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Islam Slimani – Enter the Dragon Slayer

Islam Slimani – Enter the Dragon Slayer

Many Newcastle fans going into the final day of the transfer window may have thought it would take the work of a mythical warrior to save us from the abyss of the championship given our precarious position. Somehow, in the final nervy hours we managed to secure the loan signing of Islam Slimani. Enter the Dragon Slayer. Few players are given such a legendary title as …

Paul Dummett has finally been accepted at Newcastle United

Paul Dummett has finally been accepted at Newcastle United

He may not be the most sung about player on the terraces, but Paul Dummett has emerged as one of the key figures under Rafa Benitez. Even his fiercest critics would struggle to disagree with that. The Newcastle United academy graduate has had a love-hate relationship with the supporters since breaking into the first-team during the Alan Pardew era. The manager at the …

Newcastle United 1-0 Man United: Afterthoughts

Newcastle United 1-0 Man United: Afterthoughts

Being an overseas Newcastle United fan is different. People are constantly taken aback when they find out who I support. “NEWCASTLE?”, “That must be tough” and “Why?” are the common responses to the reveal. It’s for days like yesterday. Imagine being a Manchester City fan. You expect your team to score three or four goals a game and you get to watch arguably the best …

Newcastle see second bid for Jorgensen rejected

Newcastle see second bid for Jorgensen rejected

Newcastle United’s new and improved £15m bid for Feyenoord striker Nicolai Jorgensen has been rejected by the Dutch champions, as per Sky Sports News. £15m is the same amount spent to buy Alan Shearer from Blackburn Rovers in 1996, and is just £1m shy of the £16m club record transfer signing, bringing Michael Owen to the North East from Real Madrid. It is believed …

Which strikers could join Newcastle in January?

Which strikers could join Newcastle in January?

Even with a takeover bid looming over St James’ Park, Newcastle must invest heavily in their strike force in January if they are to move themselves away from the relegation zone. Rafa Benitez’s side have won just five of their 20 Premier League games thus far, picking up just four points from the last 30 available. And much of that comes down to their poor summer …

Lascelles for England? Why not?

Lascelles for England? Why not?

Jamaal Lascelles ought to be on many Premier League teams transfer lists this January. All due to his outstanding and commanding performances. The skippers showing in a black and white shirt this season have been second to none. With the World Cup looming, I don’t see why Lascelles doesn’t have a good chance of getting a well deserved England spot. ‘Hunger’, …