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The government have advised against needless journeys. Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan has travelled 350 miles to Newcastle today for absolutely no reason.
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Why has Alexander-Arnold handball debate not been killed yet by fact the arm of City forward Bernardo Silva diverts the ball onto Liverpool defender? It would not have been a penalty because of that. City were not hard done by. I don’t understand why Sky haven’t recognised this.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Dan Ashworth has today asked to LEAVE Newcastle United
⌛️ It is now up to Manchester United to meet the terms of buying out his contract
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What is your instinct if someone gets in your face like that? To brush them off. Ok, the angle of his elbow looks bad & he should be reminded of his responsibility as an official, but talk of a ban is ridiculous. Target the source of the problem - & that is the abuse of officials
Frank Lampard: ‘You have to give Newcastle credit. They came out firing & the crowd were lively. Allan Saint-Maximin is pretty unplayable at any level of football, the way he played tonight.’
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Steve Bruce said today that “certain individuals are entitled to their opinion”. No, Steve, we’re not. I am banned for having an opinion & writing stories that you & NUFC confirmed to be true.
EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle United buy back Strawberry Place land in major breakthrough for long-term plans to expand St James' Park. Full story here with details of fan zone plans…
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🚨 Exclusive: Agreement between Man Utd & Newcastle for Dan Ashworth expected to be reached as early as next week
✍️ MUFC preparing formal approach and, as long as compensation agreed, resolution is likely to be swift
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Exclusive: Chelsea are exploring a move to beat Manchester City to Marc Cucurella as they ask Brighton about £50m-rated defender. There is a feeling Spaniard has heart set on Guardiola & City, but deal has stalled over asking price
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Sources indicate NUFC takeover is expected to go through after settlement of piracy issues between Saudi/beIN. I'm told arbitration may not be needed now piracy is resolved. Alleged state piracy was the issue, hence the need to prove separation. Full story to follow
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Newcastle’s players have given up on Steve Bruce. He needs to go now for the good of the club. They went out & accepted defeat. They were let down by a hopeless game-plan, but the absence of effort screamed of a team desperate for a change of manager. NUFC have to recognise that.
Regardless of result, that performance told you everything about how far NUFC have come under Eddie Howe. Big players missing but now there is a plan & identity to fall back on, the foundations of a team have been laid.
Exclusive: Matt Ritchie calls Steve Bruce a COWARD during training-ground showdown as NUFC boss barges into player, who tells Bruce "you've done fuck all for me”. Ritchie & others furious with Bruce's blame for Wolves goal. Full story of player unrest...
Comment: Steve Bruce's time at NUFC was a joyless regression. He inherited a defensive wall & left behind a pile of bricks, all the while antagonising fans & passing the buck. It is a myth, too, that he never stood a chance, he was judged on the job he did
Exc: Marcelo Bielsa has told Everton the team is too slow to play the way he wants & they must prioritise pace before window closes, if he is to replace Frank Lampard. Argentine interested in job but has concerns after providing analysis of squad
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Further to videos of Eddie Howe's first NUFC session, I'm told overriding message was "we train as we play". A lot of "match sharp", "no jogging" & "if you think you're maxed out, you're not". Howe later watched club's Under-11s train.
Joelinton had 43micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Limit it 35. He’d had 2 glasses of wine & thought he was safe to drive. Court hears he will now be disciplined by Newcastle United.
The biggest pull NUFC have re recruitment right now is working under a coach who will improve you as a player. There aren’t many who as good as guarantee they’ll make you better in all areas; technical, tactical, mental, physical. One year of Eddie Howe has been quite incredible.
🇨🇭 Two years ago, Fabian Schar was an unused sub as NUFC lost 2-1 at Wolves just days before takeover
⚫️ Sean Longstaff & Miguel Almiron started
❌ They were players written off by many as only good enough for Championship
✅ Tonight, they all scored in the Champions League
Had the referee made a “clear and obvious error” in allowing Newcastle’s goal to stand originally? No, he hadn’t even made an error! Feels like an inexperienced referee may have been pressured into an overturn by a senior VAR official. A staggering decision on reflection
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I see I’m still living rent free in the head of the Bruce family 🙄. As it happens, I really like Eddie Howe. So, too, do players & supporters. He’s bright, genuine & hard-working.
So, “the fella from Bournemouth who got a team relegated” (the charming words of Steve Bruce, Jan 2021), is about to replace the fella from Newcastle who left a team headed for relegation.
Mark Clattenburg: Man City should NOT have had a penalty before Fabinho's goal because Bernardo Silva’s arm diverted the ball onto Alexander-Arnold’s arm... but Premier League's explanation was wrong
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Christian Atsu's wife & three young children, his oldest boy is just nine, will be at St James' Park today. Atsu was a truly gentle soul who did so much for others. I'm sure that in silence, and later in song, his family will feel the love for their husband & father.
Newcastle have spent the past 48 hours looking for a new midfielder. What a time for Sean Longstaff to step up & send his hometown club to Wembley. Brilliant moment for him. And well done to Eddie Howe - a victory for elite-level coaching.
