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BBC Sport

Sky Sports

  • Bent hails Shearer
    Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has hailed Alan Shearer after joining him in the Premier League's 100-goal club.
    - 15 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 1:55pm -
  • Krul wants top-six finish
    Newcastle's Tim Krul has challenged his team-mates to carry on their momentum and claim a top-six finish.
    - 15 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 1:52pm -
  • Ireland recalls Toon frustration
    Stephen Ireland has described his loan spell at Newcastle as 'a waste of time' as he prepares to return to St James' Park with Aston Villa on Sunday.
    - 17 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 11:28am -
  • Pardew expects Cisse impact
    Alan Pardew is looking forward to unleashing new striker Papiss Cisse when Newcastle face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 4:24pm -
  • Pardew backs Ameobi
    Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is confident that striker Shola Ameobi will be unaffected after being racially abused.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 3:44pm -
  • Perch loving life at Newcastle
    James Perch may be a fringe player at Newcastle, but the utility man feels he'd have been 'mad' to leave the club in the transfer window.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 2:17pm -

Telegraph

Guardian

  • newShay Given returns to the scene of highs of lows at Newcastle | Stuart James
    Aston Villa goalkeeper talks about the 'mad' time on Tyneside, the managers and the special night against BarcelonaWhen Mark Knopfler's Local Hero is reverberating around St James' Park before kick-off on Sunday, Shay Given could be forgiven for comi…
    - 6 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 11:00pm -
  • Win a pair of tickets to Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United
    Answer a simple question and you could be off to White Hart Lane for this enticing Premier League fixture
    - 1 day ago, 4 Feb 12, 12:06am -
  • Newcastle United prepare to unleash Papiss Demba Cissé on Aston Villa
    • New signing in line for debut in Alan Pardew's side• Senegal team-mate Demba Ba returns for MagpiesA key subplot of Newcastle United v Aston Villa on Sunday will involve an attacking beauty contest featuring Papiss Demba Cissé, Demba Ba and Da…
    - 1 day ago, 3 Feb 12, 10:00pm -
  • Squad sheets: Newcastle United v Aston Villa
    If Shay Given can expect a warm welcome on his return to Tyneside, Darren Bent should brace himself for hostility. As a one-time Sunderland forward Bent is not popular on Gallowgate, from where home fans will watch his intriguing duel with Fabricio C…
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 4:34pm -
  • Police investigate alleged racist abuse of Newcastle's Shola Ameobi
    • Northumbria police alerted to comments on Facebook• Newcastle will press for 'the strongest possible action'Police are investigating reports that the Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi has become the target of racist abuse on Facebook.The cl…
    - 3 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 4:32pm -
  • Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Newcastle United | Premier League match report
    Steve Kean has made an uneasy truce with Blackburn Rovers supporters and the atmosphere at Ewood games is nothing like as rancorous as it was before Christmas, yet patience will soon be wearing thin again if Rovers make a habit of giving points away…
    - 3 days ago, 1 Feb 12, 10:03pm -

Daily Mail

Eurosport / Yahoo!

  • African Cup of Nations - Premier League watch
    Players from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle United, QPR and Wigan Athletic are represented in the 2012 African Cup of Nations.
    - 8 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 8:22pm -
  • Krul wants top six finish
    Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is in no mood to be patted on the back as he and his team-mates continue to defy their doubters.
    - 15 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 1:25pm -
  • Bent hails shear class
    Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has hailed Newcastle legend Alan Shearer as "simply the best" after joining him as part of the Barclays Premier League 100-goal club.
    - 15 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 1:24pm -
  • Pardew excited by new-boy Cisse
    Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has warned the club's fans to strap themselves in for a high-octane ride as new signing Papiss Demba Cisse prepares to make his debut.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 3:49pm -
  • Pardew: Abuse won't affect Ameobi
    Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has backed striker Shola Ameobi to brush off the racist abuse which he was subjected to this week.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 3:34pm -
  • McLeish demands Villa consistency
    Alex McLeish has demanded an end to Aston Villa's Jekyll and Hyde performances and wants 90 minutes of quality every game as he prepares for Sunday's visit to Newcastle.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 3:28pm -

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Vital Football

  • Satisfactory but Onwards and Upwards.
    Satisfactory but Onwards and Upwards.Vitalfootball: Newcastle: 01/02/2012 11:27:00A positive in many ways, transfer window closes with our squad intact. Hopefully we can progress from here.
    - 4 days ago, 1 Feb 12, 11:27am -
  • Reward loyalty with honesty.
    Reward loyalty with honesty.Vitalfootball: Newcastle: 29/01/2012 20:34:00Why we must refuse any offers for our stars in the next couple of days.
    - 6 days ago, 29 Jan 12, 8:34pm -
  • The bogey continues
    The bogey continues Vitalfootball: Newcastle: 21/01/2012 20:54:00Newcastle lined up with a 4-5-1 formation which converted into a 4-3-3 when going forward, the midfield looking particularly fluid with Jonas Gutierrez playing behind Ameobi and flank…
    - 14 days ago, 21 Jan 12, 8:54pm -
  • So that's what ambition feels like!!
    So that's what ambition feels like!!Vitalfootball: Newcastle: 18/01/2012 16:51:00Here's hoping the feel good factor surrounding NUFC lasts a long time.
    - 18 days ago, 18 Jan 12, 4:51pm -
  • FA Cup draw
    FA Cup drawVitalfootball: Newcastle: 08/01/2012 18:27:00Brighton or Wrexham away. The magic of the cup continues.
    - 27 days ago, 8 Jan 12, 6:27pm -

