The Newcastle United Thread

[Geordie Ahmed]

Rumours on one of the forums that we have been sold - most likely to be bs BUT we live in hope

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Rumours on one of the forums that we have been sold - most likely to be bs BUT we live in hope

Tomorrow is being mentioned as the day when it will be revealed - for some daft reason i have gotten my hopes up BUT as always it will be dashed issed: issed:

 

[Toony™®]

Rumour I heard it might be either the Diamond Geezer from Saffie Land or DIC

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Rumour I heard it might be either the Diamond Geezer from Saffie Land or DIC

Well OBI has been told by someone (who works closely with Llambias) that a takeover is gonna happen soon

Some lad on another forum cites a similar source BUT he says that it is to a Dubai Consortium

Tomorrow is the day when it will be revealed, if indeed it has happened

Would be amazing if it was DIC - would make all the pain of this summer well worth it

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Kinnear makes Newcastle job claim

from bbc.co.uk/sport

Joe Kinnear claims Newcastle owner Mike Ashley offered him a two-year deal to return as manager, which he rejected as he continues to recover from surgery.

Kinnear has been sidelined since a triple heart bypass operation in February and in his absence Newcastle were relegated from the Premier League.

"I told him I'm not going back to football until at least another three months," Kinnear told BBC Sport.

"If Newcastle feel they need to get another manager, then so be it."

As Kinnear recuperating, former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer took over as manager until the end of the season but he could not save the club from dropping into the Championship.

To add to the air of confusion, Ashley is trying to sell the club and until Newcastle's future is sorted out, Chris Hughton and Colin Calderwood will be in charge of the first team.

Shearer has admitted he has no idea if he will be appointed Newcastle boss on a full-time basis while uncertainty over the club's ownership persists.

He is likely to be at Newcastle's Championship opener at West Brom on Saturday - but working for the BBC as part of its live coverage.

Meanwhile, Kinnear said he had been given the all-clear by the specialist and planned to return to management "as soon as I get the opportunity," but he wants to pace himself.

"I've been offered a two year contract - it's something I'm mulling over at the present time." he added.

"It was about two weeks ago - I was due to go back for pre-season friendlies as manager but I told him I wasn't up to it for medical reasons.

"I need to take time out and reassess the situation, then take it from there. In another three months, the picture might be completely different."

The circus continues - so Ashley has offered a guy who has had 2 heart attacks a 2 year contract? The fat idiot is ruining this club - nobody can be that stupid so i can only assume he is doing it on purpose

I just pray we can get taken over - then i pray Ashley loses all his money and has to spend the rest of his life selling Big Issues

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Just to give you an idea of how bad things are - a mate of mine mentioned that there is a possibility that David O'Leary might become manager, my reaction to that was "Hmmm, that wudnt be too bad"

 

[Sheikh]

The circus continues - so Ashley has offered a guy who has had 2 heart attacks a 2 year contract? The fat idiot is ruining this club - nobody can be that stupid so i can only assume he is doing it on purpose

I just pray we can get taken over - then i pray Ashley loses all his money and has to spend the rest of his life selling Big Issues

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[Geordie Ahmed]

Just to give you an idea of how bad things are - a mate of mine mentioned that there is a possibility that David O'Leary might become manager, my reaction to that was "Hmmm, that wudnt be too bad"

To make things even worse there are reports that O'Leary was offered the job and he turned it down - ) ) ) )

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

We are the only club in the country not to have made a signing this summer

 

[madaboutlfc]

GA you do know that DIC are skint..

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

GA you do know that DIC are skint..

Have Abu Dhabi lot not bailed them out?

Anyhow thats obviously not gonna happen - any takeover aint gonna happen, we are stuck with fatty

 

[madaboutlfc]

Have Abu Dhabi lot not bailed them out?

Anyhow thats obviously not gonna happen - any takeover aint gonna happen, we are stuck with fatty

yeah in as much as improved their liquidity but things are really bad there.. a friend of mine is an architect as aedas and he told me cash has all dried up and its time for the arabs to get back to the camels.. things are pretty bad...

 

[nufc]

Ive not been on here for a while.

Why ashley is running to every manager when shearer is begging for the job is beyond me. Especially after he said appointing shearer was the best decision he ever made a few months ago.

