The Newcastle United Blog

Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce is reported to be tracking Icelandic striker Eidur Gudjohnsen, according to Lee Ryder in tonight’s Evening Chronicle.
Gudjohnsen is considered certain to depart Barcelona – who he joined only last summer (June 14th, 2006).  Many thought that was not a good move for him - because it would be difficult for [...]

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News broke today that Dimitri Payet , currently playing for FC Nantes Atlantique in Ligue 1, and one of the bright sparks of French football - is a Newcastle target.
While we have no idea if there is any truth to this - he looks an exciting player who has come through the ranks at Nantes [...]

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It is being reported by the BBC that the Newcastle United board have requested a meeting with prospective owner Mike Ashley – presumably for next Wednesday - to discuss his plans for the club.
English Billionaire Ashley bought up Sir John Hall’s 41.6 per cent stake in Newcastle for £55million and has since tabled a £133 [...]

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We expect a whole new back-line to be brought in before the season starts and Baines is already known by Steven Taylor and James Milner (two of our best players last season) as all three are starters on the England under 21 team.
Baines is only 22 and made his debut for Wigan Athletic in 2002. [...]

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Here are the major news stories associated with the Newcastle club for today - in no particular order of priority.

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Sir John Hall has given an interview to BBC Radio 5 in which he talks about potential new Newcastle owner Mike Ashley - and sheds more light on Mike and what he may be able to achieve at Newcastle United.

Sir John Hall

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We have been trying to get more information on our potential new owner Mike Ashley - but it’s hard to come by.
However, we have captured some interesting information related to both his business and private lives.

Mike Ashley

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There was good news for Newcastle fans yesterday as news leaked out that Mike Ashley had big things planned for Newcastle United - and wants to bring the glory days back to the club.
News like this will only put more pressure on beleaguered Chairman Freddy Shepherd to sell his 29% ownership in Newcastle and it’s [...]

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Sam Allardyce held his first face-to-face discussions with two of his England stars - Michael Owen and Kieron Dyer yesterday – at England’s team hotel on Wednesday night.
Sam was able to explain his plans to completely restructure the Newcastle team, medical staff and back-room structure of Newcastle - and reports suggest both players were very [...]

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News in the Sun is that Sam would like to sign Liverpool’s Robbie Fowler - who is available on a free transfer since being released by Liverpool recently.
Most fans will not think this a particularly good deal - but we think there could be more upside than downside if we can get Robbie.

Robbie Fowler

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