ClubCall

  • Krul eyes big finish
    Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is in no mood to be patted on the back as he and his team-mates continue to defy their doubters.
    - 15 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 1:46pm -
  • Pardew excited by new-boy Cisse
    Alan Pardew has told the Newcastle's fans to strap themselves in for a high-octane ride as Papiss Demba Cisse prepares for his debut.
    - 1 day ago, 3 Feb 12, 5:55pm -
  • Pardew welcome backs duo
    Demba Ba and Papiss Demba Cisse have been included in Newcastle squad for the Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 2:34pm -
  • Toon boss reveals striker issues
    Alan Pardew says he is spoilt for choice for strikers ahead of Sunday's game with Aston Villa after Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse returned.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 1:42pm -
  • Toon fancy European spot
    Alan Pardew believes his Newcastle team are good enough to upset the odds and secure a Champions League spot for next season.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 9:38am -
  • Pards takes lucky win
    Alan Pardew admits that Newcastle had to ride their luck before taking all three points in Wednesday night's 2-0 win at Blackburn.
    - 3 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 4:50am -

Tribal Football

The Offside

  • Match Report: Birmingham City 0-2 Newcastle United
    Newcastle displayed a very efficient, coherent and professional display tonight  with a 2-0 victory over Birmingham City.Newcastle controlled large periods of the game and were clinical in front of goal which will be a sigh of relief for fans and A…
    - , 15 Feb 11, 10:26pm -
  • Match Preview: Birmingham vs Newcastle
    Tonight Newcastle travel to the second city to face a tough Birmingham City side at St. Andrews for a rearrange fixture due to the earlier postponement. United are coming into the game on the back of an impressive performance against Blackburn Rovers…
    - , 15 Feb 11, 6:31pm -
  • United Capture Flying Finn
    Newcastle United moved today to bolster their striking options by signing free agent Shefti Kuqi. Kuqi, who has been branded the ‘flying finn’ nickname due to his notorious belly flop celebration, was last in action for Swansea in the Champions…
    - , 10 Feb 11, 5:45pm -
  • Newcastle 4-4 Arsenal
    Some how, Newcastle United completed a Premier League first today in coming back from 4 goals down to draw 4-4″ with a rattled Arsenal side.Goals from Joey Barton (Pen x2), Leon Best, and finally a fabulous strike from my man of the match Cheik Ti…
    - , 5 Feb 11, 6:20pm -
  • Match Preview: Newcastle vs Arsenal
    Arsenal are the visitors to St. James Park tomorrow at 3pm.Newcastle go into tomorrows game against Arsenal with only three fit senior strikers and youngster Phil Airey expected to feature on the Bench.Newcastle can welcome back Cheik Tiote after a…
    - , 4 Feb 11, 10:12pm -
  • Pardew’s NO.2: Carver’s Back
    Newcastle finally filled the void left by Colin Calderwood today by announcing the John Carver is return to the club in the role of Alan Pardew’s assistant manager.Carver, returns to the club where he served as assistant manager to the late great…
    - , 18 Jan 11, 3:33pm -

The Mirror

Team Talk

  • Krul wants top-six Toon finish
    Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is in no mood to be patted on the back as he and his team-mates continue to defy their doubters.
    - 15 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 1:29pm -
  • Pardew excited by Cisse signing
    Alan Pardew has warned Newcastle's fans to strap themselves in for a high-octane ride as Papiss Demba Cisse prepares to make his Magpies debut.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 3:53pm -
  • Abuse 'won't affect Ameobi'
    Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has backed striker Shola Ameobi to brush off the racist abuse which he was subjected to this week.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 3:28pm -
  • Numbers Game: Lovely jubbly Trotters
    TEAMtalk's Numbers Game is back with a brand-new look as Matty Briggs picks out Bolton as his 11/4 Value Bet and Birmingham as the Banker.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 2:49pm -
  • Newcastle v Aston Villa preview
    Team news for Sunday afternoon's Premier League clash between Newcastle and Aston Villa at St James' Park (kick-off 1.30pm).
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 9:38am -
  • Pardew eyes 'something special'
    Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has admitted for the first time that the Magpies are aiming for a Champions League spot this season.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 9:33am -