Hes holding out for a few extra quid at the expense of newcastle. The best chance of coming back up is in the 1st season - not looking to bright at the moment. Cant believe whats happening!!!!!

I am still confident that newcastle will come straight back up, will have a better idea on 31st august once the transfer window is complete. The next 19 days are MASSIVE for the foreseeable future of newcastle.

 

[JammydodgA]

Nothing about the club is quite right off the pitch but at least we're getting results on the pitch *touchwood*, even with our ever shrinking squad...

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1208411/Nude-castle-United-Llambias-runs-naked-St-James-Park-losing-bet-Ashley.html

A bet with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley led to club managing director Derek Llambias running naked across the pitch at St James' Park.

The two men went head to head, during an after-match party, following Newcastle's victory over Reading last weekend, when the Toon Army were sent into raptures by a hat-trick from striker Shola Ameobi.

And Llambias came off worse, Ashley forcing him to take off all his clothes before treading the turf at Newcastle's legendary home.

The men were celebrating Newcastle's impressive start to the season, which they continued yesterday with a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace, that leaves the Geordies joint-top of the Championship, so soon after they were relegated from the Premier League.

This just sums up the morons we have running our club

 

[AtifUk]

You guys need to stop supporting newcastle is what i think!

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

You guys need to stop supporting newcastle is what i think!

Thanks for that wonderful bit of advice - so who do you reckon i should support then?

 

[AtifUk]

Thanks for that wonderful bit of advice - so who do you reckon i should support then?

Any time - Rushden and diamonds!

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Any time - Rushden and diamonds!

Thanks for the suggestion BUT i think i will pass

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Latest on the transfer front at the Circus from nufc.com

Almost a year to the day that he was signed in a £5.7m deal from Deportivo La Coruna, Newcastle have agreed a one season loan with Racing Santander for Xisco - subject to a medical.

The 23 year-old former Spanish U21 international has made two substitute appearances for United this season, adding to the four starts and three calls from the bench in the last campaign. He scored once, at home to Hull City.

To allow a so-called striker to leave at a time when the club have injury concerns in that department seems a baffling decision, but the opportunity to ship out one of our major earning non-performers is presumably one that's too good to turn down.

And it's also expected that reserve centre forward Fabio Zamblera will be moving on in the near future, with Sky Sports reporting that Roma are negotiating for the 19 year-old Italian youth international.

Zamblera failed to make any impact at all on Tyneside and spent part of last season in a similarly unimpressive loan at Sampdoria.

Inbound - it remains to be seen whether the rumoured loan arrival of Everton's James Vaughan follows the departure of Xisco.

Meanwhile there are claims that Peter Lovenkrands is set to remain in the Premiership by signing a contract with Birmingham City. And the latest youngster linked with a loan move to Newcastle is Manchester United's Northern Ireland defender Craig Cathcart.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

So let's see:

Out:
Martins
Owen
Beye
Viduka
Lovenkrands
Bassong
Xisco (loan)
Zamblera
Cacapa
Edgar
Coloccini (probable)

In:
Simpson (loan)

And we had a small squad to begin with ) ) ) ) )

 

[Zechariah]

Good win by Newcastle, nice to see them at the top

 

[Sheikh]

Surprised a geordie hasn't spiked Ashley's drink yet. Am completely amazed the fat one remains as owner.

 

[hasanb]

Nice to see newcastle at the top, having spent 4 years in the northeast...newcastle in the 1st division just does not seem right, hope they bounce straight back up.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

from nufc.com

Newcastle's Interim Manager Chris Hughton has been voted the Coca Cola Championship Manager of the month award for August.

Hughton beat off competition from Kevin Blackwell of Sheffield United, Preston's Alan Irvine and Robert di Matteo of West Brom

Whilst Shola Ameobi got the players award

Hughton fully deserves this award - we have had a great start to the season and under the circumstances he has done a wonderful job

Dont agree with Shola getting the players award - i think Chopra did more to deserve that BUT still nice for Shola to get some recognition

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

from nufc.com

Thursday saw United complete a further loan signing, taking Blackburn Rovers defender Zurab Khizanishvili on a three month contract.

The 27 year-old Georgian international has made just one appearance for Sam Allardyce's side this season, in their Carling Cup victory over Gillingham - meaning that he'll be ineligible for our tie at Peterborough next week.

