Highlights of the game, not that there were any really for Newcastle United fans in what was a poor day for the Magpies. I will update these with longer, better highlights and also the post match interviews when they become availabke.

Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson is aware that Tottenham Hotspur's terrific form throughout the season indicates their prowess, particularly at White Hart Lane.

Following Monday night's goalless draw at Anfield, third-place Spurs return home and with manager Harry Redknapp cleared of tax evasion charges, the North London outfit will be completely focused on picking up all three points in Saturday's late kick-off.

Now that the dust has settled, here's a look at some of the transfers that took place during the January transfer window, and see if we can separate the wheat from the chaff.

Whereas last season money was being splashed out on the likes of Fernando Torres and Andy Carroll like a mad gambler who got his greasy mits on a load of free bets, the window this time around was a lot more sensible, indicating a lot less value in the market.

Venue: St James'Park, NE1. Date: 5th February 2012 Kick Off: 1.30pm Referee: Mark Halsey. Well, it was another three points in the bag for the Magpies as they passed the supposedly "magical" 40 point mark, with no less than 14 games of the Premiership season to go. Apart from this though, the most obvious salient [.

So Newcastle's new signing Papiss Demba Cisse and fellow Senegalese team mate Demba Ba netted goals for the Magpies in their 2-1 home win over Aston Villa yesterday. However, whats funny is that the same two players could not do the same for Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations.

And this is interesting because African players have a tendency to perform well for their clubs, but when it comes to their national sides, it is a different story.

It wasn't surprising that Alan Pardew was delighted to see Papiss Cisse score a great goal on his Newcastle debut this afternoon at St. James' Park. The two Dembas celebrate after Cisse goal The two Senegal strikers showed what they are capable of this afternoon, with two opportunistic goals for the Magpies, to give them all 3 points against a decent Aston Villa side.

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has praised his side for their recent form, and is confident about their chances in the coming weeks. The impressive Magpies have been boosted by the return of Senegal striker Demba Ba, and is thrilled with his side's performance during the African Cup of Nations.

Newcastle United are up to fifth in the Premier League after they beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0, while Arsenal's poor run of form continues as they were held 0-0 at Bolton.

Newcastle are now just three points behind Chelsea and a UEFA Champions League place as the Magpies leapfrog both Liverpool and Arsenal with the win.

Highlights of Newcastle United's 0-2 victory at Ewood Park, with the first being an own goal by Blackburn's , with the Magpies' second coming from Gabriel Obertan after he picked up an excellent pass into space by Peter Lovenkrands. I will update these with better / longer ones when they become available, and also add [.

It was concerning to read that Liverpool were planning to offer Andy Carroll in a direct swap deal with Carlos Tevez at the weekend.

At £35 million it is quite clear as far as the best bookmakers are concerned that the former Newcastle forward has not lived up to what might have been expected of him at Anfield in the year he has been with the club, but it is important to remember that he is still young.

Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye has invited trouble after kicking out at Brighton & Hove Albion left-back Adam El-Abd during the Magpies' 1-0 defeat in the FA Cup on Saturday.

The incident occurred in the second half following a tackle from El-Abd. Unfortunately for the 27-year old defender, the tussle ended with a bloody lip.

By Alan Duffy

Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Newcastle United FA Cup 29th January 2012

Oh how Newcastle boss Alan Pardew must be counting down the hours 'til his double dose of Dembas, Ba and Papiss Cisse, return to the north-east of England.

Highlights of the game in what was ultimately a disappointing day at the seaside for the Magpies as they crashed out of the FA Cup without scoring a goal. As usual, I will post better / longer highlights, as well as post match interviews when they become available (and if you can bear it!). A [...]

English Football League One side Notts County FC has unveiled its 2012/13 home jersey. The new Fila kit is the Magpies' 150th anniversary kit. According to the Notts County website:...

Newcastle could find themselves in an unlikely bidding war with the son of Watford manager Sean Dyche. That's if the Hornets boss' tongue-in-cheek comments about the Magpies' bid for defender Adrian Mariappa. Dyche has rejected a bid of £750,000 and an improved bid of £2m for the 25-year-old. He said: "A bid has been made [.

The transfer rumours involving Spurs are very slowly starting to spark into life with stories that Roman Pavlyuchenko could be the first and possibly only departure from White Hart Lane this summer.

Yesterday, Pav's vocal agent Oleg Artemov claimed that Spurs had extended the Russian's contract until June 2013.

By Alan Duffy

Fulham 5-2 Newcastle United Premier League 21 January 2012

"I gave a free-kick against you because I hate you and your big head of lovely big hair"

Newcastle were always going to face their biggest test when the Africa Cup Of Nations robbed them of two of their star performers this season, Demba Ba and Cheik Tioté, and judging on today's result, the Magpies could face a difficult month.

Alan Pardew acknowledges that Newcastle United's 5-2 defeat at the hands of Fulham has left him frustrated but defended his players, insisting that they have a lot to be proud of for their overall showing this season.

Clint Dempsey's famous hat-trick and two second-half penalties from Danny Murphy and Bobby Zamora condemned the Magpies to an emphatic loss despite Danny Guthrie's stunning opening goal at Craven Cottage.

African All-Stars: 7 Players to watch at Africa Cup of Nations 2012 is a post from: Just Football

"I think it is a responsibility for every proper club in Europe to go to the Africa Cup of Nations to see what the market brings and what hidden talents are running around in Africa," Hoffenheim scout Lutz Pfannenstiel told the BBC on the eve of the African Cup of Nations 2012.