EatSleepSport

  • Krul wants top six finish
    Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is in no mood to be patted on the back as he and his team-mates continue to defy their doubters.
    - 15 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 1:32pm -
  • Pardew welcomes Cisse arrival
    Alan Pardew has told the Newcastle's fans to strap themselves in for a high-octane ride as Papiss Demba Cisse prepares for his debut.
    - 1 day ago, 3 Feb 12, 5:49pm -
  • Double boost for Toon
    Demba Ba and Papiss Demba Cisse have been included in Newcastle squad for the Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
  • Pardew admits to selection dilemma
    Alan Pardew says he is spoilt for choice for strikers ahead of Sunday's game with Aston Villa after Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse returned.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 1:14pm -
  • Pardew reveals lofty ambitions
    Alan Pardew believes his Newcastle team are good enough to upset the odds and secure a Champions League spot for next season.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 9:23am -
  • Pardew admits to lucky win
    Alan Pardew admits that Newcastle had to ride their luck before taking all three points in Wednesday night's 2-0 win at Blackburn.
    - 3 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 4:37am -

Toon Blog

  • Post Videos from Your iPhone or iPad
    Would you like to post videos to your blog while you’re on the go? Are you interested in a photography theme that’s also video-friendly? Well, look no further, because we have some news for you. The VideoPress upgrade, which allows you to upload…
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 11:01am -
  • New Themes: Currents and Debut
    Today, I’m excited to introduce the latest additions to our collection of premium themes. Designed by Andy Rutledge, Currents, is a responsive, minimal yet attractive premium theme from WooThemes. Currents is perfect for news driven sites. The phra…
    - 2 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 8:00pm -
  • Import from Tumblr in 3 Easy Steps
    We’ve recently noticed that a fair number of you have been bringing your tumblelogs over from Tumblr to WordPress.com using one of the variety of Tumblr to WXR conversion tools which exist on the web. We thought you would appreciate an easier way t…
    - 3 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 12:06pm -
  • Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension
    Want to receive WordPress.com notifications instantly, even when you’re not on WordPress.com? Add the new WordPress.com extension for Chrome and as soon as you get a new follower or a new like on one of your posts, a notification will appear in you…
    - 8 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:54pm -
  • Your Stats Have a New Home
    Are you addicted to checking your site stats? You are not alone. The stats dashboard has always been one of the most popular admin screens. It’s gratifying to know that people are visiting your place online. With the WordPress.com front page evolvi…
    - 10 days ago, 26 Jan 12, 4:46pm -
  • Reblogging is Back!
    As we mentioned last week, you can like and reblog posts directly from your reader, which displays a stream of all the updates published on all the blogs you follow from your WordPress.com account. We’ve also brought the reblog button back to the t…
    - 13 days ago, 22 Jan 12, 7:27pm -

Selectabet (Sponsored)

  • Today’s Football Tipsters Tips: 4th Feb
    Here are today’s top tips form the leading newspaper tipsters in the UK.Tips from the newspapers including Mr Fixit, Sam Spread, Jim Delahunt, Tony Cacarino, Dale Tempest, Andy Townsend, Mike Triffitt, Ian Wilkerson, Dan Childs, Kevin Pullein, De…
    - 17 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 11:41am -
  • Golf: Fed Ex Waste Management Phoenix Open Tips
    Buckle up ladies, this is your superior officer speaking and this might just get exciting…welcome to my new office here at the PGA Tour!Fed Ex Cup: Waste Management Phoenix OpenAfter the thrilling ending to last week’s Farmers Insurance Open,…
    - 3 days ago, 1 Feb 12, 11:18pm -
  • Golf: Qatar Masters Tips
    Race to Dubai: Commercialbank Qatar Master presented by Dolphin EnergyOff we trot around the globe only this week slightly further up the Arabian gulf for the second of the three event swing in the desert at yet another predictably lush oasis wi…
    - 5 days ago, 31 Jan 12, 4:12pm -
  • Barca v Real: 11/8 Says There’ll Be Goals
    Barcelona v Real MadridCop del Rey, Quarter Final, 2nd Leg (Agg: 2-1)Live on Sky Sports 2. Kick off 9pmA 2-1 lead from the first leg has put Barca in pole position to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals at the expense of their greatest rivals but i…
    - 11 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 11:31am -
  • Liverpool v Man City: 7/4 City the Value Bet
    Liverpool v Man CityCarling Cup Semi Final 2nd Leg ( Agg. 1-0)Live on Sky Sports. Kick off 7.45pmKenny Dalglish didn’t miss his players when he took a swipe at their performance in Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Bolton but will he get the desired re…
    - 11 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 10:27am -
  • Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Tips
    Congratulations Luke Donald! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Happy Chinese New Year and the briefest of mentions of all the other good things worth celebrating since the last Race to Dubai post back in mid December last year. It seems so long a…
    - 12 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 10:32am -