Chris Hughton told the official website:

"Zurab is an experienced defender and we're very pleased to get him on board. He knows English football very well and will be a valuable addition to the squad over the coming months."

He is an okay defender BUT its a good signing for us since we need the bodies in - we are desperately short at the back and this gives us some vital cover.

We just need to get a striker and a right winger on loan asap

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

from skysports.com

Marlon Harewood's agent has confirmed the Aston Villa striker is poised to join Newcastle on loan.

Newcastle have lined up a move for Harewood as they seek to bolster their attacking options after losing Shola Ameobi to long-term injury.

The Magpies tried to sign Harewood during the transfer window only for a foot injury to delay any move.

Harewood is now back to fitness and is keen to be playing regular first-team football after finding himself well down the pecking order at Villa Park.

The striker's representative, Phil Sproson, confirmed Harewood is keen on a move to Newcastle and is hopeful of finalising a deal later this week.

"I believe we are close to agreeing everything and hopefully the move can be finalised later this week," Sproson told skysports.com.

"Talks are ongoing between both clubs and I think they are keen to get it resolved.

"Marlon is back to fitness now and he is ready and raring to go.

"Marlon is very keen on going to Newcastle and playing regular first-team football again."

Was canny at this level for Forest so this aint a bad signing - Shola will be out for some time so hopefully he can step in and start scoring some goals for us.

If we can get another 2 loans in (winger and versatile defender) we should have enough to see us through the season

 

[TAK]

could the messiah bankrupt the club?

http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5579645,00.html

 

[Brilliant_Boyd]

Good signing for you. Wouldnt mind him at posh.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

could the messiah bankrupt the club?

http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5579645,00.html

Firstly the messiah is actually a media started term

BUT anyways on the story - i think its just the fat gitt using his mates in the media to put a spin on things.

I doubt very much we will go into administration BUT if it did happen then only one man will be to blame for that, that is Mike Ashley

I hope Keegan gets every single penny that he has demanded as despite Ashley making it out as Keegan V Newcastle, its really Keegan V The Three Tw**** (Ashley, Llambias, Wise)

 

[Brilliant_Boyd]

Firstly the messiah is actually a media started term

BUT anyways on the story - i think its just the fat gitt using his mates in the media to put a spin on things.

I doubt very much we will go into administration BUT if it did happen then only one man will be to blame for that, that is Mike Ashley

I hope Keegan gets every single penny that he has demanded as despite Ashley making it out as Keegan V Newcastle, its really Keegan V The Three Tw**** (Ashley, Llambias, Wise)

Surely the big man aint that bad?

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Surely the big man aint that bad?

Yes he is - infact he is worse than that. If i shared what i truly think of him i would have to ban myself for excessive use of profanity issed: issed:

 

[Brilliant_Boyd]

Yes he is - infact he is worse than that. If i shared what i truly think of him i would have to ban myself for excessive use of profanity issed: issed:

Like barry fry the issed:

 

[Amir]

Thing I don't understand, what money is Keegan after? Last time I checked, when you walk out or quit...you forfeit your severance.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Thing I don't understand, what money is Keegan after? Last time I checked, when you walk out or quit...you forfeit your severance.

Its called constructive dismissal

Basically Keegan says he was forced out of the job because signings were made above him (Wise) this despite it being clear that Keegan was in charge of transfers - So Keegan left and wants the money for the time remaining on his contract, which is only fair

 

[Amir]

Ok makes sense, I understand the concept of constructive dismissal. HOWEVER, this sticks out:

being clear that Keegan was in charge of transfers

How sure are you of this? Did it state this in his contract or implied? Cause there could be a clause saying "possible hiring of director possible after employment" (or something of that sort).

 

[Brilliant_Boyd]

From what im reading Keegan is a money grabber at the moment and doesn't have castles intrests at heart? am i right

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

From what im reading Keegan is a money grabber at the moment and doesn't have castles intrests at heart? am i right

You could not be further from the truth

I cant be bothered to go into the finer details as this would take forever BUT Keegan definately cares about this club - its because he cares that he left so the fans could see what Ashley was like, he could have continued being a yes man BUT what good what that be.

Kevin Keegan is a man who wears his heart on his sleeve (hence his "i will love it" rant) he has honesty and integrity - something that is SEVERELY lacking in the modern game.

