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Profiling Mikel Merino, United’s fifth summer signing
It looks like Newcastle United are edging closer to their fifth summer signing in the form of Mikel Merino. Marca broke the news that we had agreed terms with Borussia Dortmund ahead of a loan deal, but the Chronicle have since reported that a permanent is on the table for the midfielder. Although the transfer has come out of nowhere, it does appear to be at an …
A tribute to the outgoing Daryl Murphy
In years to come, the Geordie faithful will probably not mutter the name Daryl Murphy too often and children won’t kick cans around streets with his name emblazoned on their shirts! His short stint at the club would appear on paper to be a relatively insignificant one. However, if you dig deeper, you will see that his signing shows Rafa Benitez’s vision for this club …
Profiling Javi Manquillo: United’s Fourth Summer Signing
Yesterday, out of the blue, it was revealed that Javier Manquillo was undergoing a medical prior to joining Newcastle United on a permanent transfer from Spanish Giants Athletico Madrid. Manquillo, who is expected to be announced as a Newcastle player alongside Jacob Murphy, was on loan at a Sunderland side which finished bottom of the Premier League last season, and …
Profiling Jacob Murphy: United’s Third Summer Signing
Newcastle United have finally agreed a deal worth in the region of £10m with Norwich for their star winger, Jacob Murphy, thus easing worries on Tyneside that Mike Ashley is failing to back Rafa in the transfer market. The 22-year-old will join up with Benitez and his squad at Carton House in Maynooth in the next 24 hours, according to Keith Downie of Sky Sports. An …
“Inside the Rafalution” – Q&A with Mark Douglas: Part 3
In this three part series with Mark Douglas, chief sports editor at the Chronicle, gives us the lowdown regarding his book “Inside the Rafalution“. How has being involved with Newcastle United affected him? What made him write the book? A few minor spoilers could come up, but it won’t ruin a fabulous book on the story of Rafa Benitez and Newcastle United. – Charnley’s …
Rafa’s relationship with Ashley could be unsustainable
Rafa Benitez and Mike Ashley couldn’t be further from a match made in heaven. The former is one of the most political managers of the last decade and the latter despises the thought of anyone using political nouse against him to get what they want. Chris Hughton achieved a similar feat to United’s current manager in 2010 when he guided the Magpies to an immediate …