The Newcastle United Blog

  • Newcastle vs Aston Villa – Match Preview
    Newcastle came away with all 3 points on Wednesday evening at Blackburn, and a second successive win in the Premier League tomorrow against Aston Villa would see the lads flying high. If Newcastle can win tomorrow against a decent Aston Villa side,…
    - 11 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 5:22pm -
  • Steven Taylor Will Not Play Again This Season
    Steven Taylor was in the best form of his career earlier in the season,  when he formed a tremendous partnership with Fab Coloccini at the back for Newcastle. Steven Taylor – a broken nose didn’t stop this local lad from playing And it w…
    - 16 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 12:42pm -
  • A Newcastle Win Tomorrow Would Be Fantastic
    It seems that 6’4″ center-back Mike Williamson is doing some of the interview duties today. Mike Williamson – looking for a win against Villa If  the lads can win the game against Aston Villa tomorrow, we’ll be on 42 points after 24 gam…
    - 16 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 12:23pm -
  • Williamson – My Pal Mariappa Really Wanted To Join Newcastle
    We hadn’t realised that Mike Williamson is very good friends with Adrian Mariappa  of Watford. Adrian Mariappa – not coming to Newcastle We knew that Mike had played with Mariappa at Watford when he was there in 2009 for nine months, before…
    - 18 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 11:03am -
  • All My Strikers Are A Bit Jaded Now – I’ll Play The Freshest
    Once Papiss Cisse settles down at Newcastle he will be up front with his Senegal team mate Demba Ba in the starting line-up. Cisse leads training yesterday – Ba looks knackered at the back But that may not happen in tomorrow’s game against Aston…
    - 18 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 10:22am -
  • Shay Given Returns To St. James’ Park Tomorrow
    Shay Given will play at St. James’ Park for the first time since he left the Newcastle club in January of 2009. Shay Given – while at Newcastle from 1997 through 2009 And of course with Shay leaving in that winter transfer window of 2009, New…
    - 19 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 10:02am -

NUFC Blog

  • The Boys Are Back In Toon! Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Preview.
    Venue: St James’Park, NE1 Date: 5th February 2012 Kick Off: 1.30pm Referee: Mark Halsey I never used to bother much about Aston Villa. They were just one of those “middle of the road” clubs who chug along season after season with reasonable-siz…
    - 9 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 7:56pm -
  • It’s time to stop the anti Ameobi hysteria.
    It probably hasn’t escaped your attention that Northumbria bizzies have been investigating what have been described as “sickening” racist comments about Newcastle United forward, Shola Ameobi, on Facebook. This comes after recent similar commen…
    - 18 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 10:35am -
  • Double Trouble for Cursed Cloggies! Blackburn Rovers 0 – Newcastle United 2
    This match saw the welcome return of Captain Coloccini, and also the absence of Yohan Cabaye – a victim of trial by television and the London FA earlier in the day. Chris Samba was missing from the Blackburn Rovers line-up following the club’s fa…
    - 3 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 8:00am -
  • Blackburn Rovers vs Newcastle United match highlights and post match interviews..
    Highlights of Newcastle United’s 0-2 victory at Ewood Park, with the first being an own goal by Blackburn’s Scott Dann (a deflected shot off Ryan Taylor). The Magpies’ second coming from Gabriel Obertan after he picked up an excellent pass into…
    - 3 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 12:00am -
  • Blackburn Rovers vs Newcastle United match banter
    Venue: Ewood Park, Blackburn Date: 1st February 2012 Kick Off: 8.00pm Referee: Phil Dowd. Good evening Geordies and welcome to our regular “match banter” feature. This evening sees us facing Blackburn Rovers for the fourth time this season, with…
    - 3 days ago, 1 Feb 12, 7:00pm -
  • Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United – Match Preview
    Venue: Ewood Park, Blackburn Date: 1st February 2012 Kick Off: 8.00pm Referee: Phil Dowd. Don’t know about you, but I’m getting sick of the sight of Blackburn Rovers! We’ve played them three times already this season and of course they were nev…
    - 4 days ago, 1 Feb 12, 11:17am -

Tyne Time (Blog)

NUFCBlog.co.uk

  • Newcastle v Aston Villa – Premier League match preview
    This weekend the Magpies play host to the Villians, three of which used to turn out in our colours – wasted loan signing Steven Ireland, Frenchman Charles N’Zogbia and the living legend that is Shay Given. We will be looking to tighten our grip o…
    - 12 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 4:53pm -
  • Newcastle v Aston Villa – Stat Attack!
    Still jubilant from their ‘smash & grab’ at Ewood Park on Wednesday, Newcastle United face Aston Villa at St. James’ Park tomorrow looking for their 12th win of the season. Previously against the Villains, 35 meetings in the Premier League have…
    - 17 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 11:30am -
  • Will Gabby stand the test of time?
    Newcastle winger Gabriel Obertan has been criticised for his performances on the field previously, but could his goal against Blackburn the other night be the turning point for the former Bordeaux man? Obertan is a player who had a torrid time at Man…
    - 21 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 7:50am -
  • Is Mike Ashley’s investment in youth paying dividends?
    Since Mike Ashley’s arrival as owner of Newcastle United, much emphasis has been placed on his drive to develop the club’s youth system. Recent news has broken that Mike Ashley is has apparently given the go ahead to invest around £15 million in…
    - 1 day ago, 3 Feb 12, 6:01pm -
  • Hatem Ben Arfa – Mercurial talent or just a highly gifted individual?
    Hatem Ben Arfa has been with Newcastle United for around two seasons, although much of that time he has spent on the side lines after Nigel de Jong’s horror tackle resulted in a horrific break injury. In that time, we have heard Hatem speak of “g…
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 2:10pm -
  • Summer Move For Tiote?
    December and January has been jammed packed with speculation surrounding Newcastle United. Thankfully for the most part it has been about players coming in rather than heading for the exit. There has been one name however that has been linked with ev…
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 11:20am -