If Keegan was a money grabber then how come he did NOT take a single penny when he left us 1st time round? How come he did NOT take a single penny when he left Fulham? or when he left England? or Citeh? BUT now he decides to take the matter further?

Trust me this is Keegan V Ashley despite the fat gitts chums in the media making it to be otherwise

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Ok makes sense, I understand the concept of constructive dismissal. HOWEVER, this sticks out:


How sure are you of this? Did it state this in his contract or implied? Cause there could be a clause saying "possible hiring of director possible after employment" (or something of that sort).

Well as sure as sure can be

There are interviews with Dennis Wise and Chris Mort which confirms that Kevin Keegan has final say on transfers

Also last May the new club magazine had an interview with Mike Ashley (i actually still have that magazine) in which it is CLEARLY STATED that Dennis Wise will look at players and sign youth players for the academy BUT that Keegan has FINAL say on transfers

The only way Ashley will win this case is if he has some clever lawyer that will find a loophole much like OJ did

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Ok makes sense, I understand the concept of constructive dismissal. HOWEVER, this sticks out:


How sure are you of this? Did it state this in his contract or implied? Cause there could be a clause saying "possible hiring of director possible after employment" (or something of that sort).

Told you i was sure

Former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been awarded £2m damages plus interest after winning his case against the club for constructive dismissal.

The panel agreed that in signing Uruguayan midfielder Ignacio Gonzalez, against Keegan's wishes, the club were in breach of a term in his contract.

It was also agreed that Keegan would receive no further damages.

Keegan parted company with the club, owned by businessman Mike Ashley, in September 2008.

A relieved Keegan said in a statement: "I am delighted that the Premier League manager's arbitration tribunal has today formally announced that it has upheld my claim for wrongful dismissal against Newcastle United.

"The tribunal has found the conduct of the club in forcing a player on me against my wishes represented a fundamental breach of my contract of employment.

"I do not believe that there is any manager in football who could have remained at the club in the light of their conduct.

"I also want to confirm that a central purpose of my claim has always been to clear my name and restore my reputation.

"I consider it of vital importance that I was able to let people know about the full circumstances of my resignation and the way in which I had been treated by the club. I hope that this purpose has now been achieved."

Newcastle refused to comment on the case, merely reporting the panel's decision and publishing the official report.

The transfer of Gonzalez features heavily in the report, as does the relationship between Dennis Wise, Tony Jimenez and Ashley with Keegan.

In particular, the report concludes that the deal to bring Gonzalez to the club, on a loan basis, was "in the commercial interests of the Club."

The report continued: "The 'commercial interests', according to the club, were that the signing of the player on loan would be a 'favour' to two influential South American agents who would look favourably on the club in the future.

"The loan deal cost the club nearly £1m in wages for a player who was not expected to play for the first team but no payment was made by the club to the agents in respect of the deal."

It was Ashley who brought Keegan back to Newcastle for his second spell in charge at St James' Park in January 2008, following the termination of Sam Allardyce's contract.

The report states that Keegan was offered a deal which was worth an initial £3m per annum for three-and-a-half years, a figure which was the basis behind his initial damages claim in the region of £8.5m for his agreed spell in charge, and a reported figure in the region of £25m for the length of his career in football before retirement at the presumed age of 65.

 

[Amir]

"I also want to confirm that a central purpose of my claim has always been to clear my name and restore my reputation.

Yes, then why did you come for the money? Sounds a bit hypocritical. Just be honest, at least say the money had a big part to play in why you went to the tribunal. He makes it sound as if his only purpose was to clear his name.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Yes, then why did you come for the money? Sounds a bit hypocritical. Just be honest, at least say the money had a big part to play in why you went to the tribunal. He makes it sound as if his only purpose was to clear his name.

You clearly dont know what Kevin Keegan is about do you?

The comment says it was a CENTRAL purpose of his claim, note he didnt say it was only about clearing his name

Knowing what Keegan is about, the man is principled andis about integrity - those values are clearly important to him and it was important his name was cleared

Its a bit daft going to court saying yeah i just want to clear my name, the money claim goes hand in hand with the clearing of his name - he obviously wants paying up for the remainder of his contract which he is more than entitled to.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Breaking News: Hughton Confirmed As United Boss

from http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/article/breaking-news-hughton-confirmed-as-united-boss-20091027_2240137_1839157

NEWCASTLE United are delighted to announce that Chris Hughton has been named the permanent manager of the Club, his contract will run until the end of the 2010/11 season.

