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Posted on April 19th, 2011 | No Comments

Gutierrez To Play His 100th Toon Game

Tonight at St.James Park the toon star Jonas Gutierrez will make his 100th league appearance for Newcastle United after joining the club back in 2008. Jonas has spoken to FIFA today in a long interview about his career telling the press Newcastle fans are incredibly passionate and he loves the toon. He also told FIFA [...]



Posted on April 18th, 2011 | No Comments

Chris Hughton on Tiote, Carroll and that transfer.

Part One of the interview. Resuming the Chris Hughton’s interview with Richard Keys and Andy Grey on ‘Talk Sport’, this final section begins with more memories of Newcastle United, including what Hughton thinks of Colin Calderwood,…



Posted on April 17th, 2011 | No Comments

Chris Hughton on managing Newcastle United, and being sacked.

I’ve been told by by doctor that I must reduce my stress, so I thought that I’d type up a transcript of former Newcastle United manager, Chris Hughton’s recent long interview to Richard Keys and Andy Grey on ‘Talk Sport’. …



Posted on April 16th, 2011 | No Comments

Hughton: “Was it a surprise to me? No it wasn’t.”

Chris Hughton should always be remembered fondly for his efforts in guiding the club back from the brink and into the Premier League. You can pick fault with his tactics,…



Posted on April 15th, 2011 | No Comments

Toon Star Looks Back At His Career So Far

Today the Newcastle United defender Danny Simpson has looked back at his career so far, telling the media his toon move was the most important move so far. This move basically saved his career as he thinks it was a chance to prove himself and develop into a decent Premier League player. Ahead of next [...]



Posted on April 4th, 2011 | No Comments

Hatem Ben Arfa Looks Back At His Injury

The toon star Hatem Ben Arfa returned to training today after his long-term injury to his leg. Hatem has been out of the game since October 2010 when Manchester Cities Nigel de Jong performed an x-rated tackle on the toon star. A few months ago the Newcastle manager Alan Pardew signed the ex-Marseille star on [...]



Posted on March 22nd, 2011 | No Comments

A typical overreaction to Newcastle United’s stuttering form from the majority

I watched the whole ninety minutes of Newcastle United’s thumping at the Britannia on Saturday and was less than impressed as you..



Posted on March 14th, 2011 | No Comments

Barton Can Fulfil His Career Aspirations

In an interview with the toon boss today, Alan Pardew told us that the Newcastle United star Joey Barton can fulfil his career aspirations at St.James Park. Alan went on to comment about how Barton has turned his life around on Tyneside and how he is keen for the Scouse man to peak out his [...]



Posted on March 13th, 2011 | No Comments

Who is telling the truth about Tiote: Carr or Hughton?

I think it would be fair to say that Newcastle midfielder, Cheick Tioté, has been something of a success since he was signed by the club from F.C. Twente on 26 August 2010. Despite the modest £3.5 milllion payed by The Magpies for the player, he has …



Posted on March 13th, 2011 | No Comments

Indian plans £260m offer for Newcastle United when 2011/12 Premier League status is confirmed

Pull the other one one might say. However, news is news. According for the Sunday Mirror; Newcastle United could be owned..



Posted on March 8th, 2011 | No Comments

Leon Best Has Answered His Critics

In an interview today Alan Pardew has spoken out about the toon striker Leon Best. The said that the Newcastle United star has answered all of his critics this season while on Tyneside. Leon didn’t really shine under Chris Hughton but under Pardew he has scored six times in just 10 Premier League appearances, all [...]



Posted on March 8th, 2011 | No Comments

Let’s hope Nile Ranger doesn’t ruin his future at Newcastle United

Any time he has come on the pitch he has upped the tempo. His strength, height, ability in the air and his quick feet have caused..



Posted on March 4th, 2011 | No Comments

Alan Pardew can help Stephen Ireland rediscover his top form at Newcastle United

It wasn’t that long ago when the we all watched Stephen Ireland become Manchester City’s Player Of The Season – less than two..



Posted on March 4th, 2011 | No Comments

Everton Boss Praises Toon Bosses

Today the Everton boss David Moyes has commented on both Alan Pardew and the ex-boss Chris Hughton. Moyes has praised both of them and has been impressed with the way Pardew has taken over. Newcastle will take on Everton in the Premier League tomorrow at St.James Park with Newcastle already have taken three points away [...]



Posted on March 3rd, 2011 | No Comments

Routledge Set For A QPR Deal

The toon star who is on loan to QPR looks to be ready to sign a permanent deal with the London side. Newcastle signed the 26 year old from QPR last season under Chris Hughton and after a decent loan spell back down South, Neil Warnock believes Newcastle have agreed a fee with QPR for [...]



Posted on March 1st, 2011 | No Comments

Leon Best has adapted to the physicality of the Premier League brilliantly

When Andy Carroll made his shock deadline day move to Liverpool FC for a staggering initial fee of £35m – Newcastle United fans..



Posted on February 27th, 2011 | No Comments

Cheik Tioté reveals he rejected move to Chelsea in January window

In an interview with a Sunday tabloid Cheik Tioté revealed why he opted to stay at Newcastle United and sign a 6.5 year..



Posted on February 26th, 2011 | No Comments

Why Cheik Tiote’s new 6½ year deal fails to excite

One man who won’t be short for money for years to come is our very own Cheik Tiote, after signing a new six and a half year deal..



Posted on February 19th, 2011 | No Comments

Michael Richardson, One For The Future

Alan Pardew has today commented on the toon youngster Michael Richardson and thinks he will be a hit in the senior squad. It was around a year ago when Richardson was working as an electrician and playing for Walker Central. However after Chris Hughton handed the player a trial last summer, he joined the club [...]



Posted on February 16th, 2011 | No Comments

Skipper Looks Back At Last Night’s Victory

The toon skipper Kevin Nolan has looked back at last nights 2-0 win over Birmingham City. It was a team round spirt that seen Alan Pardews side smash two in fround of 28,270 fans against the Carling Cup finalists. Anyway this is what Nolan had to say earlier on: “The team’s totally different from the [...]



Posted on February 15th, 2011 | No Comments

Newcastle United have the quality to beat Birmingham tonight

All the talk ahead of tonights match between Birmingham City and Newcastle United is the about the upcoming battle..



Posted on February 14th, 2011 | No Comments

Liverpool will undoubtedly venture in for Jose Enrique in the summer

In his first real season in the Premier League Jose Enrique has shown his critics why Newcastle United splashed out..



Posted on February 13th, 2011 | No Comments

10 games in – is Alan Pardew doing a good job?

Alan Pardew has now managed Newcastle United for 10 games, but is he doing a good job? Chris Hughton divided opinion as a manager with some rating him highly, others insisting he was ‘clueless’ and a plethora of opinions in between the two …



Posted on February 10th, 2011 | No Comments

Chris Hughton For West Brom Role?

The ex-Newcastle boss Chris Hughton who was sacked on Tyneside a while back has today been linked with the West Brom role. This comes just days after the ex-West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo was sacked after the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City. West Brom was sitting one point above the relegation zone with Roberton [...]



Posted on February 1st, 2011 | No Comments

There comes a time in football when realism must prevail

First things first; yesterdays deadline window was no doubt the most enthralling transfer window I have ever followed, but..



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