Nothing But Newcastle

  • Double Demba Dabble for Newcastle?
    Sunday sees Newcastle United take on Aston Villa at St. James’ Park in a 1:30pm kick-off. While Cheik Tiote is still on international duty with the Ivory Coast, the game should see the return of top scorer Demba Ba to the starting line-up. There is…
    - 9 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 7:40pm -
  • TEN Newcastle Tweeters You Should Follow
    With the aid of Twitter, you can get some insights into the lives of Newcastle United players. While Newcastle manager Alan Pardew isn’t a big fan and has given the players some guidelines on how to use the social networking site, it hasn’t been…
    - 10 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 7:18pm -
  • Gluttons for Punishment: Why be a Newcastle Supporter?
    For me, and I’m sure many will agree, life is all about contrasts. How can one enjoy the highs that life throws us without experiencing the lows? In my career I’ve had bad days, embarrassing days, absolutely horrendous days, days that I desperate…
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 3:59pm -
  • Newcastle and Tottenham incidents show something has to change
    Over the course of the last week we’ve seen why the FA’s disciplinary procedures simply have to change after two incidents involving Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur players. Somehow Newcastle’s Yohan Cabaye managed to pick up a three-mat…
    - 2 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 7:45pm -
  • A good excuse to reminisce about Newcastle’s Flamboyant Frenchman
    Remember former Newcastle United winger Laurent Robert? Well the Frenchman’s brother Fabien Robert has come to these shores in the January transfer window, joining Championship club Doncaster Rovers on loan from FC Lorient until the end of the seas…
    - 3 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 4:37pm -
  • The identity of Newcastle’s fastest player might surprise you
    Ahead of Newcastle’s Premier League match against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park this evening, here a selection of stats, including Danny Simpson’s need for speed… • Blackburn’s last Barclays Premier League game was a 1-1 draw with Everton.…
    - 3 days ago, 1 Feb 12, 4:54pm -

The Chronicle

  • Papiss Cisse could feature against Aston Villa
    ALAN PARDEW is toying with the idea of introducing Papiss Cisse from the bench tomorrow – in a move which will raise the roof at St James’ Park.
    - 17 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 12:00pm -
  • Ryan Taylor airs hopes for NUFC high-fliers
    RYAN TAYLOR is confident Newcastle will avoid Premier League vertigo as the business end of the top-flight campaign approaches.
    - 17 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 11:59am -
  • James Perch backs team-mate Gabriel Obertan
    JAMES PERCH has backed Gabriel Obertan to continue demonstrating the talent he showed to blow away Blackburn.
    - 17 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 11:58am -
  • Pardew hoping Krul can emulate Shay Given
    ALAN PARDEW hopes that Tim Krul can emulate Newcastle legend Shay Given. Given will make an emotional return to Tyneside tomorrow, three years after leaving for Manchester City.
    - 17 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 11:57am -
  • Pardew delighted with Steven Taylor's progress
    ALAN PARDEW is happy with the progress that Steven Taylor is making after rupturing his Achilles in December – but the Newcastle United manager has warned not to expect him back this season.
    - 17 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 11:56am -
  • Obertan's message ahead of Aston Villa clash
    The former Bordeaux star feels that his goal against Blackburn Rovers in midweek is merely an example of how high the confidence is behind the scenes at the club’s Benton base.
    - 17 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 11:55am -

Journal Live

  • NUFC new boy Papiss Cisse strikes right note
    PAPISS Cissé is in line for his Newcastle United debut tomorrow – but the £7.5m Senegalese striker took minutes to have an impact on his new club.
    - 20 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 8:30am -
  • Newcastle defender Williamson is in from cold
    NEWCASTLE United came up short in their bid to bring in an extra defender before Tuesday’s deadline. You’d expect Mike Williamson to be happy, but not a bit of it – as Mark Douglas reports.
    - 20 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 8:25am -
  • Returning Given is set for a warm welcome
    THREE years after he left, Shay Given will finally return to St James’ Park for the first time as a player. Alan Pardew will be joining what seems certain to be a very warm reception tomorrow.
    - 21 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 8:20am -
  • Tim Krul: Newcastle United's position isn’t a fluke
    TIM Krul insists buoyant Newcastle United now “believe” that they belong in the top five of the Premier League.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 8:30am -
  • Danny Simpson praises NUFC understudies
    DANNY Simpson has saluted the Newcastle understudies who have come in from the cold to take centre-stage – while promising the club will fight “every step of the way” to retain their top-five status.
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 8:29am -
  • Penalty hero Tim Krul helps NUFC return to winning ways
    NEWCASTLE United returned to winning ways on a freezing night at Ewood Park – thanks to Tim Krul’s penalty heroics.
    - 3 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 8:30am -