At the same time the Club has confirmed that it has been withdrawn from sale and is no longer on the market.

The Club had been trying to broker a deal with a number of prospective buyers in recent months however none of those deals came to fruition. With regard to the possible sale of the Club to Barry Moat, that particular bid has now fallen through due to the cash price of £80m not being met.

In confirming the news, Mike Ashley stated that he is totally committed to the future success of Newcastle United and will be focussing on gaining promotion back to the Premier League. Mike will put a further £20m into the Club this week.

Derek Llambias, Managing Director of Newcastle United, said:

"We are delighted that Chris has accepted the post of full time manager. He has done a terrific job this season and we wish him every success for the rest of this season and beyond. He will continue to receive our full backing and support."

And Chris Hughton added:

"It is a very proud day for me to be named as the manager of this magnificent football club. I thank Mike and Derek for their support and will be doing everything in my power to get the Club back into the Premier League at the first time of asking.

"Having the unequivocal backing of the players has helped me enormously and I would also like to thank Colin Calderwood, Paul Barron and the rest of the backroom staff who have never been anything but tremendously supportive to me this season."

Whilst confirming these two matters, Newcastle United now aims to move forward on and off the pitch. The Club aims to maximise its commercial revenues; this includes renegotiating its Club sponsor and kit deal, which expire at the end of this season, as well as welcoming offers for the stadium naming rights for next season.

issed: issed: issed: issed: issed:

WHEN WILL THIS FAT USELESS LUMP TURDD EFF OFF FROM MY CLUB

 

[kingusama92]

Wasn`t he named the manager of the month recently?

Hughton is pretty useless. He always was even with the Spurs.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Wasn`t he named the manager of the month recently?

Hughton is pretty useless. He always was even with the Spurs.

Yes BUT it doesnt change the fact the guy is clueless and is not a manager

 

[Oxy]

2 surprises:

1) Hughton as manager! Nice guy. Not a manager. With his squad, they should be out of sight already and running away with the Championship.

2) No Sale - Oh dear...they'll be dancing on the streets of Geodie Land tonight....what a drama this has been!

 

[Amir]

I would feel some sympathy for Geordie but as of recent weeks it has become increasingly difficult.

Geordie, your familiar with the Simpsons, yes? Anyways, just picture me sitting here, in Burnsesque fashion saying "Excellent" as I tap my fingers together.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

I would feel some sympathy for Geordie but as of recent weeks it has become increasingly difficult.

Geordie, your familiar with the Simpsons, yes? Anyways, just picture me sitting here, in Burnsesque fashion saying "Excellent" as I tap my fingers together.

Just because i jinxed Man-U?

 

[kingusama92]

I would feel some sympathy for Geordie but as of recent weeks it has become increasingly difficult.

Geordie, your familiar with the Simpsons, yes? Anyways, just picture me sitting here, in Burnsesque fashion saying "Excellent" as I tap my fingers together.

I think this emoticon is fitting....

 

[Amir]

Just because i jinxed Man-U?

Oh I don't care about that....

You use to cheer for us when we played Liverpool...but lately you been cheering against us

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Oh I don't care about that....

You use to cheer for us when we played Liverpool...but lately you been cheering against us

and what makes you think otherwise?

My preference is for Arsenal to win the league BUT failing that i just dont want Liverpool to win - not overtly bothered who wins between Chelsea/Man-U

 

[Oxy]

Whats this talk about selling the stadium naming rights for St James PArk?

This Ashley guy has lost the plot - he really is out of touch with how fans think!

Had it been a new stadium - which needed financing, thats OK, but to rename an existing historical landmark?

Thats a big 'no no'

Believe me, the club is still for sale - if he gets somewhere near his asking price tomorrow, he'll sell!

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Whats this talk about selling the stadium naming rights for St James PArk?

This Ashley guy has lost the plot - he really is out of touch with how fans think!

Had it been a new stadium - which needed financing, thats OK, but to rename an existing historical landmark?

