Wednesday, 9th July 2008:
Celtic Snub For Carr!	Wed 09 Jul
The longest transfer deal in history will NOT take place, according to reports from Celtic Park.

Will Geordie Boy Have Rooney Puffing And Blowing?	Wed 09 Jul
The Magpies play Man Utd on the opening day of the Premiership, but let's "look on the bright side of life" because the news just gets better and better.

Scousers Sell A Lighthouse And Buy A Villa?	Wed 09 Jul
Spain striker David Villa is the big attraction for the club to sell tickets for the Newcastle v Valencia pre-season friendly ... but he could miss out.

Toon Sign Dutch Star On Two Year Contract!	Wed 09 Jul
Former Ajax Academy youngster Frank Wiafe Danquah has signed a new two-year contract with the Magpies.

Toon Defender Has Hernia Operation!	Wed 09 Jul
Toon defender David Edgar is edging closer to full fitness after undergoing a summer hernia operation.

Monkey's Heed Gets International Call!	Wed 09 Jul
Former Sunderland and Manchester City manager Peter Reid is set to be unveiled as the new coach of Thailand at the end of the month.

Rovers Take Toon Man!	Wed 09 Jul
Blackburn Rovers boss Paul Ince has appointed Mark Howard as chief of the club's new sports science department.

Babayaro Back In The Premiership?	Wed 09 Jul
Having been kicked out of Newcastle, and booted out of the States by former Toon boss Ruud Gullit, Celestine Babayaro could return to the Premiership.

The Day Newcastle Fans Were Gobsmacked!	Wed 09 Jul
The Daily Mail has published "The Five Most Unpopular Transfers" involving British clubs ... and that had us thinking about the most unpopular transfer involving Newcastle United.

He Only Played 36 Games - But He Became A Geordie Legend!	Wed 09 Jul
Joe Harvey once said "Tony Green is the best signing I ever made". Who can argue with the great man?

Price For West Ham Defender 'A Joke'!	Wed 09 Jul
We hear from East London that West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is trying to cash in on defender Anton Ferdinand. But his £8m price tag has frightened off Kevin Keegan.

What YOU (The Fans) Think About Joey Barton!	Wed 09 Jul
We asked you to comment - should Newcastle sack troubled star Joey Barton - or give him one last chance. The response has been mixed, but heartfelt. Our thanks to those who emailed NU Mad.


Previously:
Who Will Wear The Toon Gloves?	Tue 08 Jul
Steve Harper finished the season with goalkeeper's gloves, but Shay Given is fit and ready for the battle.

Keegan Starts With Thread-Bare Squad!	Tue 08 Jul
Kevin Keegan was back on the training field on Monday but was forced to work what was left of his paper- thin squad for the first day of the pre-season programme.

Will Europa Cup Make Any Difference?	Tue 08 Jul
UEFA claim the UEFA Cup is likely to be rebranded the Europa Cup from the start of the 2009-10 season, in a bid to raise its profile.

Man Utd Will Be Ronaldo-Less For Toon Fixture!	Tue 08 Jul
As we reported last month ... Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the start of the new season after undergoing surgery on his right ankle.

That Newcastle Statement ...	Tue 08 Jul
New Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias insists speculation owner Mike Ashley is looking to sell the club is "utter nonsense".

Villa Confident Od Seeing Off Toon Offer!	Tue 08 Jul
Aston Villa are confident Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell will become their first summer signing - possibly within the next 48 hours - according to sources close to the midlands club.

Toon Ruled Out Of Arshavin Talks!	Tue 08 Jul
The agent of Zenit St Petersburg star Andrei Arshavin has revealed that he expects the playmaker to travel to England for transfer discussions "very soon" ... but he won't name any clubs.

Rumours Will Persist Until Ashley Improves His PR!	Tue 08 Jul
As expected ... Newcastle Utd FC today rubbished reports thay they could be bought out by a construction company run by the family of terrorist Osama bin Laden.

Would Sir Alex Give Barton Another Chance?	Tue 08 Jul
According to Sunderland Echo sports writer Graeme Anderson ... neither Man Utd nor Sunderland would give Joey Barton another chance.

Sunderland Could Hold Key To Ameobi Move!	Tue 08 Jul
We read today Wigan and Sunderland are leading the chase to persuade Everton manager David Moyes to sell striker Andrew Johnson. And if Johnson chooses the Mackems ... Wigan are said to have Shola Ameobi next in line.

Biggest Name In Football Linked With Newcastle!	Tue 08 Jul
Derek Fazackerley ... dubbed by Toon fans as "the biggest name in football" ... could be returning to St James' Park.

Ramos Can Keep His Winger!	Mon 07 Jul
Tottenham Hotspur boss Juande Ramos says winger Aaron Lennon is not going to Newcastle. And I'm sure, now we've signed Jonas Gutierrez, I'm sure Kevin Keegan doesn't want him!

Don't Believe The Papers ... Carroll Is Going Nowhere!	Mon 07 Jul
Despite reports in today's media that Andy Carroll will be loaned out ... like he was last season ... are well wide of the mark.