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There are plenty of things going at St James’ Park at the moment. Some of them have an indirect effect on events on the pitch, and others slightly more direct. One of those which is plainly obvious to some of us, is the direct effect the exclusion of Nile Ranger is having on Newcastle’s first [...]

You could be excused for forgetting there was a football match going ahead this afternoon. After the findings of the arbitration yesterday, all the talk has been of last summer and deliberation over whether everyone is happy with the outcome of ‘the affair’. Well I took full advantage of my dodgy knee and got to [...]

If Hughton is thinking about Newcastle United’s striking options on Saturday and getting a headache, I’d implore him to take five minutes out to rest his weary head and then make an informed decision. To partner Nile Ranger and Marlon Harewood upfront. That’s not a reflection of Andy Carroll’s recent form, which has been good [...]

The diminutive Newcastle United squad is about to be stretched further by injuries and international duties. Fabricio Coloccini picked up a groin strain and Ryan Taylor picked up a calf injury during Saturday’s game against Ipswich. Danny Simpson is also sidelined with an ankle injury from the Plymouth game and is doubtful for this week’s [...]

Newcastle were beaten by Peterborough and dumped out of the Carling Cup last night. It’s probably for the best given our small squad and the higher importance of the Championship but, despite such pragmatism, it still stings to lose. I wasn’t at the game, didn’t see it on TV and didn’t listen to it on [...]

According to Sky Sports, Hitman Harewood is likely to complete a 3-month loan move to Newcastle by the end of the week. Phil Sproson, the striker’s representative, said: “I believe we are close to agreeing everything and hopefully the move can be finalised later this week. “Talks are ongoing between both clubs and I think [...]

Well that’s certainly how it felt. I’ll cut to the chase on this one because I’ve got my GNR preparations and an early night ahead of me. And frankly most of today’s game was instantly forgettable. From Enrique’s elaborations, to Joey Barton’s wonky radar and then over to a lop-sided and blunted formation, there was [...]

Newcastle can regain the top spot with a point at Blackpool, although we should be expecting 3 points from our visit to Bloomfield Road if we want to match West Brom and Middlesbrough who both won last night. Blackpool are lingering in the middle of the table having taken 7 points from 6 games. They’ve [...]

It was rumoured a few weeks back that Harewood was one of Hughton’s targets to beef up his injury-stricken strike force, but the deal was reputed to be off a few days ago amidst doubts about Harewood’s fitness. However it now seems the deal might be back on again. Apparently Hughton has received reassurances from [...]

Yesterday’s biggest news is of course our 2-0 win at Crystal Palace, which puts us in second place, behind ‘Boro on goal difference. Hughton, reflecting on the game, said: “It was very pleasing to get the three points, and especially the clean sheet, away from home. “We said to the players before the game that we [...]