Thats a big 'no no'

Believe me, the club is still for sale - if he gets somewhere near his asking price tomorrow, he'll sell!

Im not so sure - i think the fat gitt is thinking if we get promoted the value of the club will increase as will his asking price - BUT what he doesnt realise is that if you fail to invest in the side you will struggle to get promoted - he really is living in another planet


Im not massively bothered about the naming of the stadium since we will still call it St James Park BUT im more concerned that he will be staying - he is arguable the worst owner around

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Fruit Cake keen on Newcastle deal

from bbc.co.uk/sport

Sol Campbell has revealed he is interested in joining Newcastle.

The 35-year-old former England defender left League Two side Notts County last month after only one appearance and is now trying to find another club.

"Newcastle are a big club and could be heading back to the Premier League," he told ESPN Soccernet. "It appeals."

Campbell, who left Portsmouth in May, cannot join another team until County release his registration, which is the subject of ongoing negotiation.

The Meadow Lane club are refusing to release Campbell's registration so he can sign for another club until he agrees on a "statement of departure".

Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor says County are keen to stop Campbell discussing matters relating to the club's ownership.

Campbell, who left County less than a month into a five-year deal, has been training with former employers Arsenal and is considering taking his case to a Football League tribunal.

He added: "I have been approached by several clubs, and yes, it is correct to say that Newcastle are one of them.

"People might be surprised to hear me say that I would be very interested in a move there, but I have my reasons.

"I have spoken with Gordon Taylor and he will impress upon the League the urgency of the case and try to make a tribunal hearing a priority. If we can sort it all out at the tribunal I would hope to be playing within weeks from now.

"I am training every day with Arsenal, feel fit - as fit as ever - and now I really need some matches. But, to sort out the mess at Notts County, a Football League tribunal seems to be the only way out."

He doesnt seem to be all there and his reasons for wanting to join us are most likely because of his other half BUT i would still take him - he is a top defender and should be more than okay to deal with the Championship

 

[SpiritOf1903]

he's capable of still cutting it in EPL

 

[kingusama92]

from bbc.co.uk/sport



He doesnt seem to be all there and his reasons for wanting to join us are most likely because of his other half BUT i would still take him - he is a top defender and should be more than okay to deal with the Championship

Certainly a good defender but also a douche bag.

I suppose Newcastle should consider it but I would think twice before bringing him into the dressing room.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Certainly a good defender but also a douche bag.

I suppose Newcastle should consider it but I would think twice before bringing him into the dressing room.

Our club is a circus - having a fruit cake in the dressing room would not be an issue for us.

He has a home built (or being built) not far from here so if he does sign then he shouldnt have a problem settling in

 

[Apnacricket]

A bit of a pindu style football club. It doesnt eem like it when you look at the support and capacity of the ground.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Newcastle reveal new stadium name

from bbc.co.uk/sport

Newcastle United have announced their stadium will be known as the sportsdirect.com @ St James' Park Stadium for the immediate future.

The news comes after an announcement from owner Mike Ashley that the stadium sponsorship rights were up for offer from prospective businesses.

His company will occupy the space as a showcase for other potential sponsors.

More to follow.

) ) )

I have got to laugh - not surprised Fatty has got his tatty shop to be associated with us. So all this about bringing in revenue was as we expected absolute nonsense, just some free advertising for fat mong

 

[hasanb]

from bbc.co.uk/sport



) ) )

I have got to laugh - not surprised Fatty has got his tatty shop to be associated with us. So all this about bringing in revenue was as we expected absolute nonsense, just some free advertising for fat mong

lol just saw this on bbc sport and couldnt help laughing.

So GA I guess youll have to change the location part of your screen name eh

 

[Apnacricket]

sooo funny.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

lol just saw this on bbc sport and couldnt help laughing.

So GA I guess youll have to change the location part of your screen name eh

Aye i will do when hell freezes

 

[Zahid87]

Sad news really. St James' Park is an institution in English football. Ashley is reducing the club to a laughing stock.

 

[Amir]

Sad news really. St James' Park is an institution in English football. Ashley is reducing the club to a laughing stock.

That ship left long ago

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Nolan rewarded for fine form

from SkySports.com - http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_5743186,00.html

Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan has been named the PFA November Championship Fans' Player of the Month, taking the prize for the second month in succession.

