
As the world watched Moussa Sissoko put on a Man of the Match display for France in the Euro 2016 final against Portugal, Newcastle fans were all asking themselves the same thing – where was this during the season? His performances at the European Championship have shown exactly what Sissoko is capable of. His power, pace, and deadliness on the counter was there for …

Following on from the acquisitions of Matz Sels, Dwight Gayle, Matt Ritchie and Jesus Gamez, Newcastle have now added Arsenal youngster Isaac Hayden to their ranks. The versatile, defensive-minded prodigy spent last season on loan with Hull City, who went on to gain promotion back to the Premier League through the playoffs. United have reportedly signed Hayden on a …

In the world of sports, the number on the back of your shirt symbolises more than just the number itself. For example, in the NBA or in the NHL, you automatically associate number 23 and number 99 with Michael Jordan and Wayne Getzky – the two greatest athletes to play their sport. For Newcastle United fans, the number nine represents more than just another number on …

Ever since Mike Ashley bought the club in 2007, he has always wanted to do things his own way. Infamously changing the stadium’s name to The Sports Direct Arena, giving Joe Kinnear a role at the club not once, but twice – Ashley certainly isn’t afraid of going against the crowd. The club’s transfer policy over the last couple of years is evidence of this. It has been …

It was March 11th, 2016. Newcastle were languishing in the bottom three of the Premier League and Steve McClaren had finally been relieved of his duties after months of ineptitude at the helm. Everyone knew the sacking came too late and that ultimately, the incompetency of the board and management was going to cost the frail Magpies sooner rather than later. However, …

Newcastle reported back to pre-season on Friday, with the majority of players back on Tyneside. There will be incomings and outgoings this summer, but it appears that Rafa Benitez wants to keep the spine of the squad together from last season. Although many have disappointed in a Newcastle shirt, there is no doubting that all of them possess talent. They wouldn’t be …