NUFC-Forum

  • newLucky bar stewards
    Blackburn away Everton home - dreadful game, a draw wouldn't have been harshWigan home - even worse than Everton, Wigan could've had a coupleQPR awayQPR home - see EvertonMan U away - battered us last 20, any other day...Arsenal home - couldn't g...
    - 7 mins ago, 5 Feb 12, 4:45am -
  • newRe: Who should go to Poland/Ukraine?
    Anyone but Terry
    - 2 hours ago, 5 Feb 12, 3:09am -
  • newRe: This time last year
    2 years ago today, I was wondering whether Fabrice Pancrate still had a future at the club.Then we tonked Cardiff with Wayne Routledge in the side and I thought he would push on and be the sort of player we should build the side around.
    - 2 hours ago, 5 Feb 12, 3:07am -
  • newRe: Racists.
    I (just) realized... Way too much philosophy on a football forum.Cheers, UA, you seem like a OK guy yourself.
    - 2 hours ago, 5 Feb 12, 3:03am -
  • newRe: Backscene...?
    I'm always a bit hesitant about nicking ideas off of other clubs, it's incredibly small time. Like every club in the Premier League has been introducing goal music, so now I have to listen to Tom Hark, Dario G and Depeche Mode every time a team score…
    - 2 hours ago, 5 Feb 12, 3:02am -

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  • Charity Shield
    Leeds United 3 Toon 2Oh, Leeds was grim, but in a fun type of way. It's that remembered pain, the returning toothache, the headache that you can't quite shift - all of those sum up supporting the Toon. The game was 'wrong' in so many ways... Bri…
    - , 8 Aug 11, 2:58pm -
  • Starting over
    Sunday morning. It's warm, no strike that its hot, humid even and I'm awake early. As is my custom I start planning the days tasks. Mundane stuff, cleaning, washing, ironing, going to the match, shopping... [Comedy double take moment] Going to the…
    - , 31 Jul 11, 8:15am -
  • One of our own
    Interestingly, Pardew seems to be starting to have an effect at SJP. The logical place to start was with the players (ignoring the decision to take on Steve Stone as assistant coach - personally I think he's been taken on as a translator for Pardew..…
    - , 28 Dec 10, 11:30am -
  • Lack of Class
    In my younger days I had a part time job in a print shop. It was a largely un-rewarding job, but I got to play with some new gadgets. I was shown how to do all sorts of exciting things, such as bind documents, use the high speed photocopier and lami…
    - , 19 Dec 10, 8:00am -
  • Transitional
    "Its been an odd season so far" That's one of those understatements that is ludicrously simplistic. From the inevitable loss at Manure at the start of the season to the unbelievable high of 5under1and (as henceforth they shall be known) on Halloween…
    - , 20 Nov 10, 7:05am -
  • Team Ethic
    Everton 0 Toon 1Blimey - is an underused word, but it seems to be the most appropriate word to sum up NUFC over the past week. The last time we had the joys of celebrating two away wins in a week in the top division seems like it was in the pre-war…
    - , 25 Sep 10, 7:38am -

Howay The Toon

  • Newcastle United Sign Papisse Demba Cisse
    Newcastle United pulled off a coup today in the signing of Senegalese striker Papisse Demba Cisse. The former Freiburg striker has nine goals from 15 appearances so far this season, and finished last season as one of the top goalscorers in the Bundes…
    - 18 days ago, 18 Jan 12, 3:17am -
  • Newcastle United v QPR
    Liverpool’s failure to defeat Stoke at Anfield means that a Newcastle win against QPR on Sunday would see the Geordies move up to sixth in the Premier League. How much has Kenny Dalglish spent? How much have Newcastle spent? Oh yeah, and Liverpool…
    - 21 days ago, 14 Jan 12, 5:47pm -
  • Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers
    With the last two teams to defeat Manchester United coming together at St. James’s Park in the FA Cup third round, this could be a more entertaining game than many are predicting. With Demba Ba and Cheick Tiote not being able to play for Newcastle…
    - 29 days ago, 7 Jan 12, 2:37am -
  • NUFC Transfer News Latest
    UPDATE: The rumours mentioning Finnish footbaler Thomas Hesakmi appear to be just that, rumours spread by a bunch of smart alecs on a football forum. Nowt else better to do lads? Well played though, well played indeed. The transfer window is well and…
    - 32 days ago, 4 Jan 12, 1:46am -
  • Newcastle United Lineup for Swansea City
    The Newcastle United lineup to face Swansea City is as follows: Krul; Simpson, Perch, Coloccini (c), Santon; Obertan, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez; Best, Ba. There are returns to the Newcastle team for Coloccini and Tiote. The subs are: Harper, Williamso…
    - 50 days ago, 17 Dec 11, 2:12pm -
  • RIP Gary Speed 1969 – 2011
    Sad and tragic news broke today about the passing of Gary Speed, who took his own life. Gary Speed had an illustrious career playing for five different clubs and receiving 85 caps for Wales. I’ll always remember Gary Speed for his unsung hero’s r…
    - 69 days ago, 27 Nov 11, 9:07pm -

