A round-up of today’s NUFC news and gossip:
- The Magpie Group have released a new statement & video in response to Mike Ashley’s decision to sell the Strawberry Place land for £9m – Watch it here.
- According to L’Équipe, Newcastle United scouts have been “regularly” watching 20-year-old talent Stéphane Diarra – Full story here.
- Elias Sorensen scored a brilliant goal for Carlisle this week, but he cut and incredibly frustrated figure…and it’s easy to see why – Full story here.
- The Chronicle claim that Steve Bruce ‘would have kept’ Mo Diame at the club had he got the job sooner over the summer – Full story here.
- Richard Keys has gone on another rant this week, this time picking on Miguel Almiron during his latest attack on Rafa Benitez – Full story here.
- Michael Owen is predicting our upcoming clash with Aston Villa to end in a 1-1 draw next Monday – & names the ‘talisman’ who could be key to the home side’s chances – Full story here.
- Steve Bruce has revealed what Ronald Koeman told him about defender Jetro Willems prior to the player’s loan move from Frankfurt in the summer – Full story here.