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Fri 31 Jul |
| Sir Bobby Robson died today aged 79. |
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Fri 31 Jul |
| Former Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson died today aged 76. Sir Bobby fought his fifth bout of cancer to the end ... but lost the fight today. |
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Fri 31 Jul |
| Bristol Rovers have clinched the loan signing of Newcastle's under-fire goalkeeper Fraser Forster. Forster had a nightmare in the defeat at Orient last weekend.
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Fri 31 Jul |
| Alan Smith shrugged off the boos from Leeds United fans, saying: "A little bit of stick never hurt anyone!" |
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Fri 31 Jul |
| We reported on Mark McGhee's European dream yesterday ... but today he's got his head in his hands. |
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Fri 31 Jul |
| Can I ask you a question dear NewcastleUtd-Mad readers .... does Hull boss Phil Brown get on yer tits? Cos he bloody well gets on mine! |
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Fri 31 Jul |
| Steven Taylor says - if players are not committed to the cause - quit St James' Park! |
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Thu 30 Jul |
| Two sides wallowing in self pity ... played a 0-0 draw at SJP last night in front of a sparse crowd that have seen better days from their clubs. |
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Thu 30 Jul |
| According to reports in the Chronicle .... Habib Beye played a central part in a heated dressing-room discussion at Leyton Orient in the aftermath of the 6-1 walloping in the capital.
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Thu 30 Jul |
| Mike Ashley said at the end of last season: "No player will leave until a new manager is appointed". But it seems he's had enough tears from the 'money-grabbers' who want to leave SJP. |
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Thu 30 Jul |
| Former Toon striker Mark McGhee is longing for the glory nights he enjoyed as an Aberdeen player. His side tackle Sigma Olomouc in the Europa League tonight (Thursday evening). |
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Thu 30 Jul |
| An e-mail from Dundee Utd : We at The Centenary Bar in Dundee would like to invite the Toon Army to the Bar this Sunday from 12:30 where you can enjoy a great pre-match atmosphere with drinks promos etc. |
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Thu 30 Jul |
| One group reported to be interested in Newcastle is headed by Dubai tycoon Sirous Mahjoob, who has claimed he wants to bring Kevin Keegan back to St James' Park for a third spell as manager. |
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Thu 30 Jul |
| He has not told us an ounce of truth so far, so is managing director Derek Llambias pulling our plonker when he says the club could be in the hands of new owners next week? |
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Thu 30 Jul |
| Former Newcastle boss Jim Smith, who was less than complimentary to the club in his infamous autobiography, has described Mike Ashley's handling of the club as "a crime". |
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Thu 30 Jul |
| An e-mail we received that maybe of interest to Toon fans ... |
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Wed 29 Jul |
| There could be a one-off situation tonight ... with St James' Park seeing more away fans than home supporters. |
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Wed 29 Jul |
| Tyneside is in turmoil; there is talk of the club going into adminstration; players considering a revolt; Alan Shearer returning to MOTD; mugs in the city wearing 'custard & mustard' shirts ... AND STILL MIKE ASHLEY SAYS NOWT! |
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Wed 29 Jul |
| Oba Martins is looking for a move to Germany and we hear Alan Smith and Shola Ameobi are interesting one or two of the relegation-threatened Premiership sides ... but one Toon striker has a smile on his face. |
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Wed 29 Jul |
| Would Mike Ashley seriously do the dirty on the Geordies who are baying for his blood ... and put Newcastle United into administration ... seeing the club start the season with -10 points? |
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Wed 29 Jul |
| Considering Manchester United have not paid a penny for Michael Owen, is is hardly a shock to hear Sir Alex Ferguson say: "Owen is not a risk". If he is shite ... what have Man Utd lost? NOWT! |
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Wed 29 Jul |
| Despite reports yesterday that they didn't have the funds to buy Newcastle ... the Profitable Group have refused to confirm they are no longer in the running to buy out Mike Ashley. |
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Tue 28 Jul |
| Sebastien Bassong's non-appearance in Newcastle United's pre-season programme has had many Toon fans thinking the defender will be first out of the door when a manager is appointed.
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Tue 28 Jul |
| Let's admit it, Premiership referee Uriah Rennie has a past history with Newcastle United. I'm not saying he is 'bent' ... because that would bring lawyers knocking on our door ... but I'm sure you understand. |
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Tue 28 Jul |
| Danny Guthrie says the 'want-away' star internationals who are looking for a road of of St James' Park had better start looking to start the season in 'mustard and custard'. |
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