Shite Seats

  • BRFC 0-2 NUFC
    United snuck away with a rare three points from Ewood on Wednesday night as an goal from Scott Dann and a first for Gabriel Obertan gave Pardew’s Mags a 2-0 victory.Fortune favoured us for the first time in a while, and shone on Ryan Taylor when h…
    - 1 day ago, 3 Feb 12, 7:38pm -
  • The night before the morning after....
    Your wife decides to go out with her friends on a girls night dancing…. You’re okay with it, because you get to watch sports all night…. You hear her stumble into bed around 4am and laugh knowing she’s Going to have a monster hangover…. You…
    - 2 days ago, 3 Feb 12, 11:53am -
  • An Evening With David Ginola...
    …”Cos he’s worth it!”Our friends at Players Inc have asked us to plug an event for them, which we are happy to oblige.Next round is on you Steve.Many football dinners are an excuse for a lads night out in Newcastle these days, but Players…
    - 4 days ago, 1 Feb 12, 9:59am -
  • BHAFC 1-0 NUFC
    On a cold January’s night in Brighton, United yet again tumbled out of the FA Cup to lower league opposition in a meek and feeble manner.Just as we did at Stevenage last year, we surrendered our last chance of silverware for another season, this t…
    - 6 days ago, 29 Jan 12, 7:08pm -
  • Geordie Old Spice Parody.Thanks Sabotage Times for the...
    Geordie Old Spice Parody.Thanks Sabotage Times for the link.Robbo.
    - 10 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 9:16pm -
  • Match Preview & Predictions - Brighton (A) - FA Cup - 28/01/2012 - Live on ESPN - 17:15

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Newcastle United Blogger

  • Renaming St James’ Park is just terrible
    We laughed at the adding of Sports Direct @ St James’ Park naming but it was something done to prepare us for the worst bit of advertising that Ashley could thing of. Renaming St James’ Park to Sports Direct Arena is a terrible idea to say the le…
    - 87 days ago, 10 Nov 11, 12:12pm -
  • Newcastle United Take Top 3
    The Monday night match against Stoke solidified our status as a credible team in Premiership. A unbeaten run is was always difficult to maintain in any circumstances but Monday night Away from Home is a different challenge. But in the end, Newcastle…
    - 95 days ago, 2 Nov 11, 10:40am -
  • Newcastle United Still Flying High
    Much to the surprise of some, Newcastle United has made its strongest start for five years in the Premiership. As yet, Newcastle remain undefeated although a string of draws won’t keep us in contention for the top 4 placement for long. Leon Best po…
    - , 20 Sep 11, 6:17pm -
  • Joey Barton Given The Boot
    Newcastle United have finally given up on Joey Barton and allowed him to leave on free transfer. Using Twitter as a forum for publishing outspoken comments, Barton is no stranger to courting controversy. Barton now has free rein to go to whichever cl…
    - , 1 Aug 11, 3:11pm -
  • Nolan Gone. Any more unpleasant surprises?
    It was a shock to see Kevin Nolan leaving St James’ Park a few weeks back. He’s been a true highlight of the season and at least deserved some serious talks to get the right contract. He’s now packed his bags and gone to the Hammers. It clearly…
    - , 23 Jun 11, 7:32pm -
  • Berbatov Becomes Target
    According to the ever reliable sources at The Sun, Pardew is about to table a £7.5m bid for prolific Man Utd Striker, Dimitar Berbatov. Scorer of 30 goals this season past, Berbatov looks to have made up on his high transfer fee. Although he’s bee…
    - , 31 May 11, 10:24am -

