Will Newcastle win the Championship? For the first time this season, Newcastle have gone three Championship matches without a win which has led to some suggesting that perhaps Rafa Benitez’s side haven’t got what it takes to see the job through. Rubbish. Following statement away wins at promotion rivals Reading and Huddersfield, Newcastle’s ascent to the Premier …
Last Saturday afternoon, Newcastle proved once again why they are 7th in the Championship home form table. A crushing 1-3 defeat to Fulham saw Rafa’s side drop crucial points in the fight for promotion. Yet the focal talking point centred more around the off-field issues than what happened on the pitch. The atmosphere at St James’ Park has been the centre of much …
With just nine games to go this season, promotion-chasing Newcastle United are six points clear of third-placed Huddersfield and although that may change, the Magpies do have one foot in the Premier League. It has been – for the most part – a successful campaign for Rafa Benítez’s ensemble; top of the league and nearing the finish line. The highs have certainly …
In the light of beating main promotion rivals Brighton and Huddersfield, Newcastle United have one foot in the Premier League. As a result, transfer targets for the summer will be getting identified by Rafa Benitez. The Spaniard is in regular communication with managing director Lee Charnley about plans for the summer. Benitez is also keen to seek assurances from …
On Saturday, Newcastle face Fulham in the league. Fulham are currently sitting in seventh place, five points adrift of sixth. United will be hopeful to come out victorious if they wish to extend their lead at the top and get one step closer to wrapping up the league title. The last time both teams met was on the opening day of the season. The result came as a shock to …
The last three games have illustrated the mental strength that Newcastle sides of the last decade or so have lacked. Battling back from 1-0 down against Championship leaders Brighton with less than ten minutes to go and coming from behind to win a game for the first time this season, followed by an assured display at third-placed Huddersfield and a solid away draw vs …