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There have been a few words out there in the press about the possiblity of Sol Campbell ‘coming in from the cold’ and getting a game at Stoke City. I didn’t realize he was ‘in the cold’, but we all know how the press like to paint these things. He hasn’t played since our great [...]

The yanking of my chain continues with cooler statements from Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton regarding the potential signing of Sol Campbell. Rumours abound as he seeks to reinforce the squad in the January transfer window. When asked about signing Campbell, Hughton replied; “I think there is always an interest in quality players that might [...]

Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton thinks we should be scoring more goals in our home games. Having not lost at home, perhaps Hughton thinks it’s time to entertain a little more. He said: “I don’t think that it is necessarily the case that someone is due a beating, but we know that we can play [...]

Chris Hughton doesn’t rule out bringing Sol Campbell to Newcastle United. I think Hughton is yanking my chain because back on 31st October I wrote an article suggesting that Campbell was one of his transfer targets but then on the 3rd November I had to write an article saying he wasn’t after Hughton said: “There [...]

Who sang Twilight Cafe in 1981? Ah, hang on, not that sort of ‘bits and pieces’. No indeed, just some bits and pieces about Newcastle United from the last few days that haven’t managed to get their own article. Much has been said of Hughton’s now permanent role as manager for the rest of this [...]

Sol Campbell fancies a move to Newcastle United but may be too costly for Hughton. However Matthew Kilgallon looks like a more affordable target. Campbell is currently trying to sort out the ramifications of getting out of his ill-fated contract at Notts County, but he found time recently to go public about his interest in [...]

Martin O’Neill has confirmed that Newcastle are set to take Marlon Harewood on a 3-month ‘emergency’ loan. The move should be completed by Friday. O’Neill said: “Newcastle are still looking to do something in terms of Marlon. “I think they are waiting to hear whether they have permission from their owner to go and progress [...]

In the absence of my esteemed ‘news round-up’ colleague, here’s a briefing of some of today’s newsworthy pieces concerning our dearest club. And a low-key announcement that the ‘news round-up’ is no more (sorry MT). First and foremost, our old favourite the ‘sale saga’ and as documented by workyticket in amused fashion last night, we’re [...]

Jose Enrique could be the next big name to leave Newcastle United according to The Mirror. Apparently Atletico Madrid are hoping to table a £3m million bid for the defender we signed from Villarreal two years ago for £6.3m. Enrique has also apparently piqued the interest of Real Zaragosa but only as part of a loan [...]

The takeover farce is, as usual, suffering from conflicting press opinions. First we hear from newspapers like The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Journal that Ashley arrived at the training ground in his gunship to join Llambias and Moat in takeover talks. Then The Chronicle comes along and says Ashley isn’t there for takeover talks at all but is [...]