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Tyne Talk

  • Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Aston Villa
    Newcastle United play host to Aston Villa tomorrow lunchtime live on Sky Sports. Villa travel on the back of two wins, two draws and two defeats from their last six games, whilst Newcastle go into the game on the back of four wins and two defeats fro…
    - 11 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 6:11pm -
  • Player Ratings v Blackburn Rovers (A)
    Newcastle United goal keeper Tim Krul has been named Man of the Match by Tyne-Talk's player rater Wasim4nufc. Krul kept a clean sheet against Blackburn Rovers last night, whilst team-mates James Perch, Danny Simpson, Fabricio Coloccini and Davide San…
    - 2 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 6:28pm -
  • Team Line-Ups - Newcastle Utd v Blackburn(A)
    Fabricio Coloccini and Ryan Taylor return to the starting eleven for tonight's game against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. Leon Best and Shola Ameobi start upfront with Peter Lovenkrands on the bench as the game comes too soon for Demba Ba and Cisse…
    - 3 days ago, 1 Feb 12, 7:30pm -
  • Best To Stay In Toon
    Newcastle United striker Leon Best is set to stay at the club after rejecting the idea of a loan deal to Celtic. The club didn't come back with a cash offer for the 25 year old after he was granted permission to discuss terms and he but chose to…
    - 4 days ago, 31 Jan 12, 11:06pm -
  • Dyche Praises Mariappa Professionalism During Game
    Watford manager Sean Dyche has praised Adrian Mariappa after he played in tonights game, despite speculation of him intially joining Wolverhampton Wanderers and now Newcastle United. Dyche admitted he isn't counting down the minutes, instead he jokin…
    - 4 days ago, 31 Jan 12, 10:51pm -
  • NUFC Reject Celtic's Approach For Best..2nd Approach Made
    Celtic have made a 2nd official enquiry for Newcastle United's Leon Best, after Newcastle United rejected their initial approach. Best, who was also linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier in the day, is now linked with a loan move to the Scot…
    - 4 days ago, 31 Jan 12, 10:25pm -

Black & White Toon

  • Being Cheeky
    Hello, I tried this once before and it worked superbly so i thought I'd have another go.Unfortunately this blog has pretty much fallen away over the last 12 months due to job and family commitments but I am relaunching my writing career with a book.T…
    - 30 days ago, 5 Jan 12, 11:23pm -
  • TOONPEDIA: Newcastle Utd 5 - 0 Manchester Utd
    Premier League --- 20 / 10 / 1996 --- St. James' ParkAs fans flooded into St. James' Park on a cold October night everyone to a man knew they were going to see something special.The defending champions came to town having not conceded a goal in nine…
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  • Reality Cheick
    Remember Wednesday? Wednesday was a good day. Yesterday wasn't Wednesday. Yesterday was Saturday. Saturday wasn't a good day.After showing their Best against West Ham in midweek, Newcastle were brought brutally back to Earth with a crushing defeat to…
    - , 9 Jan 11, 11:00am -
  • Don't Lose Your Head
    Newcastle suffered their second successive defeat of the Christmas period as ten-man Tottenham comfortably completed a two-nil win.Spurs wing wizard proved too good for the Toon as a Gareth Bale wonder goal compounded Aaron Lennon's earlier strike to…
    - , 9 Jan 11, 2:44am -
  • One In, One Out?
    Newcastle United have confirmed the permanent signing of French winger Hatem Ben Arfa from Marseille, but the biggest transfer story involving the club revolves around a potential exit.Twenty-three-year-old Ben Arfa becomes Alan Pardew's first signin…
    - , 5 Jan 11, 1:22pm -
  • War Of The Worlds
    Taking reference from the comments on my latest post it seems our recent trip to North London may have upset a few of the Spurs supporters.The matter in contention being Newcastle's, shall we say, robust style of play. It's a point opposition fans ha…
    - , 1 Jan 11, 5:00pm -

Mr Fixit's Tips (Sponsored)

  • newFEB 5: MR FIXIT’S TOP TIPS
    MY Super Single trapped again on Saturday as Sunderland won at Stoke – and the Bonkers Bet was a goal out as Ipswich conceded one too many at Coventry.I’m hoping for a repeat success with my single having chosen Fiorentina to beat a Udinese side…
    - 3 hours ago, 5 Feb 12, 1:38am -
  • newFEB 5: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
    I WAS a bit unlucky with my selections yesterday. All the games I picked out on Friday featured both teams scoring but I had to make changes as games fell to the big freeze.And in the end one team, Bolton, beat me for an English five-timer while in…
    - 5 hours ago, 5 Feb 12, 12:09am -
  • newFEB 5: SCOTTISH CUP TIPS

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  • FEB 5: ENGLISH FOOTBALL TIPS
    MAN UNITED boast the best away form in the Premier League and will need to be at their best on Sunday to pick up three points against Chelsea (4pm ko).The old foes meet under contrasting circumstances with the Reds once again challenging for the tit…
    - 8 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 8:29pm -
  • UFC 143 BETTING TIPS
    FIGHTING expert “Marshall Art” was spot on with his 2-1 double last week and he was pretty confident about it too.And by popular demand he’s back with another 2-1 double on UFC 143 at Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning. Nick Diaz…
    - 9 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 8:16pm -
  • FEB 4: MR FIXIT’S TOP TIPS
    HERE are today’s top tips from my column in the Daily Record with odds from our partners Unibet.My Super Single is Martin O’Neill’s Sunderland who have been in fine form and can pick up another three points at Stoke.Unfortunately quite a fe…
    - 21 hours ago, 4 Feb 12, 7:51am -