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Were Newcastle the ‘winners’ of the January transfer market?
It is a month since the January transfer window closed, so delivering to Sky Sports News their unwelcome bi-annual double blow. The breathlessly anticipated deadline day typically failed to yield the promised excitement, and left only an impending five barren...read more »
Ba the Best, Zaha the worst: The KEY transfers of the January transfer window:
Best 1st- Demba Ba This is a rare transfer, in which a football club actually gets value for money. Demba Ba has proven himself to be one of the most complete forwards in the Premier League. He brings others into the game...read more »
What to make of Newcastle’s new signings: Has Pardew done enough to stop the slump?
Newcastle United had a fantastic season last year in the Premiership. They finished 5th in the league and they totally earned that by playing some fantastic football throughout the year. Their team was very strong and players like Yohan Cabaye,...read more »
Are Newcastle getting it right with their French revolution?
“If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” “We have had success with French players before so lets go there again.” This would appear to be the attitude taken by Newcastle United in this transfer window. They have got so many...read more »
The £13m striker that Newcastle desperately need?
Darren Bent’s goal-scoring record more or less speaks for itself. At Charlton Athletic he scored 37 goals in 79 appearances. At Tottenham, he proved that he was no flash in the pan by slotting home 25 times in 79 games....read more »
Wigan & Manchester City: set to miss out most because of the African cup of Nations?
The 23-man squads for the Africa Cup of Nations have been finalised, leaving a number of Barclays Premier League and npower Championship managers considering their losses. Many have been fortunate. Martin O’Neill will be able to call upon Stephane Sessegnon, while...read more »
The signing that may save Newcastle United’s season?
Newcastle United’s plight this season would be difficult to stomach if it weren’t so darned predictable. From the moment Alan Pardew put pen to paper on an 8 year deal (8 years!) the pessimistic amongst us felt that disaster was...read more »
Why Arsene Wenger was wrong to turn this goal-scoring talent down:
Ask any amateur pundit and they’ll tell you, what Arsenal need right now is an out-and-out striker. Not a winger who sometimes plies his trade down the middle – but somebody who thrives off of converting opportunities and is capable...read more »
How can Newcastle United fight their way out of this slump?
The sale of the club’s star striker for a relative pittance, a home defeat in a vital Premier League fixture, and sent tumbling out of the F.A. Cup live on national terrestrial television against opposition a division below. That is a...read more »
Given the situation, it’d be foolish for Arsenal not to snap up this Premier League talent:
Thing’s really seem to be coming to a head with Demba Ba and his position at Newcastle. The Senegalise striker seems to enjoy giving the occasional tell-all interview, where he’s more than happy to bat his eyelashes at whatever club...read more »