Steve Bruce’s black and white army have begun their 2019-20 campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal. It is difficult to yield any positives from today’s match. A grim performance by the Magpies, displaying a lack of communication among each other and dearth tactical organization from their newly appointed coach; and it won’t be the last time we say that this season. …
Though - at first glance - this summer and that of 2015 bear many similarities, there is one key difference, and that is thanks in part to Rafa Benitez. The appointment of Steve McClaren was the first move of an eventful campaign. Although slightly underwhelming, fans most definitely gave him a chance. McClaren was certainly backed in the transfer market, with around …
There are football clubs all across England preparing for the season ahead, operating under certainty. They will know who’s making decisions, who will lead the first-team from the dugout, who they aim to recruit, and so on. Newcastle United, unsurprisingly, are not one of those clubs. If we have learned anything from the dismal Mike Ashley era, it is that …
It is Spring of 1985, the Kenilworth Road riot is still fresh in the minds of the British public and Eastenders has made its debut on BBC One. Up in the North East, however, a young lad by the name of Paul Gascoigne is about to make beginnings of his very own. Brought on by Jack Charlton against QPR, the 17-year-old would help his side to a 1-0 home win and the rest, …
There were a handful of positives to yield from Saturday’s match for Newcastle United supporters. Facing one of the top 4 sides from last season in Tottenham, the Magpies proved they can compete in this league, despite the lack of reinforcement from the director’s board and backing of ownership. The story remains the same for the Toon Army: a prideful bunch who are …
Groundhog day at NUFC. Fans are planning protests. Little money is being spent. Clubs’ most valuable players have been sold, and the money has not been re-invested. National media are reporting that Rafa Benitez and Newcastle fans should ‘stop complaining.’ The optimism and positive feeling around the club after last years 10th place finish in the Premier League has …