Newcastle United defender Danny Simpson has lauded the club's traveling fans as they kept it loud and proud at White Hart Lane throughout the Magpies' humiliating 5-0 defeat to the Spurs on Saturday evening.

On a night when Simpson and his teammates could have broken into the league's top four with a massive win, they came out stuttering in North London, conceding four first-half goals en route to their disastrous loss.

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 took a 12th-minute lead when Blackburn's Scott Dann deflected a 25-yard shot from Ryan Taylor past stranded Rovers goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

Senegal striker Papiss Demba Cisse (26) has become Newcastle's latest number 9 after signing from Freiburg for £10m and if he can have just half the impact Senegal team-mate Demba Ba has given the Toon Army it will be money well spent.

United are a top priced 1.75 with Paddy Power to bounce back from their humiliating defeat at the hands of Blackburn and beat Newcastle at St James' tonight, and everything suggest they will do just that.

New Year's Eve turned into a 70th birthday nightmare for Sir Alex when Steve Kean's men pulled off the unthinkable, but if the past is anything to go by he will have read the riot act to the players and they will respond with a victory.

New Year's in NYC x AFR

No, the whole AFR Team didn't come together to take over the Big Apple. Now that would be writing a few thousand words about. But my brother and I, alongside a couple of friends, did enjoy a few festivities and quite a bit of footy.

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The Toon Army were determined to have a laugh last night. In addition to the ­obligatory shirtless contingent on a cold, wet Merseyside night, one fan was dressed as the Honey Monster and another as Sesame Street's Big Bird.

Newcastle started this season strongly, confounding critics and pundits in the process. When Andy Carroll left for better pastures with Liverpool, everyone predicted the end of the road for Newcastle. Alan Pardew had his detractors and now he is actually being considered to be Capello's successor as England manager.

Bolton Wnaderers 0 2 Newcastle United (Hatem Ben Arfa (69), Demba Ba (71) Newcastle United were in their all black strip for this game, and enjoyed the backing of 4,000 travelling Geordies who pretty much took over the ground at least in terms of noise! As a result of the Toon Army being [...]

Two days on and the football world is still trying, and failing, to come to terms with the loss of a legend.

Sunday's shocking news on the sudden death of Wales manager Gary Speed brought the country to a stand-still. Since the announcement there has been an endless amount of tributes for the 42 year old husband and father, showing just how much he meant to not only football, but the UK itself.

Here's a look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from week thirteen of the Premier League. Note: Readers can follow Matt @thehackreport Cheers 1. Tim Krul: The Newcastle keeper's five saves helped the Toon Army take a ...
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Newcastle lost their incredible 11-match unbeaten streak against Manchester City last weekend. Yet, Alan Pardew's Toon Army had played very well. Just that they were up against a superior Blues side that was world class in all department, from Joe Hart in goal right up to Sergio Aguero in attack.

Manchester United have an unbelievable record against Newcastle, so it's no surprise to see bookmakers make them long-odds on favourites to win this weekend's game at a top priced 1.4.

The visitors have never won at Old Trafford in the Premier League losing 11 of their 17 visits.

It's a similar story overall, with United having won 13 and lost none of their last 17 matches against Alan Pardew's side.

Newcastle United's attacking midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa is ready to face his demons on Saturday when the Toon army travel to the Etihad Stadium to face League leaders Manchester City, the unsavoury scene where a vicious tackle from Nigel De Jong broke his leg in two places nearly a year ago.

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew believes that off-field issues such as owner Mike Ashley's decision to rename the legendary St. James' Park will not affect his players' focus on maintaining their incredible form.

Along with runaway league leaders Manchester City, the Magpies are the only other unbeaten team in the league.

In a move that is sure to further infuriate the Toon Army over his ownership of the club, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has ended 119 years of Newcastle United history and heritage by re-naming St James' Park the Sports Direct Arena.

Newcastle Chairman Derek Llambias says that Newcastle needed to sell the naming rights to St James Park if its wants to compete with the top clubs in the Premier League:

"Roman Abramovich has more money than God but Chelsea are out there trying to re-brand Stamford Bridge to bring in even more money" said Llambias.

In a move that is sure to further infuriate the Toon Army over his ownership of the club, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has ended 119 years of Newcastle United history and heritage by re-naming St James' Park the Sports Direct Arena.

Newcastle Chairman Derek Llambias says that Newcastle needed to sell the naming rights to St James Park if its wants to compete with the top clubs in the Premier League:

"Roman Abramovich has more money than God but Chelsea are out there trying to re-brand Stamford Bridge to bring in even more money" said Llambias.

Newcastle United's fine form in the premier league this season continues with another important victory on the weekend, when they edged Everton 2-1 at St. James Park.

The three points not only puts them on third place with 25 points but also lifted the club's confidence as although tough schedule awaits them after the International break, manager, Alan Pardew, ensures that his player are more than ready to face the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and also Chelsea.

With the Manchester teams and Chelsea the next three fixtures, Demba Ba won't be celebrating another hat trick anytime soon.

Not long ago, Newcastle United found itself relegated to the Championship and Mike Ashley couldn't pay someone to take the team off his hands. (Ok, that's going a bit far.

Newcastle United kept up their unbeaten run with a 2-1 win over Everton. That's eleven matches already and tongues are complimentary at the prowess of Alan Pardew in building a solid team spirit in spite of losing Kevin Nolan, Andy Carroll and Joey Barton in the summer. The Magpies remain the only other team yet to be beaten this season.

Newcastle striker Nile Ranger's future is once again in jeopardy as club officials are set to discuss his future after Ranger was arrested for being drunk and disorderly in October. "The press are a joke" so said a whiter-than-white Nile Ranger on his official twitter page @NilePowerRanger; let it be added without a hint of [.