Shola Ameobi will likely start alongside Leon Best at Craven Cottage this afternoon, in a game that if the Magpies win will see them in 5th place ion the Premier League by tonight. Shola Ameobi seen 9 managers at Newcastle Shola Ameobi has seen a lot of managers at Newcastle since he burst onto [.

There is most definitely a spring in the step of Newcastle United fans at present and rightly so. Tuesday's capture of Senegal international striker Papiss Cisse coupled with the Magpies occupying a top six spot is daring the Geordie faithful ...
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By David Walker

The January transfer window is often a frenzied time with chairmen, managers and agents battling against the clock to secure new players. As a result, many players who move during this period often do so at over-inflated transfer fees and are hit-or-miss in terms of success.

Freiburg's Papiss Demba Cisse joins the Magpies for a reported £10m. Newcastle now sports a Senegalese flavour to their team. The new no 9 joins countrymen Demba Ba and Cheikh Tiote, both enjoying outstanding Premiership seasons. All three are at the ACN, so fans will get to see him next month depending on how Senegal do in that competition.

Another Ba-rgain buy? Newcastle obviously think they've hit on a successful transfer formula, so they're sticking to it. They've brought another Senegal international striker called Demba with a history of playing in the Bundesliga. Papiss Demba Cisse has signed from Freiburg in a five-and-a-half-year deal, for an undisclosed fee thought to be in the region [.

By Alan Duffy

Hatem Ben Arfa, the Magpies' diminutive young winger is to be sued by rapper and fellow countryman Abd Al Malik after the French international claimed that, many moons ago, the musician had led him into an Islamic sect.

Late last week, various organs of the French media were confidently reporting that Olympique Lyonnais left back, Aly Cissokho, was going to be in Toon earlier today for a medical, with Sky Sports reporting in another story that: "Sky Sports now understands that although the Magpies did have an interest in the player, they have [.

Venue: St James' Park, Toon. Date: Sun 15th Jan 2011. Kick-Off: 1:30 pm. Referee: Chris Foy. Hello, good afternoon and welcome to our regular "match banter" feature. This time the Magpies will be facing the transitional Queen's Park Rangers under new manager, Mark Hughes, he of the slightly annoying mid-sentence sharp intakes of breath.

How the Magpies' defense plays tomorrow will be an important factor in how we do against tomorrow's visitors, QPR. Mike Williamson playing solidly at the back for Magpies It's a bit of a new formation at the back, from the back four who did so well in the first 11 games of the season, when we were unbeaten.

Demba Ba is reported to be a transfer target for Liverpool, after it was claimed the Newcastle United striker has a £10million release clause in his contract.
The Senegal international has been the signing of the season, having scored 15 Premier League goals since his free transfer from West Ham to Newcastle in the summer.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has rejected reports that Andy Carroll could be set to leave Anfield during the January transfer window.
Reports suggested the £35million club record signing's former club Newcastle were preparing a cut-price bid to take the England international back to his native north east.

Newcastle United must have been getting some inquiries about their young 23 year-old goalkeeper Tim Krul. Tim Krul Newcastle United's top young goalkeeper That's because the news is that the Tyneside club have put a £15M price tag on the goalkeeper who has been in brilliant form for the Magpies this season.

Dusting off the cobwebs When Jonas Gutierrez arrived on these shores a few years ago we were excitedly informed that this pony-tailed Argentine liked to stash a Spiderman mask about his person and put it on whenever he scored. Sounded great. Nobody bothered to mention that he hardly ever scores. The Newcastle winger didn't find [.

Mail: Harry Redknapp: Demba Ba release clause is less than £10million

Newcastle striker Demba Ba could be offloaded for a bargain £5million according to Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp. Ba has scored 15 goals for the Magpies this season.

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Good afternoon Geordies and welcome to our latest match banter feature. This one sees the Magpies hosting the team who have been recently renamed, from "Blackburn Rovers" to "Troubled Blackburn Rovers" because of their trials and tribulations in the relegation zone, and also the rather unfortunate behaviour of some of their fans towards manager Steve [.

When Newcastle United signed Senegal international Demba Ba on a free transfer in the summer, it was naturally deemed an astute bit of business by the Magpies hierarchy. Following West Ham's relegation to the Championship last season, the...
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By Alan Duffy

With so many gifted African players now plying their trade in the Premier League, the African Cup of Nations has become something of an issue for managers in the top division, particularly as it is held slap bang in the middle of the season.

As we half expected would happen, West Ham have quickly turned down Newcastle's latest offer for their center-back, James Tomkins. James Tomkins West Ham turn down £4M offer from Magpies The improved bid from Newcastle for the England U21 International was said to be around £4M, but we think it will take a bigger [.

Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini has admitted that he is palpably aware of Liverpool's interest in him.
However, rather than entertaining thoughts of a move to Anfield in the New Year, the 29 year-old Argentina international, was keen to reiterate his desire to remain at St James' Park.

Let us know who you think the best player for Newcastle was tonight in the Magpies' magnificent win over Manchester United.

szólj hozzá: ob;3-0c,o[Matchhighlight.com] Fergie's favourite neo-fledgling blotted his copybook this evening, putting the icing on Newcastle's cake with this own goal. Phil Jones scored the Magpies' third goal in a comfortable 3-0 win over United. Close your eyes and attempt to headbutt your knee.