On Monday night, in-form Newcastle United face up against their fierce rivals Aston Villa in a crucial game for both teams. The battle will take place under the lights at St James’ Park in front of a packed out crowd of 52,000. A win would take United back up to their rightful position – top place. A win for Villa could send them into 15th position. The last three …
Paul Dummett has always been an easy target for Newcastle fans. Dummett’s not your typical modern day full-back and because of this, many want to see Lazaar, who’s more in that mould, to be given his chance in the team. Lazaar may improve if given an extended run in the team; but up to now, for every good forward run, there’s the untimely defensive error. Rafa clearly …
Rafa Benítez surprised everyone today by revealing Isaac Hayden will undergo surgery on his ankle and could miss up to four weeks of what could prove to be a pivotal period in Newcastle’s promotion push. The former Arsenal midfielder has been one of the shining lights of this season. He arrived with little expectation but his impressive displays have been key to the …
On Tuesday night, table-topping Newcastle United will face Norwich City under the lights at Carrow Road. Rafael Benitez’s side will be hoping to build upon two consecutive victories, with United following up last week’s home triumph over Derby by winning 1-0 on the road against a tricky Wolves outfit on Saturday evening to gain top spot ahead of Brighton. Norwich have …
Rafa Benitez and Mike Ashley: a combination people never thought they’d see and a potentially soul-wrecking one at that. In the January window, it was widely reported that Ashley had returned to the boardroom once again, this time to adjust a perfectly working transfer plan. Benitez was in control; he had executed his summer perfectly. The right players came in, and …
This is a message to Mike Ashley from every Newcastle United fan. I don’t want to speak for the 52,000 that fill St James’ for almost every match, and the thousands of fans worldwide, but I assume almost everyone feels exactly like this due to recent reports and Rafael Benitez’s reaction to Wednesday night’s disappointing 2-2 draw. Mr Ashley, There are hundreds of …