Your immediate answer to the proposed question would most likely be a strict 'no'. And there are a number of reasons why one would be inclined to give Newcastle United no higher than a fifth spot on the log come May 2012.

But let's first give props to the men wearing the black and white stripes.

Newcastle's unbeaten start to the season has been nothing short of miraculous, and should they beat Everton on Saturday lunchtime the toon army will be celebrating a side sitting second in the table. These are the heady days of Philippe Albert. Prices of substantially longer than evens look inviting.

Demba Ba scored his second Newcastle hat-trick since his Summer move from West Ham as the Toon Army recorded a 3-1 win over Stoke at the Brittania Stadium tonight to move up to third in the Premier League a point behind Manchester United in second place. It was also the first ever hat-trick scored at the Brittania Stadium since it's opening in 1997.

Yohan Cabaye's stunning strike against Wigan at St James Park gave Newcastle a deserved 1-0 win as the Toon Army continue their amazing unbeaten run.

On September 1, I was one of the many people on Tyneside who were fuming that Newcastle United had failed to bring in a replacement for the number 9 shirt vacated by Andy Carroll.

Newcastle could not be faltered in the lack of trying however, almost signing Mali international Modibo Maiga from Sochaux, but after negotiations broke down it would seem like Ba, Best and Ameobi would have to do.

Revealed: What Liverpool MD Ian Ayre's name means in Lebanon, plus Roy Hodgson's book club

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre's suggestion that Premier League clubs should be allowed to sell their own overseas TV rights – thus benefitting established clubs while leaving the little guys to twist in the wind – will go down well in the Middle East.

Steve Kean, Squirrel Saviour plus the week's daftest quotes

Blackburn fans who loudly suggest Steve Kean is in the wrong job might just have a point. As this sketch proves – it raised £53 for charity Save Our Squirrels when sold on Ebay – the beleaguered baldie appears to be far better at doodling than he is picking a side.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Newcastle United Premier League 1st October 2011

Newcastle's superb start to the season continued at Molineux, courtesy of a 2-1 win against Wolves.

In-form striker Demba Ba hit his fourth in two games before Argentine wideman Jonas Gutierrez scored a superb individual effort to make it 2-0.

Here are the final set of answers from Derek LLambias with some comments from us. Derek LLambias and Mike Ashley Question 11: Are you aware of fans' disgruntlement with the away ticketing policy given the Toon Army are amongst the most loyal fans in the UK, and will you consider reviewing the policy?

Joey Barton: QPR Sign Player from Newcastle on Free Transfer - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Queens Park Rangers have pulled off something of a major coup after Joey Barton was snapped up on a free transfer from Newcastle United. The midfielder had had surprisingly announced the move on Twitter late on Wednesday night and now he looks set to make his debut for QPR on September 12, against his old team Newcastle.

In a bad tempered start to the season, Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Newcastle at St James' Park with the match being overshadowed by Gervinho being sent off on his Gunners debut after an unsavory confrontation with the spiky Joey Barton. But who was in the wrong? You decide. The sending off [.

Newcastle United ended their tour of the United States with a game against MLS Team Columbus Crew. I had the pleasure of traveling to Columbus this week and was pleased to say that the Toon Army was well represented there were black and white shirts everywhere!

Columbus started off really well and were knocking it around well for the first few minutes of the game.

Having all sort of problems last season, Newcastle United managed to reach their target of surviving in the premier league, this success brings a little bit confidence on one of their star performers, Fabricio Coloccini, who believes that his team can improve next season.

Coloccini however, doesn't expect the team to challenge for higher objectives such as getting into European football as just yet but simply finishing higher than 12th position would already be a positive thing for Newcastle.

Thursday saw the sale of Newcastle United captain, top goal scorer and fan favourite Kevin Nolan to West Ham United, a move that left the Toon Army shocked and hurt once again. Although Kevin Nolan wasn't a spectacular footballer, he was a player...
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Thursday saw the sale of Newcastle United captain, top goal scorer and fan favourite Kevin Nolan to West Ham United, a move that left the Toon Army shocked and hurt once again. Although Kevin Nolan wasn't a spectacular footballer, he was a player...
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While the situation around Jose Enrique and Joey Barton intensifies, two players left Newcastle United today without much notice. Veteran defender Sol Campbell and stalwart strike Shefki Kuqi left the club with Alan Pardew looking toward the future and focusing on some of the younger players available to him.

The English Premier League since 2002 has featured thirty-eight clubs, twenty-four of which have been in England's top flight for three seasons or more. It's been a helluva ride: we've seen the record for fewest points broken (twice), seen Newcastle slip from the Champions League to the Championship and we witnessed Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Guus Hiddink, Claudio Ranieri and "Big Phil" Scolari all take charge of Roman Abramovich's Chelsea for varying short periods of time.

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has gotten a lot of heat from the Toon Army over the years for the way he has run the club. But the news that Newcastle fans can lock in their price at the 2011-12 rate (£15 more than this year) and can maintain this rate until the end of the 2021-22 season.

It was an incredible day in the Premier League Yesterday 41 goals were scored bottom club Wolves stunned United, Arsenal lost a half-time lead of 4-0 against the Toon Army, Everton won an 8 goal thriller against Blackpool and there were many more great games, so for anyone who missed Match of the Day here's a look at all 41 EPL goals from yesterday.

Welcome, fellow footy fans! It's your favorite pro-promotion proselytizers again, the Revolutionary Council for American Soccer Change. As we all watch Premiership football every weekend, we figured it was time to release guidelines on how you should be watching, to make sure you're doing it properly.