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The full horror of conceding a match-defining goal in the death throes of the action was perhaps best encapsulated by Queens Park Rangers’ manager, Harry Redknapp, this weekend.  A man who has lived the large majority of his 66 years...read more »

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 »

talkSPORT, are never normally known for hyperbole (/sarcasm), so when I say the headline ‘Is this 22-year-old the next INCREDIBLE bargain buy at Newcastle’, it made me sit up and take notice. Were they exaggerating for effect, or are the...read more »

Despite his importance to Newcastle decreasing towards the end of last season, Demba Ba has once again shown his quality this term. New signing Papiss Cisse made an immediate impact last year. He led the Magpies’ line, scored some sensational goals...read more »

On Monday evening just gone, Everton and Newcastle United played out a terrific 2-2 draw at Goodison Park. It was a game played at a great pace with high intensity and passion throughout; Everton probably felt aggrieved to have only...read more »

Let's go right into it: 1.) Everton can challenge for a Champions League place Notorious slow starters Everton have come roaring out of the traps so far this season with two highly convincing victories. While the opening victory over Manchester United was...read more »

2011/12 Campaign (5th in Premier League) Last season was a dream for Newcastle fans and finishing fifth, despite gunning for fourth - though Alan Pardew would never have admitted it, was perhaps the kindest of finishes the Toon Army could have...read more »

Following on from last weeks 'In Need Of a Good Season' during which I looked at Anderson and Fernando Torres as prime examples of two players needing a good season for both different reasons, I now move my attention to...read more »

In a season of drama, twists and surprises, Newcastle’s 5th place finish was as unpredictable as they come. At the beginning of the 2011-2012 season many had pegged Alan Pardew’s men to maintain their status as a Premier League club for...read more »

Today brought the news that Graham Carr, life-long Newcastle supporter, had been handed a bumper new contract by the club, which will see him remain in his role as head-scout for another eight years. Contracts of such length are almost...read more »