Since Newcastle United arrived in the Premier League in 1993, there really is only one goalkeeper that springs to mind. Shay Given made 462 appearances in his 12 year illustrious stint at ST JAMES’ PARK, earning him the very worthy title of one of NUFC’s all time best ‘keepers. During [...]
The influx of foreign talent has been a cautious point of interest for football fans of clubs in the English Premier League for some time now; the effect on the National team’s performance, the impact on opportunities for local youth coming through, high wages etc. But, there won’t be many [...]
Tottenham 5-0 Newcastle Saturday 11th February, 2012 18 ATTEMPTS 8 5 GOALS 0 7 ON TARGET 3 9 OFF TARGET 3 2 BLOCKED 2 601/676 PASSES 272/347 89% PASS COMPLETION 78% 65.4% POSSESSION 34.6% 47.8% TERRITORY 52.2% 176/204 ATT 3RD 76/115 5 ASSISTS 0 4/17 CROSSES 2/15 7/17 TAKE-ONS 5/9 [...]
This striker cost us an intial £5.7m during the 2008-2009 campaign, a signing effectively made by Dennis Wise in his controversial role as Director of Football. It was a 5 year contract on a whopping £50k per week. Astonishing. The transfer went against the wishes of our manager Kevin Keegan [...]
Battle number 25 for Newcastle United this weekend – a late Saturday encounter away to Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs are flying this season; the recently unscathed Harry Redknapp has produced magical happenings at the London club since his arrival and now see themselves as genuine title and Champions League competitors. This [...]
Well it took the two Demba’s less than 90 minutes to get in Toon in the new look Newcastle United forward line, which is just as well, because we need these two in top gear for this trip to White Hart Lane – arguably the toughest of our remaining fixtures. [...]
In defeating Aston on Villa on Sunday, Newcastle’s amassed 12 wins is already the most they have achieved since the 2005/06 season. A seat in 5th place in February certainly is a mouth watering prospect for Newcastle United after the turmoil the club has been presented with in recent years. [...]
Newcastle 2-1 Aston Villa Sunday 5th February, 2012 18 ATTEMPTS 14 2 GOALS 1 3 ON TARGET 7 7 OFF TARGET 5 8 BLOCKED 2 311/435 PASSES 317/425 71% PASS COMPLETION 75% 51% POSSESSION 49% 50.5% TERRITORY 49.5% 103/178 ATT 3RD 108/163 1 ASSISTS 1 9/29 CROSSES 18/39 12/21 TAKE-ONS [...]
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 on a Europa Cup place, whilst [...]
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 taken place – 17 wins for the Geordies, 10 [...]
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