The former Bolton man has been in brilliant goalscoring form for the table-topping Magpies this term and his match-winning strike against Preston just over a week ago took his seasonal tally to nine - with eight of those coming in the league.

The 29-year-old has had plenty of praise heaped on him this season but, while delighted to receive personal recognition, his ultimate aim is to help Newcastle return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

Nolan, who beat off competition from team-mates Alan Smith and Steve Harper, as well as Swansea midfielder Darren Pratley, said: "On a personal note, hopefully the awards will keep coming and if that happens, it will mean I am probably scoring goals and the team is winning matches.

"If I can keep popping up with goals here and there, and match-winning ones are more pleasing, then great. But I would rather win every game between now and the end of the season and not score at all.

"It is nice when you score a goal and we win, and hopefully I can continue to do that but, if not, if we keep winning - that is the main thing.

"With the quality we have in the side we know we are going to get opportunities. West Brom are doing well and scoring goals but we have to keep going and plugging away.

"Hopefully we will start to open that gap away from the rest. I think there'll be a few teams up there, don't get me wrong, but it's up to us and West Brom to try and make a push to get away from them."

He certainly deserves this. Has scored some crucial goals for us from midfield - has done well

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Adidas Pull Out Of Newcastle Deal

From - http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/145742/Adidas-pull-out-of-Newcastle-deal

NEWCASTLE United have lost their shirt sponsorship deal with sportswear giants Adidas.

The end of the association with the high-profile company goes back 14 years and has come as a financial blow to Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

It is believed Adidas have become disillusioned with the negative publicity which has surrounded the club since Ashley took over.

They were quick to distance themselves from stories linking them with Ashley’s controversial plan to re-name St James’ Park.

Now they have decided not to renew a contract with the Coca-Cola Championship toppers which ends in the summer. Newcastle will now join forces with Puma.

The Newcastle hierarchy wanted news of adidas’s departure delayed until after Christmas, as kit bought as presents will soon be out of date.

It’s understood the Puma deal will be less lucrative than with adidas and that adidas are on the verge of signing a contract with Spurs, ironically ending their tie-up with Puma.

Newcastle’s shirt sponsor deal with Northern Rock also ends in the summer.

Fat useless clown - he is wrecking this club and im not surprised Adidas want to distance themselves from the club.

 

[Amir]

This cracked me up

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

haha - pretty good. Surely that guy on the right isnt meant to be Shearer? Ginger and lots of hair?

 

[Toony™®]

10 points clear... Houghton gives Xmas day off to the players... although, the evening they have to leave for the game the following day... not sure if it a wise decision though...

2 winnable games... hopefully the lead can be stretched..

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

10 points clear... Houghton gives Xmas day off to the players... although, the evening they have to leave for the game the following day... not sure if it a wise decision though...

2 winnable games... hopefully the lead can be stretched..

I think its fine - better that than the players do a robbie keane style 'revolt'

Yeah we should be targetting 2 wins - Sheff Wed and Derby are struggling towards the bottom and we have to take advantage of that

 

[Toony™®]

what i mean they eat and drink sensibly.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

what i mean they eat and drink sensibly.

If Nicky Butt is playing then i hope he does drink a lot - he might just play better

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Newcastle United sign QPR winger Wayne Routledge

from http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/8473217.stm

Newcastle United have signed QPR winger Wayne Routledge on a three-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old had been a target for United's local rivals Middlesbrough, who made a bid for him last week.

Routledge joined QPR a year ago from Aston Villa for £600,000 and made 49 appearances, scoring seven times.

He began his career with Crystal Palace and has played in the Premier League for the Selhurst Park club, Tottenham, Portsmouth, Fulham and Villa.

The former England under-21 wideman first came to prominence with Palace in 2001-02, scoring on his first start and making his debut at the age of 17.

Having enjoyed five years with the Eagles, including one in the top flight under Ian Dowie's management, Routledge was signed by Tottenham for an undisclosed fee.

However his career at White Hart Lane was blighted by injury, and he made just five appearances in two and a half years, although loan spells with Portsmouth and Fulham proved reasonably successful, and in January 2008 he was picked up by Aston Villa for £1.25m.

Routledge struggled to impose himself on the team and following a loan spell at Cardiff City, joined the R's for £600,000 and had been a regular fixture in the side this season.

