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Harry Backs Bobby Robson - Shearer Perfect

January 13th, 2008 · 119 Comments

Harry Redknapp has today backed Bobby Robson’s belief that Shearer should be given the job of Newcastle United manager.

Alan Shearer - Harry backs Bobby - get Shearer!

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Diarra Prices Himself Out of Newcastle Move

January 13th, 2008 · 39 Comments

Lassana Diarra seems to have has priced himself out of a move to Newcastle United by demanding £90K a week.

Lasssana Diarra - wanted £4.5M/year at Newcastle - no way

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More Revealing Comments From Mike Ashley

January 13th, 2008 · 91 Comments

Here are more comments from Newcastle owner Mike Ashley, following Newcastle failure to get Harry Redknapp and our 6-0 thrashing at Old Trafford yesterday.

Mike Ashley - talked more today about his passion for Newcastle United

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Reports Suggest Portsmouth Doubled Harry’s Wages

January 13th, 2008 · 16 Comments

Portsmouth Chief Executive Peter Storrie has told Newcastle he will no longer welcome additional approaches from the club for Harry Redknapp.

Harry Redknapp - may have ended up doubling his salary

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Houllier, Hitzfeld and van Gaal In Frame for Newcastle Manager

January 13th, 2008 · 56 Comments

Newcastle fans were warned yesterday there will be no rush to appoint a successor to Sam Allardyce as manager, but we think Chris Mort and Mike Ashley are right now working feverishly to bring in a good manger as soon as they can.

Chairman Chris Mort - casting the net across Europe

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Bobby Robson Wants Shearer at Newcastle - Now

January 13th, 2008 · 28 Comments

Bobby Robson has written a brilliant piece in his column in the Mail on Sunday, that all Newcastle fans should read.

Bobby Robson - the great man himself - get Shearer now!

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Mirror Says Mort To Face Disciplinary Action

January 13th, 2008 · 26 Comments

The Sunday Mirror today has the audacity to suggest Chris Mort’s statement yesterday could get Newcastle United into trouble with the Premier League. More complete and utter nonsense from the Mirror.

Chris Mort - Newcastle Chairman did everything legally - of course

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Ferguson Says Newcastle Need More Patience

January 13th, 2008 · 29 Comments

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has again said Newcastle United are a difficult club to manage, after Manchester United walloped the Magpies 6-0 yesterday afternoon.

Alex Ferguson - Newcastle need patience - Red Devils annihilated us 6-0 yesterday

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John Hall Backs Houllier As Newcastle Manager

January 13th, 2008 · 30 Comments

The Newcastle United search for the first new manager in the Mike Ashley era goes on, after Harry Redknapp dramatically turned down the Newcastle terrific offer, just before noon yesterday.

Sir John Hall - welcoming £15M Alan Shearer in summer, 1996

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Ashley’s Comments Support Keegan As New Manager

January 13th, 2008 · 50 Comments

Our report late last night said the Daily Mail was suggesting owner Mike Ashley will try to bring Kevin Keegan back to manage Newcastle United. Mike’s statements today certainly seem to confirm that Keegan type attacking football is what he wants at the club again.

Kevin Keegan as England Manager - a second coming in [...]

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Ashley Vows To Get More Involved at Newcastle

January 13th, 2008 · 24 Comments

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has finally vowed to stamp his authority on Newcastle United and run the club like he wants to.

Mike Ashley - wants a team that will attack and win

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