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What Went On At Ashley Meeting?


Friday May 9th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 26 Comments


Kevin Keegan completed his meeting with Newcastle’s owner owner Mike Ashley today in London, but we hardly know what was even discussed.

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Kevin Keegan - nothing much released about Ashley meeting today

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Steve Harper To Get New Contract at Newcastle?


Friday May 9th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 38 Comments


Steve Harper has talked to Newcastle World TV on the final game of the season at Everton on Sunday, and we know that Kevin wants the goalkeeper on a new contract at Newcastle before next season starts.

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Steve Harper - in terrific form for Newcastle since Keegan arrived

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Newcastle Still Interested in Cameroon Star


Friday May 9th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 51 Comments


There were more French reports today that Newcastle United are still interested in 21 year-old Cameroon International defensive midfielder Stephane Mbia.

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Stephane Mbia - 21 year-old defensive midfielder - lots of clubs interested

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Newcastle Start Taylor Contract Talks Today


Friday May 9th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 43 Comments


There is an important meeting today in London, as we know, between Mike Ashley and Kevin Keegan, but there’s also another important meeting taking place in the capital today that will interest Newcastle fans.

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Steven Taylor - contract talks start today

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Taylor Talks About Everton Game on Sunday


Friday May 9th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 2 Comments


Steven Taylor, who has an excellent game against Chelsea last Monday afternoon, talked about Newcastle’s last game of the season at Everton on Sunday.

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Steven Taylor - looking forward to Everton game

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O’Neil - Watch Out For Newcastle Next Season


Friday May 9th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 23 Comments


Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill believes Newcastle could be challenging for Europe next season.

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Martin O’Neil - watch out for Newcastle

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£15M For Liverpool’s Crouch - Get Real


Friday May 9th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 43 Comments


Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez yesterday said it would take £15M to persuade him to part with Peter Crouch - but we don’t think so.

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Peter Crouch - £15M is silly money for Peter

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Lots Of Things Positive About Newcastle - Keegan


Friday May 9th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 14 Comments


Kevin Keegan has reflected today on his first few months back in the Newcastle manager job, since returning to the club in January.

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Kevin Keegan - on the training field

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Newcastle Still Keen on Gudjohnsen


Friday May 9th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 31 Comments


News today that Portsmouth and Newcastle United are set to battle it out to sign Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen.

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Eidur Gudjohnsen
- would be good acquisition for Newcastle

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We’ll Take Shortcuts to 5th Place Next Season


Friday May 9th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 15 Comments


Lots of news today about Kevin Keegan, as he meets with owner Mike Ashley today in London to discuss transfer targets for the club.

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Kevin Keegan - back to upbeat self

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Kevin Optimistic Again Before Ashley Meeting


Friday May 9th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 24 Comments


The meeting between Mike Ashley, Dennis Wise and manager Kevin Keegan will take place today at 11:00 am in London.

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Kevin Keegan - seemed much happier yesterday

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Taylor - Keegan Has Respect Of Every Player


Thursday May 8th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 9 Comments


Chris Mort has already spoken about Newcastle’s hopes of retaining Steven Taylor at the club and it seems like Steven is only too happy to sign a new deal at Newcastle.

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Steven Taylor - hopes to sign new contract soon

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Keegan On Transfers - We’re In There Pitching


Thursday May 8th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 58 Comments


Kevin Keegan has talked today to Sky Sports News on his summer recruitment plans for Newcastle United.

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Kevin Keegan - on transfers - we’re in there pitching

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Newcastle Target Next Season - 5th Place


Thursday May 8th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 31 Comments


Kevin Keegan believes that Newcastle United should consider Everton, who will most likely finish 5th this season, as a team they have to overtake in the league – maybe even next season.

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David Moyes - great job as Everton manager

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Wise To Give Alan Thompson Job At Newcatsle


Thursday May 8th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 22 Comments


News today that local boy Alan Thompson, who played for Newcastle from 1991 to 1993, will be returning to the club as a coach with the Newcastle Academy.

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Alan Thompson - in his Celtic days

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Newcastle Are In For Miguel Veloso


Thursday May 8th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 77 Comments


Good news today that Newcastle United are understood to have entered the race to sign Sporting Lisbon midfield star Miguel Veloso.

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Miguel Veloso - great Newcastle target

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Viduka Out For Up To Six Months


Thursday May 8th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 23 Comments


Some bad news today for Newcastle fans because Kevin Keegan has said that Mark Viduka will be out anywhere from three to six months after his Achilles tendon operation.

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Mark Viduka - out up to 6 months :(

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Keegan - Ashley Meeting Will Be Positive


Thursday May 8th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 23 Comments


As we reported earlier today, Kevin Keegan will meet the Newcastle United club owner Mike Ashley and Director of Football Dennis Wise, in London tomorrow.

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Kevin Keegan - looking forward to meeting tomorrow

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