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Could it be that Newcastle United are indeed closing in on a ‘double swoop’ for a left-back and a striker? And will Joey Barton leave or not? Rumours abound that we’re close to finalising deals for both Erik Pieters and Nolan Roux, although I think it’s always worth waiting to see them at an SJP [...]

Newcastle United midfielder, Joey Barton has reported on his Twitta page that he is now going for a medical at West London suitors, Queen’s Park Rangers. He also tweeted that there has still been no offer of a contract extension at his current club and that he is leaving reluctantly as his “hands are tied” [...]

In a Mirror ‘exclusive’, former Newcastle captain, Kevin Nolan, has urged his former partner in crime, Joey Barton, to join Sam Allardyce’s ‘sexy football’ revolution at West Ham. Nolan said: “Would Joey Barton come here? Well, I came here, so I can’t see why Joey Barton would not come, it is a massive club. “The [...]

Newcastle United deny that their players were out of control during Saturday’s bust-up with Arsenal. It appears Newcastle United aren’t happy about the charges the FA levied after the fracas during Saturday’s game against Arsenal. The statement from the FA reads: “Newcastle United and Arsenal have been charged by The FA with failing to control [...]

Newcastle United’s Joey Barton was at the centre of a mini-storm during yesterday’s match against Arsenal, but is it indicative of a longer-term problem with the player? Obviously the press are having a field day with the Barton/Gervinho stuff, but I do have some long-term concerns. In the heat of the match, amidst the desire [...]

Extended match highlights. In what seems to be somwthing of a tradition now, Newcastle United faced their usual stiff test against one of the ‘top four’ clubs in their first game of the Premiership season. Those who might have been expecting a repeat of the last fixture against the Gunners were to be disappointed. However, [...]

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew talks about Joey Barton’s potential selection for Saturday’s game against Arsenal and a dispute between the board and players about bonuses. It appears that there will be no further ‘boardroom revenge’ against Joey Barton for his renegade Twitter activities beyond the fine he has already received and that Alan Pardew [...]

Speaking in a rare interview, Newcastle United manager, Alan Pardew has told both fans and players that we need to buy into what Newcastle United is all about, saying: “People need to buy into what Newcastle United is all about, we haven’t got the riches of some of the clubs.” Well of course, I can’t [...]

Newcastle United are allegedly looking a two midfielders who could be seen as Joey Barton replacements. I’m guessing that since Barry McIntosh – the guy claiming to be the UK representative of Tranquillo Barnetta – actually isn’t his representative after all, the Toon’s interest in the player is still valid. And given that it turns [...]

On the back of Joey Barton’s Twittergate situation, Newcastle United get heavy by making it clear that using Twitter to attack the club is forbidden. Inevitably, Newcastle United have laid down the law regarding Twitter and all players have been issued with strict guidelines as to what they can and cannot to on the loathsome [...]