by stresster on November 18th, 2008
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It’s not been much fun for the Toon Army this season, with Kevin Keegan no longer manager at the club, and the future of ownership very much unclear. However, here’s some news which might brighten their mood this Tuesday!
by stresster on October 14th, 2008
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There’s a football club for sale in the north-east, but it remains unclear as to who the buyers are going to be, and when the transaction will take place. While Mike Ashley remains deeply unpopular with the fans following the departure of Kevin Keegan, it does appear as though the former has wiped away the […]
by stresster on October 10th, 2008
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The announcement that Mike Ashley had decided to sell up at St James’ Park was met with universal acclaim from the supporters, who have witnessed nothing but trouble since the rotund owner picked up the reigns at Newcastle United. However, it doesn’t appear as though a quick sale is going to happen, much to the […]
by stresster on October 9th, 2008
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While most football fans have to put up with a decent chunk of disappointment, Newcastle supporters seem to have it tougher than most, with their club regularly featuring on the back pages for all the wrong reasons. Many members of the Toon Army must be delighted that Tottenham’s current plight is keeping their own club […]
by stresster on October 7th, 2008
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Mike Ashley is not a popular man among the St James’ Park faithful. Indeed, it’s strange to think that he was downing a pint of lager in the midst of the Toon Army at the Emirates a few weeks ago, when his presence among supporters now would probably put his life at risk. The owner […]
by stresster on October 3rd, 2008
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When Joe Kinnear was appointed interim manager of Newcastle United, the gentlemen of the press had a field day. After all, with the greatest respect to the former Wimbledon gaffer, this is a man who has not been in football management for four years. However, the media have possibly been more critical of Newcastle United […]
by stresster on October 1st, 2008
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Any time there’s a story with the words ‘Newcastle’ and ‘United’ written, it’s important to expect the unexpected. After all, this time last season, Sam Allardyce was manager and things were going relatively well at St James’ Park. Since then, he’s been axed, Keegan has been and gone as manager, while Mike Ashley has stopped […]
by stresster on September 29th, 2008
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The Magpies currently reside in the relegation places after a poor start to the season. True enough, they have played away at Arsenal and Manchester United, yet they have also lost at home to Blackburn and Hull. Their defeat to Rovers on Saturday was a shambles, especially the first half, although their manager remains bullish […]
by stresster on September 28th, 2008
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Just how farcical can the situation at St James’ Park become? Mike Ashley has seemingly done his level best to turn the club into a laughing stock, with virtually nobody interested in becoming Newcastle United under the current regime. The Magpies have found an interim manager in the form of Joe Kinnear, although it appears […]
by sub on September 28th, 2008
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Newcastle United at long last seem to have a buyer. After Mike Ashley’s round-the-world trip, the suffering Tyneside club have now got an offer - from a Nigerian consortium.