With an age-old dream in touching distance and an infectiously positive group of players in the dressing room, Newcastle United are effectively buzzing these days. Good vibes are coursing through the entirety of St James’ Park, from the staff to the fans, and to the players, the feeling has enchanted everyone. This atmospheric upturn is …
In stark contrast to the gloom and doom that formed around Newcastle United in recent years, the Magpies are presently in dreamland. Their fortunes were flipped following a big-money takeover from the Saudis, which saw the Toon finally escape the clutches of Mike Ashley. In the time since, Newcastle have effectively been restored into a …
Travelling to a foreign land far away from home, settling in unfamiliar surroundings and adapting to their culture and practices can be an onerous task. Yet, it is one all too common in the realm of Football. With changing rooms acting as a sort of melting pot for players from diverse backgrounds, it is only …
Newcastle United sit on the brink of fulfilling a dream spanning several decades, and at the heart of their endeavour is midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The Magpies’ transition into an elite side has progressed splendidly, they currently sit at the 3rd spot on the league table, equal on points with 4th-placed Man United having played a …
Newcastle United summer signing Nick Pope is proving to be a solid bit of business, the goalkeeper has put in some impressive displays for the Magpies this season. Bought for a reported transfer fee worth £10 million from Burnley, the 31-year-old appears to be another example of Newcastle’s smart recruitment policy under the new ownership. …
Things haven’t gone as planned for Joao Felix at Chelsea. The former Benfica man was picked up by Todd Boehly and Co to lead Chelsea’s line of attack for a minimum of six months. An exorbitant deal that saw the Blues splash out more than €8 million to acquire the services of the 23-year-old for …
Newcastle United are having a dream season in the Premier League and seems to be set for a return to the UEFA Champions League next season. The last time they played in the competition was way back in the 2002/03 season, more than two decades earlier. After a lot of highs and lows over the …
Aston Villa are set to host Premier League high-flyers Newcastle United at Villa Park. The Villans as well as the Magpies have both had impressive campaigns so far and are reaching for an ambitious place in Europe’s major competitions next season. Eddie Howe’s side are now favorites to clinch a top-4 finish and return to …
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has been one of the most hard-working, dependable players for Eddie Howe in what is turning out to be one of the Magpies’ best seasons in their Premier League history. They are currently sitting third in the Premier League and seem to be in a very good position to secure …
Brentford hosts an in-form Newcastle United in their first home game at the Gtech Community Stadium in April. The Bees have hit a bit of a slump in their encouraging second season in the Premier League and face a Newcastle side intent on securing their best finish in decades. The Magpies are strongly holding their …
West Ham United host Newcastle United on Wednesday to wrap up the Premier League game week 29. This is a game between two teams at stark opposites sides of the table and needs to fight for very different reasons. Indeed, Newcastle are flying high after storming their way into the top-3 with a huge win …
Matt Hancock is not the most popular political figure in the UK among football fans. He was the Secretary of State for Healthcare in the British parliament during the COVID-19 pandemic and his comments regarding football player wages created a controversy, at least in the Premier League. In a nutshell, he stated that players’ salaries …
The scoring in the Carabao Cup final ended as early as the 39th minute when Manchester United took a 2-0 lead and then seemed happy to sit back and hit on the counter. Casemiro’s opener from a sumptuous Luke Shaw cross was followed by yet another Marcus Rashford goal, only six minutes later. To say …
If you’re a Newcastle United fan, you might want to cover your ears for this one. Two new songs paying homage to the Magpies ahead of their EFL League Cup final against Manchester United are making waves for all the wrong reasons. The first one is by MC Tazo, a Makina rapper from Gateshead, who …
Newcastle United have definitely experienced a surge in popularity in Asia since the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund took over the club last year. Even though that takeover had its share of controversy, the Magpies faithful loved it in Newcastle. Last year, a lot of match-going fans attended games by wearing a keffiyeh on top …
With a 3-1 aggregate win in the two-legged semi-finals against Southampton, Newcastle United booked their place in this year’s Carabao Cup final. In the process, they have given themselves a chance to end their trophy drought, which dates back to 1954-55. Their previous EFL Cup final appearance was in 1976, so a return to the …
While multiple batches of European Football and an increasingly intense Premier League title race are all unfolding simultaneously, the Football World’s attention remains on the Carabao Cup final which is right on the horizon. In a proper Super Sunday fixture, two of England’s biggest football clubs Manchester United and Newcastle United will lock horns at …