Madcap midfielder Joey Barton is preparing for life back in the big time with Newcastle United, but he also has an England call-up firmly in his sights.
Perhaps ‘madcap’ was a bit harsh, although taking into account his previous misdemeanors it will no doubt take him some time to shake off that tag for good, and [...]
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Joey Barton eyes England recall.
Posted July 19th, 2010 by toonsy | 58 CommentsWhere should Newcastle now look to strengthen?
Posted July 13th, 2010 by toonsy | 235 CommentsRight, before I get the obligitory comments of “all over the place” regarding the article title, think about the financial situation we currently find ourselves in, regardless of the circumstances behind it.
By that I mean that we know that we won’t be sloshing money that we don’t have around, ala Feddy Shepherd, but after the [...]
The spectre of failure will spur Newcastle on next season.
Posted June 9th, 2010 by toonsy | 120 CommentsNewcastle head back into the Premier League with near enough an entire team that has a point to prove, and that could play right into our hands next season.
There is absolutely no doubt that these players can play in the Premier League, the problem is making sure they do play. Between them, our regular first [...]
Joey Barton could be the unlikely hero.
Posted May 13th, 2010 by toonsy | 36 CommentsHe is a player that has always divided opinions between Newcastle United fans during his time as a Newcastle player. For some, Joey Barton has already had his last chance in a Newcastle shirt and is living on borrowed time, whilst others believe that Barton could prove to be an invaluable asset to the team [...]
Newcastle United player review 09/10 – Midfielders.
Posted May 7th, 2010 by toonsy | 88 CommentsHaving already taken a look at our goalkeepers and defenders, the focus for the next edition of our player review moves up the pitch again to see how our midfield have performed throughout the season.
It’s been a strange position for us this year. On one hand, some say the midfield has been our achilles heel, [...]
A walk in the Park? QPR 0-1 Newcastle United.
Posted May 3rd, 2010 by workyticket | 49 CommentsAs I took my seat at a rainy Loftus Road, it was amongst the home supporters, so it was always destined to be something of a quiet afternoon for me! As we waited for the game to commence, I reflected on my first visit to see the team in the capital this season, the 6-1 [...]
Joey Barton now ‘lives like a monk’.
Posted April 28th, 2010 by toonsy | 48 CommentsBad boy Joey Barton has quite the ring to it really, so it’s suffice to say that even if Joey Barton can continue on the trouble free path he is taking at the minute, then he still may not be able to shake the tag given to him by many.
It’s a fact that Joey has [...]
Posh no pushovers! Peterborough 2-3 Newcastle United.
Posted April 3rd, 2010 by toonsy | 123 CommentsA well used cliche it may well be, but today’s game at Peterborough was very much a game of two halves as Newcastle went in search of the win that could have seen them promoted whilst Peterborough fought their own corner in an attempt to avoid relegation.
Having found a spot to park next to [...]
Vuckic returns after serious double injury.
Posted March 31st, 2010 by workyticket | 48 CommentsNewcastle United’s versatile young attacking player, Haris Vučkić, has finally returned after over five months on the sidelines thanks to a fairly serious double knee and ankle injury.
Haris made his return as a late substitute in an under 18s game where the bairns were defeated 4-1 by the youngsters of Nottingham Forest at a [...]
Newcastle United’s injuries are clearing up.
Posted March 16th, 2010 by toonsy | 190 CommentsNewcastle United’s extensive injury list appears to be showing signs of relenting as the season draws to a close. A number of both long term and short term injuries appear to be clearing up which can only be a good thing as the Toon seek to finish off the job of promotion this season.
Arguably the [...]