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This idea (repeated on TV tonight) that analysis/criticism of Steve Bruce is motivated by a dislike pre-dating his arrival at NUFC is absolute nonsense. It is based entirely on his 19 months in charge, and not least a current return of 12 defeats from 16.
Newcastle are now TWO points clear of the relegation zone. A remarkable second-half performance, much the better side & big performances all over the pitch - Lascelles, Saint-Maximin & Trippier chief among them. Eddie Howe rightly winning acclaim from the stands.
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Overriding feeling after that… the Carabao Cup final could not have come at a worse time for Newcastle. They are a better team than Manchester United & today showed why.
Finally, for Newcastle, some good news re injuries. Understand Callum Wilson & Bruno will be fine for Fulham & Allan Saint-Maximin has chance of bench. Elliot Anderson (hamstring) trained today & Jonjo Shelvey (hamstring) has made excellent progress & is nearing return
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Plans to upgrade Newcastle's training ground include a players lounge, improved manager/coaches offices & a new hydrotherapy pool & plunge pools. (Note: 2 x paddling pools now for sale).
Finding Mark Viduka… 21 years on from his four goals during Leeds 4 Liverpool 3, I went in search of the Aussie star & found him in the hills above Zagreb, running a coffee shop & playing guitar with his son’s band
NUFC update: Unai Emery has told owners he wants job. Details being finalised tonight/tomorrow. Hope is he can meet players Thurs & training will be put back to PM if necessary. Chance could run beyond wknd but expectation he’ll be at Brighton. £6m buyout. Staveley has led search
Newcastle United set to turn out in green & white of Saudi Arabia next season. New away kit bears striking resemblance to Saudi national-team jersey & will likely attract criticism. For club, shirt sales in Saudi certain to increase revenue
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Point of reply: Steve Bruce admits leaked info is accurate & from within. So when he calls days off story “ridiculous”, he misses point. The concern clearly exists. He needs to ask players about it, not blame me. Same re Darlow. Get your own house in order & stories can't appear.
Exclusive Bruno Guimaraes interview: "I believe in myself. I believe in the manager. I am not scared. I want to create history here." He revisits childhood, recreates NUFC goals & reveals he has sung "Bruno's f****** magic" at home in Newcastle
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Away from VAR… I thought when Elliot Anderson came on for Newcastle on Sat there was a feeling something would happen every time he got the ball. Not many 19-yr-olds have that aura about them, but he does.
In Sep 2021 Steve Bruce said: ‘Do you not think I want better players?’ Eddie Howe said today he always believed they were better than people made out... ‘They wanted to be coached, wanted help’ NUFC are 4th with 6/10 outfield starters at club pre-takeover
💙 Eddie Howe: "I fell in love watching Sandro Tonali play the game last year (for Milan). His style is effective for us. He’s an outstanding talent"
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🚨 Newcastle considering move for free agent David de Gea with Nick Pope set to miss at least four months after dislocating shoulder
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Exclusive: Jermaine Jenas in line to become Gary Lineker’s long-term successor as face of BBC football & Match of the Day host. Jenas earmarked by BBC top brass & is now being primed for leading role
As of late last night final details of deal with Ashley were being ironed out (fundamentally same as before), & there is hope of announcement as early as this morning. Only then will Staveley get keys to SJP. New owners are ready to get to work when that happens.
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What a difference a year makes for NUFC. But for all of the owners' riches, it was a player they nicked for a bargain price who was the star here. At £36m, Bruno Guimaraes really was a steal.
I gave Dan Burn MOM today but Ryan Fraser again deserves mention for game-defining goal & assist. His transformation is remarkable. He had one good game in 13 months under the previous Newcastle manager, and that was for Scotland!
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If this was a test of Callum Wilson's ability to remain part of Eddie Howe's plans for next season, he has just passed. Deserved standing ovation for striker, following first start since December.
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Wally? Deluded? Embarrassing? You can’t criticise Solskjaer, he finished 2nd last season, & that’s all that matters. Why would anyone say they knew this day was coming based on previous performances? Only league position/points are allowed when it comes to debate…
Eddie Howe says he wouldn’t behave like Jurgen Klopp after his red card: “I’m very aware I’m going to be looked at by millions of people, especially children. You have an expectation to make sure the game is upheld in the right way”
Understand Newcastle are currently in discussions over a deal for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike. The 19-yr-old wants to join the club & there is hope of progress. Package is €30m+.
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NUFC’s £20m offer for Callum Wilson has been accepted. Aston Villa have withdrawn their bid as Newcastle is the player’s preferred club. More
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It does not matter who plays (Newcastle far from strongest XI tonight) you can identify the strategy, structure & absolute buy-in of the team under Eddie Howe. That was a very impressive half.
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Understand Jesse Lingard has told fellow players he would love to join NUFC this month & is not put off by league position. Agreeing a deal with MUFC remains the hurdle. Deal still in play.
An aside from a dreadful match, a staggering amount of the “punditry” around NUFC this season has been lazily misplaced or wilfully ignorant. A lot of it an insult to supporters who watch the team every week.