Just how much can you discuss the same thing, day after day? Well to be fair, we've given it a good go but rather than rant on about the off-field stuff, I thought it might be time to reflect on the on-field matters at Newcastle United. We're almost a third of the way through our [...] Click to continue reading...

Well it's been a busy news day for Newcastle United fans today....... Literally nothing of note to write up about except for a slightly tardy mention of Barton's belated 'olive branch' to Alan Shearer, after his admission that there was a falling out. More on the story and Joey's quotes can be found here, but [. Click to continue reading...

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 [...] Click to continue reading...

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 [. Click to continue reading...

After much cogitation, NUFC Blog member, 'Beye the Great', has chosen his new nickname from the entries submitted to our competition over the last week. The winner is: (Drumroll) 'Summer of 69′ This was suggested by Bowburn Mag, who will be able to select one of the nominated prizes from the NUFC Blog shop. Click to continue reading...

Last weeks competition to find a new nickname for treasured site member, 'Beye the Great' is still on, and all indications are that the prize is still up for grabs. The deadline for this competition is 7pm tomorrow (Wednesday 18th August), and the winner will be announced the day after (Thursday 19th August) The grand [. Click to continue reading...

Much valued NUFC Blog member, 'Beye the Great', has a bit of a problem. Now that his favourite player has buggered off to Birmingham, he needs a new nickname. Can YOU think of one for him? If you can, leave your suggestions in the comments section. and you can win one of a selection of [...] Click to continue reading...

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 [...] Click to continue reading...

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 [. Click to continue reading...

Is it really time to hold our breath? Could the end really be nigh? Sky Sports News is reporting that Wolfsburg have agreed a £9m fee with us for Obafemi Martins. Though it's yet unconfirmed by Newcastle, Oba was left out of the squad for the friendly against Leeds, which has given credence to the claims. Click to continue reading...

Once upon a time, comparisons were made between the clubs based on positive notes such as the club history, the passion of the fans and their desire for success diluted with a realistic and humorous outlook on the game. Instead, the familiarity these days is apparent for a different reason. It doesn't take a genius [. Click to continue reading...