Finally we make a decent signing. Very happy with this - as it means we actually have ourselves a natural right winger, means Guthrie isnt forced to play out wide. Also it will ease the pressure on Jonas, where most of our good play seems to come from

 

[Sheikh]

Routledge is a good player, easily the best amongst the QPR lot. Will provide some pace, width, and directness to the team. Good signing.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Loan Star: Hall Fitz Toon Bill

from http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20100129/loan-star-hall-fitz-toon-bill_2240137_1948440

NEWCASTLE United have completed a loan deal until the end of the season for Queens Park Rangers defender Fitz Hall.

The 29-year-old was at the club's Benton headquarters on Friday morning and will go straight into the squad for this weekend's Championship clash at Leicester City.

Hall, who will take the No.5 jersey, joins former Loftus Road team-mate Wayne Routledge on Tyneside after his permanent switch earlier this week.

Dont rate Hall BUT it gives us defensive cover and with it being a loan it means we hopefully wont sign him at the end of the season

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Loan Star: United Snap Up Chelsea Starlet

from http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20100129/loan-star-united-snap-up-chelsea-starlet_2240137_1948576

NEWCASTLE United have moved to snap up promising Chelsea youngster Patrick van Aanholt on a one-month loan deal.

The 19-year-old, like fellow loan arrival Fitz Hall, was on Tyneside on Friday morning and could make his debut at Leicester City this weekend.

The Dutch left-back spent the first half of this season at Coventry City and was part of The Sky Blues side which was beaten 2-0 by United in December.

Van Aanholt impressed on that night at the Ricoh Arena and, with 21 appearances, was a regular for Chris Coleman's men.

The 's-Hertogenbosch-born star, who signed for Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in 2008, joins Holland Under-21 team-mate Tim Krul at St.James' Park.

He will wear the No.14 jersey for The Magpies.

Delighted with this loan siging - Enrique is injured and we badly needed someone in for that position. He looks like a cracking young player and he has experience in this league so hopefully should do well

 

[Amir]

I don't know if this is a worrying sign but Newcastle seem to have many players on loan. My concern is once they go to the PL do their best loan signings go back to their original teams gaining the experience they needed while the bad ones stay as clearly their clubs don't need them?

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

I don't know if this is a worrying sign but Newcastle seem to have many players on loan. My concern is once they go to the PL do their best loan signings go back to their original teams gaining the experience they needed while the bad ones stay as clearly their clubs don't need them?

Actually i think its a good thing (providing Ashley is doing what i think he is) - its no point us signing Championship level players and then being stuck with them next season (if we go up)

Atleast with the loan signings, hopefully they will help us get promoted and then in the summer we can sign players who can do a job in the premiership

 

[Sheikh]

from http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20100129/loan-star-united-snap-up-chelsea-starlet_2240137_1948576



Delighted with this loan siging - Enrique is injured and we badly needed someone in for that position. He looks like a cracking young player and he has experience in this league so hopefully should do well

PVA certainly is an exciting prospect. Only 19 but highly rated and playing for the Championship leaders should only help his development. Do let me know how he comes along.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

from http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20100201/breaking-news-united-bag-best_2240137_1951679

Newcastle United have completed the deadline-day signing of Leon Best for an undisclosed fee from Coventry City.

The Republic of Ireland international has penned a three-and-a-half-year deal with The Magpies and will take the No.20 squad number.

Best has already netted nine Championship goals from 15 outings for The Sky Blues this season and was part of the side beaten 2-0 by United at the Ricoh Arena in December.

Nottingham born, the pacey frontman started his career at Southampton and made his senior debut on his 18th birthday against Newcastle - United 2-1 victors at the St.Mary's Stadium back in 2004.

During three years on the South Coast Best also enjoyed loan spells at Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield Wednesday, Bournemouth and Yeovil Town.

A move to Coventry followed in the summer of 2007 and he bagged nine goals during his maiden campaign with Iain Dowie's men.

Best's international bow came at the end of last season during a friendly with Nigeria and he has gone on to earn four caps.

He is re-united with former Southampton team-mates Fitz Hall and Mike Williamson, as well as Patrick van Aanholt who was on loan at Coventry earlier this year.

Havnt seen enough of him to know whether this is a good signing BUT its another body in so cant really complain