrounding the team on the pitch, and also about our ability to keep that pitch chock-full of
experienced professionals. Clearly our start to the season has given cause for genuine surprise
throughout the football world, none more so than [.
